PAPA BANH BAO — Restaurant in Tukwila

I normally don't write reviews but I saw this one review as I was reading the review about this place saying it is not authentic or that the other reviews are fake because the person didn't give them napkin so I had to write a review because they seem to be bullying a small business.

I had tried the Bao here and it taste so good that it taste exactly like the Bao I had in Asia so I really enjoy it. For me this is a big compliment, it is hard to find some food that taste just like the one I had in Asia. So, I am not sure what that person means by being not authentic. The place is in an industrial district near the South Center mall, the storefront is like the pick up counter from the mall so it is not a sit down restaurant, in my opinion it make sense for a place just selling Bao, also it is clean and presentable. It is easy to get to since its near South Center also. I will say just try it out yourself and the taste will...

1. I think this place is still trying to figure out their point of sale system. The gal at the cash register told me they prefer pool order ahead via DOOR DASH and when I showed her on my phone that their website indicates a different app she seemed surprised. 2) I ordered an hour ahead and still had to wait…3) until they figure out their website/app/system prepare yourselves to either order upon arrival and wait, 4) utilize the DOOR DASH app and pay upon ordering (because I don’t think they will confirm your order until you pay, even though there is an option to pay upon pick up via the cuk cuk application my order wasn’t ever confirmed until I arrived to the store to pick up , and Yes, I tried to call the store with no success) 5) Overall, I’d return, but with a different strategy to order and pickup for a more efficient and...

They wont let you watch them make it cuz I bet its all premade days before and then they freeze them. They make the items behind a black curtain so you cant see what theyre doing. They asked me if I wanted frozen or cooked baos. Obviously I can tell its all premade at this point, but gave em a chance. Didnt taste fresh at all. The bun was very dry and the stuffing was soggy (premade buns are like this), bet they microwaved the frozen buns for me as well. Paid a premium price 6.50 per bun, not worth it, trust me. Better to buy frozen pork buns and cook them in the microwave yourself. The clerk also was like robot, no emotions at all, no smiles. If you want dry baos, please go there. Take off the black curtain, and place fresh boas in the front, make it like a donut shop, thats some good...