Baohaus
(Now Closed)Taiwanese Restaurant and Asian Restaurant$$$$
East Village, New York
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CarolAugust 25, 2015Fun staff and chill vibes. Baos are average size (meaning small), but delicious and pricey. $4.05+tax for 1 Mr. chairman bao
AmateurConciergeOctober 22, 2015Solid cheap eats. Tasty buns and good pork rice. Fills the price void below Momofuku. High quality fast food (tho sometimes, not so fast)
American twist on the Taiwanese/Japanese bun, the Chairman Bao (pork belly) and Fried Chicken Bao are must try's! So good
Ms HeleneNovember 20, 2012The bao with slow braised beef was tender and juicy and the one with deep-fried tofu was awesome too. Around $3 to $3.50 each. Bargain!
Calvin MultanenJune 21, 2015Tasty pork belly bars. Portions are very small so you probably want to order at least 2
Matty CitoSeptember 14, 2015I dropped my pork bao on the sidewalk. The tofu bao was bomb enuf to forget it
Mark SalongaFebruary 5, 2012Best food I've had in a damn long time, and damn cheap too. If you can make it past the Grade Pending sign, you're in for a treat. I'm certainly glad I made it through!
Get the Uncle Jesse if you're not in the mood for meat. The jelly lemonade drink is a fun twist if you are into quirky drinks like bubble tea.
Joey JAugust 16, 2018Birdhouse and Chairman are great! Only gripe is that the Baos are expensive for how little they are.
Ashley RoseJanuary 12, 2016Casual spot for buns- decent, not the best I've ever had. Also have rice bowls with cabbage.
AndrewJuly 17, 2012Really liked the Chairman Bao and it's a great traditional taste. Didn't enjoy the oyster because the bun overshadows the oyster flavor.
Managers meal. Three delicious meats and delicious taiwanese style cabbage. And apple cidra.
MelissaSeptember 18, 2015The fried chicken bao and taro fries are amazing! Also try out the fish bao.
Real Cheap EatsNovember 5, 2012Try the “Haus Bao” ($3.90), endowing Creekstone beef cheek with the flavors of a classic Taiwanese street snack, it's especially tasty. Read more
Try everything! The chairman bao has such tender meat and the oyster bao has a huge juicy oyster which is just amazing
Maia WailanaAugust 27, 2014get a load of this... the chicken bao and the chairman bao.. competing to get in my belly!
If you are cool stay and have a chat with the dudes and ladies who work here because they are the most fun to talk to ever
Carlos SanchezMay 10, 2014Amazing baos...Chairman & Fried Chicken Baos is where it's at. Would come again in a heartbeat
Jamie FSeptember 28, 2012Amazing!! Birdhaus Bao + Sweet Bao Fries w Sesame + Stumptown Cold Brew = infinite bliss. Get involved!
Emily WilsonSeptember 7, 2015For a great afternoon snack go for the chairman bao, the birdhaus bao, or both
Brad GrahamSeptember 21, 2013Taiwanese-style steam bun sandwiches. Chairman Bao (pork belly). Birdhaus Bao (fried chicken). Lemonade.
Amar PatelOctober 29, 2011Don't overlook the rice + pork stew + fried chicken dish... because it was really good. (But get baos also. Get lots of things).
PRO TIP: Get the Birdhaus Bao instead of the pork belly one. It's too good.
Bond StreetOctober 7, 2016"It's a place that immediately made me feel at home." - Rembert Browne, culture critic at large - New York Magazine Read more
Megan TaylorSeptember 14, 2014OMG. Birdhaus bao made my socks roll up and down. The Chairman has a weird texture thing going on that is distracting from the flavor.
Mayor recommended dinner for one: Chairman Bao, Birdhaus Bao, Haus Bao, sweet bao fries + your drink of choice. Delish.
don't go against the chairman; tender succulent pork belly. make sure to take a leak on Kim Jon-Un's face before you leave
Chris BruceJuly 14, 2015Birdhaus + Chairman is alllllllmost enough food for a meal... and both are delicious
Will GriffithJuly 13, 2014Anything with the fried chicken would be well advised. Friendly staff as well !
Fried chicken is great - the breading is a little sugary which is a nice surprise.
Mitchell PattersonOctober 30, 2013Chairman bao is delicious. Make sure to order more than one cause you will want more- Real Cheap EatsNovember 12, 2011Try the “Haus Bao” ($3.50), endowing Creekstone beef cheek with the flavors of a classic Taiwanese street snack, it's especially tasty. Read more
The Chairman Bao and the Birdhaus Bao are dope! Had to come back twice!
Jay SAugust 30, 2014Everyone raves about the birdhaus but I wasn't a fan. If you want to spend ~$4 a bun, get the pork belly
Suddenly SophiaApril 15, 2012Get the Birdhaus Bao, Adobo Bao, Haus Bao, Black sesame fries, and an apple soda. It is heaven in your mouth!! :]
Shengnan YangFebruary 27, 2014Not sure if I like this place... Definitely worth a try but I won't choose to stay. Chairman Bao pork bun is good.
Meg FarmerSeptember 30, 2015Small unassuming spot with a chill vibe. Chairman is the way to go, birdhaus was just average imo
NearSay NYCJanuary 18, 2012All the food is amazing, but we are going to have to go with the minced pork on rice. Classic and delicious.
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- Mon–Thu, Sun
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Fri–Sat
- 11:30 AM–3:00 AM
(646) 669-8889
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