Department of FoodieDepartment of FoodieA menu specializing in Chinese soups and noodle dishes in a cozy setting with warm interior details.
What to order: Beef Noodles (spicy) · Popcorn Chicken with Rice · Bao Bao Noodles · Bam Bam NoodlesFrom Google Maps reviews.
I ended up becoming a repeat customer during my short stay in NYC. I ordered Beef Noodles, spicy version—it had 6 thick slices of beef, a generous serving of noodles, and tasty (on the salty side) soup. The server was also very friendly and helpful. Recommended for a filling, value-for-money meal!
More places should normalize popcorn chicken as part of a balanced lunch. Bao Bao Cafe in addition to being adorably named has a menu of affordable noodle and rice combinations. I ordered the popcorn chicken with rice for $11.50 which came with a generous portion of chicken, rice, a marinated egg, and broccoli. The broccoli was served cold and was dressed in sesame oil which was a refreshing accompaniment.
I tried the popcorn chicken with rice, broccoli, and an egg and it was honestly a really solid meal. The popcorn chicken was crispy on the outside and juicy inside, with good seasoning that made it really flavorful. The rice paired well with everything and wasn’t dry, and the broccoli tasted fresh and balanced out the dish nicely. The egg on top brought everything together and made it feel like a full, satisfying meal. The portion size was good and it felt like great value for the price. Overal
From the Oct 2, 2025 health inspection. Lower-priority items are listed after the serious ones.
Hot food was held below 140°F, cool enough for bacteria to grow.
Food was left exposed to possible contamination during storage, prep, or serving.
Adulterated or mislabeled food was kept or offered for sale.