88 BaoBao Dumpling House
Chinese restaurant · Vacaville ·

88 BaoBao Dumpling House

Chinese restaurant · Vacaville ·

Pork buns, dumplings, XLBs, noodles, chow mein

dumplings
chow mein
xiao long bao
pork buns
wonton in chili oil
shrimp dumplings
pan fried dumplings
cucumber salad
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1639 E Monte Vista Ave Ste 105, Vacaville, CA 95688 Get directions

$10–20

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Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Cozy

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1639 E Monte Vista Ave Ste 105, Vacaville, CA 95688 Get directions

+1 707 474 5602
88baobao.menu11.com

$10–20 · Menu

Features

•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Cozy
•Good for solo dining
•Touristy
•Comfort food

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Dec 22, 2025

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88 BaoBao Dumpling House

Alisha K.

Google
Very good food. The speciality item - sesame chicken was very soft. The zhang liang mian could was a little bland - but had fresh ingredients. The xiaolong baos were really tasty. Overall, a great place to visit. The service was fairly quick.

Aileen G

Google
My Mom wanted dumplings for her birthday so my sister and I went to dinner with our Mom here on July 3, 2025. The food was yummy. The service was quick and friendly. I would definitely eat here again.

salanding555

Google
On the way to Tahoe and stopped randomly in this little town I don’t even know the name of. AND THIS PLACE. One of the best dumpling place I’ve had in the entire state. Handmade dumplings, fully filled with well seasoned stuffing(look the photo, it’s a whole meatball!) The pan fried buns, so crispy and fresh. Simply PERFECTION.

Alex D.

Google
Good dumplings at a reasonable price. We got the crab and pork xi long bao, the chicken and corn dumplings, the bbq pork buns, garlic green beans, and the rice cakes. The xi long bao was very tasty and a nice twist on the traditional pork. The chicken and corn was also tasty. The bbq buns were ok but not a highlight out of these items. The garlic green beans were delicious. The rice cakes were ok and very filling but they had a strange flavor to them.

Liann A.

Google
Quick service and lots of food! You don’t get seated until after you order, we had a large group coming so we tried to order earlier and get seats around each other. I was pescatarian at the time but ordered some food for the table— chicken chow mein, shrimp fried rice, vegetable dumplings, shrimp dumplings, and cucumber salad. My friends got shrimp and pork siomai, XLBs, and deep fried pork dumplings. The other table ordered similar items too. The kids loved the chow mein. There is self service water cups and they also serve drinks. Our food came out quickly and they have huge portions. Located in a shopping plaza, there’s plenty of parking and it can get busy. They have a table outside if you want to eat outside too.

Frederique D.

Google
We decided for a takeout since Saturdays are busy with nut tree. As we walked in to pick up our food, it was pretty packed around 1 pm so highly recommend going at less peak times on weekends. We had the following: Lumpia: 8/10 Popcorn chicken: 8/10 Bbq pork buns: 5/10 too much bread to meat ratio Pork buns: 6/10 good flavor, meat mix was clumped into a ball and left hollow pockets in the sides of bun Haukau : 7/10 Shaomai: 7:10 Egg fried rice noodles: 7/10 Chow mein: 9/10 Overall was a bit disappointed with the pork buns but surprised how well everything tasted from being in take out boxes for the drive home.

Aleana B.

Google
We got the lumpia, cucumber salad, shrimp tempura and pork/shrimp dumplings. All the food was very fresh. The cucumber salad was good we added chilli oil and that made it amazing. Worth the price.

Angela J.

Google
The restaurant seemed a bit small but was able to walk in during lunch time (on Christmas Eve so maybe it’s not as busy) and get seated pretty quickly. We ordered the wonton in chili oil, XLBs, BBQ pork bun, and an order of bamboo and mushroom bun. Excluding the buns, the order of XLBs and the wonton was filling and I feel like they give more than your typical restaurant. The restaurant doesn’t seem to fail on keeping their environment clean. And I do appreciate the kitchen transparency where you can see the chefs make the dumplings. Since the restaurant is a bit small, there is only one unisex bathroom which I feel that they maintain cleanliness but was lacking supplies when I was in there. As for what we ordered: -Wonton in Chili Oil: 10/10 for me -XLBs: 9/10 just because it wasn’t piping hot but mix it with the chili oil from the wonton order and it’s 12/10! -Bamboo & Mushroom: 7/10, my mom thinks it didn’t have enough taste and thought that maybe adding more seasoning would be better. She said that the bamboo shoots were shredded very thinly and not crunchy. - BBQ Pork Bun: 11/10, these could be a hit or miss because of the consistency of the bun. I’ve experienced other buns disintegrating in my mouth and getting it stuck on the roof. The consistency at 88 is perfect and the filling is not too sweet. Would definitely recommend if you’re in the area!
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Teresa P.

Yelp
We had to try this place despite some low star reviews and gave it a try. The place isn't as big and you will have to order before claiming a table. Ambiance is casual. We ordered quite a feast and I loved everything! We got chicken fried rice, crab & pork xiao long bao, leek, pork & shrimp steamed dumplings, beef chowmein, popcorn chicken, cucumber salad and beef noodle soup. They were all delicious, tasty and large portions. Service was excellent too as I had mistakenly ordered fried noodles but I really meant chowmein, and the guy who delivered the noodles replaced it with chowmein. I was so grateful and happy. Definitely check this place out. The kids loved the food as well. This is a place I would go to for some Chinese food cravings. Keeper!
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Inglish R.

Yelp
Delicious and great service!! Smaller location, clean bathrooms and amazing food. Takeout was going wild the entire time. Found this spot before heading back home. Famished after shopping at the outlets. With 47 minutes left before closing the 88 Bao Bao crew did not disappoint! Quickly ordered the chow mein, 2 pork dumplings, and orange chicken. I was honestly so surprised at how fast and amazing everything tasted. Highly recommend mixing the chili and garlic oil together for the perfect dumpling dipping combo. Flavor overall was 10/10.
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Frederique D.

Yelp
We decided for a takeout since Saturdays are busy with nut tree. As we walked in to pick up our food, it was pretty packed around 1 pm so highly recommend going at less peak times on weekends. We had the following: Lumpia: 8/10 Popcorn chicken: 8/10 Bbq pork buns: 5/10 too much bread to meat ratio Pork buns: 6/10 good flavor, meat mix was clumped into a ball and left hollow pockets in the sides of bun Haukau : 7/10 Shaomai: 7:10 Egg fried rice noodles: 7/10 Chow mein: 9/10 Overall was a bit disappointed with the pork buns but surprised how well everything tasted from being in take out boxes for the drive home.
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Colleen O.

Yelp
We have ordered from here before. The last two times we have arranged pick up we were not happy . The first time we thought everyone makes a mistake but the second time , no forgiveness We ordered wonton soup and the broth was not very hot but worse barely had any flavor at all , the wontons were still doughy and not cooked. We also ordered beef chowmein it was kind of dry and greasey
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Elma D.

Yelp
I just had some just the other day dim sum it's good to eat when you just want to sit around and have some tasty meal pork buns egg rolls they have all kinds of different dim sum they're tasty and it taste good the way they flavor it so try it it's yummy in fact I'm going to be going back over there to get some more join me I recommend it highly
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Chantilly G.

Yelp
Came in for dine in. We ordered a bunch of dishes for my husband and I. The chow mein, Egg Fried Rice, Marinated Beef, shrimp & pork siomai were good. As for the wonton soup and pork buns they were just okay. Portions were huge that we still had a lot of leftover that we took to go. Even though there were a steady flow of customers either dining in or picking up their order. The service was pretty fast. The place isn't that big so this place is more suitable for just a few customers at a time. The ambiance is more on casual vibe. Overall, we enjoyed our meal. Parking was not an issue. I highly recommend and will definitely come back.
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Gregg Y.

Yelp
In a town where dumplings are scarce, 88 Bao Bao might be the best you've got. But if you want transcendence, you might need to take a drive to Sac or the Bay. The lumpia was very good (strange, I know). Crisp, delicate, savory, paired perfectly with the dipping sauce. The green beans follow closely behind, perfectly sauteed, a reminder that simplicity, done well, needs no embellishment. But then there are the disappointments--the barbecue pork buns, which arrive looking the part but missing the soul. The XLBs, fragile and fleeting. Eat them fast, because the moment they cool the wrapping starts to seize up.
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Susan L.

Yelp
My husband and I went and had dinner here with a friend. This place is an order first and then go find a place to sit. Since it was dinner it was pretty packed. The place isn't a big place so it was kinda cramped if there were a lot of people. I love that they have the clear window by the kitchen so you actually get to see them making your food for you. We got a few dishes, which were, crab & pork xlb, pork xlb, grilled squid, wonton in chili oil, pork dumplings and pan fried pork buns. Everything was delicious. My favorite was the pan fried pork buns. Had great flavor. Can definitely taste the porkiness in the meat and when you bit into the bun, you get a bit of the juice that is amazing. The rest of the dumplings pretty much have the same fillings. The grilled squid is good too. Nice and chewy, not tough at all. It paired nicely with the sweet and sour sauce that comes in it. Probably one of my top for dumplings!
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Crisy G.

Yelp
We both craving Asian food. N found this on Yelp just down street from outlet stores. Name of the place so so cute,, 88 bao bao,, once walk in go cashier n order from above menu, cashier staff how to order n then find available table with ur number, once sat n got our hot tea n drink, oh they also have a ice water tank able to get your own water,, we sat and our chow mein was ready, piping hot chow mein, so yummy and flavorful ,, then squid is a little slightly sweet and flavorful, it took a while for the steam Dumplings and Sui mai , cuz they freshly hand made from your order.. everything we ordered we ate all, the spicy chili on table was so so tasty I scoop few spoonful on my chow mein,this place is clean / fresh hot Cooked food, will come again after our next shopping trip.. lots of parking too..
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Liann A.

Yelp
Quick service and lots of food! You don't get seated until after you order, we had a large group coming so we tried to order earlier and get seats around each other. I was pescatarian at the time but ordered some food for the table-- chicken chow mein, shrimp fried rice, vegetable dumplings, shrimp dumplings, and cucumber salad. My friends got shrimp and pork siomai, XLBs, and deep fried pork dumplings. The other table ordered similar items too. The kids loved the chow mein. There is self service water cups and they also serve drinks. Our food came out quickly and they have huge portions. Located in a shopping plaza, there's plenty of parking and it can get busy. They have a table outside if you want to eat outside too.
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Monica C.

Yelp
This is a casual spot where you order at the counter and find your own seating. The service is quick. The food came out pretty quick. Pan-fried pork buns - These had a nice flavor overall, with a good sear on the outside. However, the meat filling was undercooked. Pork xiaolongbao - The dumpling skin was noticeably thick. There was a good amount of soup inside and it was flavorful. Cucumber salad - This was disappointing. The cucumber pieces were cut way too thick and they were not marinated at all. They ended up tasting plain and bland, and for the price, it didn't feel worth it. Also, I usually expect xiaolongbao to be served with ginger and vinegar, but this place did not provide any ginger at all.
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Dan C.

Yelp
We were a group of three shopping at the outlet (about 1 mile away.) My family and I all agreed the food is very flavorful + came to us hot, steamy, & fresh. The restaurant has a choice of ordering online or standing order at the counter. There is no table service but they will deliver your food to the table.
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Jennifer M.

Yelp
Pretty good fast food dim sum. I usually order the shao mai and shrimp dumplings. These are standard in quality, not bad and both have good flavor. The wrappers for each are on par. I have ordered the crab pork soup dumplings (xiao long bao) frequently when it is cold outside. These are super tasty and soooo good when you want soup but don"t want to eat a whole bowl of liquid. I have tried a few of the fried dumplings and Shanghai chowmein. Each is a little too greasy for my tastes. The sauteed garlic green beans are tasty. The portion is huge so it can definitely be a dish for a group to share.
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Jessica B.

Yelp
Wow! What a great place! We tried the pan fried pork dumplings, bbq pork bun, and Shanghai chow mein- all outstanding! I saw the orange chicken on someone else's table and wished we had ordered some, but there wasn't enough room in our bellies. The sautéed green beans also looked great. This was a perfect midway stop for a meal on the way home from Tahoe, and we can't wait to go again.
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Sandra T.

Yelp
Super casual place, fast service and good food. I was pleasantly surprised with the quality of food. I like the crunchiness of the vegetables in the chow main, the rich flavor of the dumplings, and how fast the food came out.
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Donna F.

Yelp
I submitted my order online on my way home from work & it was ready before the promised time! The place was clean and quiet, only a couple of tables had patrons; I stopped by around 3ish, so the lunch rush was over & it wasn't quite dinner yet. I ordered a veggie chow mein (minus bean sprouts), veggie dumplings & their cucumber salad. Noodles & dumplings were delicious - I decided to add some roasted sesame seeds to the cucumber salad as I thought it lacked something, but couldn't figure out what.
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Kathleen Y.

Yelp
Came here for dinner with my husband the other night cuz we were in the mood for dumplings. It was honestly the perfect weather for it. We ordered a variety of them, plus veggie and noodle side dishes. It was a looot of food for just the two of us, so we had plenty to take home afterward (we love leftovers in our household). + Xiao Long Bao (4/5) - Juicy, flavorful, but not the best we've ever had. + Garlic Green Beans (3/5) - A little too oily in my opinion, but they had a good crunch to them still, and the flavor was there. + Shanghai Chowmein (4/5) - Decent dish of noodles. We opted for vegetable only and it was pretty good! + Wonton in Chili Oil (4.5/5) - Idk what it is about having dumplings in chili oil, but this was probs my fave of the dishes we ordered. Definitely could have been spicier, but the flavor was still good. We, of course, had to use all the spare chili oil on our other dumplings! Service was fast and friendly. You order your food at the counter, pay, and then can take a seat. Our food started coming out probably 10-15 minutes after we had sat down. Everything was steaming hot and fresh, which we appreciated. Happy to know there is an 88 Bao Bao in this area. It's a great option if you're wanting dim sum that's quick, convenient, and delicious!
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Keith R.

Yelp
NOT HAVE AGAIN: This refers back to my October 17 visit where I ate only a couple of orange chicken pieces and took the rest home. At home, I found that there was very little chicken in the breaded pieces - very little.
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Sandy L.

Yelp
I first tried 88 Bao Bao's Vallejo location which is a bit newer. I enjoyed the food there so I was happy to try the location in Vacaville recently. I think it was listed as a dim sum place on Yelp but they don't have the full traditional dim sum items. The favorite menu items seem to different between locations. But they offer mostly the same stuff. I think the Vacaville location has a couple more offering but they are also more established. The seating here is very limited or they are very popular. It is order at the counter and take a number/seat yourself. A combination of counter and table service. You may want to consider ordering for take out if there aren't tables open at the time. It's a more casual ambiance. The dumplings are still just as delicious. We also ordered the grilled calamari and the beef roll. The beef roll had a lot of cilantro fyi. While I love cilantro I know it's polarizing and some people have been cursed with the soap gene so keep that in mind.
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Hillari A.

Yelp
Not sure of what may have happened, but I visited yesterday for a quick lunch. I had an order of shrimp dumplings and pork buns. Although the dumplings were plentiful, I found them virtually tasteless. Maybe the ginger/garlic isn't fresh (flavor faded) or just isn't in them anymore. The pork buns, although steamy hot and seemingly full of filling,, that too didn't have much flavor either. Humm...
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Sheryl H.

Yelp
I'm so glad they opened up in VV. Perfect location, a lot of parking & the food is delicious. The food tastes good, it's fresh & they make the dumplings in clear window. The service is great and the food comes out fast. Definitely my go to family spot!
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Rich W.

Yelp
Decided to stop by here for lunch OTW to the outlets for something to soothe my cold; glad I stopped by here instead of other comfort-food places. Xiao Long Bao was bursting with broth after each bite (skin a bit thicker than most others); green beans were snappy and flavorful with minced garlic; won tons were ok (no shrimp, skin too thick for me) and the pan fried dumplings were hot and had a light crisp on the bottom. Service was quick even though you order at the counter (line backs up if you don't know what to order). Wide open kitchen where patrons can see employees make and cook dumplings. Overall a good place to satisfy one with an urge for dim sum or quick, fresh dumpling dishes.
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Jo C.

Yelp
Food was good and brought to our table quickly. To go containers and waters were readily available, no need to ask for staff. If you're with a group, find a table first then place an order at the front. We got the chow mein, cucumber salad, wonton chili, tempura, pan fried pork dumplings, and pork xiao long bao. The servings were huge and all were tasty. The pan fried pork dumplings were my favorite and if you add the wonton chili sauce inside, it elevates the dish.

Hilda D.

Yelp
Pan fried Dumplings & pot stickers were good. Chow mein was ok. The problem is no matter how long it takes to make your order, your order should come at one time. I don't understand their concept. They bring out the noodles in 2 mins after being seated, we wait for Dumplings 15 more mins then another 3 mins for pot stickers. When someone asked us did we have a question because I was wondering where the pot stickers were, his answer was they take longer ‍. So how about giving us all of our food at one time as restaurants do, we knew it would take 18 mins. We seen another Bao restuarant in VV that we will def try next & one in FF coming soon. The food was ok but service is everything. I like eating my dishes together, not one at a time. Do better.
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Marti C.

Yelp
Wonderful stop. Very Nice with a great selection of yummy foods. We really loved the Cucumbers, Fried Buns and Lumpia. The best soup dumplings. Everything. And out steaming hot. They also are super about lots of sauces and ready made to go containers. Water was good and fresh.
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Kristy H.

Yelp
First time here. Food was good. The young man taking our order was rushing us. We let him know we needed a couple minutes. This is our first time and we'd like to look at the menu. He was a little pushy. The place was a little crowded, but I think it's just because it's a small building. I would definitely order from here again, but probably as a pick up order .
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Karen C.

Yelp
Ordered Popcorn chicken, steamed shrimp dumplings, and shrimp fried rice to go. When I arrived home I observed that the food was still hot, fresh, and well presented. My favorite was the rice although next time I'll get it without shrimp. Hubbie really liked the steamed dumplings. The popcorn chicken has an unusual taste. Probably won't order it again. All orders are placed at the counter. The orders are brought to the table for indoor dining and sometimes to go orders. The cashier buses the table. The wait for my order was about 15 minutes but I didn't mind. A young man working the front and cleaning the windows stopped what he was doing to help me to the door. Chivalry isn't dead. Thank you. I would recommend. I just need too find the right dishes!
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Jess C.

Yelp
What a great find in Vacaville - been wanting to try 88 Bao Bao (local Bay Area chain) for forever! It's located in the same Nut Tree mall as Fentons. We came on a Sunday at noon and there was ample parking and zero line. We needed food quick and for fresh steamed dumplings I was pleasantly surprised by how quick the food came out. * S1 Pork XLB 8x ($11.95) - 4.5 stars: So juicy and flavorful! Compared to DTF, not as dainty or delicate, but still so delicious we ordered 2 rounds. * A5 Cucumber Salad ($6.95) - 4 stars: Rounding up for a generous portion of cucumber salad. Lightly seasoned, not spicy, wish the flavor sank in more. * Shrimp Dumplings x10 ($11.95) - 3 stars: Wouldn't order again personally but my kids loved these. The wrapper was nice and chewy, the shrimp ball inside had a nice texture/bounce, but I tasted a bit of a bleachy undertone. * P2 Pan Fried Pork Bun x6 ($12.95) - 4.5 stars: One of the highlights of the meal, and I am hard to please when it comes to this dish. Unlike others, there was alot of soup inside and a good dough to meat ratio, with a very crunchy base. * F6 Wonton in Chili Oil x10 ($11.95) - 3.5 stars: Fine, but I much prefer DTF and elsewhere. Would love to come back and try the fried rice (giant portion!) and green beans!
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Vanessa Z.

Yelp
This place was delicious and if I'm ever in California again I will definitely go back. The food tastes fresh and the sauces were amazing
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Elsa F.

Yelp
Dumplings very fresh you can tell by taste of the wrapper. Filling appropriate amount savory and moist. Compared to other places 88 Bao's are not salty. You have that option to eat it plain and really savory the fillings or you can use the chili oil which just takes it up a notch
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Caden G.

Yelp
The soup dumplings here are to die for!!!! Good prices good quantities along with great service. Never had any issues.
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Alejandra M.

Yelp
Decided to try this restaurant out, it was my first time here and I am now going to be a regular!! Price wise it's reasonable Portions are big and shareable. From one plate of chow-mein / rice about 3 people can eat from it. Maybe 4. We decided to order the Shanghai style Chow-Mein (with chicken), Egg fried rice, Vegetable egg rolls, popcorn chicken, Vegetable dumplings (steamed), and sesame balls! First off Shanghai Style chow-mein: so so so soooo DELICIOUS! The noodles were cooked perfectly and had just amazing taste. Not salty at all, and the chicken was fully marinated as well. Egg fried rice: tasted great, it had purple onion, and was cooked perfectly as well. It paired well with their chili sauce! Vegetable egg rolls: were crispy, hot, flavorful and paired well with their sweet and sour sauce. 6 came in the order. Popcorn chicken: it was good, but some pieces were just fried pieces and no chicken, the chicken could've probably been cooked a little longer, I give them a 3/5 taste wise. Vegetable dumplings: they had an odd flavor when I bit into them, I decided to try them with soy sauce and I didn't like that at all, soy sauce was extremely salty! So I tried them with sriracha and that improved their flavor. Probably not my favorite item, but I would still like to try their chicken/pork dumplings those may taste better than the vegetable ones. Sesame balls: SO AMAZING! They were just so tasty and perfect. I ate 3 and wanted more!! (8 come in the order) Overall, food here is so good, it's not pricey and portion wise you can share if you come in a group. Service is fast and they also have a complimentary lemon water station with full sized cups! I HIGHLY recommend eating here if you haven't yet.
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Aneida R.

Yelp
Decided to try some dim sum while shopping. First note, this location does not have an air conditioner so that is an appetite killer. Then they have so many signs with so many rules - don't take menus to the table, pick three options must be different and so on and so on. Food was just ok and pretty pricey. I'll try it another time when it's cold outside to see if my opinion changes.
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Darleane D.

Yelp
Came here for dinner with a friend and we had a decent experience. Service is quick and the food comes out fast. There are several tables to sit down dining. However, it was extremely busy and packed at the time we went (weekend dinner) so we had to wait for a table. Thankfully it's a place where people are quickly coming & going for dine-in. We shared the pork xlb, pan fried pork buns, bbq pork buns, and chow mein. The soup inside the xlb & pan fried buns were not as rich & flavorful compared to other places. We also would've preferred more meat in the pork bbq buns. We did like how the chow mein serving was huge & the price point was affordable for how many dishes we got. Overall the food was good for a fast & convenient dumpling spot.
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Desiree Ann Z.

Yelp
Once you arrive, you have to order your food at the counter, they'll give you a number and you can seat yourselves. It was our first time, so we weren't sure if we had to wait to be seated, until we saw a small sign that said to order before sitting. I was pleasantly surprised at the portion size of the fried rice that was only about $12! It was a lot more than I expected, and my mom and I couldn't finish it. We also got cucumber salad, chili oil wontons, the dimsum shrimp dumplings and shrimp tempura! Food was delicious, and you could even watch them make your food through a big glass window. I enjoyed the food, I probably should've gotten more of the shrimp dimsum.
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Chelsea P.

Yelp
The reviews are bad for a reason don't be dumb like us and try this place anyway. My husband and I got food poisoning and the worst part is it didn't even taste good. We ordered the beef roll based on the cashiers recommendation. He said it was the best item on the menu, we shared one becuase the reviews were bad and didn't want to order too much and it sucked so bad the temperature of the meat was super cold which should have been a red flag but we were really hungry so we ate it and ended up sick for days. This place needs to get shut down.
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Imelda R.

Yelp
Upon entering you notice a line of people ordering a the counter. Most know what to order so people order quickly. Since it was my first to try dumpling shop, I got some help and took recommendations from counter person ( also the server ). I really enjoyed the following: 1)steamed dumpling ( pork xaolong bao). It arrives hot and inside the pouch is liquid which you slurp and then eat the savory dumpling. 2) Wonton Chili Oil - dumpling is tasty and I love the hot chili oil. 3) Shanghai Noodles - tasty thin rice stick noodles with eggs, chicken & shrimp. NOTE: extra charge for added chicken & shrimp. 4) Wonton Soup- BROTH was a major FAIL... no flavor except green onions, water & wontons. It's good their dumplings are made fresh and good turnover of people eating. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating.
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Donna P.

Yelp
88 BAO Bao has never disappointed. This place is consistent, which is huge for restaurant. The past few years I've seen many many restaurants go downhill with the quality of their food, and at the same time asking an exorbitant price for it. 88 is not only consistent with their pricing, but also with their cuisine. Love, love, love!!
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Darleane Mae R.

Yelp
Came here for dinner with a friend and we had a decent experience. Service is quick and the food comes out fast. There are several tables to sit down dining. However, it was extremely busy and packed at the time we went (weekend dinner) so we had to wait for a table. Thankfully it's a place where people are quickly coming & going for dine-in. We shared the pork xlb, pan fried pork buns, bbq pork buns, and chow mein. The soup inside the xlb & pan fried buns were not as rich & flavorful compared to other places. We also would've preferred more meat in the pork bbq buns. We did like how the chow mein serving was huge & the price point was affordable for how many dishes we got. Overall the food was good for a fast & convenient dumpling spot.
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Jessica B.

Yelp
This place has a really cool name and my daughter enjoyed staying "88 bow bow" but definitely not the dim sum I was expecting. When I walked in, it definitely gave me the feel that I was in downtown Chinatown Jack London Square for a moment! There are a few 2 to 4 top tables all filled and a shelf rack of chopsticks , oil, condiments , self-help in the open and the kitchen showing all of the steam baskets coming off the line. It felt nostalgic. However, it did not taste that way. The shrimp and pork shu mai are a base mix and with very little shrimp. It's my daughter's thing to open them and take the shrimp out. Unfortunately there was one piece of shrimp in a dozen shu mai And the hao gao had more of the ginger and bamboo shoots than there were shredded pieces of shrimp. the pork bun was a beautiful puffy piece of bread, but when I opened it, there were 4 pea size pieces of the barbecue pork and I do not mean that exaggeratedly, literally four pieces. The potstickers were a round meatball inside of a puffed up skin and the flavor just was not right. Unfortunately, I would not eat here again.
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Monica C.

Yelp
Stay for the food but the female cashier with glasses might not care one way or the other. She definitely wasn't welcoming (her Welcome In was very condescending). I accidentally ordered the wrong item and when I asked if what I was seeing on the screen was correct she said (well that's what you ordered). Chill the *#%^ out, manners go a long way. The food was great though, especially the dumplings in chili oil, so amazing. They do need to replace the labels on the table sauces though, it was more or less a guessing game.
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Paola M.

Yelp
I have been here a couple of times and I know it has become a frequent place I come to dine in whenever I am on this side of town. I seriously think the food is so delicious and tastes fresh as everything is being made briefly after when it is ordered. I also love their service because they are attentive to what you order, help with making decisions if you have questions and deliver the food at a good pace. If you leave finished plates on the table then they quickly come to pick them up and make sure you have a clean table as you finish your meal. This is not too big of a place but it does fit a lot of people. Overall, it feels very homey which feels nice. I can't express enough how delicious the food is when it is freshly served and is still warm. I tend to order different things when I come so I can slowly try different items on their menu. However, I will always order their chow mein with vegetables. I usually always get their sesame balls as they are so delicious but I did not this time. Seriously, love this place so much and my parents also enjoy it as well.
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Arielle A.

Yelp
I've only done takeout for this place, so I can't comment about the the dine-in experience or service, but their food is great. This place has an extensive selection of foods--I was able to try a bunch of them--but my favorites have to be the wonton in chili oil, shrimp chow mein, and sauteed garlic green beans. Wonton in chili oil - Perfect balance of savory and sweet flavors. Topped with cilantro which brings everything together. Shrimp chow mein - I think my chow mein craving was strong, because this one really hit the spot. I practically inhaled every bite. Sauteed garlic green beans - Let me just tell you that they don't skimp out on the garlic, because it is super flavorful and I love it. Glad to know I can count on this spot to satisfy my dumpling cravings when I'm in the area. Hopefully I'll get the opportunity to dine in one time!
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Drea U.

Yelp
Most authentic dumplings I've found in the area! So much variety and amazing prices. Service was good. Everyone was pretty friendly and helpful. Our food came out in 15-20 mins. The inside is small, but clean and organized. You can see them making and cooking the dumplings. We ordered the wonton soup, pan fried dumplings, shrimp dumplings, and soup dumplings -- all for $50. Each order of dumplings comes with about 10 pieces and usually priced around $11-14. A great price for the quantity and quality! The food itself was very flavorful, I would also add some chili oil and vinegar. Overall, my family had a good experience and we'll definitely come back.
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Leila D.

Yelp
Ordered the pork / veggie dumpling, veggie rolls and grilled squid. Giving this place ***.5 since prices were expensive. You can get dim sums at County Market half the price and can choose variety whereas here it's 8. All tasted ok. Small place for eating in. And you can watch workers making everything fresh to order.
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Vade P.

Yelp
Good place. Love the veggie dumplings and fried rice. We make it a point to stop here whenever we're driving to Tahoe. Worth the stop.
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Erich W.

Yelp
Outstanding spot for dim sum kine food! Visiting from Hawaii and this little spot was open Christmas Day. Service was quick and pleasant. It's an order at the counter place, but the food gets brought to the table as it's cooked. Fresh food - 1) pork xiao long bao; 2) beef roll; 3) won ton soup; 4) pork & chive dumpling. Seating is available - might have to wait if busy, but it's well worth it!!
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Rosmond P.

Yelp
We did like this place. I do recommend it. We tried it for the first time and it was actually good. It was recommended to us from someone we met earlier so we tried it out and it at our expectations.
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Teresa B.

Yelp
We happened upon this place while out Christmas shopping at the Nut Tree shopping center. It's located right across from Home Goods. Price is reasonable, food is great! We ordered a lot and we shared everything. The kitchen is open so you can watch them preparing the buns. The restaurant is busy, clean and organized. I had hot tea, my husband just had water. They have self serve water infused with lemon. They also have the sauces and take home boxes out and available for you to take. They keep things very simple and relaxed. I recommend the rice noodles with chicken, and the crab pork buns! Wonton soup was great too . We will definitely be back!