Being new in the area, first thing was first - finding good food. My first journey leads me a block away to Mean Bao. After having Banh Mi Boys several times, I thought it'd be nice to have something to compare it to.
Judging by the lack of reviews, I assume this establishment is relatively new. The decor is very simplistic, boasting brick walls coated in white. Customers are open to sit anywhere they please and chopsticks are readily available in a cup on the table.
First up for comparison is the Pork Belly steamed bao. The steamed bao here are a tad bit on the smaller side. Flavour is pretty good, but I think the amount of hoisin sauce overpowers the bao a bit. I think the bao itself is screaming for more veg (something more than just cukes).
The pork and shrimp dumplings though are well done! Definitely my favourite of the two. Juicy and meaty - they don't skimp on the meat. I want aware of the spice levels for this, but their spiciest is just sriracha, apparently.
The prices are alright, but I don't expect to come here every single time. I could convince myself to go more if it was a tad cheaper, or the portion size got bigger though.
Still good though! I recommend to anyone in the area :).