Wanna Bao – Chinese
Steam rises in fragrant plumes from bamboo baskets where delicate, hand-pleated soup dumplings await, their thin skins yielding to reveal rich, savory broths or a surprising, molten Nutella center. The experience is anchored by the satisfying crunch of golden, pan-seared buns and a parade of vibrant, garlic-infused salads that bring a refreshing brightness to every bite. This lively spot captures the heart of artisanal comfort, inviting guests to dive into a world of bold textures and soul-warming flavors.
2708, Bagby Street, Houston, TX +18326237265 https://wannabao.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, juice-cleanse, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 11:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Menu
Signature
- Shrimp Xiao Long Bao - $11.95: PORK and Shrimp filling soup dumpling Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Xiao Long Bao - $10.45: Chicken filling soup dumpling Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pork Xiao Long Bao - $10.5: Pork filling soup dumpling Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nutella Xiao Long Bao - $12.95: Filling of Nutella and banana, 6 pieces per order Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Shrimp Crispy Bottom Bao - $12.5: PORK and Shrimp filling pan-fried crispy bottom bao, scallion, sesame
- Pork Crispy Bottom Bao - $10.99: Pork filling pan-fried crispy bottom bao, scallion, sesame
Cold Small Plates
- Garlic Cucumber Salad - $9.5: Cucumber, bell peppers, sesame oil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Okra Salad - $10.95: Okra, Thai chili, green peppercorn vinegar sauce Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline
- Spicy Beef Salad - $14.5: Beef shank, beef tripe, cilantro, peanut, celery
- Cucumber Pork Belly Rolls - $13.5: Tender boiled pork belly with cucumber in red oil spicy garlic sauce, scallion
- Chicken Makes Mouth Watering - $12.95: Chicken, Thai chili, peanuts, house made spicy sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, South-Beach, Slow-Carb
Hot Small Plates
- Red Oil Dumpling - $11.95: Pork filling dumplings in Szechuan red oil sauce, sesame, scallion
- Holy Spicy Shrimp Wontons - $13.5: PORK and shrimp filling wontons in Thai chili / peppercorn house special red oil sauce, scallion, sesame
- Shrimp Wonton Soup - $13.95: PORK and shrimp filling wonton soup, farm raised chicken broth, scallion
- Shanghai Sticky Rice Shumai - $10.5: Sticky rice, minced Angus Beef, Lotus, Shiitake, Carrot, Peas Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Vegetarian Shanghai Sticky Rice Shumai - $10.49: Sticky rice, Lotus, Shiitake, Carrot, Peas Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Shanghai Salted Egg Yolk Sticky Rice Shumai - $11.95: Sticky rice, minced Angus beef, salted egg yolk, shiitake, lotus, carrot, peas Dietary tags: High-Fiber
- Scallion Pancake - $6.95: Crispy, flaky thin pancake made of scallion and flour Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, GERD-Friendly, TLC
- Colorful Dumpling Adventure - $10.95: Sampler: Chicken/Shiitake/Bamboo, Shrimp/Pork/Corn, Spinach/Shiitake/Carrots/Tofu
- Steamed Chicken Dumpling - $10.45: Chicken, shiitake mushroom, bamboo shoot
- Steamed Shrimp Dumpling - $10.5: PORK, shrimp, corn Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC
- Vegetable Dumpling - $9.5: Spinach, shiitake mushroom, carrots, dry TOFU Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Soup
- Hot and Sour Soup - $12.95: Bamboo shoot, wood ear fungus, TOFU, EGGS, carrots Dietary tags: High-Protein
- West Lake Soup - $13.5: Ground beef, diced shiitake mushroom, TOFU, bamboo shoot, EGG WHITE, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Renal
Main Courses
- Jasmine Tea Smoked Duck (Half) - $31.95: Half boneless duck, cucumber, scallion, duck sauce, six flour wraps
- Whisky Shrimp on Fire - $21.95: Stir-fried shrimp, bell pepper, celery, onions, Szechuan pepper sauce, Whisky Dietary tags: Pescatarian
- Kung Pao Shrimp - $18.95: Shrimp, PEANUTS, scallion, dry red pepper, Szechuan peppercorn Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC
- Rice Wine Braised Shrimp and Tofu - $20.95: Shrimp and TOFU, garlic pickled pepper sauce, rice wine, scallion Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Fat, High-Fiber
- Green Peppercorn Fish Filet - $19.95: Whitefish filet, soft TOFU, green Szechuan peppercorn sauce, Thai chili Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Alkaline
- Fish Drizzled with Szechuan Pepper Sauce - $19.5: Whitefish filet, Szechuan pepper, Chinese cabbage, bean sprouts, scallion, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, High-Fiber
- Rice Wine Braised Fish Filet - $18.99: Whitefish filet, pickled pepper sauce, rice wine, scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Low-Cholesterol
- Cumin Lamb Cube - $20.95: Lamb, cumin, dry Szechuan pepper, celery, onions, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber
- Pepper Pepper Steak Cube - $21.95: Angus skirt steak, green Szechuan peppercorn, Thai chili, serrano pepper, celery
- Dancing Beef - $19.95: Angus beef sirloin, Thai chili black peppercorn sauce, rice crackers Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal
- Beef Drizzled with Szechuan Pepper Sauce - $19.55: Angus beef sirloin, Szechuan pepper, Chinese cabbage, bean sprouts, celery, cilantro
- Beef with Broccoli in Brown Sauce - $18.95: Angus beef sirloin, broccoli, onion, bell pepper, brown sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Mongolian Beef - $18.5: Angus Beef Sirloin, Onion, Bell Pepper
- Crispy Spicy Chicken Popcorn - $18.95: Chicken cubes, dry Szechuan red pepper, Szechuan peppercorn, cilantro Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Cholesterol
- Pepper Pepper Chicken Cube - $17.9: Chicken cubes, green Szechuan peppercorn, Thai chili, serrano pepper, bell peppers Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo
- Kung Pao Chicken - $16.95: Chicken cubes, PEANUTS, scallion, dry red pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Shredded Chicken in Spicy Garlic Sauce - $17.99: Chicken tender, wood ear fungus, bamboo shoots, spicy garlic sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pineapple Chicken Ball - $17.5: Chicken balls, pineapple, sweet and sour sauce, bell peppers Available at: dinner, lunch
- Orange Chicken - $17.98: Fried Chicken nuggets, sweet orange-flavored chili sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- General Tso’s Chicken - $17.95: Fried Chicken nuggets, sweet-spicy sauce, broccoli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shanghai Chili Lettuce Wrap - $19.95: Chicken, shrimp, bamboo, shiitake, chestnut, peas, carrot, corn, tofu, lettuce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Szechuan Chili Lettuce Wrap - $18.95: Chicken, pickled vegetable, serrano pepper, bell pepper, lettuce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, High-Fiber, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dancing Pork Belly - $18.95: Braised pork belly, sizzling rice cracker Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chinese Pork Belly Burger - $19.95: Braised pork belly, chestnut, cucumber, scallion, four flour buns Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sweet and Sour Baby Back Ribs - $18.95: Baby back ribs in sweet and sour sauce Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Twice Cooked Pork - $17.95: Sliced pork belly, leek, fermented black bean Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Clay Pot Braised Jumbo Meatball - $16.95: Pork, TOFU, water chestnut, bok-choy, scallion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Fried Rice / Rice Noodle
- Singapore Curry Fried Rice Noodle - $15.95: Vermicelli, Shrimp, Chicken, Egg, Cabbage, Carrot, Bean Sprout, onion, curry Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tropical Fried Rice - $15.5: Shrimp, chicken, EGG, pineapple, CASHEW, peas, carrot, corn, lettuce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Fried Rice - $13.95: Spinach juice, EGG, broccoli, carrot, corn, peas, pickled vegetable Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Juice-Cleanse Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jasmine Tea Fried Rice - $14.95: Shrimp, EGG WHITES, corn, celery, carrot, peas, jasmine tea powder Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Supreme Hot Fried Rice - $14.5: Beef, chicken, EGG, peas, carrot, corn, broccoli, serrano pepper, Szechuan pepper Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Vegetable Favorites
- Mapo Tofu - $16.95: Soft TOFU, ground beef (optional), scallion, Szechuan Peppercorn Available at: dinner, lunch
- Golden Tofu - $17.95: Soft TOFU, fermented Duck EGG YOLK, Shrimp (Optional), peas, carrots Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dry-Fried Green Beans - $14.5: Green bean, ground beef (optional), pickled vegetable, dry Szechuan red pepper Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Golden Pumpkin with Salted Egg Yolk - $18.5: Danish pumpkin, salted duck egg yolk, green and red bell pepper Available at: dinner, lunch
- Golden Sand Corn - $18.45: Corn, salted duck egg yolk, green and red bell pepper Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant in Spicy Garlic Sauce - $14.95: Chinese eggplant, ground Beef (optional), spicy garlic sauce, scallion Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, South-Beach, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Eggplant Loves Green Beans - $14.45: Chinese eggplant, green beans, Thai chili Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Green Green Purple - $14.5: Okra, green & red bell pepper, Chinese eggplant, brown sauce Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shiitake Loves Baby Bok-Choy - $17.95: Baby bok-choy, shiitake mushroom, brown sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, AIP, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wine Sautéed Snow Pea Leaf - $15.5: Snow pea leaf, garlic, cooking wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sautéed Bok-Choy with Garlic - $13.95: Bok-choy, garlic Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Extra White Steamed Rice - $2: 16oz box of white steamed rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Macrobiotic
Desserts
- Pearls in Floral Rice Wine - $12.5: Mini sticky rice ball, tapioca, Chinese rice wine, floral honey, served hot Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Sweet Sweet Cube - $10.5: Sticky rice cubes, roasted bean powder, brown caramel sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Beverages
- Organic Hot Jasmine Green Tea - $4.98: Jasmine flower, organic green tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Organic Hot Lychee Oolong Tea - $4.99: Organic Fujian oolong tea, lychee honey Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Paleo, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Organic Hot Japanese Matcha - $4.97: Organic Japanese matcha Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Organic Hot Tropical Fruit Tea - $5: Organic green tea, mango, passionfruit, pineapple Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Unsweet Iced Tea - $2.98: Iced black tea Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Mexican Coca-Cola - $4.95: 500 ml glass bottle
- Diet Coke - $3.95: 237 ml glass bottle
- Horizon Chocolate Organic Milk - $3: 236 ml bottle Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- San Pellegrino Sparkling Water - $7: 750 ml glass bottle
- Smart Water - $5: 1000 ml bottle Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Fiji Water - $3: 500 ml bottle
Beer, Sake & Wine
- Green Peppercorn Pilsner Jade Scorpion - $8.5: Pilsner brewed with green peppercorns, 5.1% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Citrus Pale Ale Neon City - $8.5: Ale brewed with Mandarin and bergamot zest, 5.2% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Tsingtao Pale Lager - $7: 4.7% ABV Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Kirin Ichiban Pale Lager - $7: 5% ABV Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sho Chiku Bai Sparkling Sake Mio - $22.5: 300 ml bottle, 5% ABV Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Sho Chiku Bai Nigori Crème de Sake - $18: 300 ml bottle, 15% ABV Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Yuki Lychee Nigori Sake - $26: 375 ml bottle, 10% ABV Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Hana White Peach Sake - $26: 375 ml bottle, 8% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Gekkeikan Junmai Black & Gold - $48: 750 ml bottle, 15.6% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Heaven Sake JUNMAI 12 - $65: 720 ml bottle, 12.5% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Shimizu No Mai Junmai Ginjo PURE DAWN - $29: 300 ml bottle, 15.5% ABV Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Gekkeikan Junmai Daigingo Horin - $39: 350 ml bottle, 15.5% ABV Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Saracco Moscato d'Asti 2023 - $44: Piedmont, Italy, 6% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Wilhelm Bergmann Slate Riesling 2022 - $42: Mosel, Germany, 9.5% ABV Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- J Vineyards Chardonnay 2022 - $52: California, 14.3% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- The Crossings Sauvignon Blanc 2023 - $39.5: New Zealand, 12.5% ABV Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Maso Canoli Pinot Grigio 2023 - $46: Italy, 12.5% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Fleur de Mer Rose 2022 - $48: France, 13% ABV Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Whispering Angel Rose 2023 - $68: France, 13% ABV Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Browne Heritage Pinot Noir 2017 - $52: Oregon, 13.5% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Louis Latour Pinot Noir 2021 - $78: France, 12.5% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Roth Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 - $54: Washington, 14.5% ABV Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Brendel Cooper's Reed Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 - $78: California, 13% ABV Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Charles Krug Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 - $98: Napa Valley, 14.5% ABV Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
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