Baoding Restaurant

Overall, 4.5 stars! Some really good Chinese food! They have a blend of authentic and American style dishes.
Their authentic items are delicious.
If you are a fan of PEKING DUCK (they list it as Beijing Duck.
Same thing), hands down this is the premiere Charlotte location.
Since some of the best locations closed down during COVID, this is one of 2-3 locations in 50 miles that serve Peking duck in the greater Charlotte area.
Also, they offer both the buns OR the wraps for the duck dish.
Most only offer the bao buns.
That alone gives this place a 5 star and most unique experience.
Their Mapo Tofu is so good!!! But I have to say their Singaporean noodles didn’t seem authentic.
The curry was basically powdered on top and the meat wasn’t seasoned so they just didn’t complement each other the way it might have if they used a curry sauce.
It was still flavorful but didn’t hit the spot with me.
There is a nice ambiance inside, but definitely needs a face lift.
If this was located on Central Avenue I would not notice the interior, but right outside of South Park, it feels out of place a little.
Super busy spot and it gets crowded/cramped inside easily if you’re not at a booth due to the odd layout design.
We were at a table for 6 and tucked in the weirdest spot.
Nothing wrong and we were comfy but it was oddly positioned and inconvenient.
The old carpet reminded me of those old Chinese buffet restaurants back in the day.
All the employees were GREAT! Their food is cooked really well but may have some flavors that aren’t for you.
Stick to your favorites and I can tell you, you won’t be disappointed.
Lastly, you MUST TRY the Peking Duck.
That actually is a highly recommended dish!

The food was exceptional.
This has been on my list for a long time, because it was highly rated, and close.
But I never ordered here, because there's no online ordering, so it's not convenient.
We decided to order takeout at the bar; and it was absolutely delicious.
Everything was incredible.
The tangerine chicken, the crispy spicy beef, just outstanding.

Another trip to Baoding for dinner last evening.
I had the Crispy Shredded Beef w/ white rice and ordered the Shumai (shrimp dumpling).
The beef was fried and in a sauce with a little spiciness.
It was good.
The shrimp dumplings were very good as usual.
The waitress welcomed me back as I had not been in a while.
She is always very friendly.
I have enjoyed everything I ordered so far.
The sweet tea is southern.
I always get it and a glass of water.
I highly recommend Boading.