

2022 #1 YELP Restaurant in New England!!! 2024 #2 YELP Chinese restaurant in the country!!! 2019-2024 Best Asian in RI We offer Authentic Chinese food . Handmade noodles, Bao buns & more. We are TAKEOUT ONLY with tables outside to enjoy our food on nice days, Or take our food to one of the 3 local breweries ! We ARE NOT FAST FOOD! We make everything by hand and by order so please plan accordingly. We take pride in what we do and Everything on our menu is made by hand and in-house daily. Our menu is one of a kind and you won’t find another one like ours in the entire county. Hope to see you soon!!!! We HIGHLY recommend calling your orders in advance as the wait time is 45 minutes to 3 hours for our food! We hope to see you soon!
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Address: 1202 Kingstown Rd, South Kingstown, RI 02879
Phone: (401) 515-7900
Website: http://jaydbun.us/
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My husband and I placed an order in advance for my birthday dinner, and Jayd Bun did not disappoint. They even surprised us with several complimentary dishes to help celebrate, which was such a thoughtful touch. We can’t wait to order takeout from here again!
Handmade noodles were great! Can’t wait to try the Jayd Beef Noodle Soup next time.
Staff was incredibly friendly and everyone working seemed genuinely excited to be doing their thing!
I placed my lunch order at 7:18pm the night before — fully aware that the latest cutoff time is 4pm — so I was just hoping for the best. Three minutes later, I received a friendly email response saying they could squeeze me in.
I requested a 1pm pickup and got a confirmation window of 12:45–12:55pm. It honestly felt like buying tickets to the cinema — better be on time for that narrow window!
I arrived right on schedule and voila — my order was ready. A super sweet young lady and a little girl greeted me. The young lady showed so much genuine joy that I was there. Honestly, I felt loved.
I can see why and how this family-style outfit has such an unusual pre-ordering routine. This isn’t a grab and go food to simply fill a hungry stomach kind of place. It feels more like you’re compensating your kind neighbor next door whom you heard make amazing dishes and giving them the lead time to prepare homemade dishes with care. They’re probably operating with a very small kitchen crew and cooking everything fresh, so advance notice helps them plan production.
They’re not your typical commercial restaurant trying to cater to everyone. They’re essentially saying, “This is how we make your food — if you’d like to try it, please order within these parameters.” When you think of it that way, it makes sense. Is it conventional? No. But judging from the positive reviews, their model clearly works for them.
As for the food: I don’t think I’ll order the ja jen men again — the sauce was a bit too sweet for my liking — though the noodle texture was authentic. I’ll try something different next time.
Knowing I had tried so many times before and was turned away, they even threw in a few sample pork dumplings. They tasted truly authentic — nothing like typical restaurant dumplings. And, yes I am an Asian foodie critic. The filling was fresh, no chewy pieces, with lots of ginger. The skin is just perfectly soft with a little crisp.
This isn’t the kind of takeout spot where you’re handed food in a quick monetary exchange. It’s more than that.
These guys are kind, real, authentic and refreshing – just like their foods.
I love it. I’ll be back to try other items on the menu.
Let me start with the positives. The food quality is solid. The ingredients taste fresh, the flavors are well thought out, and it is clear that care goes into the preparation. I ordered roughly $100 worth of food, intentionally choosing the top recommended entrées to get the full experience. Everything was good, but not exceptional. Nothing I tried crossed into the “wow” territory that would make me immediately crave a return visit.
Price is another important factor. Jayd Bun is on the expensive side, especially considering the portion sizes and the overall setup. At this price point, expectations naturally rise, and while the food delivered in terms of quality, it did not deliver in terms of excitement or memorability.
Logistics are also worth mentioning for first time visitors. There is no seating available on site, and ordering requires emailing ahead, which feels a bit inconvenient compared to many other high end food spots. You can take the food to a nearby brewery to eat, which helps, but it is still something to plan around and may not suit everyone, especially if you are expecting a traditional dine in experience.
I drove a full hour on a Friday evening to get there and another full hour back, specifically because I had heard so many people call this the second best place around. Given the travel time, the cost, and the anticipation, I unfortunately walked away underwhelmed from the food experience. The food was good, just not at a level that justified the hype for me personally.
That said, taste is subjective. I can absolutely see why others enjoy Jayd Bun and rate it highly. It is well executed food, just missing that extra factor that makes a place unforgettable. Overall, I am giving it four out of five stars. A good experience, but not one that lived up to the expectations set by the buzz surrounding it.
Staff was really nice and gave us free drinks although!
We ordered the scallion pancake, veggie dumplings, chicken buns, spicy yo po noodle, ja jen men, peanut butter noodle and they slipped us in an extra veggie bun! ❤️
Our favorite were definitely the buns, the dumplings, and the yo po noodles are a must. We sat at Whalers, a nearby bar to eat where a lot of others were doing the same.
I wanted to thank the team for their incredible service and attentiveness for their craft. If you’re stopping by RI, make sure you give this place a try!