Baoz Dumplings in Houston, TX

4.2(79)Houston, TX
Solid choice

Rated 4.2 stars based on 79 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Families
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Fine dining seekers

At a glance

Houston, TX • 4.2★
Baoz Dumplings is a Chinese buffet restaurant in Houston, TX, near Downtown Houston, at 1001 Fannin St # M180, Houston, TX 77002, USA. It has a 4.2-star rating from more than 79 reviews. The page includes full weekly hours, photos, and website and phone contact details. Food and review signals include boba tea, spicy, steamed, and price. Useful visit details include takeout, dine-in, delivery, and wheelchair-accessible entrance. That combination gives the Baoz Dumplings page concrete local context beyond a basic name, address, and phone listing.

Good to know

  • Baoz Dumplings has a listed address in Houston, TX, so visitors can confirm the exact location before going.
  • The page includes a 4.2-star rating from 79 reviews.
  • Hours are listed on the page; verify current hours before making a special trip.
  • Website and phone details are available for checking current menu, hours, or availability.
  • Photos are available on the page to help preview the restaurant before visiting.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
1001 Fannin St # M180, Houston, TX 77002, USA, Downtown Houston, Houston, Texas
Phone
(713) 659-3288
Today
Closed
Rating
4.2 (79 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

Quick service

No long waits

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

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Before you go

Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

Signature Dishes

10 popular dishes mentioned by diners

Top picks

Spicy Dumpling Sauce It’S The Best!!×2

Also mentioned

Best Dishes To OrderBoba TeaDeliveryDine-InFull Weekly HoursHours Of OperationPhone Contact DetailsPhotosPrice

Extracted from diner reviews and FAQ answers.

Not the Fastest

Score 27/100 · 2 positive signals
Quick bite score27/100
Speed signals
0/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
7/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Traditional Touches 🥢

Chinese regional cuisine · score 35/100
Authenticity score35/100
Authentic

Regional dishes detected

Spicy Dumpling

Detected from menu, FAQ answers, and restaurant name.

Early Evening Only 🌇

Score 36/100 · 4 positive signals
Full night out score36/100
Late-night hours
0/30
Drinks on premises
0/20
Nightlife nearby
25/25
Entertainment
11/15
Weekend potential
0/10

What works

  • 5+ bars and nightlife venues within walking distance
  • Karaoke and nightclubs nearby
  • Cinema within walking distance
  • Entertainment nearby

Keep in mind

  • No alcohol — you'll need to go elsewhere for drinks

Scored from closing hours, on-premises drinks, nearby nightlife, entertainment, and weekend hours.

Trusted Rating

🆕 4.1 weighted · 79 reviews
4.1weighted · raw 4.2 from 79 reviews( 0.06 from raw)
Newly Discovered (Low Confidence)
Review volume vs. city median79 / 582 median
02,910 (Rock Solid threshold)

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.2) with the city average (4.13) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 2910+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Closed

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 1:30 PM
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
Wheelchair accessible entranceWheelchair accessible parking lotWheelchair accessible restroomWheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Gender-neutral restroomRestroomWi-FiFree Wi-FiDogs AllowedCurbside Pickup

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
Casual

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
BrunchLunchCateringCounter serviceDessertSeating

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Credit CardsDebit CardsN F C mobile payments

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
Comfort foodQuick biteVegan optionsVegetarian options

Reviews

79 reviews

Customer highlights

  • Customers have left 79 reviews, with an average rating of 4.2 stars.
  • Review tags mention boba tea, spicy, steamed, and price.
  • Positive review text points to value, takeout, shrimp, and fresh food.
  • Recent positive review text gives this page enough customer detail to compare it with nearby buffet options.

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

Is Baoz Dumplings kid-friendly?

Yes, they seem to be a good option for lunch downtown for $10 or less.

How long do you need to wait in line?

Don't worry about the line, it will move fast.

What are the best dishes to order?

Get the chicken or pork dumplings pan fried, you will not be disappointed! Try the spicy dumpling sauce it’s the best!!

Is the service friendly?

Service was great, he started recommending things immediately when I looked confused which I loved.

How much does it cost?

All around nice option for lunch downtown for $10 or less.

What are the hours of operation?

Hours are quite limited so look to make sure they're open when you want dumplings.

Do they offer vinegar as a dipping sauce?

No self-respecting authentic Chinese dumpling place would not provide vinegar as a dipping sauce.

What is the rating of Baoz Dumplings?

Baoz Dumplings has a 4.2-star rating based on 79 customer reviews.

🌃Nightlife & Entertainment

In the heart of the action — bars, lounges, and entertainment nearby.

In the heart of the action — bars, lounges, and entertainment nearby.

Food & Dining
28
Recreation & Entertainment
12
Transportation & Automotive
11
Miscellaneous Services
10
Government & Public Services
10
Professional Services
9

95 nearby places across 12 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

95 places nearby (arts & culture, finance, food, government, healthcare)

Theaters & performance venues

Simmons Family Stage

Theatre

~0.3 mi

Museums & galleries

Synchronity of Color - Red

Artwork

~0.3 mi
Heritage Lanterns

Artwork

~0.3 mi
George R. Brown

Artwork

~0.3 mi
Gazebo Roof

Artwork

~0.3 mi
Striding Christ

Artwork

~0.3 mi
Personage and Birds

Artwork

~0.3 mi

Libraries & archives

HPL Express

Library

~0.3 miFr-Sa 12:00-17:00; Su 13:00-17:00

Banking

IBC Bank

Bank

~530 ft

Restaurants

Pappas Bros. Steakhouse

Restaurant

Dallas Street

~280 ft
Chick-fil-A

Fast Food

1200 McKinney Street

~420 ftMo-Fr 07:00-14:00; Su off
Guadalajara Del Centro

Restaurant

~560 ft
Whataburger

Fast Food

1000 Main Street

~620 ft
Otto's

Restaurant

1200 McKinney Street

~640 ft
House of Blues

Restaurant

1204 Caroline Street

~650 ftMo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:00
Domino's

Fast Food

975 McKinney Street

~670 ftMo-Th,Su 10:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00
Restaurant

Restaurant

1201 San Jacinto Street

~770 ft
Jason's Deli

Restaurant

901 McKinney Street

~830 ftMo-Fr 07:00-15:00
Restaurant

Restaurant

1201 San Jacinto Street

~830 ft
Luchi & Joeys - Underground Downtown

Restaurant

~840 ft
Jimmy John's

Fast Food

820 Main Street

~870 ftMo-Sa 11:00-16:00

Grocery & Markets

Convenience store

Convenience

~470 ft
Phoenicia Speciality Foods

Supermarket

1001 Austin Street

~890 ftMo-We 09:00-19:30; Th-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 09:00-18:00
Fannin Food Mart

Convenience

~0.2 mi

Cafes & Coffee

Corner Bakery

Cafe

1000 Main Street

~620 ft
Starbucks

Cafe

914 Dallas Street

~860 ft
Perk Coffee Shop

Cafe

~860 ftMo-Th 07:15-14:00; Fr 07:15-13:30
Common Grounds Uncommon Coffee

Cafe

1401 McKinney Street

~1030 ftMo-Th 06:30-16:30; Fr 06:30-15:00; Sa-Su off
Starbucks

Cafe

723 Main Street

~0.2 mi
Tout Suite

Cafe

1515 Fannin Street

~0.3 mi
Slowdrip TX

Cafe

1625 Main Street

~0.3 mi07:00-19:00
Starbucks

Cafe

1600 Lamar Street

~0.4 mi

Bars & Pubs

MKT BAR

Bar

1001 Austin Street

~910 ftMo-We 11:00-19:30; Th-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00
Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

Pub

705 Main Street

~0.2 miMo-We 11:00-01:00, Th-Fr 11:00-02:00, Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 11:00-24:00
Cellar 7 Wine & Bar Bites

Bar

610 Main Street

~0.3 miMo-Su 11:00-23:00
Shay McElroy's Irish Pub

Bar

909 Texas Avenue

~0.3 miMo-Su 11:00-02:00
The Moonshiners

Bar

1000 Prairie Street

~0.4 miSu-We 11:00-24:00; Th-Sa 11:00-02:00

Postal services

USPS TWO HOUSTON CNTR — Post Office™

Post Office

909 Fannin Street

~310 ftMo-Fr 10:00-13:00,14:00-16:00
The UPS Store

Post Office

945 McKinney Street

~700 ftMo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-15:00

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~710 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~760 ft

Government offices

British Consulate

Diplomatic

1301 Fannin Street

~1010 ftopen "By appointment only"; PH off
United States Customhouse

Government

~0.2 mi

Emergency services

Houston Police Department

Police

~0.2 mi

Public facilities

Drinking water

Drinking Water

~0.2 mi
Public restroom

Toilets

~0.3 mi
Public restroom

Toilets

~0.3 mi

Hospitals & clinics

Houston Ear, Nose, Throat & Allergy Clinic

Clinic

1200 McKinney Street

~410 ft

Specialists

Today's Vision

Optician

955 McKinney Street

~710 ftMo-Fr 09:30-17:00; Sa-Su off

Other services

Alcohol & Drug Rehab Houston

Therapist

1001 Fannin Street

~90 ft08:00-20:00
Vacant

Vacant

917 Main Street

~610 ft
Vacant

Vacant

901 Main Street

~690 ft
Vacant

Vacant

914 Main Street

~740 ft
METRO RideStore

Ticket

1001 Travis Street

~800 ftMo-Fr 08:00-17:00
Greg and Gretchen Tharp Fountain

Fountain

~0.3 mi
The Bela Fountain

Fountain

~0.3 mi
Clock

Clock

~0.3 mi
Fountain

Fountain

~0.3 mi
Vacant

Vacant

509 Main Street

~0.3 mi

Beauty & spa

Sojourn de Nails

Beauty

1625 Main Street

~0.3 miMo-Sa 09:30-19:00; Su 11:00-17:00

Professional services

Bain & Company

Company

1221 McKinney Street

~510 ft
Boston Consulting Group

Company

1221 McKinney Street

~550 ft
Nature Acres

Company

945 McKinney Street

~760 ftMo-Fr 09:00-18:00
McKinsey & Company

Company

609 Main Street

~0.3 mi

Legal services

HKM Employment Attorneys LLP

Lawyer

1201 Fannin Street

~710 ftMo-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
Brownstone Law

Lawyer

~770 ft
Topek and Topek

Lawyer

304 Dallas Street

~790 ftMo-Fr 09:00-17:00

Real estate services

Woodline Acres, LLC

Estate Agent

945 McKinney Street

~780 ftMo-Fr 09:00-18:00

Technology & IT services

Landdox

It

1301 Fannin Street

~970 ftMo-Fr 08:00-18:00

Sports & recreation

810 Billiards & Bowling

Bowling Alley

1201 San Jacinto Street

~790 ftSu 11:00-24:00, Mo-Th 16:00-24:00; Fr 16:00-02:00; Sa 11:00-02:00
Carruth Foundation Bocce Courts

Pitch

~0.4 mi

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~0.2 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.2 mi
Burguieres Foundation Seating Area

Bench

~0.3 mi
Picnic area

Picnic Table

~0.3 mi
Friends of Lily, Kelly & Sadie Kinder Seating Area

Bench

~0.3 mi
Wells Fargo Seating Area

Bench

~0.3 mi

Other recreation & entertainment

CenterPoint Energy Seating Areas

Picnic Site

~0.3 mi
Beverly and Staman Ogilvie Seating Area

Picnic Site

~0.3 mi
JP Morgan Chase Bench Area

Picnic Site

~0.3 mi

Entertainment venues

IYKYK

Nightclub

1008 Prairie Street

~0.4 miWe-Su 22:00-02:00

Places of worship

Holy Cross Catholic Chapel

Place Of Worship

905 Main Street

~640 ftMo-Fr 09:00-16:00
Christ Church Cathedral

Place Of Worship

1117 Texas Avenue

~0.3 mi

Sports facilities

Rockets Shop

Sports

~0.3 mi

Parking facilities

Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~100 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~130 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~140 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~210 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~230 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~250 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~270 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~270 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~290 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~320 ft

Vehicle rentals

Glyderz

Scooter Rental

930 Main Street

~670 ftMo-Th 15:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 01:00-26:00