Joe's Shanghai 鹿鸣春 is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Midtown East, New York.

1. Joe's Shanghai 鹿鸣春

7.2
24 W 56th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Midtown East · 226 tips and reviews

SHOWRUNNERSHOWRUNNER: Soup dumplings are amazing, and it’s a great spot to drink cheap wine.

Tahnee H.Tahnee Hildack: The soup dumplings are amazing! Scallion pancakes and moo shoo pork!

Anjeline T.Anjeline Tan: Crab and pork soup dumplings, crispy sea bass and snow pea leaves

Hide-Chan Ramen is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Midtown East, New York.

2. Hide-Chan Ramen

8.2
248 E 52nd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 317 tips and reviews

AdrienAdrien: My perfect combo : Spicy pork bun + Spicy garlic ramen w/ firm wavy noodles + sapporo on draft

Charley T.Charley Todd: The pork buns are a must and you can't go wrong with any of the ramen choices here.

Russell H.Russell Hirschorn: Top notch spicy pork buns and spicy garlic and miso ramen. Ponzu sauce for gyoza was sour...not good. Happy hour specials are killer.

Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns Ramen is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Midtown East, New York.

3. Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns Ramen

7.4
146 E 55th St (55th Between Lexington And 3rd), New York, NY
Chinese Restaurant · Midtown East · 46 tips and reviews

Supercat 2.Supercat 27: The vegetable bun is delicious: Mushroom and Bok Choy very well flavored. It will leave your mouth satisfied

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: Be sure to order the delicious steamed pork buns or steamed crab meat pork buns. These are what are otherwise known as Shanghai soup dumplings or xiao long bao (XLB). They are freshly handmade.

James H.James H.: We enjoyed the warm service and good dim sum. The shop is clean and nicely decorated with very good soup dumplings, buns and noodle dishes. A welcoming experience.

Totto Ramen is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Midtown East, New York.

4. Totto Ramen

7.7
248 E 52nd St (btwn 2nd & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 127 tips and reviews

Bin Y.Bin Yang: Just like the original but so much more space! I'd recommend the Paitan ramen with pork and a side of pork buns, yum!

Andrew F.Andrew Furman: Paitan ramen, Miso ramen, and spicy ramen are all amazing. Also get some pork buns to start.

Kate F.Kate Furman: Pork buns to start, and get the paitan ramen.

Ippudo is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Midtown East, New York.

5. Ippudo

8.3
24 W 46th St (btwn 6th & 5th Ave), New York, NY
Ramen Restaurant · Midtown East · 31 tips and reviews

Rewan P.Rewan Parti: New location in heart of Midtown. Serving lunch and dinner only. Order Pork buns, sesame cucumber,ippudo fries and try their new Kansane broth. They have vegetarian miso ramen and eggplant bun also!

Julie S.Julie Soscia: Try their popular spicy Kasane broth dishes and the pork buns.

Elizabeth B.Elizabeth Burstein: Went again with bradys parents. Absolutely loved it. Akamuro again w corn and egg soft boiled. Chicken and pork buns divine. Citrus sake perfect drink. Love love love worth 45min wait

OBAO Midtown is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Midtown East, New York.

6. OBAO Midtown

8.2
222 E 53rd St (btwn 3rd Ave & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Thai Restaurant · Turtle Bay · 167 tips and reviews

Piotr S.Piotr Svc: Pork belly must have! They also have bun bo hue and I've been craving this flavor for ages. Pho Bo up to standard. Nice staff.

Harrison Hoang L.Harrison Hoang Luu: i'm in love. the bun bo hue was more than legit. Bangkok chicken is a tasty KISS type of dish.

AditiAditi: Bo bun hue & bok Choy are my go tos 😛

Mian Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Midtown East, New York.

7. Mian Kitchen

8.0
E 45th St (Vanderbilt Avenue), New York, NY
Asian Restaurant · Midtown East · 2 tips and reviews

Alyssa B.Alyssa B.: Very tasty pork belly bao buns

KarenKaren: Try combo 3. Absolutely can't go wrong with 2 baos and popcorn chicken. Try pork belly and Peking duck.

Urbanspace Lexington is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Midtown East, New York.

8. Urbanspace Lexington

8.5
570 Lexington Ave, New York, NY
Food Court · Midtown East · 19 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Pecora Bianca, Dorado Tacos, Roberta’s Pizza, Takumi Taco, Bao by Kaya, Rockaway Clam, Inday, Little Collins, Bob White, Top Hops, Tuck Shop, Go Fish Sushi, Liquiteria, Taim, Kuro-Obi, Trapizzino.

Zara K.Zara Khan: A good variety of Mexican, Korean, Japanese, Italian and Indian cuisine at this food market! Shrimp bao buns are good for a quick bite.

Agda C.Agda Cordero: The pizza was good, the rest, I didn't particularly care for.

Bill's Bar & Burger is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Midtown East, New York.

9. Bill's Bar & Burger

7.9
16 West 51st St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Rockefeller Center · 356 tips and reviews

Rev C.Rev Ciancio: Try the Meatloaf Burger - On a peppercorn brioche bun For National Hamburger Month. Really great meal on a roll!

Pat D.Pat Damiano: GF buns & GF beer!

VizualizeVizualize: Bring plenty of Tums. Everything comes out grease soaked and gray. The buns are so soaked with meat juice and grill grease you can't even hold the burger.

Remi Flowers & Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Midtown East, New York.

10. Remi Flowers & Coffee

8.7
906 2nd Ave (btwn E 48th & E 49th St), New York, NY
Café · Turtle Bay · 14 tips and reviews

Hala A.Hala Al Darbasti: both the rose and lavender lattes were really good! sticky bun was also really tasty!

Brittney J.Brittney Jackson: Plants, creative lattes, strong wifi - what more could a Millennial New Yorker want?

H & NH & N: Good quality of coffee.. amazing seating with flowers all around you

Joe’s Home Of Soup Dumplings is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Midtown East, New York.

11. Joe’s Home Of Soup Dumplings

7.6
7 E 48th St, New York, NY
Dim Sum Restaurant · Midtown East · 6 tips and reviews

Kristina P.Kristina P: great for a quick business lunch. crab & shrimp soup dumplings!

Leann B.Leann B: Excellent food! Soup dumplings were awesome, you can’t be named “Home of Soup Dumplings” if they were terrible. Lol I recommend.

Eric A.Eric Andersen: The trick to eating dumplings here is to put them in the serving cup and let the soup fall into the cup — then drink!

Eclair Bakery is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Midtown East, New York.

12. Eclair Bakery

8.6
305 E 53rd St (btwn 1st & 2nd Ave), New York, NY
Bakery · Sutton Place · 46 tips and reviews

Lenore B.Lenore Barton: Brioche, any croissant, any sandwich.

Vaidehi K.Vaidehi K: Cutesy bakery with yummy options. Must come back to try some more desserts.

Serious EatsSerious Eats: A small bakery with some excellent pastries. Don't miss the fresh croissants.

Schnipper's Quality Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Midtown East, New York.

13. Schnipper's Quality Kitchen

7.9
570 Lexington Ave (50th/51st), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Midtown East · 62 tips and reviews

Vino S.Vino S: The burgers are excellent...very juicy and tasty on a nicely toasted bun!

Angela D.Angela Dawn: Lots of good stuff for ppl who are gluten-free. Gluten free bun for burgers and the chicken fingers are gluten-free as well. Many salad options. Love the cheese fries.

Nikki B.Nikki Beauchamp: My weakness : the salted caramel shake and the sweet potato fries :) love them anytime !

Urbanspace Vanderbilt is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Midtown East, New York.

14. Urbanspace Vanderbilt

8.9
230 Park Avenue, New York, NY
Food Court · Midtown East · 175 tips and reviews

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: What to order here: Delaney chicken, Thai Basil dish at Bangkok Bar, the tacos at Takumi Taco, the Wangding at Asia Dog. Skip the sesame noodles and pork bun from Hong Kong cart.

Chris P.Chris Pollone: Delaney no longer offers chicken pieces, just sandwiches & wings after 4. My sandwich was drowning in bun. Potato salad is good but I'd take half the portion for half the price.

J P.J P: Bangcock bar has amazing noodles. Get the bun appetizers

Andaz 5th Avenue is one of The 15 Best Places for Buns in Midtown East, New York.

15. Andaz 5th Avenue

8.5
485 5th Avenue (at 41st St), New York, NY
Hotel · Midtown East · 72 tips and reviews

cheena j.cheena jain: A pot of chai tea is just what you need before the hectic workday. And enjoy your brioche breakfast sandwich with a fantastically made homemade ketchup.

Jean P.Jean P: High ceiling, great view, friendly staffs and excellent location. I would re-visit for sure.

Jen14221Jen14221: I'm overwhelmed at the size and fabulousness of my room. A private terrace? In NYC? Overlooking the library? Yes please.