I'm sorry-because the register person was so kind-but I have to warn people about this place. I ordered AT the register tea, shumai, pad see ewe, vegan soup, and soda for a whopping $70! I get it, it's Tennyson-but I could've walked over to Two-Hands and gotten a feast for $70-despite the uppity servers. The shumai I recognized from the frozen section at Hmart, the noodles were so salty, the vegan soup was what the heck was that and again so salty, and the tea arrived at the end of our meal. It's a drop off food and that's it kind of place. The two stars is only for the register person-otherwise Bao Tennyson gets zero. Ps-I took the noodles home and cut it with 3 cups of rice-then it was perfect. read more

I love Asian food, but I'm usually hesitant about fusion restaurants because sometimes the essence of the original cuisine gets lost. Bao Tennyson pleasantly surprised me overall. I tried the beef tenderloin skewers, and they were the standout, tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked, with a nice balance of sweetness and a bit of heat. The flavor felt intentional rather than overdone, which I appreciated. The jasmine rice that came on the side was fine, but it had an odd taste and was a bit dry. It felt more like a filler than something that elevated the dish. Overall, solid food with great protein execution, and I'd definitely come back to try more, especially if you're curious about Asian fusion done thoughtfully. read more

Tasty spot for dumplings and drinks! The food is good, plus they offer brunch and happy hour. read more

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Such a nice vibe in here! Husband and I grabbed a drink Tuesday night at the bar area. Food smelled delicious---great service. Super clean. We will for sure be coming back! Plenty of parking in the neighborhood by the park. read more

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New restaurant - food was kinda mediocre and very expensive. $16 for 6 dumplings - considering the dumplings are not made from scratch- i suspect a lot of the bao and dumplings come straight from the freezer. Come if you to experience the fake Asian vibes, but be ready to pay a lot for mediocre food. The baos for sure were reheated from frozen - and definitely not made on site. Long story short take yourself to the freezer aisle of any Asian market and the quality is on par. read more

Bao Tennyson - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We didn't eat but had a drink and the atmosphere is incredible friendly, the bartender is so nice and he just made me feel right at home. Lots of fun read more

Did not know Bao Brewhouse just opened another location on Tennyson. Similar to the one on the 14th, the restaurant had a traditional Chinese theme with a menu of Chinese staples such as baos, dumplings, roujiamos, and skewers. The taste was more fusion than traditional, quite creative, adventurous but surprisingly tasty. The Shanghai smasher roujiamo combined the old fashion puffy roujiamo with fillings that had the resemblance of a juicy Smash Burger. Although it did not taste like the roujamo as I remembered, but nonetheless addictively tasty. The pork xiao long bao soup dumplings were quite authentic, the skin was thin and chewy, the filling was moist, tender and meaty, while the dumplings were filled with the signature savory broth. Overall quite enjoyable and had to try some other items next time. read more

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Food is amazing!!! Very cool Place! Great atmosphere. Second time here and will definitely be back again. read more

13SEP2025 Saturday late lunch again. Very quiet. Philly Cheesesteak dumplings. Quite tasty. Sweet soy pork belly bao bun. Spicy Yakisoba. Excellent. Noodles were perfectly cooked. beers $82.67 USD for lunch for 2 30AUG2025 We went for a late lunch on a holiday weekend Saturday. No one there. Very quiet. A friendly and helpful welcome at the order point. We split: Chicken on a skewer. Moist chicken. We had a spicy Schezwan sauce for our rice. Beers One big pig dumplings. Excellent. Arrived very hot. Spicy pork. Hip modern atmosphere. + Wi-Fi + Chopsticks as the default utensil + Restroom - clean and well lit - Paper napkins - Music. American instead of Thai, Cambodian, or Vietnamese. $61.50 USD for lunch for 2 read more

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I wasn't a huge fan of this location. The location downtown is a much better spot. You order at a counter and it feels very rushed- especially if you go in not knowing what you want. The guy taking the order seemed annoyed that I was taking a bit to pick my meal. Drink was "okay" but I didn't want another. Food was just okay also- they don't have a huge selection. It's mostly a fast-food style restaurant, but that's kind of the vibe for Tennyson I suppose. I'd much rather prefer the other location, and likely won't go back to this one. Over-priced for what it is, in my opinion. read more

Bottomless mimosas were amazing!! Highly recommend the Yuzu flavor. Chicken & waffles roujiamo was and so were the pork xiao long Bao dumplings and Kobe beef dumplings Also shoutout to our Sir Joon and Justin for making our brunch so much fun!! read more

I love having this outpost of the brewhouse just a tad bit closer to home. Will stop by on what I think was opening weekend because it was definitely a very slow day. We were only one up to people in the restaurant. Service is a little different than at the brewhouse, with you placing your order at the desk and then grabbing a seat. The selection is decent, but I will say I kind of miss some of the other options at the brewhouse. We got a couple of dumplings in the noodle dish, which we were hoping was a bit spicier. It would be a great addition if they had chili oil or something on the tables. read more

I liked the food but quick/counter service is just not the ideal way to get dim sum. We ordered and ended up still being not so satisfied with the amount of food but waiting in the line was not worth order again. Maybe better for drinks and a snack rather than the whole meal. read more

Way overpriced for mediocre food. How can NYC be cheaper than Denver? Some of the items seemed to be previously frozen, not fresh.

Kobe beef dumplings were delicious and unique. Ambiance and drinks were five stars. Michael's service and recommendations were great!

The staff is over-the-top accommodating. the food is lights-out! Everything we tried was fresh, flavorful, and expertly prepared. I was a total knucklehead and made a classic "ding dong" mistake, ordering my takeout from the wrong location's website--I was supposed to use the Tennyson website location. Luckily, the amazing team there helped me navigate my error with patience and a smile, ensuring I still got my meal without a fuss. Appreciate the support. Huge thanks and appreciation to the crew for their incredible food and their amazing help. read more

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We ordered a little of everything and my favorites were the Pork Xiao Long Bao dumplings( a staple) and the spicy Yakisoba noodles. The ambience is great and the restaurant is kept clean. The team is attentive and courteous. I didn't try the drinks but the bar looks fully stocked. read more

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We stopped in here on a Monday and Alex the bartender was so great and helpful! Great cocktails. The soup dumplings were yummy and rhe pork bao buns Highly rescinded this fun stop on Tennyson! read more

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Food was decent but service was horrible - I would give this place a solid 2.5-3/5. Order at the counter and they bring the food out to you.

The ambiance was immaculate, and our sever Michael was amazing! I would come back for the kobe beef dumplings alone.

Michael's vibes slayed, unsure about the food but the Kobe beef dumplings were chef kiss

Tried this new restaurant and I have to say, the duck roujiamos were the absolute star of the show. The bun was crisp but soft in all the right places, packed with rich, juicy duck that was seasoned perfectly. Honestly, it's the kind of dish that makes you stop mid-bite just to appreciate what you're eating. The rest of the menu was solid too, but the roujiamos are the reason I'll be coming back (and probably bringing friends along). Service was friendly, the vibe felt welcoming, and you can tell they care about the details. Excited to see this place get the attention it deserves!! read more

Service was great! Food was 2.5/5. Ambiance was great! Food was VERY expensive for being a place you order at the counter! Two of us ordered 3 things and were barely full. A $15 beef skewer only gives you 5 bites of not well flavored beef. Also got soup dumplings and bao buns which were 3.5/5 taste. Nice location and service. But will not be returning back. read more

Bao Tennyson - Beef skewer - Asian Fusion Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Had a fantastic lunch at Bao Tennyson. Ordered several small bites including spring rolls, mother clicker dumplings, cheese rangoons & char sui bao buns all at the recommendation of our waiter and we were not disappointed. The service was top notch and the restaurant has a fun vibe. read more

Everything was AMAZING! Noticed the sign and walked in on a wimb- happy I did. Tried the shishito & brussels and almost bit my own finger. DELISH! The buttermilk fried wings had a bold but sweet flavor. Ask for Ali if you go! She was super sweet, knowledgeable of the menu and attentive. The atmosphere lends itself to a nice day-night transition spot. We will definitely be back! read more

Overpriced and unimpressive - Food was ok, buns were clearly pre-made or possibly frozen, which would be fine if they didn't cost almost 10 bucks a pop. Everything was very skimpy on the protein despite being very expensive. Flavors were decent but not nearly impressive enough to justify the price tags. Nice atmosphere and good service, but we got four plates between the two of us (the amount they recommended), plus one single canned beer and one soda for over 100 dollars. It's a shame if the prices were reasonable, this could be a good place to revisit frequently since we live nearby, but unfortunately, we won't be back. read more

In addition to waiting 45 minutes pad Thai the pork steam dumplings were completely raw and ice cold and even when they had gave us a new one it was still not hot but warm and meat wasn't even good. The waiter seemed to not care about the dangers of raw pork and will definitely not be coming back. read more

This was a really great spot. The ambiance was awesome and it was awesome to talk to Justin behind the bar. The food was awesome, I really loved Kobe beef dumplings, they were super unique and super beefy. 10/10, I will definitely be back! read more

Some of the worst service I have received in a while. I understand this is not objective, but in my opinion, the menu is too much for it to be an order-at-the front type restaurant. There are too many options, it's a little insane that they expect you to order in a timely fashion. We had a line forming behind us because it took us about ~5 minutes to order and definitely felt put on-the-spot. Just seems like a bad system all around. It wasn't very busy when we went, but if it was I can only imagine the clusterfuck that it causes. Im sure they do this because it means they have to staff less people and don't have traditional waitstaff. (Yet the servers still expect your 20%+ tip, despite them not really waiting in you). The plates at our table were dirty, like visibly had old food still stuck to them, gross. We mentioned this to the guy who brought our drinks and he barely acknowledged it, and didn't bring us new plates. When the food started to come out we had to ask the food runner again for new plates. The glasses our drinks were served in were also dirty. Our server sneezed on us when he dropped the drinks off as well. We ordered at lot of food and were seated at a two-person table. All the food came out at once and there was not room for everything at the table. Just poor service. I don't expect everything to be coursed out perfectly, but really? all our apps and entrees and dim sum at once? When we finished it took forever to get a to-go box and settle the check, about 30 minutes of waiting, even flagging down food runners asking how we were suppose to settle up. They insisted someone would come by soon. I ended up needing to just go to the front, wait in line, just to pay. If I weren't a better person I would say I regret not just leaving without paying, since they had clearly at that point just forgotten about us entirely. Wont be coming back. The only reason this isnt one star is because the food was good. Everything else about the experience sucked. read more

Great spot we love the downtown location. The smash burger is insane must order very unique . The dumplings are some of the best over ever had. Soup dumplings is Unreal, like you can't stop eating them. Sexy bar and drinks that actually taste like someone cared. Chill spot, great food, awesome vibe. read more

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Great food, ambience, and service. Flavors were perfectly balanced and the ingredients were obviously fresh. Presentation was perfect. Attention to detail was impressive. Staff was attentive. Prices were reasonable for the quality of food and exceptional service. read more

BAO is absolutely fantastic! The dumplings are fresh, flavorful, and perfectly made -- every bite is delicious. The Empress Drunken Noodles are over-the-top yummy and full of flavor. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, great for a casual lunch or even a date night. The staff is wonderful and the service is spot-on. One of my new favorite spots in town! read more

This has become our weekly (if not more) spot. Ali (with an I) Justin, Gavin and Al, you guys are the best in the industry. Food. Drink. Service. Atmosphere all . read more

Food was awesome. Don't skip the wings or the pork soup dumplings - both were incredible.

All three countries we tried were amazing. Smash burger, fried chicken and mushroom dumplings. Can't wait to come back and try more from the menu. Servers were attentive, food came quickly. read more

Don't sleep on this place--the food was delicious and well prepared, the vibes were great for both friends and a date night, the cocktails were creative, etc--we'll likely become regulars after our first visit. Obviously by name alone, you gotta try the buns & dumplings, but even the unique smash burger interpretation surprised us (maybe the best burger on Tennyson?). Overall, a great addition to the street and this part of the city. read more

Absolutely love the new Bao on Tennyson. Service was impeccable. Food was delicious and the vibe was awesome. I will definitely be going back. 10/10 would recommend read more

Great atmosphere, very interactive experience. Had a event go on in the back. The food is great

What a fantastic new addition to the area! The atmosphere is fun, warm and inviting, the service is top-notch, and the food is absolutely worth coming back for. Loved the cocktails! Bao Tennyson is wonderful extension of the original downtown Denver. We will definitely be back! read more

The food was incredible!! Be sure to try the DIY Vegspring rolls, Philly cheesesteak dumplings, and the burger! DO NOT MISS the burger. The bun is unreal. The ambiance was so fun, very unique spot. Add it to your list! read more

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