Lowell Asian Bakery and Restaurant — Restaurant in Lowell

I used to live in NYC and always went to Chinatown for my Pork Buns. With numerous relocations in my life I could never find Pork Buns ANYWHERE! When I relocated to MA (not too far from Boston) I assumed that the Boston Chinatown might be a place to explore and finally find an authentic Asian Bakery. Traffic and parking was a big consideration. I googled "Pork Buns" and was surprised to find the LOWELL ASIAN BAKERY, which was much closer to where I live. The menu online was unbelievably long with options showing it was much more than just a bakery. When I got there I couldn't stop smiling. Before even entering the aroma drew me inside where, to my surprise, were shelves of pastries, cakes, buns, etc. Also, a kitchen where they prepared food (take out/eat in) for customers. I was handed a large bowl and explored the varieties (individually wrapped), picking and choosing my Pork Buns, as well as a few I had to try. I also ordered the House Lo Mien (extra spicy, please). After paying for my purchases I vowed to return. My ride home was a tortuous pleasure since the aroma of my Lo Mien made my mouth water. Finally, got home and tore into it. W O W❕I found myself very satisfied and, as Arnold said in the movies,....."I'LL BE...

While the food itself was enjoyable, my experience with the delivery service was less than satisfactory. The delivery person's demeanor raised some concerns that I feel compelled to share.

Upon receiving my order, I noticed the absence of a handed receipt, which left me uneasy. Although I hesitate to make unfounded accusations, the overall vibe suggested something was added onto by bill to raise the price. Additionally, I was expecting a $3 refund post-transaction but received only $1, accompanied by the explanation that "these times are expensive" as he quickly walked back to his car and drove off.

As a college student who values the generous portions this restaurant offers, I find it disappointing to encounter such behavior. I've decided not to use their delivery service again. To those considering ordering, be vigilant and speak up if anything seems off. A friendly reminder to the owner: ensuring ethical conduct among your staff is crucial for...

I got the Beef lok lak and my partner got the C21 combination plate. My partner thought his food was alright. I thought my food was great. I was a little sad that it didnt come with rice, but the food I was given was a huge portion, and everything tasted great. I also grabbed many of the pastries. I tried the fried dough pastry (plainly sweet but good), coco-bread cream pastry (very good), and the custard bun (custard was good but the inside of the bun was dry). Mind you, I grabbed these around 9:15pm so im not complaining. What I actually came there for were the pork buns and was surprised to find chicken teriyaki buns too. Im too full so I'll be trying those later :) im glad i dont have to drive in to Boston for these buns. 😆😁 they were a bit pricier than Boston, but worth the short 20...