Bao Bao Banh Mi

Bao Bao Banh Mi was a hit. Cute and quaint. Order straight from the counter. They offer a nice variety of food and snacks, not just Baos. We got the coffee coconut smoothie and matcha smoothie. Both were very good and paired well with the bao's street corn and baos we ordered: lemongrass pork, bulgogi ribeye beef, soft shell crab and braised pork belly. We ordered parmeson truffle fries extra crispy, and I would not do that again. They are plenty crispy without the extra, but we still ate them anyways. Go check this place out! Only concern was their trash bin was full and really needed to be changed out

The boxes are phenomenal and reasonably priced, the pork egg roll is served with a sauce that compliments so well. Fast service with great food. Definitely one of the best.

Good food, reasonably priced, with helpful and patient staff - checks all the boxes for a quick dinner in my case (Box with a base of Noodles, Bulgogi Ribeye Beef with avocado as add-on)

The gentleman at the counter was very welcoming and helped us with some fantastic recommendations. I ordered the soft shell crab bao bao and the Bulgogi fries to share with hubby. He ordered the Bulgogi Ribeye Beef bao-rito. We also ordered drinks - me, the peach flavored green tea with crystal boba and him, the strawberry smoothie with mango popping boba. Y’all. Just wow. The drinks came to the table first and were SO freaking good. We enjoy stopping at boba and Thai places but this was the best we’ve ever had. The smoothie was so fresh, not watery. The tea was very refreshing after a hot day. That set the stage and the food that came next was just the cherry on top. I was beyond excited to try the soft shell crab bao and it was the perfect bite, crab was hot and crispy. The spicy mayo was on point. Chef’s kiss! (I’m from Louisiana and soft shell crab poboys are my go-to, and this was 🔥) The Bulgogi fries were crisp and freshly fried, perfectly seasoned and then topped with delicious beef, kimchi and fresh cilantro and spicy mayo drizzle. Eye rolling good but I still managed to share a few bites with hubby. His burrito made him so happy! He was kind enough to give me a bite and it was yummy. We’re so happy we stopped in and I hope we get to come back tomorrow morning while we’re still in the area for their Vietnamese coffee with jelly 🤩 If you love amazing flavors that blow your mind and want it fresh, this is a must-try!

Great place 👌 super clean and friendly staff. I ate there and ordered more to take home! The bao buns are light and fluffy as they should be! My favorite meat I tried was the Lemmongrass pork it was super tender and delicious! Also had a banh mi bulgulgi sandwich it was okay the meat was a little dry but still very flavorful. My favorite was definitely the bao and the coconut coffee!!! My bf had the porkbelly and wouldn't shut up about it for days lol but it was very delicious I highly recommend getting different meat bao. The corn in the cup is made with sour cream and I thought that was strange but it's not a Mexican restaurant so I understand. I give the corn a 4/10 but everything else was 10/10 for sure!!!

Having always enjoyed Vietnamese food & frequenting different eateries around town, I was happy to try this place out when asked to go. It's a small-casual and comfortable restaurant, where the food comes out quick and the staff seemed happy to help. We tried a couple different things on the menu and were pretty happy with everything that we ate. The 1st item, vegetarian steamed dumplings, were quite flavorful & the dumpling sauce made them even more delicious. When the food was dropped off at the table, so were 2 individually wrapped forks. I like to cut the dumplings in half and then dip them so I get more sauce. This was quite difficult with a fork, would have been easier with a knife. That's nothing to do with the restaurant, but I would recommend asking for a knife, if you like to eat dumplings like I do. The next item, the caramelized tofu on steamed bun, was quite good as well. I'm not usually a fan of tofu or necessarily the steamed bun either, but the flavor was delicious. After that came the pulled chicken on Hawaiian bun. This had amazing flavor & the bun complimented the sandwich very well, I highly recommend this. Last but not least, I also ordered the spicy pork Bahn mi. I like it spicy so I asked for extra jalapeños & still added the Sriracha sauce (which comes in packets). I think the Sriracha was a slight variation, not the usual flavor you see in the bottles, but it was still good. The sandwich was my favorite of the meal, flavor wise. I felt that it could have used a little more meat, the bread to topping was a lottle.more bread heavy than I typically like, but it was still really good & I would order it again, just maybe double meat. I should say that I feel like this is typical of Bahn mi sandwiches, so I wouldn't hold it against them, just wanted to make mention, in case you.like more meat, like I do. This place was good & I would recommend & be happy to go again.

Great vietnamese restaurant. Delicious bahn mi and milk tea. Everything else I saw looked excellent as well. Staff very polite, friendly, and helpful. You can order ahead on line for pickup, order takeout in person, or order sit down. Highly recommend, will visit without doubt anytime I pass by!

I got to work early and had a nice lunch with my mom. The service was super friendly. The actual location is small and cozy its perfect for a laid back kind of date! food was great! only recommendation i have is ask what comes on the sandwich or bowls because some ingredients can be spicy.

Went for my first time today after it was recommended by a friend. Y'all certainly got a customer in me! I enjoyed everything I ordered: The jasmine green tea boba, the grilled pork lemongrass sandwich and vegetable eggrolls, all of it was so yummy and fresh and it taste like quality. The staff was very helpful and made sure my order was right. 10/10 I'll be back.

Really glad we found this place. The restaurant is clean and the staff were very friendly. I had the bulgogi bahn mi and it was delicious. My wife had the Lemongrass Pork bahn mi and it too was delicious.

1. Service - you only deal with the cashier. They seem nice and kind. 2. Price - to be honest, they are missing a star because of the prices. It's $7-$8 for a sandwich here. $16 easily for two sandwiches without a drink and before tax. I get a bigger bang for the buck at Subway's or at Lee's sandwich. For $16, I can get 3 sandwiches in Bellaire Blvd. But I get it, this is not Bellaire, and real estate is probably more than in Chinatown. 3. Ambiance - cute and small. They have an open kitchen concept. Dress code here is casual. Order and pay at the front before sitting down. 4. Food - I ordered their LEMONGRASS PORK and SPECIAL COMBO Banh Mi sandwiches. The Lemongrass Pork sandwich was really flavorful and good, but the Special Combo sandwich was ok. Not as good as their Chinatown counterparts. Not only is this place more expensive, but the sandwiches are tiny. 5. Cleanliness - no complaints here. The place seems nice and clean. SUMMARY: I haven't tried all the food items here. For what it's worth, it's great to have a Vietnamese sandwich shop in the Energy Corridor area. But it is more expensive compared to other Banh Mi shops in Houston. The price tag would be a reason I may reconsider in going. However, the food is not bad and I would come back if I have a craving and not willing to travel to Chinatown for them.

Bao Bao Banh Mi, why are you so good? I don't know sir, my name is just cool. Drove right past you and I fell in love, decided to go inside to find out all the buzz. In a neat locale that would make anyone smile, the staff greeted me and told me to stay a while. Looked at the menu, and the prices were so fair. Banh Mis, Baos, sliders, teas, and drinks galore. It was a Saturday and people were sitting inside, I tried a Banh Mi, Chicken Katsu Slider (on a Hawaiian Bun), a Lemon Grass Pork Banh Mi, a Grass Jelly drink, and a Vietnamese Iced Coffee. It was all delicious. The staff was incredibly friendly and provided superb service. The restaurant was clean and had good seating, and there was free water as well. Loved it, I would definitely come back and pay a visit. Check it out!

Small counter service family restaurant. Looks like mostly take out orders. A handful of tables. Clean interior. I got 2 Baos this time. Loved the pork. Wouldn't repeat the chicken, but I think it's just not for me. My friend got a noodle box & was quite happy

Really good bbq pork and not skimpy with it. Fresh spring roll that hasn't been sitting around all day.

Absolutely delicious. Had the bulgogi banh mi, a soft shell crab bao (WoW!!) and a pork belly bao. Want to try the lemongrass pork and caramelized tofu next! Lots of plants and bright green paint. Great place!

Super love this place and can't wait to go back! From the amazing service to the delicious food. We started with the pork fried egg roll.. well, we tried, lol. It was very hot and was still hot at the end of our meal when we finally ate them. Very filling bao with delicious flavors. We tried a few and I'm telling you, no matter how you decide, you can't go wrong. The strawberry lemonade with popping boba was very refreshing as well!

Excellent food and the quality is comparable to my favorite places located in the San Jose and San Francisco Bay Area in California.

If you are in the energy corridor area, find this hidden spot for a good banh mi! Their bread is warm and crispy, very flavorful and good amount of ingredients! Add in boba beverages, baos and usual Asian quick food. I'd remember it again for my next visit in this neighborhood!!

This was our 4th day in Houston, and I really needed a break from BBQ. We ordered the combo Bahn Mi, and a 2 item bowl with noodles- I got the lemongrass pork and bulgogi. It was good and refreshing. We also got an order of fried egg rolls.

Found this awesome Vietnamese restaurant today. Came here in my lunch break and it will be a regular spot for me. Staff is very friendly and the menu options are great. I tried there sliders with beef. These are served on a Hawaiian roll. A nice appetizer or light snack. The rice box was also great. A very generous portion of meat served with rice and veggies. The spring rolls were also great and very fresh. My favorite part was the ice coffee. It was perfect and I'll be making coffee runs here during the work day. It was sweet and strong and just perfect.

Bao Bao? More like Bao Wow!!! Best banh mi I've ever had. DONT SLEEP ON THE SPRING ROLLS ! Shrimp.. AND PORK?!? Wrapped in such delicious rice paper. That peanut sauce though. Oh.. and don't get me started on the pork fried egg rolls. Holla at ya mama! Quick service. Cute place. 5 stars!!!!

First time visiting! Brought 8 colleagues to try and they all enjoyed it! They have sufficient seating as a fast-casual restaurant. Ordered at the cashier and they will bring the food out to you. I got the Bulgogi Vermicelli Bowl and it was really good and flavorful. Included the meat, cucumber, nuts (on the side), shredded lettuce, carrots and fish sauce. Also got a mango green tea with boba (very refreshing and the boba was nice and chewy). Would come back again and try the Baos & Banh Mi! Parking - within the plaza

Just discovered this place it's bobba and Banh Mi is amazing! It's very chill and the service is great

Very delicious food! I never usually rate things individually, but I think it's appropriate this time around. The Thai Green Tea is somehow better than the one served at Teahouse; the boba is a bit gummy (which I like) with a honey flavor that isn't overbearing. The tea itself tasted amazing! I liked that its flavor was very present and strong, but not overwhelmingly so. [5/5] The Lemongrass Pork Bao is to die for. Amazing flavor. [5/5] The Grilled Shrimp Bao was alright imo. I probably would've appreciated the shrimp more in a bánh mì with sriracha instead of a bao. You can never really go wrong with shrimp, but don't expect much beyond the flavor of grilled shrimp + sauce with this one. [3/5] The Spicy Gochujang Wings were heavenly, oh my god lol. BBBM somehow gets double-fried wings better than most Korean spots in Houston who are supposed to specialize in this stuff. The crunch is heavenly, the batter is perfection, and the sauce, while not really spicy, has a beautiful flavor that I think anyone would appreciate. [5/5] BBBM has such good food, even my belches later on tasted better than many meals I've had in the past lmao. I'd definitely recommend trying it!

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Eh... I really wanted to like this place, but it was meh. I mean, it wasn't really THAT bad. It just wasn't really THAT good either. I ordered the porkchop, so maybe I just ordered the wrong thing. It had a weird sweet taste to it that I wasn't fond of. I also ordered spring rolls. Those were pretty much your typical spring rolls. Nothing fancy. They did put hot sauce in the dip that goes with the spring rolls and I would have rather just added my own. But I wasn't mad about it. I may go back and give it another chance and order something different, but I'm not going to go out of my way.

I always drive past this store, so I decided to stop by recently to check it out. It's a cute little banh mi shop and very clean. We ordered the rice box, vermicelli box, egg rolls, and a bao, and it didn't take too long for the foods to come out. We chose lemongrass pork and grilled chicken for the vermicelli box, bulgogi ribeye and caramelized tofu for the rice box, braised pork belly bao, and fried pork egg rolls. My favorite had to be the caramelized tofu topping and the braised pork belly bao. Those were easily the best tasting foods of that meal. The other toppings for the rice and noodles were very flavorful as well. The pork egg rolls tasted okay; their size was a bit smaller than the size of a typical Vietnamese egg roll, and they were a bit dry and bland. Overall, this was a pretty nice banh mi shop in this area of town. I will definitely stop by again to try their other options.

Mediocre sandwich for a mediocre restaurant with a mediocre owner that's also a worker ... makes sense now. Bought Bulgogi Ribeye Beef Sandwich and the Owner/Manager "Bao" (I doubt that's his name) was extremely rude and they gave me this, when it was ordered as a Mango slushie, they refused to correct the order. They saw I was not happy about the decision to not correct it, and he literally said why should he take a loss. So stupid for a business to run a place with no customer service and rather save $3 to correct THEIR MISTAKE than lose a customer and potentially a bad review, YIKES! Over priced and bao and banh mi portions small. Didn't taste authentic on top of it all. Im pretty sure if the restaurant wouldn't have been empty, and there was at least one person there MAYBE they would've had a different attitude about it to not look bad with others, who knows. Don't see this place open for long.

Time and time again I have tried to venture here, but November 10th was finally the day. My order consisted of three items: Braised Pork Belly Bao * Bulgogi Ribeye Beef Sandwich * Pork Eggrolls (2-piece order) This is a simple case of sometimes a photograph can make something look better than the actual taste of the finished product. -Braised Pork Belly Bao: There are two parts to this. The pork belly itself and the bao bun. Pork belly: I am used to pork belly that is fatty, has charred ends, and melts in your mouth. This was the opposite. It was cooked fully and tasted like dry brisket. Bao bun: Steamed beautifully and fluffy to the touch and pinch--like a marshmallow. -Bulgogi Ribeye Beef Sandwich: Bread was average and dried out your mouth with each bite. Ribeye beef itself lacked flavor. I added sriracha sauce to a few bites, then hoisin sauce to a few bites. -Pork Eggrolls: Shell had nice crunch, leaving a flake or two to fall onto your lip. Accompanied sauce was simple, adding a subtle sweetness. The saving grace to a mediocre meal. Highlights: bao bun and pork eggrolls

Best lemon pepper wings I've ever had. The banh mi was great, and the softshell crab. I've been in the area for 6 months and i go to Finn's, but I don't know why nobody told me about this place

The food was good, a little too expensive for a banh mi and Bao. Service was fast and attentive. Very casual, good place for lunch or a weekend out. I recommend and would probably go back if I'm in the area again.

Un-bao-lievable banh mi! Can't stop thinking a-bao-t their bao-ritos. Life-changing! And their bulgogi fries are bao-t of this world!

Bao Bao is a very clean and casual restaurant/cafe. They serve various food items and some boba drinks. We got a few different foods to try; we got the lemongrass banh mi, bulgogi bao, pork bao, and the lemongrass rice box. The food was really yummy. The banh mi was a good size and had a good balance with softness and crunch for the bread. The baos were both really soft and had a nice flavor. The rice box had a good amount of meat and was also tasty (I just wish I knew I could've ordered an egg to add to it!) This was more than enough food for 2 people and was only about $23. We both left full and satisfied!

Still one of my favorite banh mi place! They have a new menu with new items! Have recently tried the soft shell crab bao and boy was it satisfyingly delish! Going to make my way and try the rest of the new items! Although my usual go to (tofu& shredded chicken rice /xui mai banh mi) are solid af. Yum

Everything was delicious!! The Bao was delicious and flavorful. From the sauce to the bread was so soft and fluffy. I had the shrimp Bao. The lemonade was so good and perfect flavor not to sweet. I added tapioca in it! I'll definitely be back for more Bao!!

Very tasty food and drinks. Fast service as well. The ambiance was very mom and pop like, would recommend to anyone looking for a quick and hearty bite.

I used to think that Korean Bulgogi meat or Vietnamese Banh Mi ingredients with Chinese Steamed Bun was just incongruous. I mean, how can anything be better than the combination of Peking roast duck, Hoisin sauce, and scallion? Oh how naive I was. I have nothing bad to say about how the baos tasted. If I can remember correctly, we ate the Spicy Pork Bulgogi, Shrimp, and Spicy Pork baos. Umm... Yes yes, and yes! Each was full of flavor and had reminiscence of familiarity from the traditional. At a certain point, I didn't really care which one I grabbed out of the box because they were all good. Their Banh Mi sandwiches are legit too. It tasted like a typical Banh Mi without the extra frills. Nothing bad, nothing over the top, but just a good Banh Mi. I usually find fusion style cuisine to be pricier than traditional cuisine. I think if I was to eat only the baos and spring rolls, I wouldn't consider it a cheap meal. Then again, I eat like a gold fish because I don't know when to stop eating sometimes. In the end, I learned that there should be no rules in what meat gets stuffed between your buns. As long as you reach satisfaction, anything goes. Yes, I'm talking about the baos!

I had the Hawaiian Spam Bao and the Braised Pork Belly Bao with the Bulgogi Fries and everything was a HIT! I came for lunch and they served me quick, I am definitely coming back!

Really cute inside! they have a lot of options that i wouldn't normally see at a banh mi place which was cool. i wanted to try the bao-rito but it was too pricey for me. i tried the bulgogi banh mi and it was good! but i do wish they added a garlic sauce to the bread idk if they did or not but i didn't taste it or see it. the corn was good! very sweet and roasted, and the sriracha mayo tied it all together. i tried some of my cousins mango slush and it was super good too!

This is the third time I go to Bao Bao. Food is delicious. It is a great food made fast. My favorite is the lemongrass pork bao. The bun is so soft. The pork is flavorful. The sauces over the pork are a great addition. Thank you!

Got the lemongrass pork bánh mì. Crispy and delicious! Heard their that tea is good but I'll have to try that on my next visit

Bro. Just eat here. Don Cafe overrated af. Their banh mi here is actually fairly good, even for the price. The bao's are worth it imo they got flavor and asthetics. Like my review gon be short cause dedass just try it Here, order the pork belly bao And grilled pork banh mi Idk bout the tea tho, das all yall homie

Everything we tried was good, above average. Staff was helpful and the restaurant was clean.

This place is decent, not amazing. So many great Vietnamese places, would not go out of my way to eat here. High's -Bao flavors Low's -Bao size (very small) -Ban mi bread, more chewy then crunchy -Spring rolls were not impressive

Nice clean, well decorated shop with good friendly service. However, not likely coming back because the bread used was stale and likely day olds. This is a problem that plagues many Banh Mi places, and the next time this happens I will let them know and ask for a refund.

I love how many options they have for their boxes. Food is yummy too! Light but filling. I ordered rice as the base with Bulgogi & a fried egg.

Really good but the teas little expensive but really good taste Muy rica la comida el lugar es pequeño es mejor pedir para llevar. Las bebidas son caras y si agregas boca o tapioca es extra

Whenever I travel, I like to support the smaller shops. Enter Bao Bao Banh Mi. I ordered through food delivery since I was working at an office with paid parking and I would have had to pay for a full day's parking twice if I left. I ordered a standard pork banh mi sandwich, egg rolls and a Thai iced tea. Everything rang out with flavor and it made my tummy smile. I loved the entire meal. When I'm back in Houston for work or vacation, I will make sure to stop by. This place has all the makings for a successful restaurant. Stop by or order online and get ready to feast!

The service was great and the food was quite mind blowing to me I'll get more Spicy Pork Bao next time with the addition of the Strawberry Milk tea which was something for me

---Dearest Reader, I hope this reaches you well. I have been searching lands near and far for the illustrious Bahn Mi near my new office. I have found it No joke, Bao Bao Bahn Mi is probably one of the best Bahn Mi's I've had in/around the city. Bread: 9/10 Pate: 9/10 Meat/Bread/Veg Ratio: 8/10 Meat Quality: 10/10 Now that last one is important b/c you always wonder "am I going to get a chewy bite ridden with fat" - Answer is NO. You're only going to get tender and juicy cuts of meat. ---Until next time

Let me tell you, when I found out about this, I ate here everyday during lunch for a week. Spicy bulgogi banh mi and the cold cut banh mi is fire. Also the rice platter goes hard too.

Always fresh and every time I eat here feel so good !! Tried Tofu slider and pulled chicken Bao !

I have been there several times with coworkers and friends as it is quite close to the office. The food is decent for the price and the service is fast.

I've been in the mood for some bao & banh mi and WOW this place did not miss. I got beef bulgogi with both items and added some pork egg rolls on the side! The bulgogi had a great flavor and overall everything tasted really fresh! Plus the staff was super nice and welcoming. I will most likely be coming here every week from now on.

Bao Bao is a laid back Cafe type place with various Banh Mi items. Braised Pork Belly and Ribeye Beef Bao were both to die for. So were the bulgogi fries and the street corn. Thoroughly impressed. Flavor hit the spot! Strawberry Lemomade Boba was absolutely delicious as well.. WILL BE BACK!

I was in this area and craving Vietnamese food - found this gem! It's a fast casual cafe. The interior is very nicely adorned with plants and good vibes. I tried one of their banh baos (caramelized tofu) and it was yummy. The bao was fluffy as it should. I also ordered the shrimp rice plate and a jasmine green tea with tapioca. I devoured every last bite of food. From the presentation, friendly and fast service, decor, FLAVOR, price point...5/5!! I love supporting the local businesses especially right now and they are delivering that fire, homey Viet food!

I've bookmarked this place awhile ago and come to find out it's near my work. I saw bulgogi fries and got giddy! Went here for lunch with a friend and I left disappointed. The bulgogi fries weren't that great. Fries were cold and hard. The beef was a bit chewy. As for the main entree, I ordered a noodle box with lemongrass pork. I like the flavors of the lemongrass pork, but I didn't care for the cold vermicelli noodles. Kinda felt like I was eating refrigerated leftovers. My friend ordered the pork banh mi and egg rolls (not pictured). I didn't get a chance to taste the banh mi, but the egg rolls were oily and not what I expected with the number of stars this place got. This is a tiny place so be prepared to wait for a table during lunch hours or order takeout. I can see why this place is thriving in the Memorial/Energy Corridor area because it's quick and casual. Somewhat Vietnamese since I feel like it's more fusion.

I really gotta stop listening to fake reviews The lemongrass pork was super dry. Almost jerky like and not the good kind. Cold and tasted like it was made yesterday pork mix with hot rice is yuck The bao was ok. Only tried the Braised pork belly and lemon grass pork. The lemon grass one was trash. One bit, went in the trash. The braised pork was decent