Cancel

Open app

Search

Mount&Bao

3.9 (294 reviews)
ModerateChinese, Noodles

Mount&Bao Photos

Business Info

MOUNT&BAO ATMOSPHERE

What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Casual
Good for groups
Happy hour specials

You might also consider

Recommended Reviews - Mount&Bao

Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
Yelp app icon
Browse more easily on the app
Review Feed Illustration

Reviews With Photos

The small white door with the hanging welcome sign is the entrance to Mount Bao.
Amanda F.

I ordered from here via Uber Eats on a whim. And then I ordered from here again everyday, for the next 5 days. It was that good. On the 6th day I brought my foodie bestie to the restaurant and she loved it as much as I do! She'a an expert chef and world traveling food expert and she has since brought every member of her family here, one at a time. The food is something you have to experience! If you're a fan of Din Tai Fung, get the Xiao long Bao. You will not regret it! The Zhong Dumplings compliment those well with a little kick. The Steamed Barbecue Pork Buns are like lotus flower shaped clouds of dough filled with a perfectly balanced bbq pulled pork. And the Sesame Chewy Balls with Red Bean are my favorite sweet item. I randomly crave those all the time. The staff is always welcoming and so kind and the atmosphere is very "hole-in-the-wall", which I love. It makes it feel like I've found something really special. I really cannot express enough what a diamond-in-the-rough sort of thing this place feels like. It feels like my little secret pocket in a city filled incredible food and I honestly can't believe they don't have a line down the block of people waiting to eat there everyday. It has become my favorite place to tell out-of-towners to go if they truly want a taste of Seattle excellence. Attaching a pic of the door as it can be missed. It's the recessed white door to the right of the recessed door to the Double J Saloon.

A3. Cucumber Salad
Philip P.

Was in the mood for soup dumplings one day and decided to try this place out from the publicity it was getting on IG. It's a pretty small restaurant and didn't seem like they were really prepped to have people dining in yet. But we got a table and it did not look like it was wiped clean yet. It was clean enough to sit though and took a look at their menu. We weren't sure if we were suppose to order from their online menu or wait for the server to come to us. We ended up waving the service over to take our order. We ended up getting quite a bit and it did end up being too much that we took the rest home. We got some dan dan noodles, soup dumplings, pan fried dumplings, dumplings in hot oil, and some cucumber in hot oil to balance things out. We were pretty disappointed with the soup dumplings and the dumplings in hot oil. The dan dan noodles were good texture-wise, but it lacked any flavor. The hot chili oil condiment helped with that fortunately. Surprisingly the pan fried dumplings were juicier than the soup dumplings. They were the star for me at this place. There were a lot of to go orders coming from this place though that I noticed. They basically were discouraging people that came in to not place an order. Telling them it'll be a 40 minute wait. It's nice to see them get so much business, but it definitely doesn't look like they can meet the demand. If you're going to order from here, try ordering at odd hours instead of the usual lunch and dinner rush times. They'll be too book. I do like the fact that they have a guy making dumplings in the front so you can see they make it themselves and make it fresh. So that's good to know, just don't expect high quality stuff out of them. I think the soup dumpling wasn't steamed long enough either for me since it looked pretty pink still after I bit into one. But I'm still alive, so it's safe to eat still I guess lol. I'd come back for the pan-fried dumplings. Not the soup dumplings though, like, where was the soup?

Pan-fried bao
Jonathan O.

Great family-owned place in an inconspicuous location putting out some wonderful traditional Chinese dishes! It was pretty quiet and our group of 8 was seated immediately. We had a reservation, which was also super easy to set up. Everything was fresh and flavorful and the chongqing chicken wasn't too oily like I've had at other places!

Bill X.

A hidden gem in Lake City. Drove by this place couple times but never noticed it. But luckily we finally gave it a try! The food portion was pretty decent. And the owner even shared their secret menu to us, their homemade bacon. Would definitely got back!

Came for Thanksgiving! They are open until 9pm. We ordered: Tea - marinated Duck - Very tasty and not dry. I love the crunch and soft meat. Braised Pork Belly - Soft and tender. The flavor is not too salty or too sweet so best to layer flavor however you want. Bak choy - typical Mashed eggplant and century egg - best one in the batch. Xiao bao - good. Service - fast and helpful Order - no hassle Order via QR Code. Pay and Call Waitstaff too. Ambience - clean, festive and family friendly. We would come again and Recommend.

Mohit N.

I was so happy to see Mount&Bao emerge unscathed from the pandemic. This place is SO good. It's hard to pick what our favorite dish was, but we got a wide selection of items, including pan fried pork Xiao Long Bao, tofu salad, chive and pork dumplings, wontons in chili sauce, chive & egg pancakes, and the mushroom & Napa bao along with hot tea. I'd highly recommend the wontons, tofu salad, and pork Xiao Long Bao, but you can't go wrong. It was a one-man show at the restaurant, but the restaurant owner was so kind and the service was smooth, timely, and welcoming. It wasn't very busy, but I was very surprised to see him manage everything on his own, but he created a warm and friendly atmosphere and we can't wait to come back. Please try this place if you haven't already!

Pork xiao long bao - no soup
Huong L.

We decided to check this place out for dinner as we heard a lot of good things about it but it kinda fell short... Service was a little mixed but it was ok. It didn't seem like they want us to dine in as the guy was pretty hesitant when we asked. I definitely like the ordering system as you can scan the qr code and place the order there without having to wait for the waiter to come take our order. We got: Pork xiao long bao: umm...there was no soup in 6/10 of the dumplings. It was a little bland and the dough is on the thicker side. Not my favorite 3/5 Shrimp and chives pan fried bao: greasy, and it wasn't as crispy ad I would want. Soft and fluffy on top though. The flavor is good, it reminds me of the Vietnamese shrimp Dumpling (banh bot loc) 4/5 Spicy noodle: probably the highlight of the meal. The texture was chewy and the flavor was good. 5/5 Overall, it was ok. The price is a tad pricy for my liking but not bad.

Janet N.

The Pork Xiao Long Bao were okay in my opinion, but it wasn't anything too special. I haven't had dim sum in a long time and found this place had great options and amazing pictures on Yelp. I decided to order some baos to pick up and semi satisfy my craving but the wait was about 30 min. I went in just to check after 15 min, there was only one other person sitting at a table inside and they said it would be 15 more min so I guess 30 was accurate. When i got my food it wasn't as fresh as you would expect, but I think this is definitely food you want to eat there, although my walk from the restaurant to my car was a few feet away and I was eating these in my car so I would think it would still be almost as fresh as if I was eating there but it just wasn't.

S3. Noodles with Homemade Hot Sauce
Steven L.

Parking for this place can be a little hard to find. However, there is a free 2 hour parking lot behind the building. You'll have to walk through the apartments to get to the front of the building but definitely a lot easier than finding street parking. I ordered the noodles with spicy sauce as well as pan fried pork buns. Both were super delicious. I would ask for extra spicy sauce as well so you can add more if you prefer. The noodles were perfectly cooked and flavorful while the pan fried pork buns had the perfect mix of bread to pork combo.

Pork Xiao Long Bao
Kathy X.

We ordered takeout from this place. When we arrived there wasn't anyone working in the front so we rang the bell on the front desk several times and it didn't seem like anyone heard us - probably waited 5-10 minutes before anyone showed up. They also don't wear gloves or have any plexiglass installed. This place is really good though! I read the reviews on here and everyone spoke very highly of the xiao long bao and spicy wontons, so I picked both of those up, but I really didn't think they were that good (Dough Zone and Din Tai Fung are better), but the Pork Pancake (which is really just a big bao) was delicious and their green beans and hand made pulled noodles were really good! I thought everything was priced pretty decently too and they have pretty good portions so as well!

Green Beans Eggplants with Garlic Sauce Scallion Pan Cake Sichuan Dandan Noodle

Delish vegetables. Green beans and eggplant were standouts. Scallion pancakes also delish. Big servings. Great service.

Fried beef dumplings with kimchi. Yummy! (Sorry for the out of focus pic)

See all

Reviews are largely positive. Many highlight the authentic flavors and variety, generous portions, and a comfortable, clean atmosphere.

Read the full review summary in the app

Photo of Dean G.
45
78
26

6 years ago

Helpful 2
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 1
Photo of David N.
116
13
6

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Lisa S.
10
29
7

6 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of W D.
19
30
14

6 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

So good! Homemade noodles, the wontons in chili oil are amazing! Service is excellent!

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Alison G.
58
24
81

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Kim O.
15
8
0

6 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Steevie S.
48
118
59

6 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of L J.
2
25
0

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 1

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

5 years ago

Absolutely delicious!!!! Been here many times and always pleased. The dumplings are some of the best in town and the staff is great.

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

5 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 1

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Zoe A.
159
5
1

5 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Forest B.
45
19
10

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

4 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of H M.
34
93
51

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Michel P.
148
52
15

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Laura K.
50
92
15

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0
Photo of Amy S.
33
37
1

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0
Photo of Lee C.
21
55
15

6 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 0
Oh no 1

7 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 1
Oh no 0

7 years ago

Helpful 1
Thanks 1
Love this 2
Oh no 1

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 1

6 years ago

Helpful 0
Thanks 0
Love this 0
Oh no 0

Page 6 of 8

Ask the Community - Mount&Bao

You might also consider

Reckless Noodle House - curry vermicelli bowl

Reckless Noodle House

4.4(557 reviews)
8.4 mi•Atlantic
•$$

I'm glad I finally got to try Reckless Noodle! I don't find myself outside the main Seattle areas…read moreoften, but Reckless Noodle was definitely worth the venture. The staff were all so welcoming and friendly, and even though their kitchen was backed up with orders, they did their best to serve us quickly and the food was still top notch. The marine-like atmosphere was also fun and made dinner really casual and enjoyable. We got some of the best sellers, the bo la lot, the ma la beef cheek noodles, and the Hokkien wok noodles, and they were all a hit. I enjoyed the different Asian-fusion dishes they had from different cultures as well as their wide selection of drinks. The dishes were all very rich and flavorful, and you get a good amount to share for the price. It was the perfect place to eat while chatting and catching up with a friend. I really enjoyed my meal here and will definitely make the trip out here again.

Well played! The…read morefour of us used the waitlist process to get a table and it worked flawlessly. We encountered very friendly staff upon arrival/seating. As mentioned in other reviews, we also experienced a unique and relaxed atmosphere. They had some good local draft options to get started - which is good. We ordered the Bo La Lot Grilled Beed in Betel Leaf for an appetizer and we loved the combination of ingredients and taste. Our brides ordered the Chaca La Vong Wok Seared Tumeric Rockfish and they both enjoyed it. My son ordered the Pad Kee Mao and I went with the Reckless Fried Rice and we both devoured them! Our waitress (her name wasn't on the receipt) was outstanding....super friendly and patient with all of our questions regarding the menu.

Photos
Reckless Noodle House - Inside

Inside

Reckless Noodle House - Shanghai Spicy Wontons

Shanghai Spicy Wontons

Reckless Noodle House - Beef in betel leaves

See all

Beef in betel leaves

Dumpling The Noodle - Vibes

Dumpling The Noodle

4.4(745 reviews)
4.5 mi•Wallingford
•$$
Vegan friendly
Happy hour specials

We enjoyed our meal. We drove from Tacoma to try it out. It wasn't worth the drive but the food was…read moregood. Not something I would drive far to try but it was good enough. The passion drink was yummy. I am very picky with dumplings but they were ok. We enjoyed the area where it's located though, cute shops to walk too and a yummy cookie place next door plus matcha spot.

Solid Chinese food at a really good price! I came for Seattle restaurant week where they had a…read morespecial of 7 different dishes for $65. I was expecting small plates like tapas, but the portion sizes were all generous. Everything was tasty and had a home cooked vibe. My favorite dishes were the JaJang Beef Pancake Roll and the Cilantro Spicy Beef. Both of them used the same braised beef shank which is one of my favorite cuts of beef. It's super meaty and flavorful with lots of tendon and collagen giving it a tender melt in the mouth quality. The beef roll had fresh lettuce and green onions all wrapped in a flakey crispy scallion pancake. The cilantro spicy beef was a cold salad with tons of fresh cilantro and aromatic chili oil. While I loved the beef dishes, some of the other stuff was good but I wouldn't order them again. I think this place is known for Peking Duck, but it wasn't my favorite. The fat on the skin wasn't rendered enough and I wish it were crispier. The meat was also a little tough. Also, a lot of the food was labeled spicy but I didn't think anything was spicy, not even a little. Overall, for the price, I still think this is a good place to try.

Photos
Dumpling The Noodle - Chili The Shrimp Lamen

Chili The Shrimp Lamen

Dumpling The Noodle - Signature Pork Onion Buns

Signature Pork Onion Buns

Dumpling The Noodle - Pork Chives Shrimp Dumpling

See all

Pork Chives Shrimp Dumpling

Ramen Danbo - Noodle pull

Ramen Danbo

4.3(2.5k reviews)
7.3 mi•Capitol Hill
•$$

Wanted Ramen got Ra-MAN that was good! Appreciate the Japanese line style out front. Please read…read morethe signs out front they have to be efficient in there to get us all in. My 3 things 1) Seasonal Ramen is Ginger Tonkatsu. Do it we all need more gingers in our life 2) Don't go crazy with the spice. Enjoy the depth of the broth. Throw in some extra's they all add depth. 3) They have lunch special options that add a little value if you're looking to try this and have some extra's. Gyoza are frozen and prepared but nothing special when you're choosing lunch options. Enjoyed this as a dude that lived in Japan for 3 years.

I feel terribly bad for anyone who thinks this is the best the ramen world has to offer…read more When you walk in to grab a table you're told you need to fill out a sheet first. So you go in the corner of the restaurant and do your best to walk yourself through the menu. Everything costs an additional fee here. You want an egg? $2. Pork? $9. So for $14 you can get a bowl of miso broth with noodles, negi and raw onion or you can shill out an almost entire entrees worth of additional toppings to make yourself an actual bowl of ramen. There were probably 7 servers for a 500sqf dining room but all they do is bus you at the end and drop a check. It must be the easiest serving gig in Seattle. Broth itself was decent. The noodles lacked any character or flavor. My egg was cooked perfectly but was cold as ice. If you're going to charge me $2 for a single poached egg please use a sous vide or hot water bath to hold them at temperature. No designated parking means you're looking at another $5-$6 to park on the street. Simply not worth it for what you get.

Photos
Ramen Danbo - Inside the restaurant at 7PM

Inside the restaurant at 7PM

Ramen Danbo - Pork Gyoza Platter

Pork Gyoza Platter

Ramen Danbo - Classic Ramen

See all

Classic Ramen

Jufeng Noodle House - Cured meat clay pot rice

Jufeng Noodle House

4.2(73 reviews)
8.5 mi•Chinatown International District, Chinatown

While the name says it is a noodle house, they are also known for their clay pot rice. We went here…read morefor an early dinner and actually it was quite busy, while the restaurant emptied out during the conventionally peak dinner period. We got the preserved meat clay pot rice, salt and pepper fried fish filet, and beef brisket and wonton noodle soup. The clay pot rice was okay - the pricing is fair but the execution could be a bit better. I felt like the rice was a bit lacking in flavor, and they only have the standard soy sauce, not the ones in a sauce tray that is usually a bit sweeter. The salt and pepper fried fish filet was good - definitely recommend that for the taste and value. The noodle soup was also good - the wontons were okay but I loved the beef brisket. Noodles seem to be handmade as the texture is a bit uneven, but I appreciate these types of noodles more. Service is standard for a Chinese restaurant - you just need to flag them down and requests are fulfilled in a timely manner

I'm sad that it took me this long to finally try Jufeng Noodle House, but now that I have, believe…read morethat I'll be making up for lost time. This place is a true gem, serving satisfying, delicious food in a relaxed atmosphere at an affordable price. The restaurant looks small from the front, but space is used efficiently and they manage to fit quite a bit of seating into not that large of a dining room. Tables are mostly four tops, quite spacious at that, and surrounded by sturdy wooden chairs. I came for dinner on a Friday evening and there were a few other tables at any given time. Service was quick and our water never ran empty. We had the wontons in hot oil, topped with peanuts, I had the beef chow fun, and my dinner buddy had the pork with hot sauce noodles. The wontons are very very good, stuffed with flavorful pork and swimming in a sauce that sits in that perfect spot at the intersection of hot and sour. The peanuts and scallions add a delightful crunch. Their beef chow fun satisfies every bit of childhood nostalgia I have for this dish, with lots of wok hei, bouncy noodles, and the most tender of beef. I think my favorite beef chow fun in the city still lives at A+ Hong Kong Kitchen, but this is a close second. The portion here is also huge. I am a human vacuum and I actually brought leftovers home, which is rare for me. The pork with hot sauce noodles is seemingly a fusion of zha jiang mian and dan dan noodles. My friend really enjoyed it and actually finished the whole thing, which is saying something given that she doesn't usually eat that much. There are so many other items on the menu that I'm eager to try, so I will definitely be back.

Photos
Jufeng Noodle House - Preserved meat clay pot

Preserved meat clay pot

Jufeng Noodle House - Pork rib clay pot and sweet and sour fish filet

Pork rib clay pot and sweet and sour fish filet

Jufeng Noodle House - Sweet and sour fish filet

See all

Sweet and sour fish filet

Mount&Bao - chinese - Updated October 2026

Loading...
Loading...
Loading...