Xie Bao 蟹宝 Manhattan

This restaurant gave us such a great dining experience with delicious food, generous portions, and friendly service. The location is close to Time Square, so if you’re in the area, definitely check it out. We ordered four dishes and one dessert. The Crab Roe Over Noodle was rich and creamy, with an impressively large portion perfect for sharing. The Roast Duck Soup Buns had a smoky, flavorful filling and delicate wrappers, while the Sweet and Sour Squirrel Fish wowed us with its crispy texture and perfectly balanced tangy-sweet sauce. We also ordered a dish called The Soft Pocket Fish, it was actually stir-fried eel with green pepper and onion, the savory sauce ties everything together. We ended with Tanghulu, a fun, crunchy dessert.

The viral crab roe over noodles from Xie Bao are finally in Manhattan!! I’ve been wanting to try but Flushing or Edison NJ is too far from me. If you’re a crab lover, you will be intrigued by their menu as nearly half of the dishes are made of crab. Their new location offering dine-in experience in Theater District. The pricing of their Manhattan store is slightly higher but you pay for the full experience. I also found their non-crab dishes are very reasonably priced. The interior was comfy and clean, perfect for any group sizes or the upcoming lunar new year gatherings. ＊Crab Roe Over Noodles 蟹黃撈麵 $32.95*** This luxurious crab roe over noodle was a showstopper!! At this price point, we got a generous amount of crab roe and shredded crab meat. Totally obsessed with the savory and umami punch from every slurp. The shanghai noodle texture was perfectly chewy and bouncy. Every strand of noodle was fully coated with crab roe. The portion was good enough for two people. ＊Crab Roe & Pork Pan Fried Buns 蟹黃煎包 $13.95** MUST GET! Served on an iron pan, the shengjianbao had a fluffy bun and a nice golden bottom. The juice burst out when I took my first bite. They didn’t skimp out on the crab roe even the filling was mixed with minced pork. It truly exceeded my expectation and we had to fight for the last piece lol. ＊Crab Roe Soup Buns 純蟹黃湯包 $18.55 Unlike typical xiaolongbao, these were filled with pure crab roe. Every dumpling was infused with the subtle sweetness of fresh crab. Not as mind-blowing as the other dishes but it was good to try. ＊Pork Belly in Lotus Leaf 荷葉東坡肉 $19.75 ＊Scallion Oil Noodles 蔥油拌麵 $6.25 At this location, they serve a larger menu with a good selection of Huaiyang cuisine. The dongpo pork braised in red sauce had a nice ratio of lean meat and fat. The lotus leaf wrapper granted a slight herbal fragrance to the meat. Meat was tender and not overly salty. The scallion oil noodle was also aromatic on its own. Not sure if it is worth the splurge? I’d suggest visiting their Flushing food court location as the ambiance is more casual with more affordable options.

Soooo wonderful experience here! We choose the crab roe over rice and noodles. They taste good! The food size is big enough. Warm environment and very nice service! We will come again~

Just visited this cozy spot called Crab Bao that serves amazing Jiangsu-Zhejiang dishes. Everything was so flavorful and comforting! 📌 Top Picks: 1️⃣ Crab Roe Noodles Rich and creamy crab roe sauce coating every bite of noodles. Absolutely heavenly! 2️⃣ Sweet & Sour Squirrel Fish Made with European sea bass—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and that sweet & tangy sauce is perfection. 3️⃣ Shrimp Roe Noodles Simple yet so satisfying! The shrimp roe adds a fresh, umami punch to the light broth. 4️⃣ Pan-Fried Yellow Croaker Crispy skin and juicy meat—every bite is bursting with flavor. A total must-try! 5️⃣ Stir-Fried Green Peppers with Pork, Edamame & Tofu A home-style dish that’s super tasty! Tender pork, crunchy edamame, and tofu come together with a hint of spice. 📍 Overall Vibes: Delicious food, cozy atmosphere, and reasonable prices. Perfect for small gatherings or weekend treats. Highly recommend for fans of Jiangsu-Zhejiang cuisine!

If you're a seafood lover, this crab roe over rice is an absolute must-try! The delicate, creamy texture of the crab roe perfectly complements the fluffy rice, creating a deliciously rich and savory combination that will leave your taste buds craving more. The crab roe is fresh and flavorful, with just the right amount of umami, and the rice is cooked to perfection—light, airy, and the perfect base for the roe.

Excellent service, delicious food, generous portions. The Crab Roe Over rice is really good, big portion (we forgot to take pics). We also Tanghulu, which was buy 1 get 1. Service was excellent, very friendly waitress! Highly highly highly recommend!!!

The food size is very good and the waitress has good service. Definitely worth to try out this new restaurant.

The crab roe rice and noodles were so good! Portion was huge and price point is was very reasonable. Service was outstanding as well.