Mian & Bao serves up bold Sichuan and Shanghainese noodles and dumplings in a cozy, lantern-lit Triangle spot with speedy service and wallet-friendly prices.
"To say we were excited when we heard that Los Angeles’ legendary Chengdu Taste was opening an outpost in The Triangle would be an understatement. Mian & Bao doesn’t have as extensive of a menu as its California counterpart, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in spice and punch. Dumplings and noodles are the centerpieces here—and they’re evenly matched—but don’t let that push you away from bowls of steamed eggs with ground pork, savory beef pancake rolls, or a dozen other small plates that you’ll want to try. Start with wontons swimming in fiery chili oil, get an order of soup dumplings, then load up on as many Sichuanese noodle specialties as you can fit on the table." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs, matthew jacobs, nicolai mccrary, nicolai mccrary, nicolai mccrary, nicolai mccrary, nicolai mccrary, nicolai mccrary, nicolai mccrary, nicolai mccrary, nicolai mccrary, nicolai mccrary, nicolai mccrary, nicolai mccrary, ni
"Mian & Bao is a smaller outpost of Los Angeles' legendary Chengdu Taste. While this restaurant in The Triangle doesn't have as extensive of a menu as its California counterpart, what it lacks in size it makes up for in spice and punch. Dumplings and noodles are the centerpieces here—and they’re evenly matched—but don’t let that push you away from bowls of steamed eggs with ground pork, savory beef pancake rolls, or a dozen other small plates you’ll want to try." - nicolai mccrary, matthew jacobs
"The duo behind acclaimed Los Angeles Sichuan restaurant Chengdu Taste ventured into Austin for the first time with this new casual Chinese restaurant in the Triangle in mid-October. The menu offers up Sichuan and Shanghainese dishes; of the former, expect dishes like spicy beef noodles; and the latter offers soup dumplings and buns. Takeout orders can be placed online; there are indoor dine-in services." - Brittany Britto Garley, Nadia Chaudhury
"The duo behind acclaimed Los Angeles Sichuan restaurant Chengdu Taste ventured into Austin for the first time with this new casual Chinese restaurant in the Triangle in mid-October. The menu offers up Sichuan and Shanghainese dishes; of the former, expect dishes like spicy beef noodles; and the latter offers soup dumplings and buns. Takeout orders can be placed online." - Darcie Duttweiler, Nadia Chaudhury
"From the owners of Chengdu Taste in Southern California comes this Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant. Many of the Sichuan and Shanghai dishes at this highly regarded restaurant in the Triangle are under $12, including fried rice, beef pancake rolls, pan-fried beef bun, and Chengdu spicy fries. Takeout orders can be placed online, and there is indoor dining." - Erin Russell, Nadia Chaudhury
