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Bao Noodle House 包之面

Name: Bao Noodle House 包之面
Address: 110 Bowery, New York, NY, 10013, US
Telephone: (646) 856-2496
Price range: value

Chinese•Chinatown•value

Bao Noodle House 包之面 is one of the best chinese restaurants in New York for group dinner, especially if you want a strong option in Chinatown.

Bao Noodle House sits at the edge of Chinatown on Bowery doing something the neighborhood's newer arrivals rarely attempt: cooking Fujianese-rooted food without softening it for outside audiences.

Editorial review updated•Jul 28, 2026

Bao Noodle House sits at the edge of Chinatown on Bowery doing something the neighborhood's newer arrivals rarely attempt: cooking Fujianese-rooted food without softening it for outside audiences. At a dollar-level price point, the room is built for people who eat with purpose, and the kitchen's operating philosophy seems to match that — the restaurant emphasizes a handmade-daily commitment with no additives or preservatives, a distinction that regulars apparently notice less on a first pass than on a second. That's a meaningful standard to hold in a neighborhood where dough work is a discipline, not a differentiator. The menu centers on a short list of dishes that diners consistently point back to. The Pan-Fried Buns with Cheese is the restaurant's own signature — a pan-fried bao format with a cheese interior that sounds like a conceit but is reportedly cohesive rather than gimmicky, the cheese lending fat and steadiness to the dough. The Soft Noodles with Peanut Butter Sauce is the other anchor, known for a peanut sauce with savory depth that coats rather than pools. The Pan-Fried Shrimp and Water Chestnut Dumpling is noted for textural contrast, the water chestnut keeping the filling from reading as heavy, while the Colorful Dumpling draws attention for its technique as much as its flavor profile. The Fried Crispy Pork rounds out a small meat section that, by all accounts, skews toward patience over flash. Practical considerations: the kitchen opens at 11am Monday through Thursday and Sunday, and arriving early on a weekday is the move regulars have landed on before the lunch crowd compresses the space. Friday and Saturday hours extend to 11pm, making this one of the few Chinatown options for a late, unhurried dinner at this price. Order the peanut noodles alongside the cheese buns — they're consistently described together for a reason.

Marcus Chen, Senior Restaurant Critic

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Google 9.6 from 375 reviews

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Group Dinner and Cheap Eats

Price and pace

Good value

Neighborhood

Chinatown | 110 Bowery, New York, NY 10013, USA

Price

Good value

Taste Score

8.4/10

Phone

(646) 856-2496

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Bao Noodle House 包之面 menu: what to order

Start with the dishes below, drawn from the restaurant details and TastyPals notes available on this page. Bao Noodle House 包之面 is listed in the Good value price range. Menus, availability, and prices can change, so confirm current details before visiting.

Pan-Fried Buns with Cheese

芝士水煎包 (6)

Soft Noodles with Peanut Butter Sauce

花生酱拌面

Pan-Fried Shrimp & Water Chestnut Dumpling

鲜虾马蹄锅贴 (8)

Colorful Dumpling

Fried Crispy Pork

炸酥肉

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What makes Bao Noodle House 包之面 worth the move

Bao Noodle House 包之面 is a reliable chinese choice in Chinatown in New York when you want something that tends to land well. Fried Crispy Pork and Braised Pork Ribs in Soy Sauce also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 375 Google reviews.

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9.6 from 375 Google reviews

Best for

Group Dinner and Cheap Eats

Style

Chinese in Chinatown

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Good value

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Group Dinner Cheap Eats Chinatown crawl lunch busy classic

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Google rating: 9.6 from 375 reviews

Price point: value

Popular dishes: Fried Crispy Pork, Braised Pork Ribs in Soy Sauce, Pan-Fried Shrimp & Water Chestnut Dumpling

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Address: 110 Bowery, New York, NY 10013, USA
Phone: (646) 856-2496
Price: value
TastyPals score: 8.4/10
Google rating: 9.6 (375 reviews)
Cuisine: Chinese
Neighborhood: Chinatown

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What cuisine does Bao Noodle House 包之面 serve?

Bao Noodle House 包之面 is a Chinese restaurant located in Chinatown, New York. Bao Noodle House sits at the edge of Chinatown on Bowery doing something the neighborhood's newer arrivals rarely attempt: cooking Fujianese-rooted food without softening it for outside audiences.

What is Bao Noodle House 包之面 best for?

Bao Noodle House 包之面 is best for group dinner, cheap eats, chinatown crawl, lunch, busy, classic. Bao Noodle House 包之面 is a reliable chinese choice in Chinatown in New York when you want something that tends to land well. Fried Crispy Pork and Braised Pork Ribs in Soy Sauce also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 375 Google reviews.

How much does it cost to eat at Bao Noodle House 包之面?

Bao Noodle House 包之面 is in the Good value price range (value). Google rating: 9.6 from 375 reviews

What should I order at Bao Noodle House 包之面?

Start with Pan-Fried Buns with Cheese, Soft Noodles with Peanut Butter Sauce, Pan-Fried Shrimp & Water Chestnut Dumpling and Colorful Dumpling. These dishes are shown from TastyPals notes or restaurant data on this page.

Is Bao Noodle House 包之面 worth visiting?

Bao Noodle House 包之面 holds a 9.6 Google rating from 375 reviews. Bao Noodle House 包之面 is a reliable chinese choice in Chinatown in New York when you want something that tends to land well. Fried Crispy Pork and Braised Pork Ribs in Soy Sauce also give you a decent sense of the menu. It also holds a 9.6 rating across 375 Google reviews.

Where is Bao Noodle House 包之面 located?

Bao Noodle House 包之面 is located at 110 Bowery, New York, NY 10013, USA. Directions are available via Google Maps.

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