Baoz's

4 out of 5 Stars

1001 Fannin St
Houston, TX 77002
(713) 659-3288

I was not supposed to fall in love with you, Bao-Z!

I am a devout Doozo dumpling patron - at least once a week since I started working downtown.

I pass Bao-Z on my walk to Doozo and would often scoff at the idea of cheating on my beloved Doozo..and then today happened.

I had a moment of weakness and order dumplings from Bao-Z instead.

Here is how they stack up against Doozo:
Bao-Z's steamed chicken and steamed pork dumplings blew Doozo's out of the water as there is a lot more flavor in Bao-Z's version (thanks to green onion).

However, Doozo's veggie dumpling are far better than Bao-Z's. Doozo's are just more unique - I feel like I have had BZ's veggie dumplings at other restaurants.

As much as it pains me to say this - Bao-Z is better overall. They have so many more options for us dumpling diners!

Like what?
*SCALLION PANCAKES!!! They are exactly what they sound like and they are  flaky perfection.

*Crispy veggie egg rolls (that are delicious but WAY TOO greasy).

*Various soups (which were actually a dissapointment for me - too hot, too flavorless).

I also like that they have the option of steamed or pan fried dumplings.
I find BZ's dipping sauce to be more favorable to Doozo's (less gingery but in a good way).

I'll admit I missed my sweet little dumpling nazi at the Doozo counter, and will continue to frequent her often...

...and as for Bao-Z - I will be back!