Baohaus Reviews

It's a good spot for baos what else is there to say. Quick service in a chill spot. Spiceland and bird are wassup.

Came for dinner Monday evening. Service was lethargic and almost insolent, the person at the counter (who is also responsible for food? Unclear) picked trash off the ground and went back to work without so much had wiping his hands. Fries had been sitting out on the counter and stale. Music was offensively loud (honestly). Eh. Off day?

Great concept, Be sure to try the chicken bao or if your arteries can handle the cholesterol the Chairman Bao. Definitely "food with an attitude" when you take into account servioce and decor.

Bao, Hip Hop and the Chairman Bao. What more can one ask for.

Baohaus is a great spot for anyone who is a fan of VICE (YouTube Channel). The prices are very cheap and you can get a lot of food with $10. I had the pork belly Bao and it was really delicious. Place was packed but is very small, sadly no where to sit. Defiantly worth the stop.

Straight fire. Chairman and birdhouse to the sky. Sometimes kind of slow to get your order out but it's all worth it. Taro fries are awesome and different as well.

The bao are still good... But prices are high now. I just visited today and it was almost empty... I suspect they are not long for this world.

Nothing emulates Chinese/Taiwanese fast-casual dining so well. Baohaus fills a niche that was desperately needed in New York. Get the manager's meal. The fried chicken is perfect, the pork belly is perfect, even the rice is perfect. I haven't experienced the flavors captured here, especially in the fried chicken, since I was in China.

Tastes good, but woefully overpriced. Go here for the ambiance and the Eddie Huang brand, but if you want authentic and cheap bao, go to Chinatown or Flushing.

Baohaus is a grungy, late night dive of a restaurant. Dark lighting, walls full of band stickers and graffiti give off an alternative, punk feel. A tourist might be intimidated, but being a New Yorker, All I asked when I got there was "Where's the Bao!?" Having never been there before, I went straight to what they are known for; the small Chinese steamed bread rolls, better known as Bao, with any variety of meat and toppings inside. I ordered the Chairman Bao and the Fire Birdhaus Bao. The first filled with braised pork belly, the second fried chicken. Both were smaller than I expected having paid $5 for each one, but I trusted that the Food Gods brought me to the right destination and after taking a bite I was definitely pleased! Savory shredded pork belly, crispy tender chicken, both Baos hit the spot! If you've never had one, Go try it!

Always good vibes and a pretty chill crew. Food is amazing. I usually like to go there when I'm bummed out and get the fried fish or birdhaus. It'll make you feel at home if you're truly into hip hop culture.

One of my fave hangouts in the world! Hip hop and great food. Booth.

Good buns, definitely worth grabbing one or two when in a cheap-eats mood. Judging by the area and atmosphere, they are actively catering to a young crowd, but that shouldn't deter you from stopping by. It is a very good snack to grab before making your way to your actual destination.

It's a bit expensive. Because the buns are too small.
The place is too small, only suitable for takeaway.

Delicious! Wish it was more spacious but flavors are great!

Must visit in the city. I love all the menu items. They only accept cards. No cash.

Went here with high expectations after reading such good reviews. Food was pre cooked and reheated in a fryer. The descriptions of the food make it out to be gourmet and nuanced but the quality of it is compareable to fast food. My girlfriend and I both have stomach aches after only 30 minutes but simultaneously feel unsatisfied from the meal, as if $18 worth of bao wasn't enough. The inside felt like a packed outter bourogh train, covered in tags and hypebeast stickers and packed to the gills with people. I wouldn't go back and I'd advise people to forget the hype.

A satisfying place for some Taiwanese bao. Big chunks of pork belly in their buns, with savory flavors. 1 bun makes a good snack and 2-3 a meal. Prices are pretty standard for Asian takeout ($6 for a bun).

They ve taken our order and the. Asked us to leave the place because they were closing. They were not able to give us a refund.

Pretty disappointed with this place. Its a hole in the wall on 14th street and looked rather shabby when we walked in. We were looking for a quick bite at the beginning of a night out and based on star ratings this seemed to be a good option. Turns out it wasn't. The "baos" which run about $5+ a pop and which you imagine would be a reasonable size at that price are literally the size of a quarter. They should call them microbaos. I'm giving the place 2 stars because they were good taste wise but you'll need at least 7-8 of them to fill you up if you have anything resembling a normal human appetite. Got the taro fries too which were all right though nothing about this place really warrants going back.

Great baos effervescent flavor and cool urban style

The Birdhouse bao is the best! I was lucky to have met Eddie Huang when I came here, it was awesome! *Heads up, they don t take cash!

Very reasonable pricing for delicious pork bun sandwiches. You'll definitely want to watch at least three if you're hungry.

I've been a huge fan of Eddie Huang for years and all I wanted for my birthday was to eat here. I flew 2,000 miles from Texas and it was entirely worth it. Better than I could have imagined. The chairman bao pork belly just melts in your mouth and is perfectly seasoned.

Baohaus is a great place to grab a savory snack or small meal. With a variety of baos ranging from traditional to unconventional choices, there is something for everyone. Place is small and can get crowded but is definitely worth the wait and is fairly priced for NYC.

Pork belly is good, but peanut taste isn't strong enough. Plus it's so tiny for $6

great experience. Staff was fantastic, food was excellent. Ambiance was unique and memorable. Great all around.

Music is always awesome. Bird, pork and fish are really good. Get extra mayo tho. Havent had the bowls but they looked bomb too.

Amazing! Definitely get two or more. The sauce in the Birdhaus is God's juice

Simple but so very delicious food. It can't get much better than this for street food place.

Pretty good bao. Little pricey. Funky small place with only a few seats.

To dive right in, I think for vegetarians the Baohaus isn't ideal since the baos are pretty plain and there's only one choice really. That said the fries, as others have mentioned, are absolutely delicious and the overall vibe of the place is grungy and pretty cool looking with some great blaring hip hop. I thought the service took a little long and at least the time that we went the air conditioning seemed to be non-working as the place was hotter than it was outside even on that hot summer day. I've not tasted too many other buns before but I was impressed thought not overly so with this place. The restaurant has character but the longish wait times and the pricing makes it a little less of a draw.

Really nice buns. Pork & fried chicken were delicious. A little on the small side but ok for a quick snack. Toilet inside which is useful to wash hands before /after. Venue small bit quite a lot on seating

Wish 0 star was an option, just cross the city to encounter the rudest person I could ever meet 00000 customer service skills not sure if he was high or it is his natural nasty way of being the place smell like grease was empty guess the people who go there are the ones that go after getting drunk at a club. Mind this happen on 09/14/2019

The pork belly bao always has way way way too much fat. It makes it impossible to eat on the tiny bao bun. The chefs should trim it better before cooking. Some interesting flavors but a little too heavy handed on the Taiwanese red sugar.

Check this place out. Not traditional but the food was excellent.

Big fan of the tofu bao and the steak bao. Great flavors and fairly close to the real thing! And they have apple cidra. Not too much room to sit so be prepared to buy on the go.

These little Bao sandwiches are so tasty! The Emperor Bao made of pork belly is absolutely amazing. I try and take people visiting NYC here, it's unique, quick, and delicious

Bao's there are amazing the tofu bao " uncle jessi bao" is insane

The interior is cool but the bathroom is just too close to the dining area. I could smell it while eating. I suggest going on a warmer day and eating your food outside.

Everytime I go here I forget how great it is. I love the food here. They dont take cash here

Beautiful place loud rap music cashier is a sexy guy

Delicious little non traditional bums. Pork belly and fried chicken were outstanding. Fried Chicken made to order. Taro fries odd but good dipping sauce.

The buns here are pretty decent, albeit on the expensive side. Decor is crunchy with black tile and graffiti all over the walls and tables. Staff is decent. It's open late. The bathroom is an absolute nightmare.

Eddie Huang Baohaus number 1 - don't steal the polaroids

I love everything about Eddie Huang and I had to give his restaurant a try when visiting NYC.

I came in right before they closed and they were nice enough to serve us. Super interesting feel & decor in this joint, but its a VERY small space. My group all got a few baos to go, and ate it there. The food was definitely great, but its super expensive for what you get, even in NYC standards.

I wouldn't come back again, as I'd rather explore other places, but I'm happy i at least checked this place out! I'd recommend trying it out, but I'm sure you'll have the same opinion as me afterwards.

Their pork belly is superb. Their environment is not the nicest and it's a hole in the wall so it's hard to find, but definitely worth the amazing food.

I had the Chairman Bao and Coffin Bao with Fried Chicken. The taste was great. But
The service could be described as sluggish. Which some people would consider okay is this kind of space. Worse and inexcusable is the overall condition of this place. Just take a look at the fryer in kitchen or the restroom and you know what I am about. Wonder how they passed the sanitary inspection. For a well known restaurateur and chef this condition is cleary unacceptable.

Buns hot #datenight #eatoutside #dogfriendly #healthy #vegetarianfriendly

This place is very small but the food is very good. The menu is concise and everything on it is delicious. They also have a bathroom which is a bonus.

One of my favorite places in the city. Have been coming here for 5 years and still look forward walking in. Every time I'm in here I Shazam a song to add to my library

You gotta go! Even if you re not in the area, you ve gotta go. Especially if you re visiting from London and you thing BAO is legit, this place will put BAO to shame. It s too good. And if you disagree, I ll personally shout you your next bao. The ingredients, composition and quality set it apart. Staff are also friendly and hospitable. Bring a sticker if you want, they re plastered all over the walls.

Very good little canteen. Asian street food, to eat in or take away. Quite dark atmosphere and music.

Had the Managers bowl and chairman bao on the side. The bao was a bit lackluster but was still pretty good (huge piece of meat, but not enough flavor in the pork belly). The bowl was amazing! There were so many different flavors and textures in the bowl. The place has a very heavy hip hop feel too it so it may not be to everyone's taste. One of the walls has stickers and graffiti on it as decorations and is probably fun to leave a tag for local graffiti artists.

Great Place with amazing food. Worth to travel to and a must to eat. Everytime I'm in New York it's a must visit. Thanks for the great food Mister Huang.

Tasty, but a bit overpriced and the portion sizes are small.

The chicken bao is better than the pork, love the sweet and savory bao

Love the bao, soft bun filled and seasoned perfectly. And was my first time to eat hand cut taro fries - yum!

Great food and ambience. The taro fries are amazing. Seasoning, flavor, and portions are perfect for the baos.

I came here once with my friends when we were hungry and nobody could decide on what to eat. We used foursquare, and baohaus was the thing near we can all agreed on. The "baos" we ordered was very tasty and soft, but nothing overly special. It was cheap and fast. I would go back if I am around the area and craved Asian.

This place is lit. Music is always blasting and it has a good vibe. The bao buns are surprisingly filling too!

The highlights, pork (juicy!), fish (crunchy) and buns (pillow soft), price is right too. Order to go, eat 'n walk.

Ordered one of each bun, and the fries! Everything is flavourful and filling at a great price!

Eddie Huang's spot for street food in a cramped space. Delish!

Very interesting place and very unique atmosphere! If you want unique food and you want to go Asian, then this is the place for you! I may have not been able to enjoy the food due to allergies (buns have peanuts) bit my friends seemed to love the buns and fries!

Disappointing experience. I waited 30min to discover that they forgot to prepare my order. The waitress didn't seem really sorry about that, apparently they lost the ticket of my order. I finally received my food and the quality was poor. All fried ingredients (tofu, fish and taro fries) had a taste of old oil. The pork belly was the only thing quite good. Steamed buns was really average.

Finally, made to the baohaus and it was underwhelming. Alot of hype behind this place. Got the chairman bao, Spiceland Baos and Birdhaus Bao. It was a bit pretty for 3 Baos. First, the presentation is was so bad. We got it to go and it was threw in the box like some squished it. The Birdhaus Bao just tasted like a Fried Chicken in about. I couldn't tasted any seasoning. The chairman bao was a little better but it didn't look Tasty. The spiceland bao was my favorite it was full of spicy goodness. I won't be back but it still worth a try to say that you did it.

They need to put a menu on the window so you could see before you go inside. The food is out of this world iluv the tofu and the fish.