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    3.9 (870 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 10:30 PM

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    Sweet-Soy Pork Belly Bao Buns
    Sophia S.

    We originally decided to give this place a try because we went to the Avalanche game and it was one of few open late that was not fast food. The shumai and pork buns came out first and really heightened our expectations. Both were delicious. The sauce that came with the shu mai is one of my favorites that I have ever tried. The pork buns are served with a spicy sauce which my dad liked but I decided to pass on. After that, we continued to get more and more disappointed. The Kung Pao Shroom Trio was not our favorite. The sauce on top was lacking and this dish really needs some protein. We also did not enjoy the cheeseburger dumplings. They did not have any cheese in them and the spicy mustard on top did not go with what we felt like the theme of the dish should be. I will say that every dish has great presentation. When we went, it was late. However, none of the servers seemed extremely interested in helping and they would drop items and quickly leave before you could say anything. They do have an online order and pay system which is really nice and the food comes out quickly. They do keep your sodas filled. The ambiance is definitely more bar like (again, makes sense since it was late) since they have a bar upstairs. Not a place for kids. We would come again for some shu mai and pork buns, but that's all.

    Aviation cocktail
    Jill H.

    Having been regulars at a different downtown restaurant for our pre-show dinners & cocktails, we were ready to switch it up. Bao Brewhouse offers a fun, casual lively ambiance. Seating in the downstairs/ bar is walk in, no reservations. We were able to snag a table for 2 on a recent winter Saturday evening, arriving just before 5. From our vantage point we could watch the bartenders working their magic, efficiently in near-constant motion. My aviation showed off her lovely lavender hue and tasted good, too. I also tried their version of a rye Old Fashioned which was fine but not mind-blowing. For food we shared the DIY veggie spring rolls. Tasty, though a bit messy. We also ordered the spicy Yaki-Soba and the maple miso chicken skewers, which comes with rice. The food all tasted great and we left a bit overstuffed. (Our fault!). It's a fun change of pace from our usual. The prices feel a bit high. The serving style is such that you order via QR code on the table, and open a toast tab. An assortment of servers deliver your orders and freshen waters. It works, we never felt neglected. Everyone was friendly. Overall, Bao is a place I'll come to occasionally, but it doesn't quite replace the appeal of our regular date night spot.

    Holly D.

    My husband and I had high hopes for this place and we were really excited to go but unfortunately our experience at Bao Brewhouse fell short. We ordered two $20 pots of tea which we were expecting to be amazing but they were nothing special. For food, we had the big on the pig dumplings, pork xiao long bao soup dumplings and hot and sour soup. The dumplings were good but not worth it for the price. The hot and sour soup tasted nothing like hot and sour soup which was really disappointing! Definitely would not recommend. The service was fairly good. We sat at the bar. The vibes of the restaurant were really cool and it was nicely decorated for the holidays. Unfortunately, I can't say I'd go out of my way to go back.

    We Have The Duck Roujiamo
    Jacqueline T.

    My husband and I got takeout and shared: - Philly Cheesesteak Dumplings - We Have The Duck Roujiamo - Spicy Yaki-Soba All of it was phenomenal. The Duck Roujiamo was probably my favorite, but you really can't go wrong! The flavors were all fantastic. There were so many things on the menu that I wanted to try and if takeout was this good, I can't imagine how good it is fresh. I'll definitely be back!

    Bluefin Tuna Crispy Rice
    Caroline B.

    The food was mediocre. I think we had higher hopes for the recommended dishes. The service and ambiance were amazing though!

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    Mattie Y.

    Food was decent, but something is seriously wrong with the management of this restaurant. We had a reservation at 6:45, and did not got seated until around 7:05 because there was not a hostess. We heard them yelling at the bottom to get a hostess and saw her come in late. In addition, we wanted to get the Tuesday dumpling deal that has been advertised and we specifically called ahead about. We had a 3 hour dinner and I got two orders of mushroom dumplings, as I don't eat pork. Waiting that long for 5 dumplings (literally 1.5hrs) is insane. Felt bad for the sever because he came out and said their steamer broke and they only have a couple. AT A DUMPLING/DIM SUM RESTAURANT! They need more staff, better kitchen staff and more room in the kitchen. On top of all this, it was still pretty pricey! Would avoid unless it's maybe super slow?

    Rain Bow T.

    This dumpling house in LoDo completely blew me away! The atmosphere is absolutely perfect -- modern, stylish, and thoughtfully designed with that elevated Chinese aesthetic that feels both cozy and chic. The food was 10/10. I tried several dishes and every single one was bursting with flavor and beautifully presented. The upstairs menu is different from the downstairs menu, but the staff were so accommodating and even made a few exceptions for me, which I really appreciated! Highly recommend trying the duck ramen and the tofu bao, both were outstanding. Between the food, the vibe, and the service, this spot is a total win. Easy to walk around before or after the meal-parking right across the street.

    In-N-Baout Roujiamos
    Cat F.

    While visiting Denver, I was craving Asian food but wanted a fusion twist so it wouldn't feel like something I could easily get back home. I looked up Asian fusion restaurants and this place fit the bill. An upscale establishment that clearly tailors to its Denver patrons. You can sense that just by looking at some of the menu items. If it's your first time, know that the Tea Room menu starts after 5 PM and is located upstairs. The menu is more expansive and the ambiance is elegant and romantic compared to the party vibe atmosphere of the Tap Room downstairs. Seated in the booth, it was hard to flag down staff, so you have to rely on them walking by, which doesn't happen often. Here's what we ordered: * In-N-Baout Roujiamos ($14.88) - 7/10 Gimmicky item. The flavors are reminiscent of In-N-Out burgers. Tasty but nothing special. The shrimp chips that came with it were stale. After a few bites, our server returned with a fresh bowl, explaining she had heard feedback from other guests and made a new batch. That was very nice of her. * Shrimp Shumai ($15.88) A dim sum staple and one of my favorites. The flavors were there but the texture was different from what I normally expect. Probably due to the small size. It was a bit on the over tender/mushy side. Each piece is about a single bite, making it roughly $3 a piece. The tobiko was refreshing and the sauce was delicious. * Drunken Empress ($17.88) + Duck Breast ($9.88) - 9/10 I came for this dish specifically. It was excellent and nailed about 95% of what I was hoping for. The only minor drawback was that the noodles were slightly undercooked and chewy. Interesting things I noticed: * Side Chili Oil ($1.88) - Wouldn't you think hot sauce or chili would be complimentary at any Asian restaurant? Not here. They charge $1.88 for a side of chili oil and chili crisp. Honestly thinks it tastes very much like Lao Gan Ma. Hm... * Toothpick - After finishing my meal, I asked for a toothpick. The front desk staff said they were out but would grab one from the back. A few minutes later she returned with a bamboo cocktail pick and said, "this is your toothpick." I wasn't sure if it was a joke, but yes, I tried to use it. No, it didn't really work. Was I trolled? Possibly. Would I come back? Definitely not for the Tap Room experience, but I'd be willing to try the Tea Room menu. I've heard it's run by different chefs and the quality of the food is higher.

    Sarah A.

    My daughter and I were headed to the Buell for a show and came for dinner. I made reservations ahead for the tea room giving us plenty of time to sit, chat and enjoy dinner. We were seated where we could see the brick wall of the stairway which had cool projected images that continuously changed. The lighting upstairs is a bit dimmer than the taproom downstairs giving more of an evening vibe. Jenny took care of us and told us about their Wednesday special. A prix fix selection that included a sake flight, a choice of a dim sum, an entrée and a side to share. Our flight included Road to Osaka, Dreamy Clouds, Then Thousand Waves and Soul of the Sensei. All had their own unique qualities and all paired well with our dinner. We chose Pork Xiao Long Bao for our dim sum. House-made pork soup dumplings, served with sweet black vinegar & chili oil. For our entrée, we selected the Short Rib Spicy Noodle dish, which included Lup cheong, garlic, ginger, scallion, baby boy-choy, tri-color peppers, fresno chili, Thai basil, pistachio, sambal hoisin, cilantro, daikon sprouts, miso Mongolian sauce. Our side was Shishitos & Brussels, fresh Brussel sprouts & shishito peppers lightly fried, tossed in their citrus sauce, then topped with fresh jalapeno and pistachio paired with a spicy aioli sauce. Everything was so delicious we felt bad that we were not able to take the left overs with us. Our overall favorite was the Shishitos & Brussels. I could just eat a bowl of those with that spicy aioli and be happy. Great food and drink and great overall experience.

    Sweet Soy Pork Belly Bao Buns
    Sarrut O.

    We ordered from the Dim Sum menu since we were hopping around Downtown Denver and wanted to sample as many restaurants we can. Bao Brewhouse was our first stop and they definitely set the bar. Their restaurant is split into two settings, tap room (lower level/chill/bar stools/casual) and tea room (upper level/more intimate/dining tables/fancy casual), both designed beautifully and have great vibes. We chose to sit at the patio, given my sisters were visiting from the Midwest and crave all the sun when visiting CO. The service was so convenient! You scan a QR code and place your order, puff comes the staff with your food. And still frequently filled our waters and cleared our plates. When we were ready for our bill, we just paid it online and closed out our tab. Just a smooth system and I love that others have this style of placing orders and closing tabs. Everything we had were chef's kiss delish Our most favorite and different dish you don't typically see was the Bluefin Tuna Crispy Rice. I love Crispy Rice served this way and not many do and then simply topped with great tuna, spicy mayo, jalapeño and eel sauce...yumyumyum. I'm coming here again! Sorry sisters, I'm not waiting when y'all come back to visit There's so much more to explore.

    Rosa H.

    I came here after a night out and made it just in time before the kitchen closed. You order and pay online using a QR code and they bring the food out to you. So sometimes it was a little hard to flag someone down for help or for menu questions. The food was also really good! My reason for a lower rating was moreso because of the hard time getting help and because of the price range- dont really get too much bang for your buck. but full disclosure, I was visiting from LA so it's also based on a comparison of dim sum options from there Shrimp Shumai were light and the truffle sauce was so good the riff of the In N Out animal style was also good and my favorite of the night The crispy rice tuna was also good but nothing extraordinary. it seemed to have a similar flavor profile as a spicy tuna roll

    Mushroom dumplings
    Azure G.

    Came here with my husband and infant on a Sunday evening to grab some drinks and dinner. We really enjoyed everything we ordered but one big complaint: this is not what I would consider a kid friendly establishment. Out of the gate, we had to navigate a number of stairs to get to the main level. Thankfully there were two of us as this is no easy feat with a stroller. We were able to get a half of a table and park our stroller at the end which was nice but it was LOUD and not ideal for little ears. I'd recommend bringing earmuffs for babies. Bathrooms were located up another flight of stairs and there was no changing table in the women's bathroom. Bad biz. I understand not much can be done about the stairs, but it's not a big ask to have a changing table in the pre-existing accessible bathroom. Now for the pros. Service was friendly, helpful, and attentive. Love the water jugs. Decor was also super fun - love that they painted the vents to look like a dragon. For drinks, my husband got the Bao Private Barrel Old Fashioned which was well crafted. I opted for Passion Pagoda -- delish! Super unique and refreshing. A lot of yummy sounding cocktails it was truly hard to choose. I will note they were not cheap at ~$16 each. Food was served family style. We went with the mushroom dumplings, buffalo chicken dumplings, fried chicken bao, and Spicy Yaki-Soba. It all came out quickly and was really tasty (also a bit pricey). Buffalo chicken dumplings and noodles were the favorites. Would have loved to try other dishes but my husband can't eat onions and all the other dishes had them with no option to exclude - sad. Overall I'd love to come back, but probably won't due to the lack of changing table. Alas.

    Philly Cheesesteak Dumplings
    Zachary C.

    Definitely worth a try on a Tuesday when they have their AYCE dumplings! Be warned though, it's limited to Xiao Long Bao and one other pre-selected dumpling. They also only put in one order at a time (5-6 dumplings) and you could easily be waiting 15mins between orders. That being said, the dumplings were tasty, though a little bit small. We ordered one other dumpling from the menu which was also yummy! Overall I felt like the quality of the food was good, but I'd be hesitant to come back due to the pricing/portion ratios unless you're willing to splurge a little. On top of that, parking is difficult in the area and can be pricey too (we paid $20 for two hours in the lot across the way) The inside has two floors, upstairs had a bit more intimate/moody lighting, while downstairs felt more bright and casual. Service was nice, decor was interesting, probably a good place for a date considering it's close to Larimer Square and other downtown spots.

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    I would like to try this place out, but I use a wheelchair. Is this place wheelchair accessible?

    No it is not. There is a flight of stairs to access it and I do not recall there being a ramp or elevator.

    Is there anything gluten free on the menu?

    Hi! We have various dishes that can be made gluten free!

    Do we need reservations?

    We went on a weekday and did not have reservations.

    Do they have happy hours? If yes, when are they?

    Yes, Tuesday-Friday 4pm-6pm

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