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    Happy Bao's

    4.6 (164 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Dogs allowed

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    My favorite page on the menu ..
    Nadine W.

    Love the food and the service !! Had egg fried rice and pork Xiao long bao and shrimp dumplings and pork cabbage dumplings. Bathroom's are also important.

    Xiao Long Bao (pork) nice and soupy and the wrapper was delicate cs thick and gummy
    Heather M.

    Continually discovering new places for dumplings and other great Asian bites. This is a second location of the original at Mekong Marketplace in Mesa. It came as a complete surprise that they had a new location in the West Valley...just 2 miles from my ride-or-die! We dined there Saturday for lunch. Service was efficient, food was great and people were waiting for tables when we left. Highly recommend the pork Xiao Long Bao. The other item we ordered were the dumplings on spicy sauce. I didn't love the spicy sauce for these as much as the ones I crave from Uncle Panda/Uncle Bao (the crushed peanuts and spicier sauce does it for me!), but they were still quite good. Lots of flavor and nuance in both items, which, for me, really elevates the experience. I know everyone is all abuzz about the fancy Din Tai Fung in Scottsdale, but I like the local family places more. That said, I haven't been to DTF yet. Please join me in supporting this new location or any family run restaurant. It's a hard business!

    Xiao long bao, dumpling combo, and pork wonton noodle
    lynn n.

    I came to Happy Bao and left being a Sad Bao. Staff were very friendly and nice. Vibe inside was clean and chill. Food: I was kinda disappointed on the flavors of the dumplings. The flavors wasn't really there. They all tasted the same, just bland. Only food I like was the pork wonton noodle, its was flavorful. Please add more flavor to your dumplings!! Chili oil wasn't spicy at all, we asked for spicy sauce. Not even a hit of spicy.

    Lisa N.

    While visiting Phoenix, we met with some local friends for lunch. It was very yummy! Didn't realize they'd just opened this location in the spring. All of the food we had was delicious! They were sold out of chicken and pork soup dumplings, so we settled for seafood. The cucumber salad was my favorite- the garlic was so tasty. I would honestly say it's comparable to Din Tai Fung! Fried rice was delicious too- the flavors were great. Definitely recommend stopping by! The family who runs it is so kind.

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    Ken R.

    I was very excited to find a location for this restaurant in North Phoenix, much closer than the one I go to down in Mesa at the Mekong Plaza. Ordered some house fried rice, which is my favorite. I love their dumplings, but I was not in the mood for them today. Will definitely be back to this establishment at this location on Union Hills. One thing that was a little odd is I sat down and waited longer than I would've expected to place an order. There's a QR code on the table to place your order and I'm not sure if that's the only way they expect you to do it or if they were just being a little slow today.

    28. Beef Chow Fun
    Alishia R.

    Ummmmm yes a must try!!! I tried all the things and can't wait to try more!!! I really enjoyed everything that I got! It was packed when I got there for my pick up making me lowkey happy I was taking it to go! It's a smaller space but clean and the food is good so if you're willing to wait a little bit for a table you'll be fine! The food was fresh hot and I also added the homemade chili sauce sooooo worth it!!

    Food is truly amazing, have had soup dumplings in Hong Jong and this is comparable
    Michele W.

    Food was authentic and fresh, loved it. Great experience. Atmosphere was clean and good vibes

    fu qi fei pian (top) + spicy beef noodle soup (right) + xiao long bao
    Sierra H.

    Im so happy they have a location in north phx now. The food was great and in my opinion, better than din tai fung's! The skin of the xlb is much softer and they have more soup inside them. The service was good, it is a small business. I wish they had a little bit more space inside but overall, everything was great.

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    Sara M.

    Fantastic service, food and super relaxed atmosphere. $40 was a great deal for all of this. We'll be back!

    1.Cucumber Salad 30.Hot & Sour Noodle Soup

    Absolutely loved our experience at Happy Bao in Glendale! We ordered the chicken xiao long bao, hot & sour noodle soup, cucumber salad, and beef sheng jian bao--and every single thing was SO good! The hot & sour noodle soup was incredible and definitely a standout. The cucumber salad was such a pleasant surprise and quickly became one of our favorites--so refreshing and flavorful! The chicken xiao long bao were delicious, and the beef sheng jian bao were just as amazing. Everything was flavorful, fresh, and seriously satisfying. We'll absolutely be back to try more of the menu!

    Xiao long bao
    Sandra D.

    My family and I had pork green chives, chicken cabbage dumplings, house-fried rice and I don't remember what else. Goodness gracious! Everything was so delicious from the first bite to the last. The service was great. They checked up on us every 7-10 mins to make sure we had enough water,chili sauce, ginger and napkins. The vibes of this establishment is very welcoming and comforting. They gave us advice on the mixology of sauces for our food. If you're a family of 5 or more and looking for a place that serves family portions I highly recommend this place! We're definitely coming back on our next family outing.

    Lu Rou Fan
    Steve M.

    Just recently heard about this place, funny enough it was the location of my first job but an entirely different restaurant. I was pleasantly surprised the new venue carry's on the tradition of bringing high quality food to the surrounding area. The food was excellent and I will be coming back to try multiple items off the menu. Today I had the Lu Rou Fan, and it did not disappoint. Service was top notch and the staff were all professional.

    Jessica L.

    I love the soup dumplings here, they're always flavorful and satisfying. The beef noodle soup is also excellent, warm, comforting, and perfect for any day. This location is very clean, spacious, and offers plenty of seating, making it a great place to dine in. Service is fast, and the staff is friendly and attentive. Overall, a wonderful dining experience that keeps me coming back.

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    Glad to finally have Happy Baos nearby. Chow Fun is tasty! Looking forward to trying more.

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