Heard that these were the best soup dumplings in Phoenix so we had to give it a try and it did not disappoint!! We came mid day on a Tuesday so it was really easy to get seated and all our food came out in about 10-15 minutes but everything had amazing flavor and the soup in our dumplings was delicious! read more

Happy Bao's - 8. Xiao Long Bao - Chinese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Ordered for delivery to three adults; delivered quickly in Scottsdale; so delicious; two of our diners have traveled in China and found our meal to be very authentic. read more

This place is small but they have good food. I know "bao" is in the name, but I think the seafood wonton noodle soup is the best thing I've had on the menu. I've also had the dumpling combo, and everything was good. I will definitely go back and try more. I'm very picky about what baos I actually like, but I would give them another try. read more

Food: 3/5 The BEST dim sum I've had are from Din Tai Fung in Torrance, CA!! Overall the food was ok, it didn't leave an impression of wanting to come back for more... Service: 3/5 We had to wait about 10-15mins until the waiter took our orders & beverages BUT the food did come out FAST & all at once! Ambiance: 2/5 It's so small & cramped, that is why there's a wait. read more

I was told by a friend this place was amazing and I would love everything I tried. Not at all it was just okay. The ladies where very nice. read more

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Man oh man. Delicious! My husband and I go every time we're in town! From their soup dumplings to their spicy beef noodle soup, everything is exquisite and service is always fast. I love the fact that we can eat in a little shopping center and everything is nearby in case we want to buy groceries or knick knacks. So worth the trip read more

I ordered the lamb soup noodles, chili dumplings and pork bao. Everything was so mid, like barely any flavor. I would suggest dining in, or having your favorite add-on, at home. Everything was just missing something, it needed spice or dipping sauce or something. It just wasn't it. I think everything was cooked well, they just need to take the flavor up a few notches. Spent about $50 for everything, $10 of that was for a Thai tea, a bottle of water and a can of pop/soda. Which this was the only thing that gave me pause because, they really charging two dollars for a bottle of water that you buy by the case and the same goes for the soda. Like alright now, chill. If you are sensitive to spice and like subtle flavor, this is a good spot. read more

Happy Bao's - Lamb 15. Lamb Noodle Soup and 10. Pork Sheng Jian Bao - Chinese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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I ordered the Dan dan noodles and pork sheng jian bao. Bao and noodles were decent, but probably wouldn't go back for it. They also give very little chili oil. read more

Happy Bao's - 19. Dan Dan Noodle 6/10 - Chinese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This place is super yummy and unique. Just to be clear it actually is inside the plaza so you will not see a sign for it outside. You must park and walk in. Once I found this place, it was super cute and quaint. The staff was beyond helpful. They have Coke products which is nice and lots of the seats were taken which tells me good food and good service. I tried the Chicken Sheng Jian Bao and it's like a chicken dumpling. It has a really unique breading with sesame seeds and it's absolutely delicious with the soy sauce type sauce that they serve it with. I absolutely love trying something new, it was so yummy! I love all of the other concessions and markets selling around the restaurant you could hang out here all day seriously. read more

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I really wish I had a different experience here but I'm so sad that my experience was tarnished. My husband and I came here excited to try soup dumplings and eat yummy food. The first thing I told our server was that we don't eat pork and she seemed understanding of that. Ordering was super easy, we did it on our phone and waited only a few minutes to receive our food. Another waitress, came over with some Bao's. When we asked if they were chicken (we like to be super sure when we eat out) she confirmed TWICE that they were chicken. They were room temp but still tasted fine. A few minutes go by and we have eaten about half the bao when 2 more bao's come out with another server who tells us one is seafood and the other is chicken, both which we ordered. This is where we get nervous, we asked her about the previous ones that arrived that we had been eating. "No those are pork, the chicken ones have orange dots." PANIC - I am super grateful they were ready to make things right on the spot but we left all of our food and paid for what we had eaten. Big big bummer this was our experience but I appreciate the effort to apologize and make things right immediately. Someday, we'll work up the courage to try this place again. read more

Absolutely LOVED this place! It's a perfect date spot with incredible food options. Keep in mind that there may be a wait so plan accordingly. The employees were so kind to us and this restaurant exceeded our expectations. I recommend this phenomenal place. read more

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

I honestly think this place is really solid for a quick bite to eat!! The dining area is on the smaller side, so there is a possibility for a wait time if they are busy. The service was fast for us! We came on a Friday at around 4:30pm and got sat within less 10 minutes. The food came out just as fast and everything was DELICIOUS I got the spicy beef noodle soup which was the perfect combination of spice and flavor! The chicken broth soup dumplings are a MUST, along with the spicy chili wontons !! Super good food and super nice people! Give them a try read more

Happy Bao's - Spicy Beef Noodle Soup - Chinese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This is a relatively small place inside Mekong Plaza. The menu is extensive. Seems like a continuous wait of about 20-30 mins but so worth it. I would say the Xiao Long Bao was my favorite. The Honey Sauce Ribs were absolutely delicious . The Dumpling Combo gave a great selection of all the choices. Can't wait till next time read more

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Yum! My husband and I came here a few weeks ago for a lunch date, so glad we showed up when we did because of how busy this little restaurant got! The staff were not very friendly, but the food was incredible! Loved the informational tidbits on the walls, would definitely come back again! read more

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I love this place so much!! It is a cute little store inside the Mekong Marketplace, right next to the food court, family-operated for a few years now (which is another plus!) We come here almost every chance we get, whether we're in the area grabbing some groceries or just some snacks and drinks around the plaza. I always think I won't be stopping by, but my body will physically not leave the shopping center until I've had my fill of homemade dumplings. I normally just grab one order of the Pork Sheng Jian Bao, but I think my family and I have tried mostly everything on the menu and we've never had any complaints about the quality and quantity of food. I'll never stop coming to this place and recommend to anyone looking for authentic bao and other delicious Chinese dishes :) read more

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

Love this place! My son and I love bao and it's not something you find around AZ often. The dough is light and fluffy and the chicken, pork and d beef are our favorites. The seasoning is perfect with the sweetness of the dough. Highly would recommend. We've always taken our food to go, but service is quick. read more

We got a to-go order about a month ago. We ordered the chili dumplings and the sweet and sour soup. Both were phenomenal. The sweet and sour soup was really spicy and had a great flavor. The dumplings were so good I knew I would crave them all the time. We went back last week and ate at the restaurant for the first time. It was lunch time and super slow. We got the dumplings again and a noodle dish. Nothing was amazing this time. The dumplings had less flavor and the noodles didn't impress us either. We will be back to give it a third shot! Big menu and lots of options - we probably just had an off day. read more

I have tried Happy Bao before; it was OK, NOT great ! This time because I had a haircut at the mall, & the restaurant was pretty empty. I decided to give them one more chance. I ordered the stir fried Beef Noodles. Again I was disappointed. The noodles are all over cooked (it's mushy) & super salty. The benchmark of a good Chinese restaurant lies in its stir fried noodles. They don't pass the test at all. My bill comes to over $18 ; never again. Please enlighten me why they get 4 stars. read more

We love the spicy chili dumplings here! Everything we've tried so far is good. The only thing- they said their ribs were better than Hengs kitchen and I don't agree. They have a better price point here but we prefer the ribs from Hengs. The staff is always nice as well! I would recommend read more

I just learned about baozi and wanted to try them on my birthday. I picked up a variety here to take home and everything was so good. Definitely coming back to this establishment! I got a variety: The taro xiao bao was very mild and fluffy, but tasty. The beef chow fen/fun was so good, very flavorfuland satisfying. The custard bao was awesome. The vegetable sheng jian bao was like art work. There isn't a ton of veggies inside, but it was flavorful, especially with their sesame bottom. You'll probably want to soy sauce to amp it up, but it's also pleasant plain. It wasn't super busy on Sunday during lunch. Fast, friendly service and plenty of room for wheelchair / powerchair seating and maneuvering. read more

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This is a hidden gem inside a food court. Here's is my breakdown: PROS: - Excellent food, especially the xiao long bao (the skin was nice and thin and the filling juicy) - Friendly service - Good variety of food options CONS: - Small dining area, you may have to sit at the tables outside in the food court or wait Overall, I wish this establishment was closer to home so I can frequent it more. read more

Dan Dan Noodles Zha Jiang Noodles Pork Sheng Jian Bao Dan Dan Noodles were my favorite! A solid 8.5/10 it had a yummy spicy taste to the sauce and the minced pork was well seasoned. I would've enjoyed it more if they used fatter noodles lol. Zha Jiang Noodles were okay to me a 7/10 I thought the sauce was too bitter. The Baos were a 6/10 for me. The dough was fire crispy and fluffy at the same time!! But the filling was bland and dry. It could've used more flavoring! read more

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Was really delicious! Definitely had some spice to it but not anything inedible. We had it delivered and overall really enjoyed it! Will try in person next! read more

Happy Bao's - 19. Dan Dan Noodle 1. Signature Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Yup worth the hype. The Xiao Long Bao was delicious. I liked their noodles and will def be back to try their specialty dumplings. It's a small space so expect to wait during the weekends. It's busy for a reason. Not good for group best for 2-4. read more

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Amazing food, amazing service. I got the dumplings, baos, some soup. 10/10 and that's all there is to it.

This place was adorable! Really great service and the food was amazing! We got the soup dumplings #8, Chicken Bao buns #12, signature dumplings #1, and the Dan Dan Noodles, and the lotus flower appetizer #38 Everything was SOOO good!!! If you don't know what to get, get any of all of what we did and you'll love it. Definitely coming back. read more

Happy Bao's - Lotus flower appetizer - Chinese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Happy Bao was a delightful experience, customer service was super nice and efficient. The food was legit to die for. The fried rice was probably the best fried rice I ever had, highly recommend that paired with whatever main dish you do! Will definitely come back! read more

I got Dan Dan noodles and the specialty dumplings. Everything was yummy. Not to die for but yummy. The service was meh. Not super friendly. I do plan to go back with a friend so it obviously want too bad. I ordered to go because my friend was eating at a different restaurant so I literally waited for the food to be ready and walked to eat with my friend at a restaurant in the same building and everything was cold. I think it would be better hot. Again, I plan to come back with a friend so I'll update and see if it's better next time. read more

This is my all-time favorite place for Asian food! Their bao buns are soft, chewy, and crunchy, with a fried bottom coated in seasamie seeds. However, my favorite item would have to be their Xiao Long bao, it's soupy, warm, and so delicious! As well as their house made sauces, they are vinegary and not too sweet with the right amount of tang! Five star! Absolutely recommend! read more

This is my favorite restaurant in AZ!! Seriously, I drive from Phoenix to Mesa just for these baos. I'm a vegetarian and I always get the veggie baos, vegetable fried rice and I rotate a green everytime, love the a choy and bok choy with the soy garlic. It's the perfect meal. The rice is good quality and will make you never want fried rice anywhere else again- it's usually greasy and old veggies elsewhere. Only ever have had good service, nice people. The bao sauce is perfect vinegary goodness. Homemade soy milk is delish and I take some home for coffee. Yum Never leave us Happy Baos. Come to Phoenix please. read more

The food here is to die for. We always order way more food than we think we'll ever be able to finish. The spicy beef soup and soup dumplings are our all time favorites. But every single thing we've tried has been outstanding. read more

I came to shop at the grocery, I didn't know it was in a little shopping mall. I stumbled upon Happy Baos and it was a great addition to the afternoon. The DanDan noodles were so delicious and I had an order of xiao long bao, also delicious. Everything was piping hot and came out pretty quick. The servers were nice and so quick to clean up and seat the people waiting to keep the small space filled. The video playing that showed the dishes being made and the story of the owner and why he wanted to open this restaurant made the space feel special. I will be back to be more adventurous with my ordering soon! read more

We came once and immediately knew we'd be back for more! We tried a few different things on the menu, including the Xiao Long Bao, the Pork Sheng Jian Bao, dumpling sampler, and beef chow fun! Honestly some of the best food I have ever eaten. Service was fast and friendly, the me was big and had lots of options. We were very impressed! read more

Ever since I visited China in 2012, I have been trying to find authentic food like I had there. It wasn't until today that I found this restaurant. The food was amazing and exactly what I was looking for. It's hard to find good northern China cuisine. The chili dumplings were delicious and I finally satisfied my craving for zha jiang mian. The noodles and portion were perfect. The service was great. Our server was kind and knowledgeable about the menu. My sisters meal was made wrong but they quickly realized and fixed the issue fast. I highly recommend this establishment! read more

Happy Boa's brings me back memories as a kid when growing in Hong Kong. All their food were spot on no matter what you decide to go with. The noodle soups were rich and flavorful and the meat brings back the midnight cravings my dad brings back after work in Hong Kong. The dumplings and pork buns were delicious and the dough was the right amount of thickness. The service was friendly and the staff were competent and quick. Happy Bao's was an experience I really didn't think I would get. Very mind blowing! The space is small and gives off a very authentic feel. No complaints at all and keep doing all that you do and keeping it alive. read more

Super fresh dumplings! And fried rice is so good!! Will definitely come back. I highly recommend the pork wonton noodles!

Small little restaurant located inside Mekong Plaza that specializes in dumplings and baos but also serves noodle, fried rice, and rice plates. We ordered the #1 signature dumpling, #8 Xiao long bao, and a side of Chinese broccoli which all tasted fantastic. Quality of food definitely showed but wasn't ridiculous priced. If I lived closer I would be eating here more often. read more

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It has been quite some time since I was last here but my friends wanted to eat here and it really glad I went along! They have improved a lot since I was last here. The flavor was there. The food was really good. The Hunan pork was one of the best tasting I've had and definitely made me go and run it back again! The Yangzhou fried rice may be simple, but it was packed with flavor that I enjoyed! This place has redeemed itself(for me)! The XLB and especially the Hunan pork is definitely a must order. And if you're feeling for fried rice, please try the Yangzhou fried rice. read more

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

We ordered from this place on DoorDash so unsure how the environment was but the food here is really good. We ordered the beef chow fun and the chili oil dumplings. The chow fun was well seasoned but the chili oil dumplings were delicious! We also ordered the pork and chive dumpling but they weren't that great. The texture of the dumpling itself wasn't that good. If we ever drive pass by, we would definitely come again! read more

Small restaurant located inside of Mekong Plaza with limited seating. We have gone on two separate occasions and the wait time is fairly long for both seating and receiving our food which is in part due to everything is cooked to order and fresh. Both times the waitress forgot a portion of our order, but were very apologetic. We have tried their XLB, dumplings combo, beef chow fun, roujiamo, and Jian Bao combo. Would come again, but maybe on their off-peak hours. read more

Happy Bao's - 8. Xiao Long Bao 21. Beef Chow Fen 7. Dumplings Combo - Chinese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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