The Bao Shoppe
“The baos are interesting with a the fried chicken and bulgogi bao quicky becoming a staple for gf and myself.”
“My favorite is the smokey pig and baogulgi …also the shoppe fries with your choice of meat are addictive!!”
“The plus factor is definitely the attentive and friendly service – I got to try the tofu vegan spicy mayo before ordering it for my bao.”
The Bao Shoppe
Delivery: Yes
Take-out: Yes
Accepts Credit Cards: Yes
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Good for Kids: Yes
Good for Groups: Yes
Has TV: Yes
Caters: Yes
Price range.
$ Price range Under $10
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My party of two stopped in on a Sunday around 6pm, and the place was empty. But nonetheless, it didn't stop us from wanting to try the food which all sounded delicious! We ordered the chicken bao, bulgogi bao, hangover fries, and triple bypass rice box all for about ($23). My favorite was the chicken bao. The chicken was fried so crispy and the breading was so flavorful. The fries are also a must get! It reminded me of an Asian version of poutine fries. The other two food orders were just okay. While I was there, a few people came in to order their bubble teas, which seem to be s bigger hit.
Think your typical hipster cafe fused with your local Asian fusion restaurant and you got yourself the Bao Shoppe.
Bao, bun, bread depending on your level in the eastern Asian culture spectrum, it's common language.
The baos are steamed flat white bread(think panini but steamed, and rice flour instead of *insert flatbread flour) wrapping toppings like your hard taco shell. Kali bao and O.G. We're the two we ordered. Big thumbs up as the chef definitely knows how to balance the ingredients without overpowering one.
Only complaint is their drink selection. I was at a loss, between cheating on my diet with powdered teas or bottled beverage.
Otherwise this location definitely have the potential to grow into an after-party spot before the hangovers.
I really like this place.
The vibe is so cool-from the tv playing movies, games and music videos to the staff.
There are so many variations of bubble tea, bao and fries-so unhealthy, so tasty and so inexpensive-that's a great intersection!
I came here not knowing what a bao was, and left here with the 'itis'. The bao shoppe is a cute location where you can order these small sandwich type things and get some delicious fries.
The fries are big! Share an order an enjoy. The hangover fries were delicious, and the wasabi mayo on another was perfect.
The scallion wraps are also delicious. It's a bit greasy, but epic nonetheless.
Food took a bit long coming out, but everyone was super nice. The bubble tea could use some work, though.
I wish I was hungrier so I could try more of their menu! Definitely points for creativity! The Baozilla fries lured me in and what an interesting flavor profile with the teriyaki and wasabi and pickled tastes. A good mix of Asian and American cuisine. I love bubble tea and this jasmine milk tea lived up to my every expectation. Side note, there's a big flat screen TV that was playing Food Network and I could stay all day. But it was a little chilly in there!
Great place for a quick bite. I got the baogulgi and the OG bao. I wouldn't call them game changers, but that still wouldn't stop me from coming here on a regular basis. Both the garlic and baozilla fries were great, but I much prefer the garlic fries. I was pleasantly surprised by how good their boba was. I ordered a regular milk tea, and honestly, I think it's one of the better ones I've had in NYC.
First visit here, the place was empty on a Wednesday afternoon, no specials after 3:30, bummer! I ordered and tried the chicken, shrimp, cod, and Korean beef baos, with a side of shoppe fries. So these baos are $4 each (shrimp is $4.50) and they are smaller than the palm of my hand! Yes they are tasty, I like the mix of textures and flavors, but they are so small! All 4 were good, can't pick a favorite. The fries were good too, but for $6? I think it's a bit pricey for dressed up fries. The place is big and relatively clean, service is ok, took about 15 mins to prepare my order. Got a taro bubble tea while I waited. The experience was ok, won't be going back tho, $28 total for 4 little baos an order of fries and a taro tea, nah, there are too many other bao places to try. Happy Yelping!
I love baos. I wanted to love this place but it didn't blow my mind. The bubble tea is made with powder, which is terrible. They have poppin bubbles though, so that's coo.
We both got a lunch special — 2 baos and a fries.
– Baogulgi bao – it was a little dry for me and not that tasty.
– Colonel bao – fried chicken! I ate all the chicken and left the rest.
– Hangover fries – Pork belly sauce, melted mozzarella cheese and scallion — good but became too heavy…
I liked the mural there though.