About - Mian & Bao
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Offerings
- Alcohol
- Comfort food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegan options
- Vegetarian options
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Trendy
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Still thinking about dinner at Mian & Bao 🥢🔥 If you’re craving authentic Szechuan and Shanghai-style comfort food, this spot absolutely delivers. The soup dumplings were little flavor bombs — delicate, juicy, and dangerously addictive. One bite in and suddenly you’re contemplating ordering a second round “for the table”… even though the table is just you. 😂 The savory beef noodle soup was next-level cozy. Rich broth, tender beef, perfectly chewy noodles… the kind of bowl that makes you slow down and appreciate life for a minute. 🍜✨ Loved how the menu balances bold Sichuan flavors with classic Shanghai comfort dishes. You can tell there’s real care behind the cooking. Soup dumplings (xiaolongbao) are a famous Shanghai specialty known for their delicate wrappers and rich broth-filled centers.  Service was warm, attentive, and welcoming without being overbearing — the staff made the whole experience feel relaxed and fun. The vibe? Hidden gem energy with “why didn’t we discover this sooner?” written all over it. 💯 Austin food scene keeps getting stronger, and Mian & Bao deserves a spot on the must-try list. Come hungry. Leave happy. Probably leave planning your next visit too. 😄🥟🍜
This restaurant is in a prime location, which is definitely a plus. We visited on a Friday evening and had about a 30-minute wait time. The place itself is a bit small and felt slightly congested, but the service was good and attentive. We ordered chicken fried rice and chicken dumplings—both tasted good, though the fried rice was a bit on the oily side. One thing that stood out negatively was the utensil collection trolley placed right next to our table. It would be better if this was kept in a different area to improve the dining experience. Overall, a decent spot for good food, but with some room for improvement.
This place is SO CUTE and the food was AMAZING! Everything felt authentic, had so much flavor and was delicious. The food came out at a good pace that didn't leave us waiting too long. The menus are online that has pictures for everything!! The staff was also very friendly. We ordered the spicey beef noodles, chili oil dumplings, chicken fried rice, xiao long bao, steamed chicken dumplings, and vegetable spring rolls for a total of $73. The water was good with no weird taste. We also recieved a Purple sweet potato cheese roll, a dessert option, for posting a review. 10/10 would recommend! This is our favorite Asian restaurant to date!