I took my fraternity brother here for his belated 25th birthday after he told me Chinese cuisine is his favorite. I did some research on the top Chinese restaurants in Houston, and Duck N Bao kept coming up--after going this past Sunday, I completely understand why. Even though I've had Chinese food before, this experience gave me a lot of firsts--and it did not disappoint. The pork soup dumplings were incredible. I only had three, but I honestly felt like I could've eaten a whole tray of them without hesitation. The shrimp and pork shumai were also very flavorful and well done. It was also my first time ever trying duck, and I got to experience it in two different ways. The minced duck lettuce wraps were so good I kept going back for more, and the Peking duck was a unique experience--some parts were a little dry, but others were extremely juicy and packed with flavor. One of my favorite moments was trying the Peking Duck with the scallion pancakes--it actually brought back memories of a small Chinese restaurant near my home growing up in Connecticut, which made the experience even more special. What really stood out, though, was the service. The young man serving us was excellent from start to finish--attentive, professional, and made sure everything came out smoothly. There was also a young lady who appeared to be part of management who stayed involved and even helped out when needed. That level of attention and teamwork doesn't go unnoticed. Overall, this was a near-perfect experience. Between the food, the atmosphere, and the top-notch customer service, this is easily a place I'm looking forward to coming back to. Highly recommend. read more

Duck N Bao - Szechuan Near Me - Houston, Texas

A very trendy Chinese spot, have a few other locations in Houston. We got the peking duck, dan dan noodles, and some other side dishes. Highlight of the meal was the duck soup that comes with the peking duck. Delicious, hearty, warm, reminds me of being welcomed into an aunties home. The peking duck was alright, not blown away, but decent food. read more

Duck N Bao - Whole Peking Duck - Szechuan Near Me - Houston, Texas

I've only eaten from here once and it was a delivery order but my family thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered. The hot oil wontons and pork truffle soup dumplings were my favorites. Some of the best dumplings I've had! The sauce for the hot oil wontons was soo good, it was rich and spicy with that hint of sechuan kick. The soup dumplings I thought came out perfectly, especially for a delivery order, with a good amount of soup and great flavor. My next favorites were the beef stir fried rice noodles and the green beans, big portion sizes too that lasted for a few meals. The hot and sour soup was good but not the best and the general tso's chicken was a solid dish. I look forward to trying more dishes and eating those dumplings again! read more

I was pleasantly surprised by the Peking duck and pork soup dumplings. I ordered the half Peking duck. It was sliced the perfect thickness for me. Not too thin that you feel like you need more and not too thick that it's too heavy. The meat was cooked well and tender with a crispy skin. They gave a good amount of wrappers and provided 2 types of sauce to go with the Peking duck wraps. I was sad they don't have crab and soup dumplings but the pork ones were good too. While pork is not as flavorful, each soup dumpling had a generous amount of soup along with a thin skin which is hard to make. It was paired with a light vinegar. Parking available in the front. read more

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Place has such a nice ambiance and is nicely decorated! We got seated pretty quickly as it wasn't too busy on a Monday evening Drinks: lychee martini and hot tea. The lychee martini hit the spot and wasn't too sweet or syrupy. The hot tea was soothing and came in a pretty glass pot. Appetizers: we got the pork and chicken soup dumplings. Both were delicious but I would say there was slightly more flavor in the chicken itself. Entree: I the duck friend rice which seemed to be something of a staple here and was decent. I wished the dish had a bit more flavor and slightly bigger duck meat chunks so you can better appreciate the protein. All in all, nice vibes here and the wait staff were super attentive! read more

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I went here for a friend's birthday party dinner and was pleasantly surprised how good every dish and drinks was. It definitely is a place I would take other friends to and would recommend it for parties. The venue is a little small but it is quite intimate enough to have a good experience. read more

I love stumbling upon a great random find! We were visiting Bayou Bend Gardens and got hungry, so we turned to Yelp and found this spot nearby with great reviews and it did not disappoint. The restaurant is small, quiet, and cozy.The decor was chic and classy. Our waiter and staff were sweet and attentive. Everything we ordered was delicious, and I enjoyed the presentation of each dish. I've had Peking duck before, but this was by far the best I've had. I also loved that they offer both full and half portions , it's such a thoughtful option. I'm definitely looking forward to going back and trying more from the menu! read more

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The waiters are incredibly attentive and playful. We went on a weekday and got a table right away. The food comes with big portion and it was enough for lunch the next day as well. Everything tasted great, but I would recommended asking for chili oil and adding that. Their dumplings are a favorite! read more

I absolutely love this place! 10/10! The food and atmosphere are both so amazing! The service is always great! read more

Duck N Bao - Beef Stir-Fried Rice Noodle Chicken Soup Dumpling - Szechuan Near Me - Houston, Texas

Solid spot for Peking duck! They use the a tortilla like wrap instead of the baos which is really cool. Outstanding service! Plenty of parking read more

My dining experience at Duck N Bao was pretty mediocre overall. Considering how many amazing Asian restaurants there are in Houston and Bellaire, I would not return to Duck N Bao knowing what I know now. First, we had to wait over 40 minutes for a table - granted it was Lunar New Year, so maybe wait times for a weekday evening were a little longer than usual. Once we were seated, it took our server another 10 minutes to come take our drink order. The ambiance was nice. Trendy Asian decor, what you might expect to see at any number of Chinese food chains. The restaurant was kept very clean. Our server was friendly, especially considering how busy it was, but it did rub me the wrong way when he asked me if I knew how to eat my entree and I said, "Yes, I do!" But, he then proceeded to instruct me step-by -step on how to eat my food despite my answer. I am sure he was just being nice, but then why ask? He also made a comment about how much I was eating, which I didn't love. I ordered the cucumber salad as a starter and the Peking duck as my main dish. The cucumber salad was nothing special - definitely didn't make my top three in Houston (I order cucumber salad literally anytime it is on the menu). Similarly, the Peking duck was just okay. It was a little dry and not super flavorful. I did love the plum sauce it was served with and the pancakes were very good. The serving size was very generous, so I was able to share with my table mates and take a bunch to go! Duck N Bao does not hold a candle to Wingkee when it comes to duck. Save yourself time and money, and just drive into Bellaire! read more

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I have never walked inside this establishment but have ordered delivery from here a handful of times. I always get the half order of Peking duck and it's good! Love how it's boneless and sliced for you, and it comes with the pancakes! The hot and sour soup is also good. read more

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YIUM! So good hot and sour soup!! My sister got the eggplant w/garlic Dad got the 3 Pepper Chicken I got shrimp lo-mein And we all got large orders of Hot N Sour soup!! Don't sleep on the duck here. My sister said that her and her co-worker would eat their duck all of the time. (Even though she's not a very big duck kinda girl) This was my first time visiting. Not to be my last!! The only thing I forgot is to ask if they had an hot mustard. read more

We went for the dumplings and overall felt very apathetic about them. The pan fried and soup dumplings were both lacking flavor with minimal broth in the soup dumpling. I loooved the brussels sprouts. That was probably my favorite part of the meal. I over-ordered (per usual) so I will say the Dan Dan noodles and hot oil wontons mixed together slapped the next day. I would like to try more non-dumpling items on the menu. Service was a little pushy but the interior was surprisingly more interesting than the exterior would insinuate. Ample parking available for the shopping center. I plan on giving it another shop maybe at one of the other locations. read more

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The service was great. Our server was very attentive and got our orders right. The restaurant itself is really nice. Much nicer than I expected since it's in a strip mall. The Beef Lo Mein was really tasty. The beef itself was really tender (not chewy like a lot of others I've tried). The General Tso chicken was also tasty and both the Lo Mein and General Tso's portions were big. The only issues we had were that the they brought out the Lo Mein fairly quickly and had to wait about 10 minutes+ for other dishes to come out. The General Tso chicken came with a small bowl of rice (basically one cup of rice) which confused me since the portion of chicken would require more rice. The other was the price of the $9 sakes. The menu stated it was $9 but they charged $10. We didn't notice this until after we had paid and didn't bring it to their attention. Overall the food/service/atmosphere was great. I'll definitely be going back to try other dishes. read more

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Like the name suggests, the duck here is the thing to go for! I'm usually skeptical because most places have more fat than meat but this place magically melted the fat, kept the skin super crispy and there was so much meat! They do the thin pancake crepes here rather than bao bun so you definitely don't get as full. The noodles and wontons were very flavorful and the right amount of spice Would've skipped on the xiao long baos - they were just okay. Nothing special but held lots of soup! We got the brussel sprouts and green beans for balance. The sauce on the sprouts are good but it gets so salty towards the bottom. The green beans needed more of salt and to be a little less cooked. Service here was good too! Our server was training someone else but she checked on us and was very attentive, getting more water, offering clean plates, etc. More than the bare minimum for sure. I'd come back here for sure with the amazing peking duck they offer! read more

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Delicious chilled cucumber salad! Always fresh and spicy and excellent service. We enjoy the dry pot dishes, as well.

Food was ok . Service wasn't good at all. I explained that this is my first time being there and the explanation on menu was less than 5 seconds. The older gentleman who I assume was the owner even didn't offer me a sauce . Just put the food on the table and left. He liked people who ordered more food . When I added some chicken rolls he was nicer to us. He was polite but I saw how he treated others. Restaurant is clean and organized. read more

First time diners and it was great! Luckily we beat the rush and got seated quickly. Our waiter Andy was very attentive and had great suggestions for us. Pork soup dumplings, chicken lo mein, veggie rolls , 1/2 Peking duck were shared by 3. All were great. The duck was moist and delicious. I'm a happy camper. read more

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The drink menu is interesting. I enjoyed the Kung Fu Panda served in a cute Panda cup. Refreshig cocktail. Excellent service and delicious, perfectly spiced food. This was my first visit and I will be back! read more

This is my go to comfort food. Their dim sum is always on point and worth the price. Their entire menu is tasty, from the dan dan noodles to the entrees. I love their wonton soup. Ordering out for pick up or delivery is always prompt. There is ample parking and everyone is efficient. read more

I was in Huston for work, I was very hungry when I got back to the hotel and I forgot to take photo, however I ordered the Peking duck and dumpling, the food was very and people there are friendly, the restaurant itself looks very nice and modern. The food was delicious and fresh and yummy, I would go back again if I am not craving for bbq in Texas read more

Had a good experience here! Food was better than I thought it would be. We got the Peking duck, fried rice, stir fried noodles, and the duck soup. It was all very good but the Peking duck was my favorite. Service was good. We had an early dinner but by the time we left, it was starting to get busy. read more

Came for brunch on a weekend with a party of five and it wasn't too busy so we were able to get seated right away. We ordered a bunch of different dishes family style. The Peking duck was especially good! I also really like the dandan noodles it had a really good flavor. We ended up staying long past our meal ended sharing a pot of tea. The server continue to refill our teapot when it ran out of water. Overall had a really great experience! read more

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My daughter and I had lunch here today as she wanted Peking Duck. It's our 2nd time here. Located within a strip mall so parking is plentiful. The ambience/decor is nice. The service was okay. We had: Peking Duck (1/2 order) - 4/5. My daughter and I gave it the same rating. Generally pretty good, inly knock on it is the duck itself was a bit underseasoned and a tad bit dry. Dan Dan Noodles (4/5) - Good version of this dish, maybe a bit to "peanutty"? Kung Pao Shrimp (3/5) - The sauce itself was good but the shrimp was overcooked, dry, and the shrimp itself had very little flavor. Overall, a good meal. read more

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My family and I visited Duck N Bao on a Saturday night for my birthday dinner. My mom wanted to treat me to some Peking Duck for the special occasion. We had eaten Peking duck in Washington DC once before and it was a memorable experience. We were seated in a cozy booth by the window as we perused the menu. We ordered a full Peking duck which came with the sliced duck meat, thin pancakes, scallions, cucumbers, and sauces to make make wraps. Additionally, it can with a duck noodle soup for the appetizer. We also tried the wagyu Bao buns (not pictured because they were so good we ate them immediately) and some shrimp lo mein! Everything arrived quickly! It all tasted juicy and flavorful! The value of the full duck meal was incredible compared to what we paid in DC. Thanks to Duck N Bao for a fun night and a unique meal! read more

We came for Lunar New Year dinner, and since they do not take reservations, there was a wait as expected. While they initially told our party of 7 it was a 40 minute wait, we were in after only about half an hour (and it was well worth the wait!). This is my second time here, and the food and service are both very high quality. We were seated at a corner round table separated by a wall, almost creating an illusion of a private room. The interior design is lovely with tasteful wall decor and furnishings. For the food: The soup in the soup dumplings was delicious, although these are certainly a challenge to handle and maneuver! Eggplant in garlic sauce is always one of my favorite dishes, and they make it very well. The rice noodles with beef were a hit with our family too. The duck came with small round, flat pancakes to wrap everything in, and was just enough for the seven of us. The soup was nicely done, and just right on the seasonings, with some added veggies and glass noodles. The pork belly in the buns are an amazing combo and a must try! All in all - go try Duck N Bao! You won't be disappointed. read more

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The meat in the Pork Soup Dumplings and Angus Beef with Broccoli was super bland and grainy, and the soup in the dumplings just tasted like sesame seed oil. Although the Cheese Puffs with crab were delicious! Overall, I don't think I'd order from here again. read more

one of my favorite places for Beijing duck ~ The environment and service are both great! read more

The food was amazing. Try the duck lettuce wraps and a cucumber martini. The bartender was very friendly and accommodating. Will definitely return. read more

Houston has some hidden gems for dining, and Duck N Bao simply adds to the hype. I've seen these guys a few times on social media and have bookmarked it on Yelp to try when I finally made my rounds in H-town. Well, my assessment is that this spot is worth the visit. The restaurant is small so you will be met with a line during dinner service. Arrive early if you have a bigger party and add yourself to the waitlist to save some time. This is what I ordered to taste test -- * Crab Meat and Pork Soup Dumplings ($12.95) * half Peking Duck which includes 6 pancakes, duck hoisin sauce, cucumber slices and scallion slices ($32.00) The soup dumplings were amazing. I read that the soup dumplings are handmade in house and I could tell because of its intricacies -- every bite was perfect. And, the ginger dipping sauce sealed the deal for me. Moving over to the Peking Duck, it was surprisingly very well seasoned. I'm from the Bay Area in California so I know what type of potential that particular traditional Chinese dish has. The chefs at Duck N Bao are certainly creating a name for the restaurant and I love it. Supporting small businesses is my motive but it gets even better when the product or service is worth bragging about. My server Carolina was sweet but ran around the restaurant with a sense of urgency as it was busy, and I appreciate that type of hustle. All in all, the experience was worth satisfying my curiosity. I will definitely return when I'm in the area again. read more

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Good service and good food decent price even though the duck is not authentic Peking style giving the pricing will recommend

Service was amazing! Food was so delicious! The lighting and overall experience in here makes the ambiance perfect!

I think all the dishes here I tried were good and service was very good. Our food didn't take long to come out, which was a nice perk. Between four of us, we split the half Peking duck, wagyu bao, truffle soup dumplings, and the string beans. Everything was great and we cleaned our plates. My favorites were definitely the bao and duck. The only downside I'd say is that it's one of those places that probably needs to pour water down the p-trap because there's a bit of an odor. read more

The spicy garlic edamame and the sprouts are delicious! I also ordered a lemon drop and Suat really out did himself, hands down! Best lemon drop. read more

Fantastic chinese takeout and highly recommend the combo fried rice ! They also have some great door dash deals and wonderful service and packaging. read more

Duck N Bao - Combo Fried Rice and Pork Pan Fried Dumplings - Szechuan Near Me - Houston, Texas

Great service. Excellent cha siu. Excellent Peking duck and available half size. XLB soup dumplings were good. Very clean venue with excellent bathrooms. Very surprised how upscale it was. read more

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I had never tried soup dumplings before and I had been wanting to try them for awhile. My friend and I order the classic pork soup dumplings and a wild card truffle flavored soup dumpling. Though they were both delicious I favored the classic soup dumplings more. The waitress was helpful in teaching us how to eat them and providing different toppings to add to them. Overall it was a cozy experience on a chilly day with one of my best friends. I definitely recommend. read more

Very helpful waiter we had- didn't catch his name. Very friendly and helpful! Soup Bao was delicious, dumplings perfect and we had an all dishes were fresh made to order. The Kung Pao shrimp had so many peanuts, it's so good I didn't order that dish! Plus I can't have peanuts- The restaurant was nice and I will be back. read more

I had a pleasant experience here! We were seated and taken care of right away. They have a good variety of cocktail drinks, though I was hoping they would have some milk tea or coffee options. I ordered the Hot Oil Wontons based on pictures on Yelp and I'm so glad I did. There were 10 dumplings (way more than I thought) and the sauce was a lot thicker than I was expecting, but had a good, slightly sweet texture. The Beef Pan Fried Bao was fried with a nice crunch, did not expect them to be filled with hot soup but was still very tasty. Green beans were also solid. Silly enough, I think I enjoyed everything here except for the duck and bao. We got a half-pound of pecking duck expecting it to be the star of our meal, but the meat wasn't as soft or tasty as I had hoped. Overall a good option for authentic Chinese food in the loop! read more

Duck N Bao - Our spread: Hot Oil Wontons, Beef Pan Fried Bao, 1/2 Peking Duck, Stir-Fried String Bean - Szechuan Near Me - Houston, Texas