Located inside Mekong Plaza. Food was acceptable but nothing to write home about. I liked that you could place your order from their kiosk but that didn't help the order be completed quickly. Took about 25 minutes for them to serve our dumplings. I doubt they were made by hand. Should've only taken about 15 minutes. Not sure we will come back since there are plenty of other options in this mall and it would have been a better experience with friendlier service. read more

The dipping sauce tasted like a mixture of soy sauce and something else. Quite unique and salty. It added flavor to the bao. The bottom of the bao had crunchy sesame seeds. I didn't normally like sesame seeds. I couldn't taste the flavor of sesame. The beef balls inside the bao were cute and really round. They are a lot smaller than the outside of the bao. I think the bao bread expands to be two times larger than the meat balls inside. The outside the the bao is really pretty. There were a few tables full. Normally they don't have any empty tables available. The little ordering kiosk at the front was interesting. I did not use it, but may consider it in the future when they are busy. read more

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I ordered Dan Dan Noodles for takeout, it was ready within minutes. I liked the dish, but the minced pork was a bit too salty for me. I wish they could add more cucumbers to balance the dish. Overall, it's not too bad. read more

Wow! This place is delicious and definitely worth the drive to Mesa if you live in other parts of the Valley. The bao are fantastic. So fresh and flavorful. Service and pricing are great. We shared a variety of them. Sooooo good! read more

Happy Bao's - Bao assortment - Chinese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

So excited that I finally made it back to Happpy Bao's as I have been craving for another taste of their Chinese vegetables and fried rice. The first time I checked it out their dumplings were super tasty, but it was something about those two dishes that made me want to come back asap. It took a a few months and a quick online order, but I finally made it back! I love that they have an easy way to order online and had a 20% off coupon. My food wasn't quite ready, so I hung out for a few minutes. I love the Mekong Market that Happy Baos is in. Such a great spot to get all kinds of Asian anad Asian fusion dishes! The fried rice and bok choy were absolutely amazing. Full of flavor and not too salty. I added a little red pepper for more heat, but otherwise it was great just the way it was. Their prices are competitive as you get a lot of food for what you pay for-at least 3 or 4 meals. I cant wait to come back here! Also, the staff are so appreciative!! read more

I was so tempted to try one of each item on the menu but I restrained myself. I went with the basics...signature dumplings and the chicken sheng jian bao. The filling had great flavor and I like the crispy sesame seed layer at the bottom of the bao. Service was great. Everyone was nice and attentive just enough. Food came out quick. There are a decent amount of tables but it is a small location. I went around 1 pm and almost all of the tables were full. It's located in the food court so you could always get food to go and eat at a different table, if you decide. I definitely want to come back and try their noodles and fried rice. read more

Happy Bao's - 7. Signature Dumplings - Chinese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Everything here is outstanding. Truly one of the best meals I've ever had Between my group of 4, we ordered several dishes to share and had a feast. Our spread included an array of savory baos, dessert baos, seafood dumplings, rice and Chinese broccoli. We waited about 25 minutes to be seated and I can tell you, it was worth the wait. Happy Bao's deserves the popularity it has Chinese broccoli-- 10/10. So simple yet so incredibly delicious. It was perfectly steamed and paired with a delicious sauce Seafood dumpling - 10/10. Savory, warm and comforting. It was very tasty! Shrimp fried rice - 8/10. Very, very good!! I only wish it was a little more fried Dessert baos - 10/10. It was my first time ever having sweet baos and I LOVED THEM! It came with custard bao, red bean paste bao and a taro one. My favorite one was the custard read more

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It's been a while since my last time here, and the food was amazing. Last time I remember ordering a couple different items and not enjoying them that much, so experience may depend on what you order. I can highly recommend the xiao long bao and spicy chili wontons. The broth in the xiao long bao is delicious. The service was quick and the staff are friendly here. It's a cutely decorated place. read more

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Great food, good service and a great overall ambiance. It's small so there can sometimes be a wait. But there's plenty to do in the plaza if you need to wait a few minutes. read more

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The food is delicious!! Service was great and the ambience is casual. There are so many bao buns to try plus dumplings. We have always had an excellent experience and we keep coming back for more read more

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My boyfriend and I got the Xiao Long Bao, Chinese broccoli, and Beef chow fun. The XLB's was really good, full of umami and fatty flavor and was so delicious with the chili oil. The Beef chow fun was also really good but definitely needs some greens to go with it because it's heavy. I'm glad we ordered the Chinese broccoli to go with the beef chow fun but the leaves and parts of the stem were so bitter.. but I'm not very familiar with this vegetable so maybe that's what it's supposed to taste like! read more

Tiny little spot in a food hall. Super crowded and busy. Food was good and came out fast. A little pricey. 2 of the 4 workers were not friendly or helpful. The young boy and one of the ladies were nice. Was a 1 hr wait for our table and as soon as we sat it was last call. It felt rushed and the lady told us we were ordering too much??? I did not like her. read more

When I tell you EVERYTHING we ordered was good, from the bao buns to the noodles to the soup dumplings. We had a whole spread and it did not disappoint. They are super fast, food was hot, and they are super friendly. read more

Good service. Good food. Clean space. Had seafood noodles which was wonderful. Will return! read more

Happy Bao's - Seafood wonton noodle - Chinese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

The food was so fresh. The noodles were next level. The boa buns were as good as the ones I have eaten in Sydney. The service was efficient and friendly. Such a clean restaurant read more

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I really wanted to love Happy Baos especially after seeing it all over TikTok but unfortunately, it didn't quite hit the spot for me. The soup dumplings were barely warm (not hot and steamy like they should be), and a couple of other dishes I tried were lacking in flavor. That said, the prices are reasonable, and I'm willing to give it another try maybe it was just an off day. If you're looking for an affordable dumpling spot, it's worth checking out, but temper your expectations if you're used to top-tier quality. read more

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My daughter took me to this place during a girls day out. I wasn't sure what to order so my daughter did the ordering. She'd been here before many times. The Bao was delicious and I loved the cucumber salad. The service was great and the place was busy but they kept it clean. I'll gladly keep coming back. My daughter showed me they also deliver as I work not too far from here. One day and didn't want the usual fast food so I ordered myself some cucumber salad and spicy chili wonton. I was so satisfied. Great place for a quick meal too. read more

Happy Bao's - Cucumber salad and Spicy Chili Wontons - Chinese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Not the best Asian food there is. Service was also very slow and the place is so small. Not worth waiting for.

Happy Bao's, you're unbelieva-bao! I've been here a handful of times now, and I gotta say, I like this place. I've had a wide range of items, and I walk away satisfied every time. It's no Din Tai Fung, which will be coming to the valley soon, but they're pretty good. Plus, you can dine happily knowing you're supporting local. Get the spicy chili wontons, an order of XLB, some dan dan noodles, and the Hong Kong fried rice. No bad bites here. It's a cozy place, so try not to come here in a party greater than four. Enjoy! read more

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My six-year-old son and I went tonight, and he said he thought the food was amazing and the dumplings were fantastic. While the location was busy, the food came out in a timely manner. Definitely will go back. read more

Came here for the dumps! Lol. My friend and I wanted to try this place out. Stopped by on a Tuesday around 5pm and they were already pretty busy. This place is small so plan accordingly. We were seated right away and were asked a few times within minutes if we knew what we wanted to order. Are perusing the menu, we decided to share xiao long bao, the dumpling combo and bao combo. The xiao long bao were the star! So flavorful and juicy, definitely recommend getting these. Next time we'll order two orders! Haha. I would say the bao combo was not what I expected. It is a fluffier, chewer dough with the meat filling. Probably my least favorite of the three just personal preference. The dumpling combo was a lot but I liked these as well. read more

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My wife and I came here on a Saturday for lunch at 11:15 AM. It got busier shortly after we were seated, but service didn't slow down. My wife ordered the Xiao Long Baos, I ordered the Beef Noodle Soup, and we shared the Chili Dumplings. The beef in my Beef Noodle Soup was disappointing, it was mostly connective tissue with bits of meat. However, the broth was tasty and the noodles were al dente. The chili dumplings had some heat but not enough to make your nose run. The XLBs were like flavor bombs in my mouth and were surprisingly filling. My stomach was Happy with these Baos! read more

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This is an absolute must visit! The bao are delicious. Crunchy on bottom. Soft on top. And the filling is exceptional! Try the combo!!! And the staff is helpful knowledgeable and super friendly. read more

I guess I always had the misinformed image of soup dumplings being gloppy, overfilled gyozas that would be messy and awkward to eat. I'm so glad I finally tried the Pork Sheng Jian Bao here. Not only are they delicious but I learned the proper way to eat a bao, and realized that it's not intimidating at all. I felt like all the components of the bao balanced each other nicely and made for a tasty dinner. The ambiance here is a bit lacking, but the service is great. Most people seem to take their orders to go. I'll definitely want to try some of the other items. read more

Happy Bao's - Can't wait to dig in to a pan of Pork Sheng Jian Bao (6Pc) - Chinese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Wow! So much to say about Happy Bao's. One, so grateful to have had such amazing service both on the phone and in person when picking up my order. Alexis was so fast and helpful. The location is inside a market plaza with other restaurants and treats. An Asian market and little tables and booths with things for sale. The whole experience was actually very fun. As for this dish, being my first, but far from my last visit, I chose a staple knowing I would be writing this review. And wow, so so happy with my choice. I don't think I've ever eaten a fried rice that tasted so clean, was not too salty but still had bacon and pork bits. Side note: I also ordered this dish to share with my children and IT WAS A HIT. My one year old could not get enough, veggies and all. The Thai tea was the perfect balance of sweetness and milk. Very excited to try a few other menu items I had my eye on and I won't be sharing haha read more

Happy Bao's - 41. Hong Kong Fried Rice - Chinese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Tried here for the first time after following on IG for forever (its a really happy feel good feed) and was not disappointed. Ordered the THai Iced tea because it's one of my favorite things and this is the BEST ONE EVER you can even taste the carmelized sugar, i love it so much, even my mom likes it and she doesn't usually like them. Also got the chicken sheng jian bao for our first try item. They're excellent I'm not usually big on chicken because it's bland but these a totally have alot of chicken flavor and herbacaousnous. Totally looking forward to going back and have the hand pulled noodles. read more

This place is such a gem!! It is located inside of Mehkong Plaza with a bunch of other shops to eat at and shop at! My bf and I got the Xiao Long Bao, the Pork Sheng Jian Bao, the Rou Jia Mo, the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup, and the Spicy Chilli Wontons. We have not tried the soup yet because we got too full, so we will be trying it tomorrow. Everything else was so amazing!!! My favorite item was the Spicy Chilli Wontons, very spicy for sure. The Xiao Long Bao were basically soup dumplings and they were extremely soft and delicious. The Pork Sheng Jian Bao did not have chicken broth in them so only pork, scallions, and cabbage but they were so soft and delicious as well. The Sesame Seed bottom was perfect. The Rou Jia Mo was good but the meat was on the sweeter side so keep that in mind. The portions were really big in my opinion! Worth the money. The workers were very kind as well!! By the way, you can see all the prices online on their menu!! They also have two kiosks to order from outside for takeout or you can sit inside and dine in. Our order was ready in 10 mins and they have us a cardboard box to take it in + a bunch of chili oil and soy sauce + utensils without us even read more

Happy Bao's - (the dry noodles are what we are supposed to put into the soup broth) - Chinese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Totally completely loaded with people! I wanted to sit away from everyone so i had to ask twice for a table and wait for it to be cleaned which i don't mind. A girl was dancing while eating her food so she must be happy! That brought me hope! I heard other people talk on Yelp (always checking the reviews first ) about how friendly the server was, and I saw it! Melissa was ON THE BALL!!! She never stopped moving and was attentive yet not intrusive! The other girl was great too! What's amazing is this entire Mekong Plaza is like a huge Asian food court heaven ! I even saw Taiwanese food! The smells that waft over you, as you walk up are quite heavenly! There aren't any bathrooms in the restaurant, but there are two "food court" restaurants nearby. This place was sooooo packed with people, it was nice to see so many out! Lots of kids eating too! I thought it was pretty clean everywhere and it seemed like more businesses are going up because there were unpacked boxes across the hall from Bao's. The decor is simple, but pretty. The music was low. Clean.The people who work here NEVER stop moving! They were bussing the tables right away, while preparing orders to go as well! Time to EAT!!! Yayyyyy! The heat from the freshly cooked bao buns could be felt as she lay my plate down! Very pretty presentation! The dumpling sauce was flavorfullyvsyrong, nice. The chili oil was spicyyyy, but yummy. I haddddd to cut the bao in half! Just to share what it looked like! The toasted sesame seeds were so nice! I was expecting a sweeter flavor, but it was so savory, moist and all around perfect! I tried it with the sauce, but I think i prefer no sauce (for once) . If i could eat one thing for the REST of my life , i think i would TOTALLY choose this house fried rice! Just look at the big shrimp! Nice and clean!! I've had Chinese sausage a millllionnnnn times, but i wonder why this one tasted so much better? My goodness!!!! I could order this EVERY WEEK and not tire of it! I would say it's a DEFINITE YESSSSSS!!! Yaassssss!!!! Yes, Gurl, yes! Totally recommend and LOVE!!! I can't wait to try other things on the menu! read more

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Happy Bao has become our go-to spot whenever we're craving soup dumplings. We've been here multiple times, and it never disappoints. Even though it's always packed--and for good reason--the service is surprisingly quick and efficient. The staff is consistently kind, welcoming, and attentive, which makes the experience even better. The soup dumplings are the real star here. Perfectly steamed, bursting with flavorful broth, and wrapped in delicate dough--every bite is comforting and satisfying. We've tried other places in the Valley, but nothing really compares. From their xiao long bao to the pan-fried dumplings and noodles, everything is made fresh and served hot. If you're in Arizona and love dumplings, Happy Bao is a must. Easily one of the best dumpling spots in the state--hands down. We always leave full and happy. Can't wait to come back! read more

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Delicious! Will be coming back to try more things! We had chili dumplings &' chili wontons very flavorful! Cucumber salad was yummy too, refreshing! Service is good, fast and friendly, they do have an option to order online instead w/ a waitress saves time! Place is cute, on the smaller side, but has a good AC unit running so you're comfortable eating either way! Will be back! They are pretty busy, so do expect a wait time! We were lucky and got sat right away, but after that had few more people came in &' was told a 20-30 min wait, not horrible, but an fyi! read more

Happy Bao's - Spicy Chili Dumplings, Cucumber Salad - Chinese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Not bad, it was a good experience. We had a little trouble finding this spot but it's in the Mekong shopping center, maybe it was us. Moving on, we were a party of 3 and we were promptly seated upon arrival. We ordered 2 orders of xlb, one chili wonton, a choy with garlic and cucumber salad. Xlb was served hot and filled with soup, the skin was thin so be careful! Xlb had a nice flavor and had a decent meat, skin and soup ratio. Chili wonton was tasty and a good size / portion. I gotta get my veggie items, a choy was good with the garlic sauce and cucumber salad was crunchy and refreshing. I would come back to this spot when visiting again. Restaurant was nice and cool inside and the staff was friendly and attentive. read more

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I have heard of this place before and was so happy that Yelp had an elite event here! We ended up choosing the cucumber salad (#1), house dumplings (#8), pork dumplings (#18), and spicy beef noodle soup (#22). The cucumber salad was refreshing and delicious- the sesame oil really brought it together. We've tried a lot of cucumber salads and this one is definitely among the top 3. My personal favorite dumplings were the house dumplings, but my husband's were the pork dumplings! Both were good, but they weren't especially flavorful. The bottoms of the pork dumplings were a little gummy. The beef noodle soup is to DIE for! In fact I almost died because I choked on the broth. (To be fair I was guzzling it straight from the cup.) It would have been worth it if that was my last meal... We dipped everything we ordered into the flavorful broth! It was spicy but we could have done with even more spice! We came during a busy time; service was rushed. But it was understandable considering how busy it was. Our food was ready before they said it would be done! The restaurant is definitely very tiny. Plan for a busy feel and crowded area if you come during dinner time. We took our food to the food court to eat in a little less packed space. It was a blast to walk around the Asian market while we waited. It took about 25 minutes for our food to be ready! I definitely recommend Happy Bao's! read more

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Great food with fast service! Everything is made fresh and steaming hot. The restaurant is casual and pets wifi! read more

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One of my favorites. Their pork soup dumplings are amazing. Best I've had in the states. Portions for fried rice and side dishes are very generous. Staff is always kind, and their food comes out quick especially for how busy they always are. 100% recommend read more

Situated in Mekong Plaza, I finally made it here. Ordered their Pork Won Ton Noodle. Handmade egg noodles with pork and shrimp wonton, BBQ pork slices, baby bok choy and scallions, swimming in chicken and pork broth. I love everything about this hearty, delicious and filling bowl of yummy broth and noodles. I will most definitely come back so I can try their baos & dumplings they are known & loved for. read more

Happy Bao's - Pork wonton noodle - Chinese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Located in the mall area you can find this small little bao spot. I thought it was so yummy overall. I tried the chicken soup one (I forgot the name) and the chicken bun. Both were delicious and I could not get enough of the soup! There is not a ton of seating so there may be a wait but we got lucky! The service was also super friendly and inviting which is always a plus. read more

I have been here half a dozen times and have absolutely loved the food and highly raved about it. However this last time we went we ordered the Honey sauce ribs, Xiao long bao, and the Pork wonton noodles all of which i've had multiple times before. To start the ribs were slightly cold on the inside but still had good flavor so not that much of an issue. The pork wonton noodles' broth left much to be desired almost as if it had been made in a rush when previously its had a rich, and deep flavor. Unfortunately the Xiao long bao had a similar struggle with a less flavorful broth than before in addition to having a starchy taste so strong we could not even finish them. Make no mistake the service is still good and the food is decent but something has changed and I would no longer recommend this restaurant. read more

My girlfriend likes Trader Joe's soup dumplings and I was like... No! You need to experience the real thing. This spot is right in Mekong Plaza and is pretty small and so there can be a wait list depending on how busy it is. We ordered Xiao Long Bao, veggie Sheng Jian Bao, Chilli Wontons, veggie Stir Fry Rice Noodles, and the Spicy Beef Noodle Soup. Everything came out relatively quickly from the time we ordered and service was great when our food was brought out and getting our drinks. Everything we ordered did taste good, but some items seemed cold. The chili wontons weren't hot or warm and weren't even spicy. I wish the soup dumplings were warmer, it takes away from the experience when it's not. The veggie baos were nice and hot and steamy. My girlfriend enjoyed her stir fry noodles, but she likes almost everything. I didn't taste it myself. I did like the Spicy Beef Noodles, which was pretty much the Vietnamese dish Bun Bo Hue. I love Bun Bo Hue and have my mom make me the dish every time I'm back in the Bay Area. The soup here was pretty on point besides throwing in some bok choy in it. It had the right level of spiciness that I love in it, nothing too crazy, but just enough that it can get your nose runny. I feel like a lot of places have the spicy level super mild. If I wanted Bun Bo Hue, I would order it here. It was a fun experience for my girlfriend to try soup dumplings, but we would definitely come back. It would be 5 stars had it not been for those 2 cold dishes. read more

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My husband and I stopped by on a weekday evening to introduce him to Happy Bao. As with a previous visit the establishment was busy and almost all the seats were taken. Service was prompt and quick and food was again, delicious and amazing! All the food came out hot and tasty! The inside is small and they have a few seats outside. There is a kiosk for check in when they get super busy. We saw quite a few delivery/take out orders while dining in. The menu got upgraded since I last went and I appreciate the detailed photos of the menu items and combo ordering options. read more

Happy Bao's - Chinese Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Happy Bao's is located inside a shopping center. Initially thought that because it is secluded, would not be busy. WRONG-O! Apparently I'm late to the game as this place gets packed due to the great food they serve. Plus the dishes offered come in large portions, great for sharing (if you're into sharing which I myself am not). Every dish came out piping hot freshly made. Have been here a few times and one can be assured of the genuine attention to the simple yet delicious treats you'll enjoy! The vibe and atmosphere is family oriented. Even if you have to wait for a table, people move in and out quickly so do not despair. The yummy food worth the wait. Check out Happy Bao's with the diverse menu choices sure to fit whatever your tummy is yearning :p YUM! read more

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