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    Caobao Hot Steamy Buns

    3.9 (21 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Juicy pork bao
    HsiaoCheng W.

    They were out at the Asian night market. We stuck with the basic pork bao - well actually they call it a "juicy" pork bao. They put some sauce all over the bao that I thought kinda ruined the bao. Maybe that's why it's juicy. But I wish they put that on the side instead. Taste was basic. And at $5 a bao I'm not sure I'd get another one.

    Nicole L.

    I had no idea h-mart has a food court which is where this establishment is located. Decent amount of seating with picnic tables and high top seating. Service was very friendly at Caobao. Stopped in based on reviews and I really wanted to like these. The bulgogi has good flavor but the beef was rather stringy/tough. I do wish there was more protein in the guabao. As for the Texas trio - not sure if the bbq flavors just don't mesh with Asian cusi but I couldn't even finish those bao. Firstly there's no indication of which is which so I had no idea what I was biting and it turned into a game trying to figure out the flavor profiles.

    All the buns!!!
    Evan U.

    This is the definition of a hidden gem. If you don't go inside H Mart you would never know it was there. Located in a true food court. We got so much food for a very fair price! We tried 8 different buns. They were all sooooo yummy. Food came out very fast.

    milk cow soft serve

    I love this place for their milk cow soft serve. It is some of the best ice cream I have ever had--super milky and delicious--huge portions. And I'm not even an ice cream fan. The baos are honestly not good at all though and are overpriced and rather dry. Just get the ice cream!!

    Spicy Brisket and pork Bao with fries
    Esther C.

    I ordered the two bao with fries combo. You are able to choose two baos from the basic list. The spicy brisket bao was really flavorful and the pork one was good but nothing fancy. I would order the spicy brisket one again for sure. Only downside was the amount of fries was really small and could be a little bigger (it was like kid sized).

    6.5.22
    Donna T.

    6.5.22 Tried the hot steam buns today. These are our favorite here. The boas are made when you order them. The staff was very friendly and helpful.

    Spicy brisket bao
    Soo L.

    We had ordered from another food court counter and I added the spicy brisket bao just to try it. It was pretty good and different, but more than I'd like to pay when I'm used to the price of tasty baos in Houston's Chinatown.

    BBQ Chicken Baos
    Armand V.

    The fluffiest and most delicious buns around. So good, they would make Sir-Mix-Alot himself, smile. Caobao, is a bao lovers dream, and some of the best baos I've had in the city. I think they are far beyond any competition. These fluffy buns are the best, and look like they came straight out of a Pixar movie. This family business, is located inside of the H-Mart of Katy, in a food hall named, "Market Eatery". There are various options of little restaurants inside this grocery store, but Caobao has a place in my heart, and it keeps me coming back for more. The staff working the shop is always nice, and there are options on the menu of baozis, guabaos, and other snacks. The baozis baos are the steamy bun goodness that always call my name. I've tried many of them, and they are all fantastic. Spicy Brisket, Chicken Teriyaki, BBQ Chicken, and Peperoni Pizza are all delicious. My favorites are the Spicy Brisket and the Chicken Teriyaki. They have a sauce on top and are filled with a good amount of meat. The Peperoni Pizza bao is done a little more crispy than the Spicy Brisket, which is a bit more fluffy. Regardless, they are all delicious, well priced, and just fluffy goodness. There is plenty of seating in this 'Market Eatery'. Many times I'll just wait a few minutes for the baos to be prepared and i'll eat them there. You can also take them to go. Its always a 'Baotastic time' and you'll definitely want to know all a'bao' it.

    Guabao with a side of fries
    Kaela T.

    Caobao is all go-to all time favorite bao place. Each order is steamed/cooked to perfection. The staff is also very helpful with recommendations and quick with orders. I highly recommend the chicken teriyaki bao and the brisket bao! Caobao is located inside of Hmart in their food court. It's a very casual dine-in if you are wanting to go with a group of friends or grab a quick little meal on your lunch break. 10/10!

    Spicy brisket
    Renko R.

    Tried their food stand during lunar new year at The Post. Super fluffy buns and really tasty. Can't wait to check out the actual restaurant to try the rest of their buns!

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    Florentin D.

    Friendly most time i come here. Wish the service could faster some days. It is located inside the H mart store.

    Raw fish/ Supposed to be fried cooked fish.
    Joshua W.

    Loved going to CaoBao on Westheimer. Decided to try this location. Started off with a young man/boy working the register. He didn't really speak to us. Didn't say hello. Just toon our order. He wasn't rude by any means just definitely not meant for this social setting. Seemed to be there because he had to be. Ordered Guabao sampler with Fish Guabao and Shrimp Guabao. Wife ordered Egg Baozi and Cheeseburger Guabao. Food came out and we sat down to eat. Shrimp was ok definitively did not taste as fresh as the other location. Then I bit into the fish and it was raw... or very undercooked. At that point I was done. My appetite was pretty much over. O toon it up and explained to the young man. He showed the person cooking. Then he apologized and asked if I wanted something else. At that point I was pretty much not hungry after the scenario so I asked if I could be refunded just for that item. He apologized again. I went back to my table and asked my wife how everything tasted and she said it just didn't have the same taste or feel as the other location. I then tried her items and she was correct...the egg Baozi which was one of our favorite tasted old. Honestly, super bummed about the experience. Probably won't be making a stop again anytime soon.

    Texas Trio bao buns. Brisket, Juicy Pork and Teriyaki Chicken
    M B.

    Bao buns were all fresh and hot. The meat was very delicious and succulent. Will definitely be back for more.

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