Steam Boys

Food was great. Loved the soup dumplings. The beef soup is good, but if your order “medium spice”, it’ll have a kick. Seared bao were good, never had one seared before. Great place to eat. Glad it’s hear in Franklin. Definitely coming back.

The food's appearance was deceiving, as it looked far better than it tasted. None of the baos were fresh. The fried chicken bao is about the equivalent to a McChicken sandwich. The large steamed bao had just one tiny meatball inside, which was supposedly 'beef shank' according to the menu. The beef noodle soup did have a flavorful broth, but there was an inedible piece of 'tender beef shank' in my soup that was as tough as a tire.

I stumbled into steam boys, not really knowing what I wanted, and Nina at the Calendar counter gave me the best advice. Literally the best dumplings I’ve ever had, and I cannot wait to come back. And of course, bring my whole family. The pork bail was fantastic too!! May ask for some different sauce next time. Great service and lots of pride in this place. Thank you Steam Boys.

Went for the $20 all-you-can-eat dumplings on Tuesdays. Tried the chicken and the shrimp seared dumplings and both were incredible. The mango fruit tea with kiwi popping boba was great as well. Some of the best food I've ever had for sure. I do wish the prices were cheaper though. I highly recommend!

The beef noodle soup was tasty. 3 of the 4 chunks of beef were tender, easily cut with a fork. One was tough with fat and gristle. Flavor was good; ordered mild and it was spicy, no need for extra chili oil. It seemed a fusion of beef pot roast and Asian flavors. Not like Phó or anything that could be identified from one particular cultural region/country. Wheat, not rice, noodles. The portion was large. The bao buns (seared pork) were a bit chewy and the pork ball inside was bland and skimpy for the price. Tuesdays are all-you-can eat buns: No thank you.