Lee & Bai Chinese Buns Shop

A cozy atmosphere and very attentive staff . Got the mifen which is quite authentic. There are complimentary turnip appetizers, a common staple in Chengdu! Can’t speak about the buns haven’t tried them yet.

Both flavors are great, but the chengdu braised one is a bit better! The soymilk is really nice, highly recommended

The fresh buns were quite good, and the service was fast. The smaller buns make for a great snack. I’m not sure if they offer frozen buns, but I’d definitely buy some to steam at home if they were available. Also, it seems that single buns are only available during breakfast hours; after that, you’ll get the mini buns.

Pretty good fresh buns, very fast service. The smaller ones are a great snack to have. Not sure if they sell frozen ones but would definitely buy a bunch to steam up at home at my leisure if available! Note seems like single buns are only a available for breakfast and if you come after you will get the mini buns.

The staff at this store has the worst attitude. It's very clear that they have zero hospitality training. I tried to order the buns, just asked a simple question as to whether the buns are spicy, the staff at the register just started yelling at me and gave me the worst attitude. I told him I am just a customer and not his enemy. He just asked another staff to come take my order. I really don't know what his problem is, but he should not take it out on me. Horrible experience!

Excellent food, very authentic, a little spicy. My wife and I tried both the vegetarian buns as well as one of the noodle dishes without meat and everything was delicious. I recommend you try this spot if you’re ever in Flushing.

The baos were very flavorful and and the soy milk was very savory. The prices were very good for the amount of food that was given and the food came out very quickly. The staff were very helpful and thoughtful

It's a very considerate service. The buns' mellow flavor and creamy fillings make them even better. There is a deep scent in every bite. This store has my unwavering support!

A solid choice for juicy small/medium sized baos. I think one order of 6 can fill the regular person up comfortably, so order accordingly. They just opened a little while ago and are up a short staircase, I don't believe there's an elevator option. You order from a tablet at the counter. We grabbed the 6 piece signature bun to get a taste of everything (you get one of each type) and went back for more because they were that good. The soy milk is really good - just like Vitasoy cartons. The Chengdu braised pork bun was our favorite! There's vinegar and pickles at the counter to add to your food as well, which I highly recommend.

Cuisine: 6 Service: 7 Decor: 6 Value: 6 Overall: 6 This second floor shop opened maybe a month ago right near the police station on Union Street. This is a no frills type of steam bun and noodle shop. After two visits, I have tried at least one item from each of the sections of the menu. I really want to like this place, but unfortunately it did fall short of my expectations. First of all, they heavily advertise their steamed buns, so I'll start there. Overall, the texture of the dough is the same for all of them, I would score it 7 out of 10. Only difference was the leaf-like shape of the Vegetable & Mushroom Mixed Bun. As for the taste, it was relatively light and not too doughy. However, the quality of the fillings were inconsistent, which I shared individually below. Chengdu Braised Pork Bun (8/10) - This is their signature item and the ground pork was quite flavorful. Chive Fresh Pork Bun (3/10) - Way too mushy meatball with little chive flavor. Not very good. Green Pepper & Braised Pork Mixed Bun (6/10) - Not spicy at all, which was very disappointing. The ground pork was decent. Vegetable & Mushroom Mixed Bun (5/10) - The lack of vibrant green color of the veggies told me that it will lack crisp, and it certainly did. Need more salt. Since steamed buns were their top item, I would say that I was really hoping for an overall better product. Sadly, I could find similar quality, if not better, all over Flushing. Let's talk about the other foods at the restaurant. Porridge w/ Tomato & Shrimp (5/10) - Intrigued by the flavor profile, but felt that it was kind of a miss. The consistency was fine, but taste was not for me. Fried Dumplings (4/10) - At $1.50 each, these are expensive. The crust on the bottom was somewhat lacking in crispiness. Then biting into a mushy filling with little chive flavor makes this one a miss too. Special Minced Sauce Noodle (5/10) - Sauce was not bad, but the noodles were overcooked and mushy. Sliced Beef & Tripe w/ Chili Sauce (8/10) - This dish was thinly sliced and had great texture. The chili sauce was quite delicious. Cucumber & Yuba Mixed (7/10) - Refreshing. The crunchy cucumbers paired well with the soft yuba that soaks up the garlicky sauce worked well. Tea Egg (7/10) - A good version where the marinade did penetrate the egg, but the yolk was overcooked. You can tell how much of the yolk was green instead of yellow. Camellia Tea Soybean Milk (9/10) - $2.99 seems a bit high for such a small bottle, but the floral flavors were amazing. Tieguanyin Tea w/ Soybean Milk (8/10) - Also flavorful with more of a Oolong taste. Smooth and delicious. For me, some of the dishes and drinks are worth a revisit, and I will come back again to check on consistency and try new items. However, some of the fails were big and I'll simply bypass those items, which should result in a better overall meal.

I told the cashier last time I made the order u guys didn't give me the egg. Then I show her the image of the receipt in my cellphone she give an egg today .so I order These buns very juice and fresh waited 6 minutes for the order. Will come back for more please check your items before u go because in flushing very hard to find a parking space.

I love the veggie bun and tofu skins veggie, price reasonable.few tables to dine in. Mostly to go

Too good to go - the value of the surprise bag should be $15 and I was given 9 cold buns in a plastic bags. The packaging was terrible and the staff was unfriendly. I won't order from them.

I ordered the camellia soybean milk, steamed dumplings, and fried dumplings for breakfast. This small restaurant was busy around 11 am. The cashier told me that the food would take about 15 minutes to get ready, which seemed long to me. However, people who arrived after me got their food before me. Just checking again, I got my order. Despite this, I enjoyed the dumplings and the soybean milk. Although the food came as a small portion, I felt full and energized for what came ahead during the day.

Good! A cozy atmosphere and very attentive staff . Got the mifen which is quite authentic. There are complimentary turnip appetizers, a common staple in Chengdu! Can't speak about the buns haven't tried them yet.

We got the mixed steamed buns so we could try all the flavors. The pork & chive and the pork & green pepper ones were the best. Would be back to pick up some buns. Quick and easy order through kiosk and fast service.

This place has been open for about half a year. I couldn't tell from the outside but when I went in it was quite a busy place with lots of customers. They make their pork buns fresh to order, the kitchen is kinda see through so you see the dough machine mixing, and the people making the buns, and then being put on the steamers by the wall. I don't think they serve pre-cooked items, so there is a wait unless you call to order in advance. Place was well lit and clean, since it's a new place it is quite sanitary as compared to the usual hole in the wall bun shops. I would come back again.

We found this place (also known as Lee & Bai Chinese Buns Shop) thanks to Dave Cook of Eating in Translation. We tried the Chengdu pork buns and the pickled veggie buns (which seemed to be vegetarian despite what the menu said) and both were outstanding. Also you get to puzzle over mysterious phrases like "Intangible Cultural Heritage." I'll be back to try more items here soon, I hope! Highly recommended!

Get here fast before the Instagram foodies and millennial influencers have the line out the door.

Happened on this place during soft opening one morning and they are always very busy. This cozy spot is located on the second floor and serves both bao, noodles and green bean drink. I think fir the price and taste, it is just ok. Looking forward to how they continue to upgrade.

Nice new Bai place In Flushing Union Street. A lot of selection of bai. Shop is clear and comfortable to dine in.Will come back next time.