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    Happy Bao's

    4.6 (119 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed

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    Thai Tea
    April A.

    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!

    22. Spicy Beef Noodle Soup
    Candace B.

    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.

    19. Sheng Jian Bao Combo (6Pcs)
    Rebekah D.

    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.

    Vegetarian bao buns. So good!
    Rosabel L.

    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.

    Beef chow fun
    Anna N.

    Clean and friendly, soup dumping was my favorite. Chow fun is a classic, can never go wrong. Love the sauces they had on the table.

    Valerie G.

    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!

    21. Beef Noodle Soup
    Julie K.

    Okay, this was our first time here. We decided to try this place to celebrate Lunar New year. We had dumplings and noodles. Food came out hot and fat. Service is prompt and friendly. The place was small and clean. The only thing that was annoying was the bell that constantly rang when an order was ready.

    Judy L.

    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.

    Dumpling Combo
    Keith M.

    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

    Gisselle G.

    I came here with family and ordered a couple of dishes, some of which included the spicy potato wires, vegetable sheng jian bao, and the red bean bao. It was my first time trying something like the potato dish, I personally didn't care much for it. The spice isn't too bad but I wish there was more flavor. I was also expecting some more flavor from the vegetable bao, but I liked the portion size and the amount you get with the order. The red bean bao was pretty good. The staff was really friendly and nice but I would recommend coming in during the weekday because they tend to get really busy on Friday and the weekend.

    Joselynn B.

    Happy Bao's was a really good experience overall. The food tasted great and felt very authentic. Their menu is somewhat limited, which can be a good or bad thing depending on what you're looking for, but it's clear they specialize in bao buns. I had never tried them before, so it was interesting to finally experience them, and they were definitely good and tasted authentic. The fried rice was one of my favorite dishes very flavorful with shrimp, chicken, vegetables, and egg. We also tried their pan-fried bao and wide stir-fried noodles with beef and onions, which were both really enjoyable. Overall, I would recommend this place if you're looking for authentic Chinese food. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5 is because I personally wish they had egg rolls on the menu, but that's just my preference.

    Ribs. Toooooo good.
    Maggy B.

    Came back another time and it was just as amazing! Loved it so much. Trid a few new things like the spicy chili dumplings and the beef ramen soup. YUMMMM

    Located in the same parking lot as Asiana Market
    Iris T.

    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!

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    6 months ago

    Better than Mom's!! Beef Chow Fun has an abundance of wok-hei. Dumpling? Order the sampler if you can't decide. I did.

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    4 months ago

    ordered Xiao Long Bao, sheng Jian Bao, Beef Chow Fun and Fu Qi Fei Pian when we all agreed is better than good, will be back.

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    3 months ago

    Amazing food, service, and everything was hot! 10/10 recommend for west valley dumplings

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    8 months ago

    The ambiance is lovely. Great for a night out with friends or family. The food was delicious and came out quickly

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    5 months ago

    This place is amazing!! Although I wish they had vegetarian dumplings and not just the vegetarian bao bun. Best bao bun I've ever had

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    5 months ago

    This place is amazing. Food is so delicious - staff is so friendly. If you haven't gone here, you must go!

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    5 months ago

    The best soup dumplings in the valley! You won't regret it. Try the cucumber salad, too. It's so yummy!

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    5 months ago

    Food was excellent. We have eaten at several bao locations and this is one of the best. The soup dumplings are phenomenal. Highly recommend.

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    5 months ago

    Everything was delicious. Highly recommend the pork wonton noodles and chai lang bao. I can't wait to come back!

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    6 months ago

    Good food but little salty. Not really authentic but ok. Little too oily and over burn.

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    7 months ago

    Happy Bao's food is great and the servers are prompt. The menu has a lot of great options to choose from.

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    The food and service was amazing I loved the spicy beef noodle soup! And the dumpling sauce and chili oil was amazing as well.

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    7 months ago

    Great food excellent service very clean! We have been to both locations and they are both great! We had soup dumplings bbq fried rice!

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    Great food and service! Would love to see more vegetarian options especially in dumplings and bao :)

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    Staying on Zanjero Blvd for the 4th time in 2 years, I got into a routine: check into the hotel,…read morerelax a bit, and cross Glendale Ave for a quick dinner. This was usually a stop a Poketrition (or NakedQ) but Poketrition closed up sometime last year. Pho AnAn stepped in, offering Vietnamese fare in a serene environment (or, as serene as a strip mall on a major road can get). The menu covers off a number of familiar dishes (summer rolls, banh mi, bún, and, of course, pho). Needing something light and fresh after a day of travel, I did an order of shrimp goi cuon (summer rolls), bún thit nuong (vermicelli + grilled pork), and iced tea. The summer rolls, filled with shrimp + vermicelli + mint + lettuce, held together well, even when paired with not too thick peanut sauce. The vermicelli bowl (vermicelli + grilled pork + cucumber + pickled radish + bean sprouts + peanuts + mint) provided a great mix of flavours (smokey / salty pork, sour radish), and improved even more with some of the pickled dipping sauce from the summer rolls Geared towards takeout, service is speedy, the food satisfying, and the portions more than generous.

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    Went here tonight with a gf of mine. I have never experienced a hot pot…read more I got some Gyoza to start they were very tasty. They did not come with any sauces. But they were on their own very good. I got the Japanese Miso Hot soup and added instant noodles and lobster balls. Mild weather on the spice. It was still pretty spicy. Cleared my nostrils right up My friend got the beef hot soup also mild and mine was a lot more spicy lol. But said it was very good I also got a Thai Milk tea with 25% sugar which was nice. You walk in get seated. Then that is really the last time you talk to someone. You scan the menu and order from your phone. I think this cuts out any confusion. You then have someone bring your food and drinks to your table. They do walk around and offer your more broth as there is a lot of food in those bowls. And when you add the dry noodles you need more broth. I think that is cool. They do drop off the check midway through. It does get busy around 7pm we got there just before 6 so got in no problem.

    I was craving hot pot, but there was not many options never our hotel. I've seen Tasty Pot in many…read moreareas, but I have never been. There was a long wait. When we got a table, we ordered using the QR code. It took a bit of time for our food and drinks to come. But the spot was pretty busy. Only saw the server when they brought our drink and our food, and when we ordered additional drinks. This is not like the typically hot pot spots where they bring you the broth and meats/veggies separately to cook yourself. You pick a "soup" premade and it comes to your table in a hot clay pot. It's a bit heavier broth. Definitely not what my taste buds enjoy. However my husband liked it. I don't think I'll dine here again only because I prefer the cook myself experience, simple ingredients, and lighter broth.

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