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The Bao Visit us for the best Soup Dumplings in the East Village! We are open for indoor and outdoor dining!
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03/27/2026

The sizzling plate hits the table—
the sound sets the tone.

Aroma of oil, cumin, and a gentle heat
slowly drifts through the air.

The lamb doesn’t rush—
it’s perfect just as it is.

Some satisfaction
isn’t from hunger,
but from that one bite—just right.


03/06/2026

Black Pepper Sizzling Beef | The moment it hits the table… you start drooling.

This dish smells absolutely incredible.

🔥 The sizzling hot plate sound
🔥 The bold black pepper aroma instantly hits
🔥 The beef is unbelievably tender

The peppery kick
paired with the rich, juicy beef flavor
makes every bite perfect with rice.

My favorite moment?
When it arrives at the table still sizzling and smoking.

You honestly can’t stop picking up another bite.

📍 The Bao
A must-order every time you come here.

02/25/2026

This whole table is absolutely insane🥳

Black Pepper Sizzling Beef + Sizzling Cumin Fatty Beef + Crispy Beef + Tomato Chicken
Meat lovers would instantly fall for this 😭

🔥 Black Pepper Sizzling Beef — The black pepper flavor is super intense, insanely fragrant.

🔥 Sizzling Cumin Fatty Beef — Strong smoky cumin vibes, and the beef is unbelievably tender.

🔥 Crispy Beef — The crust is actually crispy. That crunch when you bite into it? So satisfying.

🔥 Tomato Chicken — Sweet and tangy, perfectly cuts through the richness and saves your taste buds.

The sizzling platter hits the table still smoking,
and the air is filled with the smell of meat.
Diet plan: paused for one day.

Do you prefer black pepper or cumin?
Or are you like me — completely losing control at the sight of beef? 😆

Who would have thought shrimp could look so good! 🍤 Head over to our bio And check out our menu
06/24/2025

Who would have thought shrimp could look so good! 🍤 Head over to our bio And check out our menu

We’re not always about the dumplings! Our menu is full of exciting dishes to try. If you head over to our bio take a loo...
06/13/2025

We’re not always about the dumplings! Our menu is full of exciting dishes to try. If you head over to our bio take a look at our full menu and be sure to try something new 😊

Explore some of our dumplings while adding some color to your order! Order our Colorful Xiao Ling Bao and taste a little...
06/10/2025

Explore some of our dumplings while adding some color to your order! Order our Colorful Xiao Ling Bao and taste a little bit of everything

Who would have thought that black truffle dumplings could have looked this good 😊
06/02/2025

Who would have thought that black truffle dumplings could have looked this good 😊

It started with a simple bao — soft, bold, full of flavor. Then we built around it: late-night snacks, family recipes, a...
05/20/2025

It started with a simple bao — soft, bold, full of flavor. Then we built around it: late-night snacks, family recipes, and dishes we kept dreaming about. This menu’s got our whole story in it. Head over to the link in our bio and explore our menu ❤️

Can you guess what’s inside! 🤭
05/12/2025

Can you guess what’s inside! 🤭

Pork. Veggie. Chicken. Shrimp. Sticky Rice. Keeping the ball rolling with a dish that lets you try it all our “Five Kind...
05/09/2025

Pork. Veggie. Chicken. Shrimp. Sticky Rice. Keeping the ball rolling with a dish that lets you try it all our “Five Kinds of Dim Sum” is the way to go! Keep your options open and your taste buds guessing! ❤️

Not sure what to get? Our Colorful Soup Dumplings have a little bit of every flavor — perfect for first-timers or the on...
05/07/2025

Not sure what to get? Our Colorful Soup Dumplings have a little bit of every flavor — perfect for first-timers or the ones that are ready to explore some flavors! 🥟 ❤️

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13 Saint Marks Place
New York, NY
10003

Opening Hours

Monday 11:30am - 10pm
Tuesday 11:30am - 10pm
Wednesday 11:30am - 10pm
Thursday 11:30am - 10pm
Friday 11:30am - 10pm
Saturday 11:30am - 11pm
Sunday 11:30am - 10pm

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