Katherine was so helpful and attentive. We are regulars here and felt appreciated as always. She greeted us with a warm welcome and checked on us periodically to make sure we had everything we needed, but not too overwhelming. The food, as always, was top-notch, and we were happy to meet Katherine who was so professional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Mike B
Have been a few times and had excellent dishes and some disappointing ones. Favorites are the crispy spicy chicken, Peking duck, and all the dumplings. The wontons and noodles were not my favorite.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Benjamin Kang
Duck n Bao – The Hottest Spot in Houston! A Must-Visit Experience
Duck n Bao is the place to be in Houston! From the moment you walk in, the vibe is electric—this is where culinary excellence meets a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Their dumplings are hands down the best in town, crafted with precision and packed with authentic, mouthwatering flavors. The Beijing Duck? Simply perfection—crispy, flavorful, and served to impress.
The menu is a treasure trove of delicious dishes, each one showcasing authentic Chinese cuisine at its finest. And let’s not forget their full bar service, adding an extra touch of fun with expertly mixed cocktails to complement the amazing food.
This is more than just dining; it’s an experience. The elegant decor, top-notch service, and lively atmosphere make Duck n Bao a must-visit destination. Whether you’re a foodie or just out for a great time, this spot delivers on all fronts.
If you haven’t been yet, put Duck n Bao at the top of your list. It’s the hottest place in Houston, and once you try it, you’ll see why everyone is raving about it. I can’t wait to return for more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Half Peking Duck, Dim Sum, Dan Dan Noodle, Shrimp & Pork Shumai, Pork Pan Fried Dumplings
Isaiah T
Food was delicious, just wanted it to come out a little hotter. Service great, vibe is cool
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Gregory Ford
UPDATE 12/25/24:
Still AWESOME.
We were fortunate enough to have Joanna as our server.
Summary: Great food. Great people. Great service.
Thank you Joanna and Duck N Bao for a wonderful holiday experience.
UPDATE 9/28/24:
New updated menu. From what I can tell, more of an edited version of original menu. All good.
We've been dining here since it first opened. Our server today, Joanna, was THE BEST since we've been dining at Duck N Bao.
Hands down THE BEST service today.
Thank you, Joanna.
UPDATE 3/30/24:
GREAT NEWS . . . It appears that Duck n Bao IS BACK to its former GREATNESS.
Front of the house fixed. Friendly, attentive service. Well managed.
Food still incredible, as always.
Our server, Jocastha, represented the Duc n Bao brand extremely well.
Give them a try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Half Peking Duck, Duck, Pork Pan Fried Dumplings
Joseph Sygnatur
Truly delicious. I am definitely coming back. The food was fresh, crisp and tasty. The bar offers intetesting and unique cocktails. The service was prompt and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Scoobydoo518
We just had Christmas eve dinner here and everything was great. We usually do Chinese food for Christmas eve and have a stand by restaurant but decided to try something different. So glad we did. It was busy but still had great service and everything we had was great. I have had cumin beef from several restaurants in Houston and this was by far the best. The beef was so soft and the seasoning was on point. It did say "spicy cumin beef" but the spice level was perfect. We will def be back to try other things.
Parking: it was fine no issues
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dan Dan Noodle, Cucumber Salad
Andres Avalos
Coming in and Christmas Eve and the entire staff made me feel like family. John Henry really took care of me and my daughter as we waiting for the delicious pecking duck. Highly recommend for all around great service, atmosphere, and food!
This place is really nice! The restaurant has a really nice theme to it & it was very clean. The service was excellent, every once in awhile someone would walk by & check up on me & also pick up any dishes I was finished with. Everyone was very friendly.
As far as the food, the food was great too. I get how some reviewers were complaining how the duck skin wasn't as crispy but does it really need to? I've eaten Peking duck numerous times in my lifetime & yeah sometimes when it's crispy the meat is dry. Duck is different from pork. The duck meat here was very moist, fatty & tender. I do agree with some readers who eat spicy foods. I think our palettes are used to hot/spicy foods so eating something like Duck n Bao can be estranged, but it wasn't that bad either. You get to taste the real full flavors & textures that some times peppers can cover over & mask the taste. Also their crab puffs are one of the best I've eaten. I normally don't order crab puffs at restaurants because you can get them anywhere & a lot of times they're very mediocre but these were bomb! I'm glad I ordered it. The soup dumplings were my least favorite. I think maybe it was the sauce that came with it but it wasn't not good or anything. Overall I would come back again & try other dishes on the menu like their braised pork belly, duck soup & vegetable dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Half Peking Duck
Enjoying Life!
Customer spoke about this place and I told her I pass it every single week and never stop. Decided to go today and ….Well let’s just say I have em 5 stars. Will definitely be going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dey Wlliams
Eaten here in person and the food was a hit. Ordered grub hub a few times most recently and the beef and broccoli was a greasy small portion. Ordered the beef jerky and thought it was literal jerky and it was greasy and full of strong peppercorns you cant tell if you're going to pick up in a bite. Wagyu Bao is always good but could be filled more with the actual beef making a better bao to meat ratio
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
Lindsey Darby
One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. Came here after a 2 pm show at the Hobby Center and timing was perfect, wasn’t crowded at all and service was quick. Highly recommend the hot oil dumplings, pork belly with bun, salt and pepper shrimp, and seafood fried rice. Everything was hot and delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buns
Yarmila Schnakofsky
I had a terrible experience with the manager at the Spring Cypres location l ordered the duck and baos and paid for it in advance in order to make sure we didn’t have to wait a long time to be served (happened in 2 ocassions previously ) and when we arrived at the restaurant 10 min later than our reservation we did have the worst service from the manager, he didn’t greet us, started to practically damp the food on the table, no manners , rude, no people skills at all it was an awful experience this person doesn’t have the skills to run a restaurant……. On the oder hand the food was good and we requested another server who was very nice and took good care of us Advice to the owners this individual has very bad temper just keep an eye on him , being late 10 min ruined our dinner with our best friends
Duck and xioa long bao were fantastic bang bang chicken was not really my fave
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Half Peking Duck, Dim Sum, Shrimp & Pork Shumai
love this place. the pork xiao long bao (soup dumplings) are a must have. honey walnut shrimp is good too. I haven’t had anything bad here yet
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crisp Scallion Pancake, Half Peking Duck, Honey Walnut Shrimp
Katherine was so helpful and attentive. We are regulars here and felt appreciated as always. She greeted us with a warm welcome and checked on us periodically to make sure we had everything we needed, but not too overwhelming. The food, as always, was top-notch, and we were happy to meet Katherine who was so professional.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Have been a few times and had excellent dishes and some disappointing ones. Favorites are the crispy spicy chicken, Peking duck, and all the dumplings. The wontons and noodles were not my favorite.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Duck n Bao – The Hottest Spot in Houston! A Must-Visit Experience
Duck n Bao is the place to be in Houston! From the moment you walk in, the vibe is electric—this is where culinary excellence meets a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Their dumplings are hands down the best in town, crafted with precision and packed with authentic, mouthwatering flavors. The Beijing Duck? Simply perfection—crispy, flavorful, and served to impress.
The menu is a treasure trove of delicious dishes, each one showcasing authentic Chinese cuisine at its finest. And let’s not forget their full bar service, adding an extra touch of fun with expertly mixed cocktails to complement the amazing food.
This is more than just dining; it’s an experience. The elegant decor, top-notch service, and lively atmosphere make Duck n Bao a must-visit destination. Whether you’re a foodie or just out for a great time, this spot delivers on all fronts.
If you haven’t been yet, put Duck n Bao at the top of your list. It’s the hottest place in Houston, and once you try it, you’ll see why everyone is raving about it. I can’t wait to return for more!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Half Peking Duck, Dim Sum, Dan Dan Noodle, Shrimp & Pork Shumai, Pork Pan Fried Dumplings
Food was delicious, just wanted it to come out a little hotter. Service great, vibe is cool
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
UPDATE 12/25/24:
Still AWESOME.
We were fortunate enough to have Joanna as our server.
Summary: Great food. Great people. Great service.
Thank you Joanna and Duck N Bao for a wonderful holiday experience.
UPDATE 9/28/24:
New updated menu. From what I can tell, more of an edited version of original menu. All good.
We've been dining here since it first opened. Our server today, Joanna, was THE BEST since we've been dining at Duck N Bao.
Hands down THE BEST service today.
Thank you, Joanna.
UPDATE 3/30/24:
GREAT NEWS . . . It appears that Duck n Bao IS BACK to its former GREATNESS.
Front of the house fixed. Friendly, attentive service. Well managed.
Food still incredible, as always.
Our server, Jocastha, represented the Duc n Bao brand extremely well.
Give them a try.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Half Peking Duck, Duck, Pork Pan Fried Dumplings
Truly delicious. I am definitely coming back. The food was fresh, crisp and tasty. The bar offers intetesting and unique cocktails. The service was prompt and attentive.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We just had Christmas eve dinner here and everything was great. We usually do Chinese food for Christmas eve and have a stand by restaurant but decided to try something different. So glad we did. It was busy but still had great service and everything we had was great. I have had cumin beef from several restaurants in Houston and this was by far the best. The beef was so soft and the seasoning was on point. It did say "spicy cumin beef" but the spice level was perfect. We will def be back to try other things.
Parking: it was fine no issues
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Dan Dan Noodle, Cucumber Salad
Coming in and Christmas Eve and the entire staff made me feel like family. John Henry really took care of me and my daughter as we waiting for the delicious pecking duck. Highly recommend for all around great service, atmosphere, and food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
This place is really nice! The restaurant has a really nice theme to it & it was very clean. The service was excellent, every once in awhile someone would walk by & check up on me & also pick up any dishes I was finished with. Everyone was very friendly.
As far as the food, the food was great too. I get how some reviewers were complaining how the duck skin wasn't as crispy but does it really need to? I've eaten Peking duck numerous times in my lifetime & yeah sometimes when it's crispy the meat is dry. Duck is different from pork. The duck meat here was very moist, fatty & tender. I do agree with some readers who eat spicy foods. I think our palettes are used to hot/spicy foods so eating something like Duck n Bao can be estranged, but it wasn't that bad either. You get to taste the real full flavors & textures that some times peppers can cover over & mask the taste. Also their crab puffs are one of the best I've eaten. I normally don't order crab puffs at restaurants because you can get them anywhere & a lot of times they're very mediocre but these were bomb! I'm glad I ordered it. The soup dumplings were my least favorite. I think maybe it was the sauce that came with it but it wasn't not good or anything. Overall I would come back again & try other dishes on the menu like their braised pork belly, duck soup & vegetable dishes.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Half Peking Duck
Customer spoke about this place and I told her I pass it every single week and never stop. Decided to go today and ….Well let’s just say I have em 5 stars. Will definitely be going back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Eaten here in person and the food was a hit. Ordered grub hub a few times most recently and the beef and broccoli was a greasy small portion. Ordered the beef jerky and thought it was literal jerky and it was greasy and full of strong peppercorns you cant tell if you're going to pick up in a bite. Wagyu Bao is always good but could be filled more with the actual beef making a better bao to meat ratio
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
One of the best meals I’ve had in a long time. Came here after a 2 pm show at the Hobby Center and timing was perfect, wasn’t crowded at all and service was quick. Highly recommend the hot oil dumplings, pork belly with bun, salt and pepper shrimp, and seafood fried rice. Everything was hot and delicious!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Buns
I had a terrible experience with the manager at the Spring Cypres location l ordered the duck and baos and paid for it in advance in order to make sure we didn’t have to wait a long time to be served (happened in 2 ocassions previously ) and when we arrived at the restaurant 10 min later than our reservation we did have the worst service from the manager, he didn’t greet us, started to practically damp the food on the table, no manners , rude, no people skills at all it was an awful experience this person doesn’t have the skills to run a restaurant……. On the oder hand the food was good and we requested another server who was very nice and took good care of us
Advice to the owners this individual has very bad temper just keep an eye on him , being late 10 min ruined our dinner with our best friends
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 1
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