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    Baoz Dumpling

    3.8 (94 reviews)
    Open 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    BAOZ DUMPLING ATMOSPHERE

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Justin N.

    Cool little dumpling place in Houston underground. Dumplings comes out really fast and they're really good. I wish I would have tried one of their bubble teas but I just got a smoothie from Smoothie King. Next time. This is definitely a spot to check out if you are in the Houston Tunnels.

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    Benjamin C.

    REALLY like this spot. If you're craving some dumplings and want to venture into Houston's underground tunnels, this is the joint to go to. Fast, efficient, cheap and delicious. I had 12 dumplings and the summer rolls which were more than enough (each dumpling is bite-sized). If you're looking for a challenge, get 18 for just a dollar more. I had almost every kind of dumpling (both pan fried and steamed): pork, chicken and veg. The pork pan fried were by far the best. I for sure plan to go back!

    veg dumplings + scallion pancake
    Lisa O.

    VEGETARIAN Review : ) $5.50 for 12 Veg dumplings 1/2 steamed 1/2 pan-fried w/spicy sauce --TOTALLY get the pan-fried over the steamed, they're not oily and the crispy bottoms gave it a good texture, the filling was tasty (cabbage, carrots, noodles, tofu) but it needed the sauce (which wasn't spicy at all but good) $1.25 Scallion Pancake --like a tortilla/naan thing- good enough for me to immediately carb-load with but like zero scallions and low on flavor, not like the moist eggy scallion pancakes I anticipated Location: You have to go inside the First City building and head down the escalators to get to it, they're only open for lunch so I had to pay for parking to check'em out. All in all, it was a good meal that I definitely ate all of and I'd go again if I was already in the area but wouldn't go out of my way for it.

    Greg G.

    Baoz Dumpling House. I am not sure what else to say, by far the best pan fried dumplings I have ever had. This place is located in the Tunnels below downtown. Very quick and friendly service and the prices are TOUGH to beat. Coupons are listed on the web site. My personal recommendations are the pan fried chicken dumplings with an egg roll. Hands down best dumplings in Houston.

    Excellent dumplings. Love the combo options.
    Cameron Y.

    Oh my goodness, these dumplings were some of the best I've had. I had Doozo a few weeks ago and they were so doughy and tough. These are quite the opposite. The dumpling is light and airy, filled with a deliciously flavorful pork and a spicy dipping sauce. They a offer a great combo here with your choice of 18 (who gets 18?? Seriously!?), 12, or 8 dumplings and a choice of 2 sides. I chose 8 dumplings, a sesame ball and egg drop soup. The sesame ball was delicious and weird, I had no idea what I was eating, the contents were a total mystery to me (I have since learned that it is filled with brown sugar and red bean paste). The soup was just ok.. Sometimes egg drop can smell like a chicken coop and that was the case today. I only had a few bites. I've since tried the other soups and was also unimpressed. I'll stick to the other sides. This place will definitely be a regular spot for me now!! It's super close to the office, delicious, affordable, and quick!

    Stephanie -.

    Pan fried chicken please spicy won ton soup, nom!! Come back in the afternoon for their YUMMY boba tea Happy Hour!

    Chicken & Pork Steamed Dumplings with Egg Roll
    Matthew H.

    I am in love... I can't stop going back to this place! If you love dumplings, and happen to be in the Houston Tunnels, then this is the place to be. Bao Z has a variety of lunch combos to select from (depending on whether you want a drink, egg roll, soup, etc...). I tend to go for the #1 with 6 pork/6 chicken which comes with a drink and egg roll for under $8. Hard to beat that price and still leave with a full (and happy) belly. I must say that I did try the egg drop soup once and was not impressed. I will be sticking to just the egg roll as my side from now on. The egg rolls are small and very crisp which I prefer to the larger soggy ones you find at other places. As for the dumplings (I mean, that's why you came here right?) they are excellent! The wrapper is what sets Bao Z apart. Their wrapper is very thin, almost see through. Result is a smaller dumpling with a good portion of goodies stuffed within that just feels right. I am a wimp when it comes to spice so I always go with the regular sauce which is splendid. Go for the spicy though if you are into that kind of thing. I can only comment on the pork and chicken fillings and I must say both are exquisite. Come early (11:00 - 11:15ish) if you want to beat the line. But never fear, even with a huge line these guys know what they are doing and have always had my order ready within a few mins.

    8 piece special with egg drop soup and egg roll. $9
    Britney G.

    I would consider this a decent dumpling spot, located in the tunnels, downtown Houston.They serve dumplings (steamed or pan fried), different types of soups, different types of vermicelli noodle dishes, and even banh mi sandwiches. I got the "special" which gives you a choice of 8, 12, or 14 dumplings and 2 side dishes. I went for the 8 piece dumpling (chicken) with an egg roll and egg drop soup. The dumplings were pretty good. I recommend the pan fried option. You get a choice of regular sauce or spicy sauce. I went with both and enjoyed both about the same. The egg roll was a little disappointing though. It was this super tiny, scrawny looking fried tube, filled with maybe...something? I couldn't tell. The egg drop soup was so-so as well. It was a little bland. If you work downtown, then it's not a bad choice for a quick and easy Asian meal. However, if you do not work downtown, then I wouldn't recommend making an extra trip for it. The dumplings were good, but very similar to those you can buy at Kroger or HEB (in the sushi section). Follow me on my way to Foodietown! http://britneygfoodie.yelp.com

    Half fried and half steamed vegetarian dumplings with egg drop soup (which might have had chicken stock in it...? Need to ask.)
    Chris O.

    A very affordable dumpling option with an okay vegetarian option, Baoz is a nice change-up from Doozo, but isn't nearly as good. The vegetarian filling is not too memorable, and leaves a lot to be desired. I totally recommend you try it to see what I mean. The dumplings themselves are rather small, but you get 6, 12, or 18 of the little guys. You can choose between stir-fried and steamed, though, which is nice, but I don't think they are fried to order, so the result is a bit soggy. My biggest gripe with Baoz is the dumpling wrapper: it's thinner and more consistent than any other dumpling I'd normally eat. That's because the wrapper is definitely from a pre-made frozen package. And when you eat it, I think if you grew up making and eating dumplings, you'd notice it immediately. If you like the taste and texture, more power to you! It's just something that bothers me. I feel like it's comparing made-from-scratch pizza to Tombstone frozen pizza. I went for lunch on the Tuesday that Tropical Storm Bill was supposed to hit because Doozo was shut down. The person running the shop was incredibly friendly, and I actually scored a Yelp offer to the nearby Asian drink place that is apparently run by the same people!

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    17 years ago

    I am pleased to announce that I am clairvoyant! Baoz took my advice and now offers a serving of 12 dumplings for $5.50!

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    16 years ago

    Very good dumplings. Spicy sauce had jut the right amount of heat. Hot and sour soup was too hot (temperature) to eat.

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    Def the best in the Tunnel Network in Downtown Houston. Good Price and Fast.

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