bāshì in Houston, TX

4.9(55)Houston, TX
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.9 stars with 55 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 • 4.9★
bāshì in Downtown Houston is a top-rated Chinese buffet serving a variety of dishes. Enjoy an all-you-can-eat experience with friends and family, or take advantage of their convenient takeout and delivery options. With a 4.9-star rating and 55 reviews, it's clear that this Houston, Texas restaurant is a favorite among locals and visitors alike. The friendly staff and delicious food make for a memorable dining experience, and the casual atmosphere is perfect for a night out. Don't miss out on trying their popular dishes, including the chili oil wontons, made with high-quality ingredients and prepared with care.
This family-friendly Chinese buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
800 Capitol St t306, Houston, TX 77002, USA, Downtown Houston, Houston, Texas
Phone
(713) 393-7208
Today
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Rating
4.9 (55 reviews)

What stands out

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

💰Great value for families

Generous portions at reasonable prices

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

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Before you go

♿Wheelchair accessible

Accessible entrance and facilities

🍺Alcohol served

Beer, wine, and cocktails available

🥡Takeout available

Order to go

Photos

10 photos

Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
Monday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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
Bar onsiteRestroomWi-FiFree Wi-FiCurbside PickupDogs Allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
CasualCozyTrendy

Dining Options

Food and beverage choices
LunchDinnerCateringCounter serviceDessertSeating

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
TakeoutDine-inDeliveryReservations

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
Credit CardsDebit Cards

Highlights

Special features
Fast service

Food & Drink

Menu offerings
AlcoholComfort foodHealthy optionsSmall platesVegan optionsVegetarian options

Reviews

55 reviews

Reviews

Customer reviews available

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common answers about this buffet

What is the food quality like at Bāshì?

The food is fantastic! You can tell Milo and his staff put love, joy, and passion into every dish.

Are the dishes at Bāshì authentic?

This is truly one of the best food options in Downtown by far. Everything I’ve tried is delicious. The honey braised pork belly is the best pork belly I’ve ever had.

How is the service at Bāshì?

Milo, the owner, always greets me by name and makes the place feel super welcoming. You can tell he really loves what he does.

Is Bāshì clean?

I stumbled across this gem in the Houston tunnel system. I was attracted to the orderly and clean openness of the store front design.

How long do you have to wait at Bāshì?

Small menu Sichuan in the downtown tunnels (Understory), amazing food, usually a long but very quick/efficient line.

Is Bāshì pricey?

Good but not worth the price. Had the chili oil wontons. There were 9 wontons and it averaged $1.44 per, I had the vegan option.

What is the best value at Bāshì?

Very flavorful and good value for the price! Will be back for lunch!!

Is Bāshì vegan-friendly?

One of my standout favorites has to be the vegan chili wontons—perfectly spiced with just the right amount of heat, they’re an absolute treat.

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How is the wait time at Bāshì?

Usually a long but very quick/efficient line.

Is Bāshì worth the price?

Good but not worth the price. Had the chili oil wontons. There were 9 wontons and it averaged $1.44 per, I had the vegan option.

Does Bāshì have good vegan options?

One of my standout favorites has to be the vegan chili wontons—perfectly spiced with just the right amount of heat, they’re an absolute treat.

Is Bāshì a good place to eat for a group?

Brought a group and ordered a million dishes to try.

Where is bāshì located?

bāshì is located at 800 Capitol St t306, Houston, TX 77002, USA, Downtown Houston, Houston, Texas.

Is bāshì good?

Yes, bāshì is highly rated with 4.9 stars from 55 reviews.

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Local services, shops, and points of interest

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Artwork

~0.2 mi

Theaters & performance venues

AMC Houston 8

Cinema

510 Texas Avenue

~0.2 mi
+1-713-223-3456Website
Bayou Music Center

Theatre

520 Texas Avenue

~0.3 mi
+1-713-230-1600Website

Banking

IBC Bank

Bank

~890 ft
Metro Route Services

Atm

~0.3 mi

Restaurants

Perbacco

Restaurant

700 Milam Street

~300 ft
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Schlotzsky's

Fast Food

815 Walker Street

~380 ft
+1-713-225-3354
Shake Shack

Fast Food

~410 ftMo-Su 10:30-21:00
Finn Hall

Food Court

712 Main Street

~420 ftMo-Th 07:00-23:00; Fr 07:00-24:00; Sa 08:00-24:00; Su 08:00-22:00
+1-713-357-5115Website
Jimmy John's

Fast Food

820 Main Street

~540 ftMo-Sa 11:00-16:00
+1 713-222-9995Website
Luchi & Joeys - Underground Downtown

Restaurant

~590 ft
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Brasa's Steakhouse

Restaurant

705 Main Street

~620 ftMo-Fr 11:30-15:00,17:00-22:00; Sa 11:30-22:00
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The District

Restaurant

610 Main Street

~650 ftMo-Su 10:30-22:00
+1-713-229-8611Website
Sambuca

Restaurant

909 Texas Avenue

~650 ftMo-We 11:00-23:00, Th 11:00-24:00, Fr 11:00-01:00, Sa 16:00-01:00, Su 16:00-23:00
+1-713-224-5299Website
Table 7 Bistro

Restaurant

720 Fannin Street

~730 ftMo-We 06:30-22:00; Th-Fr 06:30-22:30; Sa 07:00-22:30; Su 07:00-22:00
+1-713-227-4800Website
Jason's Deli

Restaurant

901 McKinney Street

~730 ftMo-Fr 07:00-15:00
+1-713-650-1500Website
Mendocino Farms

Fast Food

~730 ft

Cafes & Coffee

Starbucks

Cafe

723 Main Street

~540 ft
+1 832-516-6635Website
Corner Bakery

Cafe

1000 Main Street

~920 ft
Website
Press Waffle Co.

Cafe

411 Smith Street

~0.3 miMo-We 08:00-21:00; Th 09:00-20:00; Fr 08:00-21:00; Sa 09:00-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00
+1-713-405-1407Website
Starbucks

Cafe

914 Dallas Street

~0.3 mi
+1 713-651-0791Website

Bars & Pubs

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

Pub

705 Main Street

~560 ftMo-We 11:00-01:00, Th-Fr 11:00-02:00, Sa 11:00-02:00, Su 11:00-24:00
+1-713-228-9472Website
Cellar 7 Wine & Bar Bites

Bar

610 Main Street

~600 ftMo-Su 11:00-23:00
+1-713-222-0119Website
Shay McElroy's Irish Pub

Bar

909 Texas Avenue

~830 ftMo-Su 11:00-02:00
+1-713-223-2444Website
El Big Bad

Bar

419 Travis Street

~980 ftSu-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
+1-713-229-8181Website
The Moonshiners

Bar

1000 Prairie Street

~1010 ftSu-We 11:00-24:00; Th-Sa 11:00-02:00
+1-713-226-7717Website
Off The Record

Bar

416 Main Street

~0.2 mi
Bungalow

Bar

407 Main Street

~0.2 mi
Dean's

Bar

316 Main Street

~0.3 miTu-Fr 17:00-02:00, Sa 15:00-02:00, Su 18:00-02:00
+1-832-564-0918Website
CRU

Bar

311 Travis Street

~0.3 mi
Notsuoh

Bar

314 Main Street

~0.3 miMo-Su 18:00-02:00
+1-713-409-4750Website
Warren's Inn

Bar

307 Travis Street

~0.3 miMo-Fr 11:00-02:00, Sa 12:00-02:00, Su 14:00-02:00
+1-713-247-9207Website
Behind Closed Doors

Bar

~0.3 mi

Grocery & Markets

Fannin Food Mart

Convenience

~920 ft
Downtown Convenience Store

Convenience

914 Prairie Street

~930 ft

Waste management

Waste bin

Waste Basket

~640 ft
Waste bin

Waste Basket

~700 ft

Postal services

The UPS Store

Post Office

945 McKinney Street

~780 ftMo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-15:00
Mailbox

Post Box

~1020 ft
USPS CIVIC CENTER — Post Office™

Post Office

700 Smith Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 10:00-13:25,14:35-16:00
+1-713-223-1625
USPS TWO HOUSTON CNTR — Post Office™

Post Office

909 Fannin Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 10:00-13:00,14:00-16:00
+1-713-651-0112Website

Public facilities

Public restroom

Toilets

~880 ft
Drinking water

Drinking Water

~0.3 mi
Public restroom

Toilets

~0.3 mi
Public restroom

Toilets

~0.3 mi
Public restroom

Toilets

~0.3 mi
Drinking water

Drinking Water

~0.3 mi

Specialists

Today's Vision

Optician

955 McKinney Street

~780 ftMo-Fr 09:30-17:00; Sa-Su off

Pharmacy & medical supplies

CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.3 miMo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-17:00; PH closed
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Other services

Vacant

Vacant

914 Main Street

~670 ft
Vacant

Vacant

901 Main Street

~720 ft
Clock

Clock

~780 ft
Vacant

Vacant

917 Main Street

~800 ft
Vacant

Vacant

509 Main Street

~910 ft
METRO RideStore

Ticket

1001 Travis Street

~920 ftMo-Fr 08:00-17:00
Fountain

Fountain

~0.2 mi
Vacant

Vacant

~0.2 mi
Alcohol & Drug Rehab Houston

Therapist

1001 Fannin Street

~0.3 mi08:00-20:00
+1-281-809-9779Website
Fountain

Fountain

~0.3 mi

Legal services

Brownstone Law

Lawyer

~660 ft
+1 281-845-8108Website
Davis & Davis, Attorneys at Law

Lawyer

440 Louisiana Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00
+1 888-522-9444Website
The Larson Law Office PLLC

Lawyer

440 Louisiana Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 08:00-17:00
+1-713-221-9088Website
Madrid Law Firm

Lawyer

440 Louisiana Street

~0.2 miMo-Su 08:00-20:00
+1-713-877-9400Website
The Morgan Legal Group, PLLC

Lawyer

440 Louisiana Street

~0.2 mi24/7
+1 713-969-5026Website
Law Offices of Nathan J Mays

Lawyer

402 Main Street

~0.2 miMo-Fr 08:30-17:00
+1-713-229-2490Website

Professional services

McKinsey & Company

Company

609 Main Street

~660 ft
+1-713-751-4000Website
Nature Acres

Company

945 McKinney Street

~760 ftMo-Fr 09:00-18:00
+1 832-324-9160Website
Bain & Company

Company

1221 McKinney Street

~0.3 mi
+1-713-469-4600Website
Boston Consulting Group

Company

1221 McKinney Street

~0.3 mi
+1-713-286-7000Website

Real estate services

Woodline Acres, LLC

Estate Agent

945 McKinney Street

~730 ftMo-Fr 09:00-18:00
+1 855-610-3525Website

Marketing & advertising

Kelly Webmasters and Marketers

Advertising Agency

440 Louisiana Street

~0.2 miMo-Su 09:00-18:00
+1-281-688-4369Website

Entertainment venues

IYKYK

Nightclub

1008 Prairie Street

~0.2 miWe-Su 22:00-02:00
+1-281-662-0325Website
Cherry

Nightclub

308 Main Street

~0.3 miFr-Sa 21:00-02:00
+1-832-968-3370Website

Parks & amenities

Bench

Bench

~0.2 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.2 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.2 mi
Bench

Bench

~0.2 mi

Places of worship

Holy Cross Catholic Chapel

Place Of Worship

905 Main Street

~760 ftMo-Fr 09:00-16:00
+1-713-650-1323Website
Christ Church Cathedral

Place Of Worship

1117 Texas Avenue

~0.2 mi

Parking facilities

Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~170 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~320 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~350 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~590 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~610 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~650 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~660 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~700 ft
Parking entrance

Parking Entrance

~710 ft
Bicycle parking

Bicycle Parking

~720 ft

Vehicle rentals

Glyderz

Scooter Rental

930 Main Street

~790 ftMo-Th 15:00-24:00; Fr,Sa 01:00-26:00
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