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**About Bao Bao Banh Mi**Nestled in Houston, Texas, Bao Bao Banh Mi brings a delightful twist to Vietnamese cuisine. This charming eatery specializes in light and fluffy bao buns filled with tender meats, including fan-favorites like lemongrass pork and soft shell crab. Customers rave about the welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff, enhancing the overall dining experience. Signature dishes like bulgogi fries and unique drinks, like coconut coffee and smoothies, leave diners craving more. Whether you're enjoying a casual meal or a laid-back date, Bao Bao Banh Mi promises flavors that excite and comfort, solidifying its place as a must-visit destination for food enthusiasts.
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Welcome to Bao Bao Banh Mi, a vibrant culinary gem nestled in Houston, Texas. Located at 1127 Eldridge Pkwy #1030, this eatery specializes in a delightful fusion of traditional Vietnamese flavors, presenting an exciting menu that will tantalize your taste buds.
From the moment you step inside, you’re greeted by a friendly staff eager to share their passion for food. The atmosphere is warm, clean, and inviting—a perfect backdrop for enjoying their delicious offerings. As noted by our visitors, the bao buns are a must-try. Light, fluffy, and bursting with flavors, they truly epitomize what a bao should be. Customers rave about the lemongrass pork, praised for its tenderness and delicious taste, making it a highlight on the menu.
Another crowd-pleaser is the soft shell crab bao. Its perfectly crispy texture combined with spicy mayo has left many food enthusiasts in awe. One reviewer even compared it to their beloved poboys from Louisiana, a true testament to its quality. The Bulgogi fries also garner attention, topped with seasoned beef, kimchi, and fresh cilantro, creating a dish that is as appealing visually as it is in taste.
For those with a sweet tooth, the coconut coffee is not to be missed, as several patrons have shared their love for this delightful drink. Additionally, the variety of smoothies, including peach green tea with boba and strawberry with mango popping boba, add a refreshing twist that pairs perfectly with any meal.
While some dishes, like the banh mi bulgogi, have received mixed reviews regarding the meat's moisture, the overall feedback remains overwhelmingly positive. Reviewers appreciate the commitment to fresh ingredients and bold flavors, which make each visit feel exciting.
In summary, Bao Bao Banh Mi is not just a place to eat; it’s an experience. Whether for a quick lunch or a laid-back dinner date, this spot promises to deliver an array of savory dishes that will satisfy every palate. If you find yourself in Houston, don’t miss out on this delightful fusion of Vietnamese comfort food. Grab your friends, and dive into the flavors that this quaint eatery has to offer!
For inquiries or to place your order, call them at +1 832-672-5690.
“ 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. ”
“ 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 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!!! ”
“ 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! ”
“ 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 Follow me on FB and IG for more of my reviews @ thegoodyfinder ”
“ Really delicious, quick, and affordable! I tried the braised pork belly bao and the beef banh mi and they were so good! The staff is so friendly and helpful as well. I’ll definitely be back to try more dishes ”