This place was awesome!! Went back today just for a side of edamame and crispy bottom bao. For appetizer, we ordered the spicy garlic, edamame, spring rolls, and the crab are wontons. We ordered a drink the strawberry margarita was kind of good, but the one that I ordered I did not like. But I'm not a gin drinker, but all the other ingredients sounded good so I thought I would give it a try. For dinner, we ordered everything family style to share between me and a friend. The crispy bottom BAO is amazing!!! I'm addicted to that and the spicy edamame. The spicy crispy chicken was not that great. It needs a sauce because it's kind of dry the spices there. But we just felt like it was missing a sauce or something to kind of keep it moist. The fried rice was good as well. Overall, we were very impressed with all of the food and definitely plan on returning. I felt like the value was good too, our bill was around 100 bucks for ALL that we got It's in a little shopping center. You would probably miss it because it doesn't have its own entrance. But there is definitely ample parking. The staff was super nice and it's a cute well kept clean little place. Definitely recommend anybody craving fried rice or dumplings. read more

Bao and Spices - Strawberry Margarita - Chinese Near Me - Katy, Texas

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We came here with my cousins and ordered enough food to practically sample the whole menu. Hahaha. There was definitely a lot to work through, but we found some major standouts. Singapore-Style Rice Noodles - I liked the flavor, but it wasn't a "wow" for me. I think I might've preferred rice as the carb side instead. Red Oil Dumplings - Very flavorful--strong meat flavor with a strangely nutty-tasting sauce, even though it doesn't actually have nuts. Very rich, and the remaining sauce paired exceptionally well with rice. Honey Walnut Jumbo Shrimp - Crispy, exactly how I like it, without being buffet-style sweet. I couldn't eat too much of this just to avoid walnut contamination, but what I had was delicious. Golden Salted Yolk Japanese Tofu - Really, REALLY loved this tofu dish. The flavor was so deep and rich that I could instantly tell it had salted egg yolk. This was truly my favorite dish out of everything we ordered. Crispy Spicy Chicken - Mmmm, a well-deserved dish and great use of Sichuan spices. It wasn't too spicy despite being advertised as such, but the seasoning itself was excellent. This competed with the Salt & Pepper Squid for my second favorite dish of the meal. Salt & Pepper Squid - Super crunchy. I love salt-and-pepper dishes in general, and this one did not fail to amaze me. Definitely one of my favorites here and competing with the Crispy Spicy Chicken for second place. Stir-Fried String Beans - Crunchy and not soggy, with those same Sichuan spices. Probably the only vegetable dish we had today, thanks to my BF ordering it--hahaha. Lemon Pepper Wings - Crispy, but I didn't really like the sauce. It was a little more buttery than I would've liked. BBQ Chashu Bao - Sooo soft, but a bit dry. Definitely needed some water with this one. I can tell they're fresh--probably not frozen. Haha. Pork Xiao Long Bao - Oooh, very umami in flavor! Strong pork taste with steady levels of fat dispersed throughout the bao. We let them get a bit warm, but they were still delicious--one of my favorite soup baos thus far. Rose Soy Sauce Chicken - A bit fattier than I expected, and I didn't taste the rose that strongly. Not my favorite, as I felt like I had more skin and bones than meat. Whole Peking Duck - Great presentation and flavors. I'm usually not a fan of Peking duck, and this one still didn't really change my mind, but all my cousins had a lot of fun with it. My BF thought the Peking duck was great, so this is definitely more of a personal preference thing. Lava Bun - This is different from Supreme Dumpling's, which is more of a custard; this one has a gooey salted egg yolk filling. It was a little grainy, so it wasn't my favorite. I definitely prefer the custard version. Overall, I understood the appeal of this place after my brother recommended it. They really loaded the table with food, and even with nine people, we still left with plenty of leftovers. The quality of each dish was well above standard, especially considering how much we ordered. The only dish that fell below my expectations was the Lava Bun--I simply didn't care for the filling. The service was smooth and professional throughout the meal. My main complaint was the timing of the Peking Duck and Rose Soy Sauce Chicken. I wish they had been served first since they were the heaviest dishes and the main attractions. By the time they arrived, everyone was already too full to really enjoy them, which I think took away from the experience. read more

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Nut allergy warning: Nuts in the cold noodle, kung pao chicken, and walnut shrimp. They do label allergens which is awesome. We got here for lunch on a Friday around 12:30PM and got seated with no issues with a table of 9. Time to Orders: Appetizers started coming out at 12 minutes and it took up to 30 minutes for the last dishes to come out (the Peking Duck and rose half chicken) Whole Peking Duck $56 (4.5/5): For the price and service, this was fantastic. Pieces were cut to fit into baos already. Served with ten baos and enough toppings to make everything. Duck was excellent, a little too oily but it was still very good. The baos were perfectly chewy too. Rose Soy Sauce Chicken Half $24 (4/5): It was really tender, definitely order this for a crowd. Kind of reminds me of a better teriyaki chicken. Honey Walnut Jumbo Shrimp - I couldn't have this lol. Table said it was good. Salt Pepper Squid (4.5/5): Really well sized and the flavor is subtle and not overwhelming the squid. Would definitely get this again. Crispy Spicy Chicken (4.5/5): It could be sliiightly crispier but a solid contender vs Mala and other famous Sichuan places, definitely one of the best on this side of town. Golden Salted Yolk Jap. Tofu (5/5): Maybe one of our favorite here, texture is fantastic, tofu was silky, yum! Stir-Fried String Beans (4.5/5): Similar to the crispy chicken, the portions are excellent and it's nicely spiced. Crispy too. Would definitely get it again. Singapore-Style Rice Noodles (4/5): A good carb dish for a group or lunch, I wouldn't order it solo. Huge portions, again. Pork Xiao Long Bao (4.25/5): Great service, gave us the little tongs and all of them came intact. They have some strong competition in this area but the soup is flavorful and it's a good size. Could be a little chewier and a little more soup filled. BBQ Chashu Bao - I didn't get to try this, feedback was good Red Oil Dumpling (4/5): Quite oily, but nicely sized Lemon Pepper Wings (4/5): All flats, lucky or unlucky? Surprisingly juicy, if not that large. Pretty good for the price! Lava Bao (3.5/5) Shockingly fully liquid lol, we thought it was like a custard. Not too sweet, it was a good palate cleanser. I think my biggest recommendation would be to order the Peking Duck ahead of time, as it takes some of the longest to prep and is a heavy dish. It came out last and we were already really full haha. Overall a really solid Sichuan offering in West Houston, would definitely come back for the chicken, tofu, green beans, and salt and pepper squid. read more

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Nice and modern on the inside, service was very good, they were friendly and prompt. We came here for the egg yolk barbecue pork belly and it was yummy! I'd recommend eating it with a veggie and rice or something bc I did feel like I was getting flavor fatigue. I loved how simple, but tasty the lotus root salad was. We didn't order any baos, but we would definitely come back to try them and to try the rest of the menu! read more

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One of the better Peking ducks I've had in Houston in terms of value and taste. The place has a modern decor with a full bar, which usually makes me skeptical right off the bat as these spots lean more towards style than substance but I was pleasantly surprised. The food was solid across the board. Mapo tofu and eggplant was good, everything came out beautifully presented. But the Peking duck was the clear standout.. For the price, it was actually decently valued compared to some of the other meat dishes on the menu and some of the restaurants in Katy Asiatown. The Duck came as a full set with all the fixings: crispy skin, thin pancakes, the sauce, the scallions (they even added sugar? which was actually not a bad idea). Everything was on point. The skin had that perfect crackle and the pancakes were fresh.. Service was excellent, attentive and efficient.. Overall it's not the cheapest spot compared to what you'd find in Chinatown, but you're paying for a cleaner dining experience, solid ambiance, and a full bar. To me worth it and I'm definitely making a return trip. read more

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Pretty restaurant for a nice occasion and food was delicious. We tried the red oil dumplings and wings as appetizers--the sauce for the dumplings was delectable, even after the dumplings were finished I was spooning the sauce over my rice. It was peanut sauce w red chili oil and was just a flavor explosion. Wings were really crispy and a nice size, they have several different flavors and only serve flats. We also had their Singapore noodles and Angus beef dish along with another noodle dish (flat stir fried w beef can't recall the name). Everything was delicious. Service was great. Will definitely be back! read more

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Pretty solid Chinese restaurant in the Katy area. + Good pricing + Peking duck available + Excellent decor + Lots of Chinese classics, too many to list, but my favorites would include the xiao long bao, crispy bottom pao, walnut shrimp, beef/fish poached in chili oil - Slightly a bit aways from the Katy Asiatown, so it does make it difficult to explore, e.g. grab a boba or shop. read more

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Food was decent. They are new and have a Some work to go. I see high potential. Went here for their soft opening. First thing I ordered was an old Fashion and they ran out of the bourbon mid pour with no more in house. Second Ordered - Hot and sour soup and it came out cold. I think it was a simple mistake. They took it back and brought it back right and it was very good. Pecking Duck - was great tasting but came out cold also. The soup dumpling and red chili oil dumplings were great! Inside was nice and cozy. The far left booth by the windows rocks and is un level. I really had high hopes and hope to come back and all these things fixed. This would be a great place in the Katy area and look forward to trying the again. read more

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Really fresh and clean ingredients, cooked very well. Definitely the best Chinese in Katyi

10 out of 5 stars ... Yes that good! Quite possibly one of the best Chinese restaurants I may have ever had period! Don't be fooled by the exterior, because you walked in you will be blow away with the incredible decor and ambiance Bao and Spices brings to the table, literally! Perfect for lunch or date night. The service was phenomenal. A huge shoutout to Dom and the team. Of all the things we ordered there was not a single miss on the table. Every dish hit. From the scallion pancakes to the Pekin Crispy Skin duck ... i was in heaven. If you are looking for an elevated dining experience with service and food that absolutely delivers, this is the spot. read more

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Lava custard buns were beautiful but not my taste profile. Crispy chicken was the best. Shrimp Xiao long bao was standard. The chili oil wontons were really good with the sesame sauce. Beautiful inside. Prompt attentive service. read more

The food was pretty average overall. The only dishes I felt were worth the price were the crispy spicy chicken and the Peking duck. Portions were quite small for how much everything cost. Unfortunately, the service was disappointing--they didn't check on us during the meal, and when I asked for four to-go boxes, we were only given two. read more

Bao and Spices - Chinese Near Me - Katy, Texas

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My husband and oldest son both have food allergies. I had to keep asking what is inside of the dumplings. We ordered Red Oil Dumpling and BBQ Chashu Bao. The red oil dumplings are served on top of chili oil and peanut sauce. The dumplings had a very good flavor but not served hot. Our server didn't come back to check on us. The baos came out steaming hot, fluffy and were good. Overall, the other staff checked on us and were nice and attentive. The only thing we would like to see is what kind of meat or seafood listed for the dumplings. Especially, if there's peanuts in the sauce. read more

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Delicious Chinese Restaurant with great service, clean facility, distinct flavors and delicious! It came out fast and hot. The servers were friendly and helpful on our big party of eight on a Monday night. Would recommend and look forward to coming back. read more

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Brand new place in this area. I must write that everything is above standards. The two lady hosts and the feel just going in. Very beautiful inside design and you can right away see the care they take in everything from decor to how the plating is arranged. The customer service was above 5 stars. Everything is. I ordered two separate steamed bao orders, the traditional steamed bao and right away I could tell is was hand made to order. Not sticky or falling apart like some places but very fresh and absolutely delicious. They supplied a wonderful sauce that is above and beyond what you have elsewhere. It was a very mild apple cider that was perfect mixed with the bao. Very light and complimented the meal perfectly. I will be back often and take pics of the food as I ate it all before taking pictures since it was amazing. Pricing is also phenomenal. The whole experience was top notch. read more

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My visit a few days ago was less than desirable I arrived there at 11:15a it wasn't busy. I placed my order of appetizers and entrées. I waited 40 minutes to get my appetizer and then the server kept coming over. I know it's taking long. Please be patient in the meantime the restaurant was Getting full I saw patrons that came in way after I did get their food eat pay for it and then took takeout home my Entrées still never arrived at 1:15p. I said I had enough I'm leaving. The server came over to me and said he spoke with the manager if we wanted to wait and get our order that he would give us a small 15% discount that's absurd I didn't come to the restaurant to get a discount. I came to the restaurant to eat I most definitely won't be going back because what happened to me should not happen to any patron. read more

Nikki and the host were very kind and respectful. The food was very good. Very chill environment and pretty decorations. Would recommend . read more

Bao and Spices - Chinese Near Me - Katy, Texas

This is the first time we've really hit them up on the lunch menu. The food was spectacular, the price was right and the service is always top-notch. read more

We just stopped by and tried , surprised! Food on Chef's menu is authentic to Asia and yummy. Service is attentive and friendly. We orderee 3 dishes from Chef's menu Crispy chicken， 廣東小炒王 and Yangzhou fried rice all are fantastic. One dry stir fry flat noodles with beef and stir fry cabbage with chili. Both are great as well. Not sure about other dishes as their implied it might more tailor for western vs asian taste. Have one special cocktail with oolong tea and vodka (youthful journey) is good too. We will back again if we ever visit Katy again . read more

Bao and Spices - Stir fry beef noodle - Chinese Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Perfectly roasted Peking duck with crispy skin and tender meat. Served with thin pancakes, fresh cucumber, scallions, and rich hoisin sauce. Absolutely delicious! read more

Bao and Spices - Chinese Near Me - Katy, Texas

I didn't take pictures of everything bc it was too dang good. I could live off the stir fry green beans and the red oil dumplings. Xiao long bao on point too. read more

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We came during their soft opening so it's not a full menu but it's sufficient with all the good eats available. Service was exceptional, on point, very attentive and the food was coming out as we were still ordering. Egg drop soup was full of flavor, the red oil dumpling stole the show with a sesame sauce at the bottom of the dish that mixed fabulously with all the flavors. Chefs kiss! They don't have an extensive dessert menu just yet but they have a custard and taro bao. We ordered the custard boa that was beautiful and good . Recommend this place . We will come again to try their Peking duck. read more

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This little place doesn't look like much from the outside. Once you step in, it's a different story. High end feel the staff is friendly and helpful. We had almost one of everything on the menu. Everything there was prepared well. This was a wonderful experience and will be my go to for delicious Chinese cuisine. The service was excellent thank you guys! They're my new BFFs read more

The oil dumplings, edamame, and crab wontons were good. I wish the dumplings would have been warmer but they had a good flavor. The dishes came out quickly and service was friendly. It's also decorated well and has a warm/ cozy vibe. The gold bao dessert wasn't good at all. I guess I was anticipating a chocolate flavor of sorts but it tasted like absolutely nothing. They're cute though with the gold at the top. read more

The food is great. This is my first visit and the staff is so helpful when the menu and provided excellent advice for choices. Ambiance can be romantic and you can set your own tone. The price is reasonable and the presentation of the food was also great. Recommend you come on an empty stomach so you can enjoy a couple of entrees and enjoy the evening with that special someone or with your friends. Enjoy! read more

The food was great. Service was fast and friendly. First time eating here but we really liked it.

The food was so fresh and delicious. The best Sesame Chicken I've had since leaving Michigan. The Red chili oil dumplings were amazing. Definitely will be returning. read more

I was having a bad day and this was exactly the pick me up I needed! The vibe was relaxing and comfortable and I never felt pressured to leave at any moment like with some busy restaurants. The duck was phenomenal and the wings were crispy and juicy. Everything was perfect and our server Ari was gracious and the cherry on top of the experience! read more

Everything here was delicious! Drinks were strong, portions were big and high quality. Is it too early to call this the best Asian restaurant in Katy? Maybe but we really enjoyed our meal here! read more

Bao and Spices - Chinese Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Ordered the sesame chicken, chicken fried rice, string beans and angus beef dish Everything was fresh and cooked to perfection. The staff were so friendly and attentive. read more

Second visit here! We had the spicy edamame, barbecue, bowel buns, and the crispy bottom dumplings. Everything is so good. I did get a few pictures, but not all of them. The spicy dumplings in hot oil is a MUST! read more

Bao and Spices - Spicy rename - Chinese Near Me - Katy, Texas

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I ordered from this place on Uber Eats. It was pretty basic Chinese food. The crispy chicken was dry, and the wonton soup was nothing special. I've had better at takeout spots around Katy. They charged me 28$ for the chicken and like 5$ for the soup, I thought I was kinda a rip off tbh. read more

I was very impressed with bao and spices! The duck was crispy and comes with soup which is delicious! The salted egg tofu was sooo yummy. Really you can't go wrong with any of the choices! read more

Everything was delicious. You can"r go wrong here. We ordered way more food than what was needed for 2 people. My 2 favs were the walnut shrimp and Peking duck. We drove from Sugar Land to Katy to celebrate my birthday and the food was worth it. I highly recommend and I'm quite selective about Chinese cuisine! read more

After ordering our 5 dishes, not a single dish came after 35 minutes. Our server never checked on us once after taking our order and we just got up and left to another restaurant. This place is a joke and according to the other reviews, I see why it has low ratings. read more

Peking duck was crispy and quick to arrive at the table. Calamari was crunchy with a nice hint of curry flavor. Xiao long bao had good flavorful broth and did not explode when handled. It had a good consistency with a well balanced ratio of meat to wrapping. The server was attentive and kept our glass full. The inside was clean with tasteful simple elegant decor. The bathrooms were also clean with thoughtful extras for touch ups. Overall, great restaurant! Looking forward to going back! read more

The atmosphere, food and service were fantastic!! My wife and I really enjoyed trying out the new Chinese restaurant in Katy. Already planning on going back to try other ideas on the menu. read more

Amazing experience, the customer service was nice. The pecking duck was fascinating and must try. read more

Bao and Spices - the pecking duck - Chinese Near Me - Katy, Texas

I'd give Bao and Spices a solid 4/5. The flavors here really stand out, especially for casual comfort food. The fried rice was a highlight--well-seasoned, not greasy, and packed with flavor in every bite. It had that perfect balance of savory and slightly smoky that's hard to get right. The popcorn chicken was another winner: crispy on the outside, juicy inside, and super addictive. Definitely something I'd come back for. Overall, a great spot if you're craving something flavorful and satisfying. Just shy of perfect, but absolutely worth trying. read more

It's so upsetting. We stood up and left the store. 20 mins of wait to be seated and 50 mins still waiting to get food. Tables ahead of us are still getting serve one plate at a time. We didnt even get our appetizers. Just water and she came back to refill 3 times. Yes it was a soft opening for this facility and I guess they werent ready yet. Their service looks great and the shop is beautiful but food wise, it ruined it for all. Will I come back? Idk.. If i read review on improvements, maybe.. Not that will probably take couple months. They need to get the kichens act together cause i can see others having the same feelings as our family. read more