Bao House (Dundas)

We were hungry and just walking by and the restaurant looked fabulous so we went in to grab a quick meal! All the staff were very friendly and helpful. They poured us hot tea we had a great seat by the window. We ordered spicy beef noodles and xiao long bao. Who came very quickly and was beautifully presented. All of the favors were bold without being too spicy. Everything was very flavorful and there was plenty of hot soup inside the dumplings. Overall we had a really nice experience and look forward to coming back to trying some other specialties next time like Dan Dan noodles!

Came here for dinner after work and surprisingly, the food was quite good! They offer a variety of noodles and dumplings and the portion sizes are pretty big as well. Probably my favorite dish was the spicy fried tofu! I've come back here for takeout and highly recommend this place. If you do come here, just keep in mind though that they only take debit/cash and no credit card.

Decent food in the centre of downtown. Close to Yonge Dundas square. Need to climb stairs to enter. Food was decent. But much better value in Scarborough and Markham restaurants. Great place if craving dumplings. Thanks!

Very nice place! The food was served fast and it was delicious! It’s my fault to order the dumplings that were too spicy, but other dishes including my favourite pickled cucumber salad were very very tasty! Oh and the prices are very nice! Please keep in mind though that you can pay only by debit or cash, so be ready.

Food was great, definitely hit the spot! We had Braided Beef Noodle Soup, House Noodles with Fried Mince, Xiao Long Bao, Pan Fried Mini Soup Dumplings, Pork and Spicy Sauce Dumplings and Fried Pork and Cabbage Dumplings. The Beef Noodle Soup had just the right amount of spiciness without overpowering the broth, beef was tender and oodles cooked to perfection. My friend loved his Mince noodles. I was slightly disappointed with the XLB as there wasn't as much soup inside as I expected. I'd give their XLB a 7.5/10, it was good, but could have been better. The two pan fried dumplings were the favourites for the night. All on all I'd give them an 8.5/10 and would highly recommend to anyone downtown looking for dumplings or noodle soup.

Highly recommended! The food here is fresh, authentic, and incredibly tasty. The soup dumplings were a highlight, and the noodles had the perfect texture and spice level. Everything was served hot and full of flavor. Definitely my new favorite spot for a dumpling fix!

Came here on a cold winter day for dinner. For anyone who’s thinking about coming, just know that it’s debit or cash only!! I liked how it seemed a bit cafeteria style where you could order on your phone and service was quick. The food was tasty. I liked my casserole dish with the daikon. I wish there were more noodle options that weren’t spicy.

I tried a few of their soups — the beef, the chicken with hand-cut noodles, and the one with the fried egg. The food was okay, nothing special. The broths were mild and the flavours were decent, but nothing stood out. Portions were good, but overall it wasn’t memorable. It was fine for a quick meal, but I probably wouldn’t go out of my way for it.

Oh man this part of Toronto is a Miyazaki scene and absolutely House didn't disappoint. Wonderful open windows and an interesting amount of steps mark the entry to Bao House, so polite. The ordering was easy for me although I almost accidentally ordered food for a neighbor(I apologize); I'm happy they accepted our offer of an almost untouched edamame. My good friend doesn't look at quantity/order and purchased a metric fuck ton of food bc he "prefers to get an overall" taste. They disliked us not being able to pay in Canadian currency(we were) but I understand given the circumstances. It was a pleasant surprise experience overall and I implore folks to check a look at Bao House in Toronto.

I was in the area for a work meeting and, after reading the reviews, decided to give this spot a try. I definitely ordered more than one person needs, but everything was delicious. The dumplings were the standout. I ordered them steamed, and they were cooked perfectly--tender, flavorful, and just the right amount of spice without overwhelming the palate. The sour & spicy pork wontons were another hit; my only regret is not having enough room to finish them. The spicy braised beef bowl was also very good, though it didn't quite reach the same level as the dumplings and wontons. I can't speak much to the dine-in service since I ordered take-away, but my food was ready right on time and still piping hot. They packaged everything thoughtfully, keeping the broth separate from the noodles and wontons, and even added a layer of plastic wrap to prevent leaks. Clean, organized, and very appreciated.

Fairly well priced and delicious dumplings. We got the soup dumplings and the pan fried mini soup dumplings. The food came out quick and hot. They have a good selection of dumplings for a reasonable price along with some other dishes including noodles and appetizers. The service was friendly and prompt, we got seat almost immediately, since it wasn't too busy in the evening. They have 3 different locations but this location in particular is located up a set of stairs, so not the most accessible. Do not that they are cash and debit only. Definitely a good place for a late night snack. The vibes are chill and place has a decent amount of seating.

The vegan soup casserole was underwhelming and overpriced. That makes the chive dumplings their only main veg option- while they were AMAZING, I have to give it a 4 because the casserole was definitely not great. Service was quick and lots of seating inside!

Newest dumplings restaurant at the corner of Dundas and Chestnut. It used to be Zen Q, but I'm not sure if it's under the same owner. I placed an order in store for the pan fried mini dumplings and fried bean paste with pork noodles. A lot of people were also getting takeout so it took about 10-15 mins. I would suggest calling in to order before heading to the restaurant because the waiting area is small. The dumplings were so cute and juicy. There were 16 in total. The noodles were a lot more than expected but it was a bit salty. Service was great and the restaurant looked clean. I would definitely come back for dine in. They take credit or cash.

Wow! Some of the best XLBs I've had, and it was CAD6 for six of them!!! I was skeptical given how thick the wrapper looked, but the filling and the soup was absolutely to-die-for. I honestly preferred it to Ding Tai Fung's XLB filling. We also ordered a cucumber salad which was well-seasoned and refreshing, and their house special noodle, a dish that resembles Dan Dan mian but with their own flavor twist. The noodles were the perfect texture of silky and bouncy, and the seasoning was spicy but aromatic. Our serve was respectful, patient, and kind, and the restaurant itself was bright and clean. Highly recommend and would come again!

We stopped in here after a movie on a surprisingly cold April night and we were happy we did. We were immediately given some hot tea, which we needed. The service was very friendly and they walked us through the menu, and made some general suggestions. The menu isn't long or complicated but it was nice to have the attention. The Sour & Spicy Pork Wontons came right away and they were the stand out item. I can't get enough of the delicious vinegar chill sauce (and there was lots of it) The wonton noodles were slippery with sauce and the centers were meaty. I don't know if you're supposed to drink the excess sauce but I did. It's probably a weeks worth of salt but I didn't care. Then the mini-soup dumplings came, which are a customer favorite. We liked them, the first few bites were very good. I get why people love them but honestly I'd prefer a regular sized soup dumpling. Then the Braised Beef Soup Noodles came, and it was pretty darn good. The noodles were just right and the spice was great (we ordered it spicy!). Some of the beef wasn't as soft as it could be, but the taste was spot on. I would definitely go back and have the Sour & Spicy Pork Wontons again - and try some other things on the menu. The prices are reasonable, plus the location has lots of big windows and has a good vibe.

Sorry, this did not hit the mark for me. Perhaps the meat options are a bit better. My review is only on vegetarian items. I found the flavours overly simple, portions to be small, and ultimately left unsatisfied. Both the soup and bao was overpowered with pepper and had very similar taste. There also wasn't much filling in both the bao and the dumplings. I've never had a bao this flat before and looks like it didn't rise as it should - I've had better Baos at tnt supermarket unfortunately. Really wanted to like this place but I will not be returning.

Let me start with the bad! I HATE the stupid scan code ordering! I never liked it! And of course they have it despite having a real paper menu. We "ordered" and of course no food...... Now the good....Good thing the server noticed we had no food after a short while and asked- turned out we did not submit. Would have been so annoying if they did not notice. Once we got our meal it was all good! The buns had decent meat and a relatively thin skin. I will go back and hopefully I don't mess up my online ordering!

Before coming here, you should know that they do not accept foreign credit cards. They do accept American cash if you don't have Canadian cash, but your bill will include an extra 25% fee. This is ridiculous that they don't take foreign credit cards but I do appreciate the lovely waitress being very clear about it upfront upon greeting you. I only ordered one dish, which was the pan fried mini soup dumplings. They were good but nothing to write home about. I probably wouldn't come back.

This is a new Chinese restaurant location, which soft-opened on 2024-11-29. Their first location is in North York which started in 1989. They make Chinese pastries, dim sum, dumplings, and noodles. They are supposed to be famous for their Finger San Jian, which is a finger-size version of a XLB. The restaurant is on the second floor of a Toronto downtown building. It is bright inside, modern, and plenty of indoor seating. We ordered the following: 102: Steamed Fresh Pork Bun (3 for $5.99). 110: Pan Fried Mini Soup Dumplings (16 for $10.99). 205: Chicken Noodle Soup ($10.99). 301: Crispy Pork & Meatball Soup Casserole ($10.99). 102: The buns were tasty. 110 is like mini XLB (Xiao Long Bao), also known as Chinese Soup dumplings. By the way, XLB literally translates as Little Dragon Buns. These were quite good. 205: This soup was just average. 301: This casserole had so many different ingredients. I was quite happy with the variety. They only accept debit and cash, no credit cards. There is no free WiFi. The restaurant is not wheelchair accessible (it is on the second floor using stairs). Three is one gender-neutral washroom, which is not wheelchair accessible. There is paid neighbourhood street parking. Review 2024-258

Visited bao house at around 5PM on a weekday and it wasn't too busy. We were promptly seated and given tea/water. I tried out their steamed pork dumplings and their braised beef soup noodles (mild). The dumplings were good and the noodles were delicious! Quite large portions - I was only able to finish half the noodles and half the dumplings. However, the noodles - although mild, still very spicy for me! The staff came over and asked if I wanted a bowl of chicken soup to help relieve the spice which I found was so nice and attentive of them (I didn't even ask)! The staff came by our table often to check in on us as well. Very clean, nice, and modern spot. They also give you bibs which I think is very fun and thoughtful! Would recommend! 4.5/5 rating for me. :)

Bao House is a cash/debit restaurant and their downtown core location has a nice elevated view of the city. They have two wings to the location that gives a separation for noise and groups of patrons. They have plenty of tables and seems to be able to accommodate mid to large groups without issues. The service has fast and easy with the food coming out in 10 - 15 min of ordering. We were there on a Wednesday night and it was busy enough, not too many people, but a good flow. We had... - 110. Pan Fried Mini Soup Dumplings (16 pcs) which are cute little dumplings that are the perfect bite size - 106. Steamed Pork Soup Dumplings with Spicy Sauce (6 pcs) which were cooked perfectly and was not too doughy The flavor and sauces were great for a quick bite or a light snack, we will be back in the future to try their noodles and casseroles. Their chili/spicy sauce is very appetizing. Overall, a nice spot for a some quick Chinese food with some variety.

This Asian restaurant serves not only comfort food but also affordable eats. Their first location is in North York, and they are bringing these yummy soup dumplings downtown. I tried a sample of some of their food and I really enjoyed the panfried dumplings and wontons. The pan-fried dumplings were so small and cute yet juicy. We were munching them like snacks. The wontons looked spicy but were not too spicy. The sauce was bursting with flavors, though. FYI: they only accept cash and debit

Delicious, high quality food. Wait staff that day was a bit annoying, but no drama. Haven't had time to go back because we live a distance away, but hope to go again when we visit the AGO.

I loved this spot on Dundas street. Compares very well with juicy dumplings. The waitlist is automated which is very nice. It's much nicer ambiance wise compared to juicy dumplings but the price is very comparable. I loved their hot sauce. Will be returning soon!

Looking for affordable comfort food near the Eaton Centre? Look no further! @baohouseto is a highly rated restaurant that serves soup dumplings for $5.99!!! While the rest of the menu is less than $15. So, the next time you crave Xiao Long Bao or a hearty bowl of noodles and casseroles, go check them out! The restaurant is bright and spacious and their staff is friendly.

I have been to Bao House North York location for their XLB after its opening and the experience was not great... (*I am a XLB enthusiast so my review was solely on their XLBs, therefore my review was quite limited) So when I heard about this new downtown location, I didn't expect much but hoped for a Slim possibility that the food quality might be better as many chain restaurants often offer different food experience. Ordered #105 Steamed Pork Soup Dumpling #106 Steamed Pork Dumpling with Spicy Soup #110 Mini Pan Fried Pork Soup Dumplings Unfortunately - XLB was as unimpressive here as the original location. Amount of soup is ok. Overall Machine made taste, which explains the low price. Pan fried one was too doughy with little soup. I was here a few minutes before it opened and there was already people waiting for the door to open. People need places for XLBs!!! In 15 mins from the opening , all the tables were occupied. While I was waiting for my food , I observed that many people were ordering soup noodle dishes, and they were served very quickly to the tables. I was curious! I may want to try that next time. Good Asian quick and affordable food place in the middle of downtown Toronto.

My husband, as usual, found this spot on Instagram. He was a little sad to see the ZenQ close down but we were excited to see this new spot. Upon entry, the service was great - we were welcomed at the door and seated with ease. It was early on a Monday but there were a few tables filled. The place is clean and only had maybe a dozen en or so tables so I can imagine it could get busy. The menu was simple and interesting - dumplings, noodles and something called a casserole. Possibly the wrong name for the category but basically a hearty soup full of protein, mushrooms and veggies. We got the mini pan fried soup dumplings, the beef noodles and the crispy pork casserole. We were warned that the noodles would be spicy (at level 2) so we toned it down to 1... so make sure you're up for the real zing (I was not) so the hubby finished most of it. The casserole was delicious - great broth with mushrooms, pork meatballs, veggies... but to my biggest surprise, pork stomach. It was cut like it could have been a mushroom but I asked and was confirmed that it was stomach. I'm a wimp and don't eat most innards so I had to pass that along (to hubs). The h mini dumplings were quite mini but also kind of disappointing. The wrapping was doughy and thick.. but I appreciated the effort. The service continued to be attentive and helpful. They're taking cash and Canadian debit only... so def keep that in mind. We may come back to try other items - the menu is affordable and definitely a great comfort for the upcoming winter months! Be careful on those stairs... they're quite steep and in the wintry weather, could be dangerous!

First time to try bao house and i was happy that I did. It was so good and there are lots of options in the menu..and the best part is price is reasonable. It on the budget. The service is fast as people are in and out..it was busy when I came by but to time when serving the food is not too long. Definitely will go back for more.

Another case of being hungry and walking past the right place at the right time. I believe this place is currently still in soft opening mode and was omly taking Canadian debit and cash. The food options here are available at a very affordable price for downtown; it specializes in dumplings, noodles, and some simple rice dishes. I can't remember how it was written on the menu, but essentially got Xiao long bao with spicy sauce and Dan Dan noodles. Decent portion sizes,and good taste.

Very mediocre. Soup casserole was $10.99, it was too peppery and I feel like the dish is so simple I can easily make at home. The steamed buns were $5.99 and had little filling , it was also very deflated. T&T steamed buns are way better. The steamed dumplings were dry. Not a very satisfying meal.

Great place downtown to get dumplings! I tried the mini dumplings, the beef noodles, and the fried tofu. The mini dumplings were fried perfectly and seasoned quite well. The beef noodles were great as well - the beef was tender and the noodles had a nice chew. I got "mild" spice for this and it was a good spice level for me. I found the tofu to be a bit on the saucy and sweet side. It has a great crunch to it but it is a bit spicy. Everything is very reasonable priced. The service was also fast and friendly. The interior is quite nice, clean, and the seating is comfortable. There is also a waitlist system once you enter which I found quite efficient. Cash and debit only.

New location on Dundas. It was my first time trying Bao House. Since they are new, the service was a bit slow and the tea didn't have much tea flavour. The steamed Xiao Long Baos were really good. We also got the panfried Xiao long bao to try as well. It was also very good, crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside! We also got a beef and turnip casserole, it was alright. The beef was pretty good but there weren't many pieces. New furniture and decorations since it just opened.

We love Bao House on Dundas! Close walk to Eaton Centre, this is the perfect spot for affordable eats. Some of our favourite dishes are the daikon beef brisket soup, soup dumplings, pot stickers and the deep fried tofu appetizer. Service is good, and the food comes out super quick as well. Because it's a newer location, the restaurant is very clean which is nice to see. You order on your phone, and at the end bring the bill up to the cash to pay. Note that they only accept cash or debit.

I ordered the pan-fried mini soup dumplings and the crispy pork & meatball soup. The soup was good, but the dumplings were much smaller than expected. They tasted okay, but the wrapper was too thick.

My daughter and I came to Toronto to celebrate her 13th birthday. My daughter loves dim sum so we researched restaurants and decided to try Bao House - we were very excited to try it. When we arrived and spoke with the host he told us, almost under his breath, that they only take Canadian debit cards and cash. Since we are from the states, we did not have a Canadian debit card so we left. I understand only taking cash or debit cards, but to say they only take Canadian debit cards and cash, made it feel personal, like we were being turned away because we weren't Canadian. I've traveled all over the world and have never had anyone say they only take cards from their own country. The whole situation was very disappointing.

Great service and food. People were super friendly and helpful in suggesting dishes. Prices are great for the value. Give this place a try. You'll love it!

I came over there in a hurry coming back home in a rainy evening. Frozen and rain-soaked I ordered one apetizer, fried tofu. It was really good, warm and quick, one portion was big enough for me. Except that, wile ordering the person who was taking my order saw that I was all soaked from the rain. He gave me disposable raincoat. I came back home with a good mile and with prevention of the weather. Thank you!

Absolutely incredible! Best customer service ever, great prices, and amazing food. The braised beef soup noodles had some of the best broth I've ever had. Our waiter even gave us rain ponchos because it was raining outside. Couldn't ask for a better experience!

Really good food there, especially the beef noodles... super authentic :) just a bit oily

Food was great....soupy noodles and beef! Service was great. Nice ambiance...couples, friends, and families!

I went there by chance on a work trip from the United States and we were in awe of the cost and quality of the food. The braised beef noodle is too die for. I still think of it often.

I am gutted! I really wanted to eat at this restaurant but they only accept Canadian debit cards or cash!!! What the hell!!