Bao Ju Restaurant

I was new to the area when a coworker said this was the best Asian restaurant she knew. It took a while but I finally went. I got a seafood combination dish, similar to the one I get at Dong Po’s. This was about $ 15 where it’d be around $ 11 – 12 at Dong Po. I first noticed the imitation crab. After that, the whole dish fell apart. I was surprised that it cost so much when they used imitation ingredients. Dong Po’s gives you actual lobster, etc… The flavor was pretty bad too. The shrimp were the worst I’d say. They weren’t crisp to bite into but more like wet cardboard.
Needless to say, I never went back, especially with those prices!

We started the Bao Ju experience by calling the restaurant and asking if they delivered, they said «no, only for lunch, sorry,» and then hung up on me. I called back stating that I still wanted to place an order and the guy said, «okay, what do you want?» however, rather rudely. Looking back on it, I should have gone somewhere else right there. I ordered cashew chicken, General Tso’s chicken, but I wanted to substitute the white with fried rice. This seems like an impossible task here as they can’t do so, and the only way to get it was to order a separate side of fried rice. Fine, will do. So I went and picked it up, and the total was $ 34.20 for my order… $ 34.20! THIRTY FOUR DOLLARS AND TWENTY CENTS!!! I talked with my girlfriend about the total in the car and we agreed it seemed expensive, so I went back and asked why the high price. My cashew chicken was $ 13.25, General Tso’s chicken was $ 10.25, and the «side» of fried rice was $ 8.75. Funny thing is, there was only one container of white rice in the bag. I thought we couldn’t substitute white with fried? If that’s the case, give me my other container of white rice! All of this and I haven’t eaten anything yet.
So we get the food home, and we start plating our food, and my girlfriend’s chicken was huge pieces of chicken instead of the usual smaller pieces. They literally took two breasts, slathered them in sauce, and said there you go. The fried rice had shrimp in it that tasted like a freezer, and the rice was dry. My cashew chicken was the best out of all of our food and it tasted like metal.
The bottom line for me is that I could go somewhere else and pay $ 5 – 10 less and feel just as awful after eating Chinese food, but at least I’d enjoy the ride and get some satisfaction out of it. The combination of the rude man (owner probably), the not so good food, and the $ 34.00 bill will have me looking anywhere but this place. I hate writing negative reviews, but the last few Fox Valley restaurants have been absolute busts.

I had some Chinese friends tell me that they would drive from Oshkosh to eat here, so I knew I had to check it out. It is now one of my favorite Chinese restaurants. My favorite dish is not on the menu, but it is a noodle dish called Zha Jiang Mian. (if you can’t say it, just show them this 炸酱面) I live in Appleton, but I eat at Bao Ju a few times each month.

Great food and great service! Sweet and sour chicken was very good. Very clean place with a friendly staff.

I’ve been going here for the past few years and this is my favorite place in the Fox Valley to get Chinese food.
The staff is friendly and the food is reasonably priced. Some of my favorites are the curry chicken and tangy spicy chicken. If you prefer a vegetarian option the mao po bean curd (which has tofu) is a good choice.

Looks upscale and you get large portions, but the food isn’t the best. I’d rather go to a buffet.

My friend and I used to eat here DAILY (no joke). Love the Hunan Chicken. The owners and waitress are super friendly. It is small but worth the short wait for a table.

This is a gem of a restaurant. The Hunan chicken is alway delicious. For dinner, expect white table cloths and good service. Pricing is very fair. My favorite place to eat in the valley.

I went in for a late lunch, after having read all the glowing 4 and 5 star reviews. I was greeted by the owner, given a nice, if somewhat crowded seat next to the window. On reviewing the lunch menu, all but one entrée had meat or seafood. The vegetable entrée was «Farmer’s Market», an assortment of vegetables in a «white sauce». Accompanying this was an egg roll containing meat. I asked the waitress if I could substitute «vegetable soup» ($ 1.50) for the egg roll (if ordered separately, $ 1), since I prefer not to eat meat. «No, no substitutions». I asked to speak to the owner. «No.» I then walked over to the owner, explained I prefer not to eat meat, can we substitute the soup? «No.» It was suggested there were three other soups I could substitute (???what about «no substitutions»???), but all of these were meat based. I left, given I do not see the customer or dietary restrictions being honored or valued here. I was able to find a very vegan-​friendly and vegetarian-​friendly Asian restaurant just a few blocks away.

We have been there a few times. The food was OK and reasonably priced. The last time we were there, my daughter ordered some sort of breaded chicken and several of the pieces came connected by human hair! We showed it to the manager, no apology, only…“I be right back”. I believe she removed the hair and reserved the food. No discount, no free meal… NO RETURN!

Bao Ju is a nice sit-​down Chinese restaurant. I have never been disappointed by a meal; however I have yet to find a signature dish that would set them apart from any other respectable Chinese restaurant.

Excellent food and service. The honey garlic chicken was delish! Also, the four seasons, and appetizers of pot stickers and egg rolls. We’ll be back the next time we’re in town!

I love this place for many reasons but my main reason is the qaulity of the food. This is one of only a few places that serve Chow Gia Ku and it is phenominal. I have been looking for this chef since he left Chef Chew’s in Appleton. The food us great, The service is perfect, and the crowds aren’t too large. This is the Best Chinese in the area.

i LOVE the mu shu chicken! prices are very reasonable.

The best Chinese food in the Valley, hands down. The honey garlic chicken in one of the top three dishes I have ever had at a Chinese restaurant. If you are in Appleton, Neenah or Oshkosh, this would be the Chinese restaurant I would recommend. Casual atmosphere and they do take away.

This is one of the nicest places in Neenah. Lunch plates are about $ 6 and dinner is reasonable ($ 10 — 15) and everything is sooo good. Family favorites are the hunan chicken and sweet and sour anything. The service is great as well. We eat here a few times a month and it is always wonderful.

a friend of mine took me on a neenah food tour and this was the grand finale (another awesome stop was the dairy queen for their popcorn and butter by the scoop) — but I digress.
Hunan Chicken is the best ever in the world, in fact all other Hunan Chicken will completely disappoint you. Did I mention the Hunan Chicken being absolutely delicious? Service is excellent, they’re great with kids too. Come as you are or dress up — seems like either will work in the white and mauve dining room.
I look for excuses to be within 40 miles of neenah so I can eat at Baoju.