So it seems ol' Hai Authentic is now Bao Gogo. I was not sure what to expect, but this is a new darling to Alpharetta's dining scene, in my opinion. I stopped in for lunch today and had the flounder. It was so good! Spicy and tingling with all the Szechuan flavors that you don't find too often around here. They do not dumb down the flavor and now has a spot in my rotation. If you ask for spicy, just know, it's gonna be spicy. The interior is bright and airy, offering a clean, modern aesthetic. Seating was not uncomfortable. :-) read more

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The food is pretty decent as we ordered noodle dishes and skewers for a family of 4. The owner (I think) didn't look at pleased to be there and gave us only 1 set of menu. I noticed the table next to us received a different menu and inquired about and she completely ignored me. Very disappointed to say the least so we were only able to order from the skewers menu (red menu) and not the menu that contained different dishes (white menu). read more

Great ambiance, comfortable seats, rear projection tv and karaoke all in one quaint restaurant with a unique menu. Not sure what a snake head dish taste like but I opted with the triple pepper chicken. It did not disappoint. Full of flavor and spiced just right. One one my new spots to revisit.... And soon. Remember to support your local eateries so we both don't starve... read more

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Hmmm .. great space. Foods decent but do not get any special deals .. oh boy. Get the spicy flounder .. da - fn -lishes!! read more

Bao Gogo - Szechuan Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

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Hai was great. Unfortunatly quality had suffered since Bao Gogo bought it. The Szechuan chicken taste like something Panda Express made. No numbing no spice just generic bland Chinese food. Pig feet is still good though. read more

Great spot in the area for a Sichuan fix. The hot and numbing flounder is delicious, and the kitchen gets dishes out quickly. read more

Bao Gogo - Hot & Numbing Flounder - Szechuan Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Food was fresh and delicious , service fast and friendly. We had the lunch special but we will be back to try more detailed dishes !! read more

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HAI in Alpharetta was A-OK! We were in the Windward area and I was craving Chinese food - and thankfully we found Hai right around the corner. We had the pup with us and there was outdoor seating that was dog friendly. We ordered the "Xiao Long Bao" Pork Soup Dumplings (5 for $10), the dry fried string beans and the hot and numbing flounder stone pot. The dry fried string beans and the spicy flounder were solid Szechuan dishes. I was a little disappointed by the soup dumplings - the skin was ok - not too thick and didn't break. The filling was also ok. But for $2 a dumpling... I was expecting much more. Overall, definitely recommend if you're craving Szechuan food, but I would say maybe skip the soup dumplings next time! read more

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So good!!! The dried eggplant and salt and pepper wontons are amazing! Highly recommend.

Spicy! Fresh! So good! Very clean spot with great service. It's quiet and a gem, to be honest! We had the grandma's noodles, crispy eggplant, which was amazing and then some spicy chili chicken app with a little white rice on the side. Loved it! Pretty great authentic Chinese read more

If you like authentic Chinese food, this should be your go to place! The flavor is out of this world, everything is fresh and the service is excellent! You definitely have to try it plus the prices are very reasonable! read more

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I enjoyed this place. It is so pretty inside and clean. The prices are a little bit high but they have some really nice Asian dishes you won't typically see at a regular Chinese or Thai restaurant. My food was delicious and if you get hot and sour soup, it will be very spicy! So be careful lol read more

Great food excellent service! Seating area was clean and inviting. Adequate seating for small groups. They also have patio seating if you prefer. read more

Bao Gogo - Needless to say We finished everything! The eggplant appetizer was amazing! - Szechuan Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Visited for the first time today. It was good, but below expectations food wise. Service was good as well as the atmosphere, upscale casual. The duck buns were similar to Peking Duck. These were good, but the duck lacked flavor. The fish filet with chili was my favorite dish, quite tasty with the perfect balance of heat and flavor. The fish filets were cooked just right retaining their flavor and tender texture. I would definitely order this again. Chicken fried rice was good, but nothing special and missing any hint of wok hei. Chicken strips were marinated well remaining tender and stir fried with diced onions and bean sprouts that were so few they were barely noticeable. I give this a 3 out of 5 stars. Singapore noodles could be a very tasty and satisfying dish, buy not here. Where most restaurants serve this with a mix of shrimp and roast pork, Hai only uses shrimp. This dish was quite bland with hardly any curry flavor. The noodles were very dry and chewy and the lack of green peppers and sprouts made this dish pretty one dimensional and uninspiring. I give this a 2 out of 4 stars. Though disappointing overall, I will be back again to give them a chance at redemption, perhaps trying some of their more regional spicy dishes. I hope they don't disappoint a second time or it will be my last time. read more

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Food: Mediocre Service: Good Ambiance: Nicely decorated My hubby and I were on the hunt for a new Resturant to try! Our first choice was closed. So we decided to try Hai. I love dim sum. We ordered shrimp tempera, egg drop soup, chrispy pig feet, soup dumplings, shrimp dumplings, and sesame chicken. The sesame chicken looked and tasted like it came out of the freezer, The sauce tasted like it came out of a jar. Definitely not made in house. The egg drop soup was the worst I've ever tasted. It was tasteless. They definitely didn't add sesame seed oil. However, the crispy pig feet and tempura shrimp were really good! This is the only reason I'm giving them 3 stars. read more

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Really good Chinese food with great service and atmosphere. They had a $1 potato in chili oil app that was amazing.

Improved service. About the only General Tso's I know that has any level of heat to it. read more

--Location/Parking-- Limited parking in the strip mall. Maybe 2 or 3 spots maximum. I recommend parking closer to the LA fitness. It is a small walk, but worth the traffic jam in front of the restaurant. --Ambience-- A low key chinese restaurant. I think they have multiple locations. This one feels like every other chinese restaurant. --Service/Staff-- Staff was the typical server I see at every chinese restaurant. --Food/Products-- Food was made to order and freshly prepared by expert chefs. I don't think I found a dish that tasted bad. --Capacity-- I order to go so the place looks it can hold over a dozen of parties of 4. --Overall-- Great Chinese food. Ignore the decor and typical stereotype and enjoy the awesome Chinese food without the long drive to the city. read more

Alice our server was amazing! Excellent service love the scallion pancake and the chicken hot pot. Flavorful and loaded with Chinese veggies. The restaurant is very clean and pretty light fixtures. read more

I love this place! As i entered the restaurant, host came up and sat me immediately in this casual place. The menu had tons of vegetarian options, and I couldn't decide what to choose, so I asked the waiter for recommendation. He recommended Hot and Numbing Casserole and he was spot on! The service was fast and food came out in on time after placing an order. The food came out bin this wok with bunsen burner lit under wol to keep the dish nice and hot. The dish had tons of vegetables and it was nice and spicy. The recommendation was spot on and was extremely satisfied with the choice. It was an authentic Chinese dish from Sichuan region. The Sichuan peppers used in this dish were perfect numbing my mouth. I would come back here again just for this dish as I have not found it jn another restaurant.. read more

Bao Gogo - Szechuan Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

What a gem !! So hard to find good food and great service. This little restaurant has just that I was driving around and had an appointment in area so stopped for lunch. They have a great lunch special I ordered pork dumplings steamed and chicken/ shrimp Szechuan dumplings. Fresh and amazing. I am coming back every time in area read more

Bao Gogo - Pork Dumpling Szechuan Chili Wonton - Szechuan Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

The ambiance does not match the cuisine. It says they are dim sum but the menu had very few items for dim sum. The photos on the outside of the restaurant showed more than what they serve. Some food items Yelpers said they ate were not found on the menu. Service was ok. It was not bad but considering there weren't customers when I dined it was not great. Overall the food was ok but nothing memorable or great. The crispy pork feet were tasty. Singapore noodle was lacking flavor and only had shrimp as the protein. The fried eggplant was standard tasting. The crispy pork was not what was expected and was difficult to eat. Not pictured is the soup dumpling which had soup inside but the dumpling skin itself was too thick and doughy. read more

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Hard to find an opened restaurant on thanksgiving day. Glad this one is open and food is surprisedly good. Very authentic. Servicer is very happy and nice too. Would definitely revisit to try other dishes. read more

Name changed to Bao Gogo. If you're visiting Alpharetta and don't have really good Chinese at home, go here or order delivery now. Truly authentic flavors with fresh ingredients. Changed to more of a low-service model but the food is great. Grandma noodles are my wife's favorite. I can't do super hot any more so got shredded chicken with carrots, bell peppers and wood mushrooms. read more

Bao Gogo - New facade - Szechuan Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

We have been searching for what we consider to be the best fried rice since we have moved here. There have been tons of options and this was one of them. We picked up food and brought it home. We had several orders of the chicken fried rice, some combination fried rice and the pot stickers... all of it was good, but yet still not what we consider the best. It is up there! And we would eat from here again... but our search for the best continues... read more

Bao Gogo - Szechuan Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

Craving for szechuan foods! We came across this place. Not too busy at night. We got serve right away. Everything came out so good and I ordered what i usually like to try and eat. The inside is clean and booths are nicer. Would definitely go back for more. read more

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For authentic Sichuan flavors, Hai by the Windward is a must-try. They offer a variety of appetizers and mains in generous portions. The mapo tofu and flounder fish clay pot are exceptional, and this presentation of the basil chicken locks in all its delicious flavors. Don't miss the three pepper chicken, which pairs well with rice and noodles Their grandma's noodles with red chili oil are oh so yummy , Trust me, you won't be disappointed. Let me know if you try any of my favorites! read more

We had a family style lunch where we ordered various entrees, including the fried sea bass. The fish was great, tons of flavor and the chicken and beef dishes were also just as good. Service was quick and friendly and prices were affordable. Would recommend coming here for authentic Chinese food. read more

Bao Gogo - H1. Pine Nut Sea Bass - Szechuan Near Me - Alpharetta, Georgia

I'm from San Francisco Bay Area and know what good Asian food is and love finding yummy soup dumplings. Hai was a complete let down when we were craving Chinese and honestly some of the worst Chinese food I've ever had. The Dan Dan noodles and wontons had an overpowering, bitter taste from the Szechuan peppercorns. So bitter that it was impossible to finish the dish, which was too big of a turn off for me. Soup dumplings tasted interestingly, just like the Costco frozen ones (not saying they are, but sad that it was the same quality) with a thick and doughy exterior and meatball-like filling. And Mongolian beef and lo mein reminded me of Panda Express. I will not be coming back. read more

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It's a hit & miss. I tried their Grandma 's Noodle + Szechuan Chili Wontons for to go and it was delicious. It was so good that I took my family to eat lunch on a Sunday afternoon the following weekend. We ordered a few items such as Crispy Pigs Feet, Mongolian Beef, Wuhan Sesame Noodles, Minced Flounder Fish Tofu and Shredded Pork in Spicy Garlic Sauce. These are just alright. The beef, tofu and pork dishes were not as authentic as I'd like. To me those tasted like American Chinese food. Next time I'll stick with their special and more authentic dishes. read more

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The food is perfectly balanced for our taste buds. The ambience and proximity of the restaurant is great. The staff is really good and quick so you don't have to worry about the service. We really enjoyed our family dinner at Hai read more

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Our second visit just as good as the first one. We repeated three items that we loved on our first visit.Service is a bit slow but food is fresh and flavorful. Service - 3.5/5 Food - 4/5 Ambience - 4/5 read more

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Food was so good. We will definitely be back. We got the fried eggplant with sweet and sour sauce and the Szechuan Chicken and chili wontons. They were all so good!! read more

Mapo tofu was authentic and good, their dragon eggplant was one of the best I've had. flavorful, perfect balance of sweet and sour and I liked the sliced circles. pepper beef, while a little too sweet, was the much needed variety (there's asparagus and peppers and onions). Portion sizes huge, lots of leftovers. read more

I was pleasantly impressed with Hai! This spot seemed very fusion from the outside, but Hai is probably my #1 Szechuan spot now. The Interior is simple. Plenty of parking spots in the plaza. Service is quick and great. We sat down as soon as we arrived and the food came out pretty fast. Food: * Szechuan Chili Wontons ($10 for 6): Very tasty! I like these without the mustard sauce on top. Some people LOVE the mustard- but it is not for me. Otherwise, it's a super tasty app - must order! * Szechuan Chili Chicken ($16): Tasty and not too spicy. Lots of flavors and it comes out wrapped in a duck-shaped(?) aluminum foil. I thought that was a little strange, but this one was good. Lots of chicken too. * Hot & Numbing Flounder ($20): FAVE! This is a must-order for me. This entree comes with a lot of flounder. Bean sprouts at the bottom. This dish does have peppercorns which I am not a fan of, but I basically just dodge those when I can (lol). * Three Spice King Mushroom and Beef ($16): Eh. The mushroom and beef were overdone. There was way more mushroom than beef. I wouldn't order this again. Tip: Check this place out during their $11 lunch specials! You can try the Hot & Numbing Flounder then and save $$~ Overall, I'm a fan! They have a location in Decatur too. Definitely worth checking out!! read more

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Food was really good large portions very friendly staff they just opened up. We're actually still hanging lights

I just wanted to add, we've recently tried their chongqing fried chicken and now it's a must for every order!

Food is good. It's not great but it's pretty good. Service is alright too. We ordered the szechuan chili chicken, three pepper beef, and the dry fried eggplant. The chicken and eggplant were good. If you're not able to handle spice though the chicken might be too hot. The beef was too sweet though. I would say though that getting the lunch special looks like good bang for your buck. I didn't get a lunch special but I saw a lot of other people getting them and it's $10 for the order with rice, soup, and some wonton crackers. All in all, I think it's worth the trip! Ample parking too. read more

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Best Chinese food around! Their dan dan noodles are delicious. The dry fried cauliflower dry fried eggplant , Hunan fish or chicken, spicy 3 pepper chicken, grandma noodles are all favorites. read more

Absolutely love this place whenever we want authentic Chinese cuisine. There haven't been too many things we've tried that we haven't enjoyed so far. Two go tos we always get are Grandma's noodles and the Szechuan Chili Chicken. You can't go wrong with those. Other items we've enjoyed are the lamb chops, dry fried eggplant, and veggie dumplings that we would get again. The restaurant is clean and bright with servers that check on you often. The food arrives quickly and we always leave full and happy! read more

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