We recently visited Mount & Bao and left with mixed impressions. To start, we tried the Hot and Sour Soup, which, while offering familiar flavors, stood out for its generous portion size at just $3.99. It was a satisfying and value-packed appetizer. For the main course, we opted for two combo plates—one with Sesame Chicken and another with General Tso's Chicken. Unfortunately, despite being different dishes, they were visually indistinguishable and tasted almost identical. The flavors were mild, and while they weren’t unpleasant, they didn’t leave a memorable impression either—just average. The service was generally good, though the ordering process might not suit everyone. Orders are placed using a QR code on your phone, which some might find a bit confusing or cumbersome. In summary, Mount & Bao is an option if you’re looking for value and convenience, but the overall dining experience was underwhelming in terms of flavor and uniqueness.

This review is for specifically this ONE dish: Mashed peppers with preserved egg and eggplant is the "S+" tier dish. I've tried this dish in different restaurants in Seattle and all over. Mount&Bao has the BEST version - it's soooo umami. I haven't been able to forget it for years! I eat for a living :) and I'm Chinese, born in China so I'm pretty picky 😅 Thank goodness for the owners. They seem to work really hard. The lady front of house is really nice even if her English is a little lacking. Nice family owned joint! Portions are generous!!!