This is not the place to go to if you're looking for authentic Chinese Bao!!! BUT, it is definitely a spot with yummy food. All of the bao quality 5/5 All of the Baos are consistently chewy, soft, warm, fluffy, and so delicious!!! My favorite texture Bao of all Baos I've ever eaten. Juicy Pork Bao 4.5/5 This one was pretty close to an original pork bao. The pork is very juicy, tender, and offers a nice flavor. The flavor was a bit off from other traditional buns, but still very good! Brisket Bao 4/5 I was not expecting this to taste like bbq!! Very surprising but the brisket was very tender, not chewy like brisket can be sometimes!! I really enjoyed it and it was definitely something new. Taro Bao 4.5/5 Very yummy! A little bit heavy but the taro offers a nice mung bean texture, a light flavor, and just a good ending to all of the baos. These baos are honestly quite filling, 2 was enough even though they didn't look huge!! I had the items delivered so I didn't have the opportunity to enter the place or interact with the employees. Pretty good place, worth a try! read more

TLDR: Bao shop that offers a few other food options and bubble tea. Baos are delicious and generously filled. Easy ordering at one of two kiosks. I have two small kids so I love quick food (but not necessarily "fast food"). I love being able to pop in, order a delicious handheld snack, and be out before my children start whining. Ordering was easy at one of two kiosks. The place is a bit small so you have to communicate with other customers to figure out which line is which. The baos were fat and filled generously. I loved the spicy brisket and juicy pork -- both were excellent. If I absolutely had to choose a favorite -- I think the spicy brisket would be it. Saw some kid-friendly elements inside as well -- coloring books and high chairs available. Highly recommended whether you want to sit down for a meal or grab a quick bao on the go. read more

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The dumplings were very basic and tasted comparable to the frozen ones you can buy from 99 Ranch or H Mart and prepare at home. Considering the quality, the prices felt quite high. It wasn't a terrible experience, but nothing stood out enough to make me want to return. read more

Bao’d Up - Mueller Aldrich - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Overall: 3.7/5 [takeout] You order at the kiosk, and the food and drinks came out incredibly fast. They also have daily weekday specials too. Fantastic Four ($12.50): Came with 4 buns of your choice. The crispy chicken bao wasn't bad, the bun was soft and the chicken was very crispy but there wasn't a lot of meat. The spicy brisket was probably my favorite followed by the juicy pork. The ube taro bun was our least favorite since it was pretty bland. We got the baod up sauce and chili oil on the side but honestly they weren't necessary. Strawberry Matcha Latte with Cherry Blossom, Almond Milk, and Brown Sugar Jelly ($8.20): This was really good but very sweet. I think it would have been much better without the brown sugar jelly since that definitely pushed the sweetness over the edge. read more

Bao’d Up - Mueller Aldrich - Fantastic Four and Strawberry Matcha Latte with Cherry Blossom, Almond Milk, and Brown Sugar Jelly - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

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Great dumplings and bao. Having traveled for weeks through Taiwan I can say these are comparable to what you'd encounter in Asia - just a ton more expensive. I really loved the brisket filling and the pork filling. You'll also love the hot chicken option but it comes with way too much cabbage. There are even multi vegetarian options. This is a great filling option at any time of day. There's not much of line because most folks choose other nearby options. Lucky you, this is one of the best food options in Mueller. read more

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Bao'd Up totally hit the spot. This was my first time trying bao buns and I was definitely not let down. The bao arrived still super juicy and packed with flavor, which honestly impressed me because delivery can be risky for food like this. The filling was tender, savory, and really satisfying. The fries were great too and not sad or soggy at all. I always appreciate when fries survive the delivery trip. Little things like that tell me a restaurant treats delivery orders with care, and that really matters to me. I also have to mention the brown sugar boba because it was delicious as heck and the perfect little treat alongside the food. Having boba i as an option with my meal made it feel extra fun and authentic, even just delivered to my door. Overall, a really solid experience and everything showed up tasting amazing. I would absolutely order from here again next time I'm back in town. read more

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I absolutely olutely love baos, and as someone who eats vegan, they can be surprisingly hard to find--so I was thrilled to discover vegan options here! We tried the spicy tofu bao, which featured a generous tofu patty. While I appreciated the portion size, I felt the ratio of sauce to tofu could be adjusted for more flavor balance. A bit more sauce throughout would really enhance the dish and bring out the spiciness. Service - The staff was warm and prompt, which made the experience even better. Ambiance - Very contemporary and upbeat! It's a happy, welcoming space that I really enjoyed read more

I only get one thing, but it's worth coming back for: The veggie bao, which rotates randomly, always delivers on being cheap, fast, and deeply satisfying. It's just 3 dollars or so and is a solid little snack that you can grab will walking around the lake. Truly perfect handheld street food. The store is small but you should really get out and enjoy the outdoors anyway. Granted, I'm unreasonably annoyed that additional sauces cost 50 cents, but I know, I need to get over it. You do need sauce though, because despite how soft and fluffy the buns are, they're very band (by design) and need some extra flavor. read more

My Wife tried this place on Lunchdrop and said we had to come here. We ordered the veggie and spicy tofu bao with Szechuan fries and they were outstanding! I appreciate their veggie options and loved all the bao, the veggie one was deliciously packed with.... veggies and the spicy tofu was amazing. The stand out star were the fries, deliciously addictive. We will definitely be back! read more

The service was a little slow and staff seemed quite overwhelmed at this Bao'd Up location in Mueller. We haven't had similar experience at other Bao'd ups. It took a while for our order but baos were served warm in bamboo containers as usual and tasted good. However, they messed up one of the baos on our order and gave us a different filling. Seating inside is a bit cramped with two benches available right outside the restaurant too. read more

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5 star for the service I received today! Wanted to pick up a Fantastic Four set of the pork buns-- since the change in recipe I've been really enjoying the juicier interior with a pan fried bottom. Then I saw that the soup dumplings were discounted for Bao Club members which I had signed up for free a while back. I ordered at the counter because they need to scan the QR code which can't be done at the self checkout kiosks for to go orders. Because the soup dumplings were dine in and the pork buns were to go, we had to place two separate orders. We got out to go order relatively fast since the buns don't appear to be made for order. We sat there patiently for the soup dumpling but after a couple more minutes and a couple of awkward eye contacts with the cashier, she noticed something was wrong. The kitchen didn't see the soup dumpling order so as an apology, she brought out two buns on the house for us to munch on while we waited for the soup buns. Presentations of the buns looked great! Once it came out it was piping out and as you can see in the image, only one bun didn't make it out unscathed. There is a decent amount of soup in there so be cautious of taking a bite or a spoon to the dumplings since the soup will most likely shoot out. The aluminum egg tart containers are also great at holding in the broth. The soup for the soup dumpling had a gingery tang to it and we got it with the chili oil. The chili oil had a lot more oil than chili but I think it did what was expected. One downside was that even though there is a water bar near the restrooms, it was empty when I was trying to get myself a drink to pass my waiting time. I personally don't visit bao'd up too often but now that I've tried their soup dumpling and am finding myself enjoying the 1.50 pork buns more, I might find myself here on more evenings! read more

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It's a nice place to check out in Mueller. It's the kind of restaurant you go to when you're looking for a small quick meal. Something in between typical fast food and a sit down restaurant. It's clean enough to stay in, but I usually get my food to-go. I have sat outside before, and had a fine time. Order at the counter and you food is ready pretty soon after. It's so good! There are quite a few vegetarian/vegan options which is always great. The tofu bao are so good. I think they're great at satisfying my tummy without weighing me down right after. I have been told by several other folks that the pork bao is also a great option. Hubs said he wants to try a different item the next time we come back. Bao'd Up is a good spot to grab a quick lunch, and then head right back out to your work day. read more

Super fast service- you order from a kiosk and the food gets brought out. The spicy brisket (not spicy, but very flavorful and good) was my favorite, and the pork was my husband's favorite. We did the 6 bao deal and got one boba tea, came out to just under $25. I felt the bao priced at $2.75 was a great price, and 3 bao (brisket, bbq chicken, and veggie) filled me right up. read more

I ordered online, this is my first time having this kind of food. It is a bit out of my comfort zone. The texture of everything was great, protein flavor was not very bold, I did like how the veggies paired well with the food. The sauces all had bold flavor. Wasabi was very strong. Honey Hoisin Sauce had more of a teriyaki flavor, not very spicy pretty mild, and it didn't have that sweetness teriyaki sauce does. The food itself, online service, and presentation was all great but it is not my kind of taste. read more

Bao’d Up - Mueller Aldrich - Juicy Pork (Single), Teriyaki Chicken (Single), Wasabi Shrimp (Single), Pork Belly (Single), Honey Hoisin Heat Sauce - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Utilized this location for catering and when needing a quick bite before catching a movie at Alamo Drafthouse. They have a menu featuring quick and easy bites to enjoy yet all are very filling. They have Szechuan fries, regular fries, baos, guaboas, and hand breaded chicken strips to name a few. There's a few tables to enjoy if you want to dine inside as well. Service can take a quick moment depending on staff but it's worth the wait. read more

Bao’d Up - Mueller Aldrich - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Smelled like sewage. Ruined the meal. The food wasn't that good. Not worth going. I think it's time to close up shop.

My daughter loves buns and dumplings and this bao place gave her a happy birthday she loved the food and had to have seconds good thing they have the self order screens and for being a weekend it wasn't that packed as I expected the services was excellent very friendly and prompt helping customers we all order boba drinks but I personally didn't like what I order the rest diner complain so am assuming they were good. We are definitely coming back! Ps I really enjoyed the spicy beef dumplings, no picture sorry. read more

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We came here for dinner and ordered the crispy chicken taco, crispy chicken basket, and custard baos. Since we were really hungry, these filled us up. Beware that the pictures on the menu make the items look much smaller than they actually are. So portion sizes are pretty good. The crispy chicken tacos were good, but I wish they came with a sauce to add extra flavor. The crispy chicken basket had a generous portion, and my husband really enjoyed it. Unfortunately, I wouldn't recommend the custard baos--they were very plain and lacked flavor. I was expecting something more dessert-like. Overall, I'd still recommend this place for when you are super hungry and need food fast. The food was good, the service was good, and they have a few tables inside for seating. read more

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Divinity wrapped in a fluffly heavenly doughy blanket. This food was blessed by God himself in it's deliciousness. Food good.

The food was okay, it was hot and fresh but not very flavorful. The staff didn't greet me or anything when I came in, which given the more automated nature of the place is fine but a nod or hello would've been nice. The boba is really good though. read more

Nice little steam bun Korean type food that was very delicious. I lived in the neighborhood for a while and have came back a few times. They also have Boba so that's a good thing as well. Everything's fresh and made the order. I've never had a bad meal here so definitely would try it out read more

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The food is really good, but every time I go there I feel like the staff is passive aggressive or down right not wanting people there. They don't smile and the past few times didn't even let me select my tip. They clicked buttons on the screen quickly when mention of the tip flashed on my side, then it disappears from my screen and then they just showed me my total, so it seems they're choosing the tip amount for me. The younger girl with the long, dyed blonde hair in particular does this. They also kind of slammed my drinks down on the table last time I was there without a word or even looking at me before walking back to the kitchen. I love the Mueller area and like the food here, but I'm tired of how the staff diminish the experience and will probably find another place so I can just bring food to my Mueller walks. Not worth it read more

Stopped by this fast casual spot on my most recent trip to Mueller. I way impressed by how reasonable their prices are and got the Juicy Pork Bao Basket that came with 2 pork bao and fries for under 6 including tax. The fries were crispy and reminiscent of the Korean BBQ Fries that Shake Shack had for a limited time. The pork bao were pillowy and while I wish the filling was a bit more stuffed, it was good nonetheless. The ordering process on the tablets and text when your order is ready make it a seamless experience. Looking forward to trying some of their boba teas and other combos in future! read more

Bao'd Up is far from what you would expect from your Chinese ancestors. Our small family of 2 and 3 pups were craving baos (we're Chinese, of course our pups eat baos). I was in the mood for something more traditional-- BBQ pork or Roasted Duck-- but upon looking at the menu, found a more Americanized take on the baos. We opted for the Juicy Pork Bao, the Pork Belly Guabao, and Soup Dumplings. My notes: - The Baos: The steamed buns were tender - The Soup Dumplings: The dough was chewy and the bottoms were burnt - The fillings: tasted one-dimensional and lacked balanced flavor profiles To cap off our meal, we ordered milk teas. Unfortunately, the teas were not steeped long enough, resulting in a bland and diluted taste, exacerbated with the addition of ice. read more

I am a huge fan of Baod up. It's super fast and casual but that doesn't affect the taste at all everything is so so good and flavorful and I feel like you can't beat the prices. read more

We came to have their 2 for $2 pork baos back to school special which was a great deal. The baos were juicy and flavorful and served in steaming baskets. I got an Asian sesame salad as a side which was tasty and the croutons were delightfully crispy. The restaurant was clean and pleasant and overall a great place to grab a casual, reasonably priced meal. read more

Bao’d Up - Mueller Aldrich - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Part of my order was missing. I tried to call and "the mailbox is full". No way to contact to correct this error

Quick and does the trick! They have a small menu with curated quick bites and are reasonably priced. We tried the brisket bao and pork bao. The brisket was flavorful, the sauce it came with was a bit sweet for me. The pork one was good though! The soup dumplings were very flavorful and had perfect texture. I really enjoyed the Szechuan fries!! We also got boba. I got the Thai tea, it wasn't the best I've ever had, but my bf enjoyed his taro tea and really liked the flavor. We were confused because it was brown and not purple? Not sure if that's the normal color, but he liked it lol -- try them out! read more

Bao’d Up - Mueller Aldrich - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

First time trying but I thought it was so good! The ordering process was so simple and an order of 2 pork baos was so cheap! The server was very friendly as well. The baos came out fast and they came out fresh! And they were so so filling! I am a big fan of the dough, it was so fluffy and airy. I definitely want to come back to try more of the menu, it all looked so good! The milk tea was very good as well and came in a decent size for the price. Just the right amount of sweetness. It was nice to sit outside and enjoy this food in the nice weather, definitely would come back. read more

Bao’d Up - Mueller Aldrich - Inside of pork bao - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Great food and great prices! I would try all the different bao buns! Loved the boba tea too! Perfect touch! read more

Bao’d Up - Mueller Aldrich - Great good! Had ramen, soup dumplings, and 3 different bao's - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

It's been really cool to watch this place flourish in the years it's been in Mueller. It is a real contribution to the area, both to its nightlife and its daytime buzz. In the evening, you can pop in for a quick bite if you're on your way to a movie but don't have much time. They have snacks and whole meals. If you're on your way to Alamo, park in the garage and get your parking validated at the Alamo's front desk. That will give you free parking while you eat too! Saturdays and market days, Mueller becomes a mobbed frenzy. The crowds around the whole park are incredible, and getting a full restaurant meal requires a really long wait. But Bao'd Up is a lifesaver on those days. Their ordering and check out procedures are fully automated so you can get in and out. You can get your icy boba tea is a real treat when it's hot outside. And when it's cold, a hot bowl of DanDan is pure comfort. When my kiddo has friends over, they like to walk over and have boba and a snack. It has a major cool factor going for it. We recently saw the surprise closing of nearby Halcyon--surprise because they were packed day and night. Business owners say this is a hard neighborhood to operate in. So everyone should give Bao'd Up some love. We can't lose them too. read more

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2 stars cuz I do love the dan dan noodles HOWEVER the pale girl with the pink bow is extremely rude. I was standing in fron of her and she kept talk to people around me as I've never ordered in store and always online. 100% WONT RETURN as she tried to cop an attitude with me when I called her over from just standing there. To top it off She slammed my order down. Rude asf and then these places wonder why they are going out of business 1 by 1. Hiring gen z is surely a business fail read more

Bao’d Up - Mueller Aldrich - Rude rude rude all the time - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Dropped by this place after trying their Baos at an event and they were fantastic! We got the veggie bao the chicken and the custard and all of them were flavorful and delicious especially with the spicy mayo sauce! The combo deal of buy 5 get 6 is honestly plenty for two people and we even had left overs. I can't wait to try their boba some day! They're conveniently located next Alamo movies so it's a cute date night. I also loved the decor inside especially the gallery wall with hidden baos! read more

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I want to start off by hyping up the people behind the counter. I got there with like 20 min before closing (I know, I'm a bad human), but they were still so cool and chill about helping me out. I didn't feel rushed or anything. I really appreciated that. The bun and boa were fantastic. Not the best I've ever had, but really dang good. The pork in the bun was so tender and juicy, and the bao was a fun bite too. The winner here though is the sauces. So many good sauces to choose from to add to the buns or fries. I recommend the Szechuan sauce for sure. But go wild while trying them! Definitely stop here, you won't regret it! read more

Bao’d Up - Mueller Aldrich - Pork combo - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Im so glad i discovered this spot! Theres not really a good bao place in austin and this place is decent. I got the combo mix & match of 4 flavors including the egg custard, teriyaki chicken, the juicy pork and the spicy brisket with kimchi. We also got the xiao long bao and the scezhuan fries. The fries were honestly underwhelming and tasted frozen. My favorite was definitely the xiao long baos, egg custard (which isn't overly sweet) and the juicy pork/ spicy brisket! Overall this place is super quick- they have the baos pre- steamed and ready to go. read more

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This was our first time eating here so we didn't really know what to expect... had many Bao buns across the country so we are familiar. The restaurant is very clean inside and the employees all seem happy and are helpful. The 2 Bao combo is the way to go if you ask me...and get it with French fries as your side.. the salad wasn't as impressive as we thought it would be but the fries were even better than expected. The fried chicken Bao was good and worth ordering.. so was the teriyaki chicken. Wish they offered a combo meal with a boba drink as an option for a good price (just a suggestion) read more

Was wandering around Mueller looking for a quick bite. Strolled into Bao'd up and thought I would give it a try. The menu board is a little deceiving. There is a plus sign after items on the menu. I ordered two items $3.99+. The juicy pork BAO and the crispy chicken BAO $5.49. The juicy pork was a meatball. I was expecting juicy pork roast slices. It was not great! The crispy chicken was good but IDK if it was $1.50 more good. Quick friendly service read more

Bao’d Up - Mueller Aldrich - Juicy pork and crispy chicken bao - Bubble Tea Near Me - Austin, Texas

Drove to find out no cash accepted. I know digital and online runs the world but would be nice to still consider the cash paying people.

I've always wanted to try this place. I love the idea and the entire concept. I love that the owners tried to make their products super authentic with a modern feel. The customer service was good. The Szechuan fries were superb. The boba was surprisingly good. The bao were yummy, but they didn't taste super fresh, and they were greasier than I expected. It's a decent place to grab an affordable meal. I'm interested in trying their other bao. read more

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First impressions are so important in this industry and we were pleasantly surprised with the offerings here. Fluffy and savory, the veggie Bao is creamy and satisfying! Love the sear for presentation and not extremely hot to bite into. Will be back for more of these pillowy masterpieces. The tea offering I think gave me too much to think about for the first time in. But it does live up to the "build your own tea" concept. Custom as you please, and now I'll know for next time! Folks are friendly and transaction was a snap. Eager to try the other varieties! Expect a nice walk when street parking is limited. read more

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