Jayd Bun is undeniably good, but for me, it did not quite live up to the level of hype surrounding it.
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!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jin Jin Dumplings
Stephen Benitez
Food is insanely good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: October Noodles, Spicy Yo PO Noodles
Jason French
I'm a super picky eater and everything is delicious except for tomatoes but it's my fault for not liking tomatoes not theirs everything is delicious 6 stars come stoned leave happy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
George Collentine
I'm pretty sure I don't need to tell anyone how great this place is... because it is. We just grabbed some pork buns, jin jin and spicy chicken wonton.... those wontons though... ate ate Whalers with a few beers...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Wontons, Jin Jin Dumplings, Pork Bun
Dave Manfredo
worth the hype
Food: 5
Service: 5
Richie Reddington
awesome food great people
Audrey Dolahan
Food is some of the best around, but having to preorder it via email a day/s in advance is a little ridiculous. Genuinely, why don't you just hire another chef or two? I get it's gotten more popular, and there is a higher demand, but why don't you just hire more staff to meet that demand? Used to enjoy this place frequently until the locals all got pushed out.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
Sage Bierman
We had a wonderful experience at Jayd Bun! All of the food was delicious and featured really unique flavors, different than any Chinese food I've had before (in a very exciting way). We got the pork and chicken buns which were incredibly tasty and could definitely serve as a entire meal on their own but we also got the spicy yo po noodles and the ja jen men noodles which were both so flavorful and the beef jin jin dumplings are a must!
I definitely recommend emailing them at least the day before you go to place your order because they are SO busy. In spite of the huge demand, however, we were treated very kindly and found the customer service to be superb. We're so lucky to have this gem here in RI!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yo PO Noodles, Jin Jin Dumplings, Scallion Pancakes, Spicy Yo PO Noodles
Grady Landers
There's no other restaurant that offers food like Jayd Bun and it is consistently amazing.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Wontons, Jin Jin Dumplings, Spicy Yo PO Noodles, Pork Bun
Carl Baton
Food was alright, we got cold noodles, spicy noodles scallion pancakes and some buns. Recently coming from trip China flavors are good but definitely lacking real Chinese spice. Good alternative in America.
The food was DELICIOUS. I have had the buns and some noodles and they were awesome. The service was also excellent, everyone at Jayd Bun is awesome!! (Pictured is the JaJen Men noodles)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Natalia Hall
Jayd Bun is fantastic!! Delicious and authentic food, great service. Definitely worth the drive! I can’t wait to go again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jin Jin Dumplings, Wonton Noodle Soup, Dumplings Pork
K P
I recently visited Jayd Bun, driving over an hour in anticipation of a great meal, but unfortunately, my experience didn't quite live up to the hype.
Out of the four items we ordered, the chicken buns were definitely the highlight. However, the Ja Jen Men noodles were very bland and clumped together. A spoonful of garlic was placed on top, but I was unable to mix it in properly due to the thickness of the noodles and sauce, resulting in an overwhelming garlic taste with each bite. The scallion pancake was also a bit disappointing; it was okay, but extremely salty. As for the spicy wontons, they were overwhelmingly spicy, to the point where I felt like I was choking on the heat with each bite.
Given that we paid $70 for these four items, I understand that fresh, made-to-order food comes at a cost, but the taste truly didn't justify the price for me.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Buns
December Mary
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Jayd Bun is an absolute gem! Joe and Annie made ordering a breeze with top-tier customer service, communication, attentiveness and gave us the warmest welcome when we picked up.
Now, the food—unreal:
• Pork & Veggie Buns: Juicy, flavorful, and the veggie buns surprised us all—absolutely packed with flavor.
• Yo Po Noodles: Our group favorite! Perfectly chewy with just the right hint of heat.
• Cold Peanut Noodles: Refreshing, thick, and delicious.
• Scallion Pancakes: The best I’ve ever had: crispy, flavorful, and addictive.
• Spicy Wontons: Great kick without overpowering, a must for spice lovers.
Every dish was outstanding—we couldn’t even pick a favorite because it was all that good. If you’re anywhere nearby, do yourself a favor and go. You won’t regret it!
Jayd Bun is undeniably good, but for me, it did not quite live up to the level of hype surrounding it.
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!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jin Jin Dumplings
Food is insanely good
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: October Noodles, Spicy Yo PO Noodles
I'm a super picky eater and everything is delicious except for tomatoes but it's my fault for not liking tomatoes not theirs everything is delicious 6 stars come stoned leave happy
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I'm pretty sure I don't need to tell anyone how great this place is... because it is. We just grabbed some pork buns, jin jin and spicy chicken wonton.... those wontons though... ate ate Whalers with a few beers...
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Wontons, Jin Jin Dumplings, Pork Bun
worth the hype
Food: 5
Service: 5
awesome food great people
Food is some of the best around, but having to preorder it via email a day/s in advance is a little ridiculous. Genuinely, why don't you just hire another chef or two? I get it's gotten more popular, and there is a higher demand, but why don't you just hire more staff to meet that demand? Used to enjoy this place frequently until the locals all got pushed out.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 5
Service: 1
We had a wonderful experience at Jayd Bun! All of the food was delicious and featured really unique flavors, different than any Chinese food I've had before (in a very exciting way). We got the pork and chicken buns which were incredibly tasty and could definitely serve as a entire meal on their own but we also got the spicy yo po noodles and the ja jen men noodles which were both so flavorful and the beef jin jin dumplings are a must!
I definitely recommend emailing them at least the day before you go to place your order because they are SO busy. In spite of the huge demand, however, we were treated very kindly and found the customer service to be superb. We're so lucky to have this gem here in RI!
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yo PO Noodles, Jin Jin Dumplings, Scallion Pancakes, Spicy Yo PO Noodles
There's no other restaurant that offers food like Jayd Bun and it is consistently amazing.
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Spicy Wontons, Jin Jin Dumplings, Spicy Yo PO Noodles, Pork Bun
Food was alright, we got cold noodles, spicy noodles scallion pancakes and some buns. Recently coming from trip China flavors are good but definitely lacking real Chinese spice. Good alternative in America.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 2
Service: 4
Restaurantji Recommends
Jayd Bun delivers every single time !!!!!
The food was DELICIOUS. I have had the buns and some noodles and they were awesome. The service was also excellent, everyone at Jayd Bun is awesome!! (Pictured is the JaJen Men noodles)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jayd Bun is fantastic!! Delicious and authentic food, great service. Definitely worth the drive! I can’t wait to go again!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Jin Jin Dumplings, Wonton Noodle Soup, Dumplings Pork
I recently visited Jayd Bun, driving over an hour in anticipation of a great meal, but unfortunately, my experience didn't quite live up to the hype.
Out of the four items we ordered, the chicken buns were definitely the highlight. However, the Ja Jen Men noodles were very bland and clumped together. A spoonful of garlic was placed on top, but I was unable to mix it in properly due to the thickness of the noodles and sauce, resulting in an overwhelming garlic taste with each bite. The scallion pancake was also a bit disappointing; it was okay, but extremely salty. As for the spicy wontons, they were overwhelmingly spicy, to the point where I felt like I was choking on the heat with each bite.
Given that we paid $70 for these four items, I understand that fresh, made-to-order food comes at a cost, but the taste truly didn't justify the price for me.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Chicken Buns
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Jayd Bun is an absolute gem! Joe and Annie made ordering a breeze with top-tier customer service, communication, attentiveness and gave us the warmest welcome when we picked up.
Now, the food—unreal:
• Pork & Veggie Buns: Juicy, flavorful, and the veggie buns surprised us all—absolutely packed with flavor.
• Yo Po Noodles: Our group favorite! Perfectly chewy with just the right hint of heat.
• Cold Peanut Noodles: Refreshing, thick, and delicious.
• Scallion Pancakes: The best I’ve ever had: crispy, flavorful, and addictive.
• Spicy Wontons: Great kick without overpowering, a must for spice lovers.
Every dish was outstanding—we couldn’t even pick a favorite because it was all that good. If you’re anywhere nearby, do yourself a favor and go. You won’t regret it!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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