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The Bao Chinese in East Village
The mood
Bustling, casual · good late at night · good for small groups
Known for
Colorful Soup Dumplings
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A mid-priced Chinese restaurant in the East Village. Insider tip: Order the scallion pancakes with shredded duck. Known for its Colorful Soup Dumplings.
The Bao is a restaurant in the East Village serving Shanghainese and Sichuan dishes. Its soup dumplings are Shanghai-style xiao long bao with classic and creative fillings. The menu also includes scallion pancakes, dan dan noodles and mapo tofu.
Know before you go
- Vibe
- Bustling, Casual, Family Friendly
- Best times
- Afternoon, Brunch, Dinner, Happy Hour, Late Night
- Group size
- Friends (2-3), Small Group (4-6)
- Insider tip
- Order the scallion pancakes with shredded duck.
The details at The Bao
- How to visit
- Curbside pickup · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
- Dietary options
- Vegetarian
- Setting
- Indoors · Outdoor seating
- Atmosphere
- Cozy · Trendy
- Payment
- Credit cards · Debit cards · Tap to pay
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Good to know about The Bao
The Bao is at 13 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003, in the East Village, Manhattan.
Mon–Thu 11:30 AM - 10:15 PM; Fri–Sat 11:30 AM - 10:45 PM; Sun 11:30 AM - 10:15 PM.
You can call The Bao at (212) 388-9238.
Expect about $20–30 per person at The Bao.
The Bao is known for its Colorful Soup Dumplings.
Yes: curbside pickup, delivery, and takeout.
Yes: vegetarian options.
Yes: outdoor seating.
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