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    Bao's Cafe

    3.8 (244 reviews)
    ModerateChinese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Vegetable Spring Roll and Chicken Egg roll
    Judy O.

    I was craving Chinese food and wanted to try a new place! This restaurant had good reviews that all said go in person vs delivery! Very calm atmosphere and very helpful when placing my to go order! The chicken pieces were huge. The spring roll and egg roll were yummy. My only downside is that they say it's spicy and it wasn't spicy at all! Very good but not spicy.

    Fast, decent food. Nothing amazing but not bad. Service is okay at best- not very communicative, no suggestions just order taker

    Hoy and sour soup
    Ana L. G.

    Finally tried Bao's Café after passing it a few times, glad I did! The place has a nice, easy vibe and quick service. Staff were focused and efficient, and the food came out fast. We enjoyed the Orange Chicken and Mongolian Beef lunch specials, both tasty and served with rice and soup. Great little spot for a satisfying meal.

    Sesame chicken
    Kat L.

    Ended up here on a Thursday dinner. We ran out of options and we just pulled in H-E-B and saw this cafe and decided to give it a try. I had the salted pepper prawns and shrimp fried rice & hubby had the sesame chicken it was good. I was so thrilled as the serving was plenty Service was good and ambiance was great! I recommend this place-

    Chicken curry
    Jasmine T.

    My first time at this place walked in for a to go order. The young lady who took my order very unpleasant didn't smile. When I said hello she stated what can I get you. I ordered the chicken curry. It wasn't good what so ever. The curry looked more like a gravy and the chicken was soft. Definitely will not be returning

    Found not one but TWO staples in my food. After calling to complain, they first offered to bring me a cash refund for half the meal and said I would have to leave the rest of the food on the porch for them to pick it up.. what's actually hilarious is when I checked the reviews there have already been people who've found STAPLES in their food as well. Seems like something you'd heavily avoid but clearly it's not a big issue for them. Food was great besides the metal office supplies of course.

    Jessica N.

    My cousin just moved into the area and wanted to try this restaurant. We got the jalenpeno chicken, magnolia beef, shrimp lomein and egg roll (sorry for the misspelling ) Everything was absolutely yummy and fresh. The egg roll was literally filled with cabbage wasn't bad tho. The lomein was on the ginger side 7/10 but the shrimp size is big! Service was good- it is cold in there so bring a jacket. It's also very reasonable pricing

    Orange chicken with large chunks!!

    This is the only place I know of outside of a restaurant in Austin that closed, that actually has chicken pieces in their orange chicken! Will be a staple in my house now

    Pork fried rice (*roast pork, not bbq pork)
    Marie B.

    Quaint, modest Asian cafe with a convenient location to serve East Spring. The menu is pretty basic but offers familiar staples for Chinese-American fare, and the service is prompt & friendly. The food isn't extraordinary, but it's made with quality ingredients. Flavors & textures are subtle; nothing is too spicy, too salty, not too oily/greasy. Personally, I prefer my food this way - easy to digest & not offensive to the taste buds. A good balance. Favorite dishes are the fried rice (lightly seasoned, cooked only with egg & onion) and the boneless bbq pork (a 1-lb, portion of sliced Char Siu that's served with sauce on the side). One of my go-to's for speedy & reliable takeout or delivery in the area.

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    I made an order on line and on line the Combination Lo Mein said it comes with fried rice. So i order ordered it and then it didn't come with it. When i called and asked about the issues, i was told that they tell people it does not come that way. I asked for the manager and manger was not in and they didn't know when they would be in. Horrible customer service, sounded like Cindy care. She told me she was just a cashier.

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    Good menu and food. It was highly recommended by hair stylist at American Hair works.

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    The food is really tasty, the restaurant is clean. This is my to-go place when I want to have a quick lunch. I 100% recommend this place.

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    2 years ago

    Unassuming & delish! You'll be glad you ordered from here! Incredibly fast service for pick up or delivery.

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    2 years ago

    Decent place with a great variety. Everything is tasty and nice atmosphere if you choose to dine in.

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    This is a simple restaurant. The food is well prepared and tastes good. We usually pick up or get delivery.

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    3 years ago

    The food was amazing great prices and great worker with awesome attitude would 100% recommended

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    4 years ago

    My go to place for Asian food close to my home. Beef and broccoli is the usual with the shrimp egg rolls.

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    Great price and service. Best chicken fried rice in the area! Just need more parking!

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    Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant

    Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant

    4.2(279 reviews)
    6.3 mi
    $$

    I love this place. Probably only been inside once to sit and eat. If not I always order to go or…read moredelivery. There used to be a lady that answered the phone that was scary with delivery orders but that has changed. Now I can make easy orders over the phone. I love their food! The kung pao chicken is so good but not too spicy. I sometimes like to ask for extra spicy if you like a little more kick. They have really good crab ragons, and the portion size for what you order alot! I like the spring rolls, but the one with cabbage in them. And we always get the chicken lo mein or the combination lo mein. Delivery is always pretty fast. I haven't had an issue with the delivery yet.

    I saw someone on Nextdoor hyping this place up as the absolute best Chinese food in Spring, and I…read morehave to respectfully disagree. While the service at Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant is friendly the food itself is not fairly average. We ordered the Triple delight and eggrolls to share as we tend to order too much food when trying a new spot -- a major disappointment absolutely no taste, meat, rice bland. if you are looking for authentic flavor profiles, distinct savory sauces, or consistent spice levels, this is just standard, run-of-the-mill takeout quality. It is not decent for a quick, budget-friendly lunch special, but it is certainly not the best in town. Don't let the parking lot fool you as it was full but definitely not patrons of this restaurant.

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    Wok & Karahi - Chili Shrimp Entree

    Wok & Karahi

    4.2(68 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    I can't wait until the next time I try this place. My two friends and I decided to do a family…read morestyle dinner so we got an orange chicken, hot honey chicken, crispy beef, 2 small rices and a tikka masala chicken. It was all AMAZINGGGG The small rice is way bigger than we expected, so glad we only got 2. The hot honey chicken was my fave with the crispy beef being a close second. The portions were huge despite two of the things we got being appetizers. We did an order to go and it was ready within 15-20 minutes.

    I'm not big on bashing small businesses because I understand that mistakes happen. However, this…read morewasn't the first time I received an incorrect order--it was the second. The first time, I simply made do with what I received. This time, I contacted the company because several items were incorrect. The gentleman who initially answered the phone was sweet as pie and tried to assist, but unfortunately, he didn't have a resolution for my issue. Shortly after we hung up, I received a call from someone who stated that he was the owner. He was initially very apologetic, and I sent him pictures showing what I ordered versus what I actually received. He explained that DoorDash posts the pictures of the food, not his company. He offered to refund me for two items, but I explained that I still wasn't satisfied because the one item I did receive was room temperature at best. At that point, the entire order was essentially a loss. When I asked for a full refund, I was told that I needed to return the food. I explained that the food had already been delivered, so I wasn't sure how I was expected to return it. That's when the conversation completely changed. The owner accused me of trying to get money from his company, said I was manipulating them, continued making disrespectful comments, and ultimately hung up in my face. That part bothered me more than the incorrect order. Mistakes happen. Food gets mixed up. Orders can be prepared incorrectly. I can understand all of that. What I don't understand is making a customer feel as though they are dishonest or trying to take advantage of your business simply because they are asking for a resolution to a problem. At the end of the day, my family still didn't have dinner, I paid for an order that was not properly fulfilled, and the biggest concern seemed to be defending the business rather than providing customer service. I genuinely wish the outcome had been different because I try to support small businesses whenever I can. But customer service matters especially when something goes wrong. How you handle the mistake can leave a much bigger impression than the mistake itself.

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    Bamboo House - Bamboo House Special Beef Noodles

    Bamboo House

    4.4(744 reviews)
    13.5 mi
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    My favorite place for Peking duck around the Houston area. It's a little farther out, but I usually…read morestop by whenever I'm driving to or from AIH. The duck is roasted for hours, so the skin comes out nice and crispy without being too greasy. I also like that the remaining duck is made into a soup afterward. It's simple, hearty, and especially good on a colder day. I've tried several other dishes here, and they've all been solid and remind me of the Chinese food I grew up eating. The servers have always been attentive and friendly, and the restaurant is spacious, so it's a good spot for family dinners or larger groups.

    Where to begin? We stood a bit by the door waiting to be seated. Idk if they're short staffed or…read morethat's their reg staff. Which is wild cus they were running around that place nonstop. When we finally got seated we weren't asked What would you like to drink or this is our drink menu. It was-Water,right?right?Ok brb. So we had water just like the rest of the people in there. Also weird how they don't have any drinks on the menu or let you know about options. Could I have asked for something else? Sure but again waitresses were just all over the place it was crazy. When we ordered and others food was coming out we realized what big portions they give you. BTW just 'cus it's big portions doesn't mean This food is about to be the best Ive ever had. The food- We got some shrimp plate and we were told it was spicy because it has peppers and peppercorns which would numb your tongue.It was just basic shrimp dish. Only good or cool part of it was eating lotus root which Ive never had before. We also ordered the "special" house beef noodles and I don't see the hype or why they're so special. The only crazy part was the noodles length. Which honestly made it hard to eat. We ordered the duck which came with the soup. The soup was made from scraps. I think if they had added more duck and not just scraps it would be my fav thing of everything we ordered. Will say it tasted like chicken soup. For the duck. It wasn't as crispy as people made it seem to be. I expect idk a more gamey flavor to it and all I kept saying is-This taste like pork carnitas. Idk why we got treated better than the table behind us. We asked for to go just like they did but they just gave them their to-go plates like Here ya go and they put all of our food in our to-go for us. Would I go back? Its one of those you say- Ok I've had it,had the duck,don't get the hype but ok not worth coming back again for more.

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    Noodle Kitchen - Pork soup dumpling

    Noodle Kitchen

    4.3(206 reviews)
    7.6 mi
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    Hidden gem alert! My family was on our way to a Yelp Elite event up in Spring, TX, and in true Yelp…read morefashion, we decided to take the opportunity to try and support a local business with plans to write a review. So I did a search for Chinese food on Yelp nearby and voila! Noodle Kitchen we shall try. Now the ratings overall are good, but interestingly the vast majority of the reviews within the past year are all 5 stars. How is that possible? Could this place really be that good yet I've never tried it? The curiosity is killing you, I know. So let's dive in. Parking is always a big deal for me, and in this case, parking was no problem. It's a big parking lot with basically unlimited spots as it's in a large strip center. So far, so good. We arrived on a Saturday around 11:30 am hoping to beat the lunch rush - mission accomplished. We were the only ones there. Whenever I try a new Chinese restaurant that offers xiao long bao (AKA soup dumplings AKA XLB), I gotta try it. So we did. And it was excellent. The key is to suck the soup out of the hole on top. And If there is no hole, make one with a chopstick, and you won't spill the precious soup out of the dumpling. They also brought out the special XLB soy sauce with ginger. It was wonderful. Next we gotta get the beef noodle soup. And oh my, dare I say it: it might be the best I've ever had. Call me crazy, but don't call me crazy until you've tried it yourself. The broth was so rich and deep in flavor. I absolutely loved it. Zoom in on my photo. You'll salivate. The hot oil spill noodle was good but not great. I wish the noodles were hand-pulled like I'm used to (I'm spoiled, I know), but it was still good. And lastly, the crispy spicy fish fillet was quite good but a bit pricey and small in portion. The fish from Dumplings and Noodles by Cooking Girl is better, but the fish here is definitely something I would order again. So there you have it for food. Overall - very impressive and I would definitely come back and drive 45 minutes just for the braised beef noodle soup. The service was also really good. There was one older Asian lady who took care of us from beginning to end and she was great. Lastly the ambiance was surprisingly pleasant. Restaurant was spacious, clean, and they even have claw machines for entertainment. The big wonder is, for a restaurant so good, where are the customers? It was quite empty for a Saturday lunch, and we only saw a few to go orders while we were there. This is Spring's well-kept secret when it comes to Chinese food. Enjoy!

    We ordered the soup dumplings, braised beef noodle soup, crispy spicy fish fillet, and the hot oil…read morespill noodles. The food was all really delicious. The server was really sweet and the food came out quick. The ambiance was very Chinese themed. The soup dumplings were piping hot and had a hole in the top to drink the soup from. The crispy spicy fish fillet was crispy and came with a side of rice. The hot oil spill noodles had great texture, and the sauce was delicious. The beef noodle soup was one of the best I've ever had, the broth had such a deep flavor and the noodles were perfect texture. It also came with extremely tender beef. Overall, I had a great experience. I'd recommend it if you are in the area.

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    Fu Manchung - Pho!

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    4.7(904 reviews)
    5.5 mi
    $$

    Extremely yummy pho! Quality meat, well cooked noodles, fresh herbs for toppings and the broth was…read moreso flavorful. The bahn mi and the maverick were also extremely tasty, but the pho was the real stand out. Great service and it was quick.

    The food was very good!…read more I was hesitant at first because some of the menu seemed to be fusion items. In a place like Houston, where you can get authentic Vietnamese food, this can be a luck draw if the fusion pays off. However, when I tried the food, it was a very flavorful and worth every cent I spent. Everything was very tasty. The wings were flavorful and crisp. It had a combination of crispy skin seasoned with a rich sauce. The meat was also moist. For a party of two, it was also very shareable because they gave six pieces -both drums and wings. I will say that you really gotta to get in there get your hands and face dirty though! (They did provide a hand wipe!) For the main dishes, the won tonic soup was very flavorful with sweet-and-sour elements with egg noodles that soaked up all this good flavor. The wontons inside were very standard. And the onion was added to provide some balance. Everything was very hardy and filling. My friend had gotten the vermicelli. Which came with crunchy egg rolls, shredded veggies, noodles, and shrimp topped with a fish sauce. It felt very light and refreshing with a balance of textures and savory elements'. Highly recommend as the number one and two selling dishes - it would just depend on if you're in a soup or dry noodle sort of mood. Service was overall fast and friendly. You have to pay by going to the counter. We had a newer waiter though, and it took him a long time to get our orders correctly and he had to get some help. Hopefully they're doing well, but overall, it's a very cute Homie little establishment. Seating fits around 30 around booths and tables.

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