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The Bao
$$ · Chinese

13 St Marks Pl, New York, NY 10003
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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

The Bao 7.7
East Village
Vibes: Quick Bites Champions Comfort Food Classics Group Dining Gatherings
A soup-dumpling focused St. Marks staple with a huge menu spanning Shanghai and Sichuan comfort hits. It’s casual, BYOB-friendly energy with solid xiao long bao and plenty of fun fillings for repeat visits.
Must-Try Dishes: Soup dumplings (classic pork xiao long bao), Wontons in chili oil, Dan dan noodles
Scores:
Value: 8.2 Service: 7.1 Consistency: 7.8 Food Quality: 7.9 Atmosphere: 6 Cultural Relevance: 7
What makes it special: Big soup-dumpling variety in a laid-back St. Marks room.
Who should go: Dumpling fans and casual BYOB crews.
When to visit: Early evening before the St. Marks rush.
What to order: Pork XLB, chili-oil wontons, dan dan noodles.
Insider tip: Try one sweet dumpling order at the end—often overlooked.