Just recently heard about this place, funny enough it was the location of my first job but an entirely different restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised the new venue carry's on the tradition of bringing high quality food to the surrounding area. The food was excellent and I will be coming back to try multiple items off the menu. Today I had the Lu Rou Fan, and it did not disappoint. Service was top notch and the staff were all professional. read more

Happy Bao's - Lu Rou Fan - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

I always enjoy my time at HAPPY BAO, it made me even happier when they opened their second location so I can come more and more often! My favorite is the spicy wontons I 1,000/10 recommend! Staff is always in good moods love them! read more

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Been coming here for years and the flavor is still as amazing as ever! Their Chicken Xiao Long Bao's are a must try, don't get me started on their house chili oil! read more

Happy Bao's - Chicken Xiao Long Bao's Sautéed Bok Choy Chicken Cabbage 7. Signature Dumplings (10) - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Love the food and the service !! Had egg fried rice and pork Xiao long bao and shrimp dumplings and pork cabbage dumplings. Bathroom's are also important. read more

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Continually discovering new places for dumplings and other great Asian bites. This is a second location of the original at Mekong Marketplace in Mesa. It came as a complete surprise that they had a new location in the West Valley...just 2 miles from my ride-or-die! We dined there Saturday for lunch. Service was efficient, food was great and people were waiting for tables when we left. Highly recommend the pork Xiao Long Bao. The other item we ordered were the dumplings on spicy sauce. I didn't love the spicy sauce for these as much as the ones I crave from Uncle Panda/Uncle Bao (the crushed peanuts and spicier sauce does it for me!), but they were still quite good. Lots of flavor and nuance in both items, which, for me, really elevates the experience. I know everyone is all abuzz about the fancy Din Tai Fung in Scottsdale, but I like the local family places more. That said, I haven't been to DTF yet. Please join me in supporting this new location or any family run restaurant. It's a hard business! read more

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I came to Happy Bao and left being a Sad Bao. Staff were very friendly and nice. Vibe inside was clean and chill. Food: I was kinda disappointed on the flavors of the dumplings. The flavors wasn't really there. They all tasted the same, just bland. Only food I like was the pork wonton noodle, its was flavorful. Please add more flavor to your dumplings!! Chili oil wasn't spicy at all, we asked for spicy sauce. Not even a hit of spicy. read more

Happy Bao's - Xiao long bao, dumpling combo, and pork wonton noodle - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Ordered two dishes to go Xiao Long Bao and House fried rice. Everything was prepared fresh and fast. And, it tasted delicious, too! I don't usually get their food to go, so this was a good test. It is always better in house of course! read more

While visiting Phoenix, we met with some local friends for lunch. It was very yummy! Didn't realize they'd just opened this location in the spring. All of the food we had was delicious! They were sold out of chicken and pork soup dumplings, so we settled for seafood. The cucumber salad was my favorite- the garlic was so tasty. I would honestly say it's comparable to Din Tai Fung! Fried rice was delicious too- the flavors were great. Definitely recommend stopping by! The family who runs it is so kind. read more

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Ummmmm yes a must try!!! I tried all the things and can't wait to try more!!! I really enjoyed everything that I got! It was packed when I got there for my pick up making me lowkey happy I was taking it to go! It's a smaller space but clean and the food is good so if you're willing to wait a little bit for a table you'll be fine! The food was fresh hot and I also added the homemade chili sauce sooooo worth it!! read more

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Im so happy they have a location in north phx now. The food was great and in my opinion, better than din tai fung's! The skin of the xlb is much softer and they have more soup inside them. The service was good, it is a small business. I wish they had a little bit more space inside but overall, everything was great. read more

Happy Bao's - fu qi fei pian (top) + spicy beef noodle soup (right) + xiao long bao - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

Fantastic service, food and super relaxed atmosphere. $40 was a great deal for all of this. We'll be back! read more

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My family and I had pork green chives, chicken cabbage dumplings, house-fried rice and I don't remember what else. Goodness gracious! Everything was so delicious from the first bite to the last. The service was great. They checked up on us every 7-10 mins to make sure we had enough water,chili sauce, ginger and napkins. The vibes of this establishment is very welcoming and comforting. They gave us advice on the mixology of sauces for our food. If you're a family of 5 or more and looking for a place that serves family portions I highly recommend this place! We're definitely coming back on our next family outing. read more

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Food was authentic and fresh, loved it. Great experience. Atmosphere was clean and good vibes read more

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They have a bright menu with a lot of pictures. Chill vibes. Pokémon was on, they have a big tv with it on. No idea if that's what they always play bc I wasn't fully watching. Food was pretty decent. We bought a spread so we could taste different things. The seafood xiao long bao was decent. Mild flavor, thin wrapper. They have a vinegary xiao long bao sauce on the table to accompany it. It tastes even better with it. It's not overly salty, which is always good. Kiddo ordered Lu Ro Fan and hated it. I tried it, it was fine. She just wasn't a fan of the textures but said flavor wise it was fine. You get a good size portion of food, there's a lot of flavors. I actually liked it and would eat it again. The only thing I thought could improve was having a softer boiled egg. It was fully hard boiled, just shy of getting the gray color on the yolk. Service was okay. Nothing to complain about, nothing special. You order from a QR code at the table. The dumplings were very mid. The wrappers were so thick. I think I'm extra particular because when I make mine I like thinner wrappers. Filling was okay, not that flavorful. On the table they have a dumpling sauce as well. We also ordered the Sheng Jian Bao combo. They were okay. Mild in flavor. Not bad but needed something flavor wise to step it up. Would I come back? Yes, there's still other things I want to try. read more

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Absolutely loved our experience at Happy Bao in Glendale! We ordered the chicken xiao long bao, hot & sour noodle soup, cucumber salad, and beef sheng jian bao--and every single thing was SO good! The hot & sour noodle soup was incredible and definitely a standout. The cucumber salad was such a pleasant surprise and quickly became one of our favorites--so refreshing and flavorful! The chicken xiao long bao were delicious, and the beef sheng jian bao were just as amazing. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and seriously satisfying. We'll absolutely be back to try more of the menu! read more

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I love the soup dumplings here, they're always flavorful and satisfying. The beef noodle soup is also excellent, warm, comforting, and perfect for any day. This location is very clean, spacious, and offers plenty of seating, making it a great place to dine in. Service is fast, and the staff is friendly and attentive. Overall, a wonderful dining experience that keeps me coming back. read more

Happy Bao's - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

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Absolutely incredible. Every dish we ordered was packed with flavor and tasted incredibly fresh. The soup dumplings were the standout, perfectly juicy with a rich, savory broth inside. The pan-fried soup buns had an amazing crispy sesame-coated bottom while staying soft and juicy on top. The spicy wontons were coated in a flavorful chili oil that had just the right amount of heat, and the beef noodle soup was comforting, rich, and loaded with tender beef that fell apart with every bite. The service was friendly, the food came out hot and fresh, and you can tell everything is made with care. If you're a dumpling lover, this place is a must-visit. We'll definitely be back! read more

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I have a *slight* (haha) soup dumpling habit. A trip to Vegas or LA and I will go to Din Tai Fung every day. I was super happy they opened up in the valley... but it is so hard to get a reservation and it is very spendy. You can image how thrilled I was to discover Happy Bao's and their awesome Xiao long bao! They are tender and very, very flavorful. The broth inside is superb! Are they the same? No. But they ARE great in their own way. They have more broth and are slighlty larger than I am used to. That said, they are still one bite and so tasty! Also, less expensive and closer to home! Wins all around! My only regret is that I couldn't finish them at the restaurant as I wanted to try other dishes. Also got the spicy chili wontons. Not too spice and the filling is very flavorful. The pork flavor was almost like sausage flavor, but not sausage... hard to describe. I also ordered the beef chow fun. The beef was tender and the overall flavor of the dish was yummy. The noodles seemed a tad overcooked, but i did really enjoy it. As I was dining alone, I had lots leftover and am looking forward to sharing them with a family member for lunch tomorrow. Service was great. Fast and friendly. Will definitely be back and can't wait to try other dishes! read more

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I had high hopes for this place but everything was very bland. I had to add soy sauce to almost every we ordered except the cucumbers. We were super disappointed because we were in town for work and this is where I chose to go. Service and cucumbers were good. read more

So happy they have one now closer to my house. Everything on the menu looked fantastic, it was hard to choose. We went with the classic Xiao Long Bao and wow I will be craving these. The Signature Dumplings were cooked perfect with great flavor. The Pork Wonton Noodle was so refreshing and such a simple dish that wasn't heavy. Dan Dan Noodle was little spicy for me but my husband loved it, but it was still a great flavor. We definitely had a great lunch and plenty leftovers. Our server was very helpful and explained the options. Such an unassuming place and small but the food is great! read more

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Tried this place at their new location for the first time and i was impressed. The pork ribs were so tender and flavorful, the soup dumplings were delicious! I did think the dough was too much for the meat ratio but still yummy. The chicken spicy wontons were not my favorite. The dough was way too thick. Fried rice was mediocre, nothing special. The noodles were so yummy and flavorful. The service was excellent and the place was so nice! read more

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I'm not a soup dumpling expert by any means. But I've tried Happy Bao's in Glendale twice and I can understand the hype. Their food isn't fancy, but it's definitely comforting. I preferred the regular pork soup dumplings to the seafood ones. The seafood ones had a faint echo Szechuan peppercorns in them which I didn't like. My husband really likes their spicy beef noodle soup. This location doesn't have the lamb soup even though it's on their printed menus. Each table has a QR code that you use to order and once you've made your selections, someone comes by to confirm your order. You can also place your drink orders with them when they come to confirm your order. When you're ready to pay, you confirm that you want to pay via the ordering system. Then someone comes with your check. The restaurant is smaller but the staff is quick to clean tables and set them up again for the next customer. When you arrive, utensils, napkins, and plates are already on the table. They're quick to bring out a small container of refreshingly cold ice water and cups while you peruse the menu. read more

I have been to the Mesa location many times. First time to try this location. Big parking lot. The place was clean but man it is on the smaller side (they may need a big space soon). We got the Hong Kong Fried Rice, Beef Chow Fun, Xiao Long Boa, and Pan Fried Boas!! The Beef Chow Fun that is legit (with work-breath (hei)). The pan fried Boas were so good but incredible filling. The dumpling skin on the xiao long boa, I was not a fan (it is not the same as the ones in Mesa). The service was friendly and fast. read more

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Friendly service, good food at a reasonable price. What more do you need? This place is nice, new and clean. Our group had a variety of things. Roujiamo, Pork & Chicken Bao, Lu Rou Fan and the Dumpling Combo. and it was all very good. The baos take a bit of time since they're made from scratch and to order. They are worth the wait. The chicken ones were my favorite. Someone in my group was disappointed because there wasn't a large sauce selection, but I was fine with the ones they had. I will be back to try some of the soups that look really good. dumpling combo read more

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I read all the reviews on Yelp and decided to stop in. I love pho and thought this would be similar but I think it's more Chinese focused. I could be wrong as I am still learning the difference between the cuisines. The service was fast and attentive when we arrived. I ordered the spicy beef soup and some spring rolls. The spring rolls were good and the soup was spicy. I think there were different parts of the beef in the soup which through me off. I became squeamish seeing the tripe and tendons. It's listed as spicy beef soup and it doesn't mention the different types of meat in it. I tried to eat around it but it was most of the meat. I ate the spring rolls and took the rest home to not be rude and waste the food there. The flavor was there but the meat was a no for me. Overall, if you like this type of food I think you would enjoy it. read more

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This place is going to need a larger space! What a delightful find when searching for a place to have dinner. The new, clean space is located in the same parking lot as Asiana Market. Dined here on their Grand Opening! Guess they worked out the bugs during their soft opening as service was friendly and efficient! Of course I had to order the XLB and it did not disappoint!!! This alone gets a Yummos rating! The thin skinned dumpling had a very abundant amount of soup. I like putting my XLB in my soup spoon to avoid losing the soup. I was very impressed as each XLB did not break! The only negative is that I prefer the red XLB sauce, but that is just my personal preference. I was told the beef noodle soup (#21) was very tasty with a lot of noodles, beef tendon and baby bok choy. Would order both items again. I want to try the Roujiamo (#20) if I am ever in the area as it is a dish I have never tried. Visit during Happy Bao's grand opening and maybe you can score some giveaways. Hey Joyce W., don't "bao" out of an awesome opportunity to get some delish XLB! read more

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I am over the moon to have another authentic Chinese establishment serving food I grew up with and having it close to my home. This location has been on my personal wishlist for some time and finally made my first visit over the weekend with Hubby. My only regret for this visit was not ordering more dishes to try. Hubby and I only ordered entrees for ourselves. They are perfectly filling and absolutely delicious. Hubby got the Hong Kong Fried rice while I had the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup. Hubby described his dish as porky heaven with the inclusion of bacon and BBQ pork. Mine was beefy heaven - they were generous with the beef and true to its name, it was a little spicy. I would say it was a 2 to 3 on a scale of 5. Service was very minimal. You order through scanning a QR code at your table and staff will just drop off your drinks and order and take your payment. This is great if you like being left alone. If you are someone who likes more attention, this could be strange. The space is very casual and small. Perfect for solo diners, couples, and small groups. Large parties will be difficult as it is a small space and I would recommend calling ahead to see if they can accommodate. I can't wait to go back and bring more family and friends. read more

Worth the 45 minute drive! I saw a great review on Insta so I was curious to try this place. Super clean and brightly lit when we entered...a very friendly staff welcomed us. Everything we had was fresh and delicious. We opted for the Pork Sheng Jian Baos for an appetizer. They were crispy on the bottom and coated with sesame. Yum! Loved the vegetarian option for the chow fun noodles which were hand made and perfectly flavored. The sautéed bok choy was super fresh and sautéed just enough to be a beautiful green. We will definitely be back. Thank you! read more

Happy Bao's - Pork Sheng Jian Bao (6 pc) - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

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I was so excited to try this place. It was the 2nd night open. There was a wait list that they ignored. Place is small and tables were crowded. Once we got seated it started out good - until I got what was supposed to be my seafood soup dumplings. They brought me chicken..."corrected it" and brought me chicken again. Both times treated me like I was lying about it - even though the picture of the chicken on the menu was the same as what I got both times. Thank goodness it wasnt the other way around - people with seafood allergies beware. The other food we got was good. I might go back to another location to try again. read more

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We ordered on Uber eats, got beef noodle soup, lu rou fan, shen jian bao, and choy sum. The portions were huge, they have promotions on Uber eats now. The rice of lu rou fan was too mushy, as a Taiwanese, I didn't think it was a good lu rou fan. There were several chucks of beef in the beef noodle soup, it was nice, and we ordered spicy but not spicy at all. The shen jian baos were okay, there were veg, pork, and chicken, the bottom was so crispy and the bao itself was good, but I don't think they should be called as "shen jian bao" they're just small baos. Overall, not authentic, flavor wise was ok. read more

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This place is very fresh and very good well worth to stop in every one super nice also read more

Happy Bao's - Chinese Near Me - Glendale, Arizona

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Amazing food and FAST service. Ordering with the QR code was a nice change. We didn't feel rushed to order. Once we put in the order, they came over to confirm and within 10 minutes (maybe less) we had our broccoli and chicken fried rice! We also got pork soup dumplings, chicken bao, regular dumplings (I think they're house special) and a delicious but SPICY beef soup. We will for sure be back! Note, this is a small restaurant and filled up quickly at dinner time! Welcoming environment, kind staff. read more

Soft opening as of today, but the place is packed. There is a queue for seats but they had plenty of staff for quick service. We had few of our usuals. Beef noodle soup was absolutely delicious; always our favorite as it was at their other location. The pan seared baos is always a crowd pleaser. We tried the combo but the pork one is our favorite. The bokchoy with garlic soy sauce was cooked perfectly and seasoned just right. I dare to say this location is better than the original one at Mekong Plaza. Clean dining room with about dozen tables so expect a wait during peak hours. You can always visit Asiana market next door while waiting. Highly recommend!! read more

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Went here yesterday for a quick workweek lunch. It was tasty and fast service. The inside was clean and presentable. My boyfriend has the beef chow fun and it's not pictured but he approved and was a very generous proportion. I had the shrimp chow fun which was very good. Seasoning was perfect. You have to order it vegetarian style and then add shrimp. It is $6.00 extra for 4 shrimp but I was okay with because of my temporary pescatarian diet. We also had the vegetarian bao buns with the toasted sesame seeds and wow! It surprising good especially for being the vegetarian option. Flavor was spot on and texture was good. Taro bao buns of course were winners! You gotta try them. We would definitely come back. read more

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My family and I are visiting Arizona and we were looking for a good Chinese food restaurant to try. Happy Bao came up on my Uber Eats and I saw that it had an amazing rating on Yelp. The food was sure enough delicious! I loved everything we ordered. Next time we come out, we will definitely try more on the menu. read more

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Very delicious and authentic. We ordered the soup dumplings, spicy beef soup and some veggies. You NEED to order the cucumbers read more

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Happy Bao's Xiao Long Bao Pork, Scallions and Chicken Broth are very well done, I like to use my soup spoon to scoop them up just in case a tear occurs in the skin, hopefully the soup will get caught in the soup spoon. You get about 7 xlb per order for $13.99 Roujiamo Braised Pork, Scallions, Cilantro and Green Pepper in a fresh toasted bun has good flavor comes with 2 pieces for $9.99 Signature Dumplings Pork, chives, eggs and shrimp are kind of bland, better when dipped in the dumpling sauce, but the vinegar is somewhat overwhelming. 10 pieces for $11.99 Seafood Wonton Noodles 6 pieces Pork and Shrimp Wonton squid, shrimp, crab meat, Baby bok choy with egg noodle in chicken pork and broth for $17.99 generous amount of squid, shrimp, egg noodles, a little sparse on the broth which the noodles generally absorb. Probably my favorite dish, would come back just for this bowl of soup. Service was excellent from the entire staff and Alan chatted with us while we waited on a Friday evening with 3 groups before us which took about 20 minutes. Alan is one of the partners, great conversation and found out they were in their soft opening in the 2nd day of operations. Would have never known as this small quaint little restaurant ran like a seasoned machine. We enjoyed our experience and hurry up and get in here before the wait line expands by word of mouth. Great job Happy Bao's read more

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What a wonderful thing it is to finally have this on the west side! Swung by on a Tuesday at 6pm. Pretty busy, but we were seated right away at the remaining few tables. Same menu we were used to so it was easy for us to pick from the numerous options. Xiao Long Baos, Seafood XLBs, Lu Rou Fan, Hong Kong Fried Rice, Roujiamo, Honey Sauce Ribs, and Cucumber Salad. Delicious? Heck yes. We devoured every dish. We were surprised at how fast they were getting our entrees out. Great service! Obviously, we'll be back! read more

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Went the soft opening weekend. I will go back to try it again after they work out some kinks. Got the Xiao Long Bao . It was not very hot which they are soup dumplings soooo should be hot. Didn't come in a warmer. Flavor was ok. Cucumber salad was also just ok. Also got the chicken fried rice. Nothing special. The honey pork ribs were good but the meat was dry. Service was good , place is small but cute . read more

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We ate at the Mesa location a few years back when we lived in the east valley. Now that we are in the NW valley, we were excited a location opened out here. We went for lunch Saturday around 1130 and waited only maybe 5 mins? Service was great. We ordered: Dumpling variety Soup dumplings Bao variety Cucumber salad We loved the options of having a variety because it gave us a chance to try little bit of everything. Dumplings and soup dumplings had their own dipping sauces that had vinegar. Very tasty. Dumplings - dough is on the thick side but were large Soup dumplings- delicious. I just wish we got soup spoons because after the 4th one, they were getting stuck to the pan so they would rip and the juices would drain out. Baos- crispy sesame bottom. Full of meat. Cucumber salad. Now this was MY FAV cucumber salad I've had anywhere. . I'll even say it's better than DTF. Cucumbers were fresh and crispy. The sauce was the perfect balance of salty and sweet. Other places tend to be heavy on the vinegar but not them. The only regret I had was not ordering noodles. Everyone had some kind of noodle dish. So next time, we will try a couple noodle dishes. Be sure to ask for the chili oil. It's not just red pepper flakes In oil. It actually has a spice to it. read more

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