Bao Master

This becomes my favorite soup dumplings and crab noodle restaurant after I tried it. The service was great and even they are busy. Open kitchen and you can see the cook making the dumplings and the restaurant is pretty clean. Love crab meat soup dumpling , the wagyu buns, and the crab meat noodle! Totally recommend these dishes and the restaurant. Make sure to get in early or make reservations.

Came for dinner during the soft opening and they exceeded all expectations! Staff was very friendly. Process to order and pay was very smooth. Place has a nice vibe and ambiance. We ordered the chicken corn dumplings, shrimp cucumber dumplings, beef pot stickers, chicken pot stickers, dandan noodles, and a cumin lamb burger. Everything was so delicious and fresh with amazing flavor. Nothing was a miss. We were even given complimentary appetizers and soup. So happy with our experience and will definitely be coming back often!

Bao Master delivers across the board. The pan-fried pork buns were crisp and juicy, the scallion pancake flaky and fragrant, and the scallion oil noodles simple but deeply flavorful. Even the veggie buns and brown sugar rice cakes were done right. Fresh, comforting, and consistently satisfying. 😋☺️

This is my second time here. I loved everything I ordered the first time, especially the shrimp and cucumber soup dumplings, the steamed vegetable and mushroom dumplings, and the Kurobuta pork and green onion buns. Unfortunately, I forgot to take pictures the first time. The hot and sour soup was not bad, but the sesame bao wasn’t my type. I wouldn’t recommend it.

It would be amazing seeing a restaurant with this poor food quality to survive in one of the most competitive asian food cities in SoCal. There's a Aunty's Qiu restaurant just few hundred feet away, offering pretty much identical menu with avg 15% lower price, and the taste is much better. Bao's potsticker has design issue. The two side of the flour skin left open so the tiny meat inside is so dry, that is quite special negative design. And the onion oil noodle is tasteless, needless to say the funny fishy taste of the gigantic soup dumpling. I wish they can really review what's going on with their food quality, or their soft opening might end up hard closing in Alhambra, the famous foodie city. The reason I gave 2 star instead of one is that I feel their waiter is hard working so I don't want to just give 1. Even though come to think off it I probably should for their bad stuff management... Also, their scissors came with used, I have no words🥲

The food was very good however their system of sending out the orders doesn’t make sense . We ordered a fried rice and it came out much later than all our other items and later than the tables next to us which arrived well after we did. Tip: don’t order the fried rice it’ll take about 25 minutes to make.

Very clean taste, not greasy at all. You can tell everything is freshly made. Definitely coming back.

Very nice little restaurant for everyday meat.

Tried out bao master today and everything we ate was delicious! One of the best soup dumplings I've had actually. Spicy wontons were a hit as well. Really good flavor and not too spicy. My son devoured the shrimp fried rice and pan fried kurobuta pork dumplings. We also got shrimp and pork potstickers but I think the other dumpling we had were better. Service was quick, attentive and very nice. Not too loud inside and not too busy on a Thursday night at 5pm

XLB: 皮是鼎泰豐的薄QQ，肉餡是從中國蘇州來的鮮味，但有根據本地調口味。蟹粉沒有很重，湯汁很對味、汁很多而且上來的時候是熱的，不是鼎泰豐的溫的～超越 Good Alley & Prince Dumplings! 哇～our favorite XLB now. 肉鍋貼：肉餡很讚，麵粉水太多了，脆but 厚 酸辣湯：八方雲集upgraded version. I like it. 醋：淡醋 with MSG 辣椒醬：要另外要 Logistics - 等了1 hr on a Sunday 1pm. 建議錯峰來，3點沒等位、但是沒有蝦鍋貼了。

First, it's very nice inside, very good first impression. Plenty of parking, little wait and next to great shopping. The menu is reasonably priced, if not a good deal on certain items. Food came out one dish at a time and was family style. There was sometimes a very long wait between dishes and my drink didn't even come until the second set of food. There was also a long wait at the end for boxes and I ended up getting up to pay at the register; which I'm not sure was the intended way or not. The food was okay to good. Nothing bad, but nothing exceptional. Overall, the incredibly slow pace is not justified by the food. If that aspect is figured out, it will be a perfectly fine place.

I took my mom here to celebrate her birthday (my mom wanted dumplings) and I wish I took her somewhere else. We didn't had to wait long on Saturday, but service could of been better. So we ordered the foods via the QR code. The food came before they gave us water. Not off to a good start. We ordered a few items, cucumber salad, beef noodle, pork XLB, gluten wheat appetizer, beef rolls, and fried wagyu bao. Out of all the dishes, the wagyu bao was the best. Everything else was mid. But I will say, the cucumber salad we ordered was weird or just maybe not to my taste. The cucumber salad was super sweet...it had a sweet soy sauce taste. It was so sweet, in my opinion that i thought I was eating a dessert dish. Later on, it got pretty busy and it was hard to catch our server for additional items (soy sauce, extra napkins). We also ordered a drink togo and that took forever to come out. Didn't notice the ambiance much, but when you walk in at the store front, you'll see a mascot statue that reminds me of the din tai fung mascot. Overall, this place wouldn't be my first choice for dumplings since we have alot of other options in the area.

We came in after craving some soup dumplings and we are so glad we decided to give this place a shot. Really enjoyed the appetizer that they give before you order : the salted toasted peanuts , salted edamame and the woodear mushrooms. 8/10 Braised wheat gluten in sweet soy 8/10 Soft and well marinated mushrooms and tofu that is flavorful and not too sweet. Crab meat noodles 9/10 Flavorful and the crab meat is yummy and nicely portioned for the price you get. Pan fried kurobuta pork buns 10/10 Nice and crispy underside and juicy pork filling and with the soup , it makes the dish more appetizing. Big Mac crab meat and kurobuta pork soup dumpling 7/10 Soup is really yummy and delicious. Nice amount of crab meat but I wish there are some more pieces of the pork meat. Very quick service and friendly staff even if you don't really speak Chinese. Elegant and luxe interior , perfect for hanging out with friends and/or family for some yummy food.

Saw this spot before it opened and wanted to check it out! The experience was overall just okay. There was no wait and you order via QR code. They served us a little dish of mushrooms, seaweed salad & peanuts. Things we ordered: - Cucumber salad ($6): To be honest, wasn't a fan. The cucumbers weren't crispy and there wasn't any depth of flavor.. It just tasted like soy sauce. Portion was also very small. - Pork pot stickers ($8): Got the job done, was good but nothing special. - Scallion Oil Noodles ($10): Again, portions were pretty small. Noodles were just okay.. It was giving instant ramen. - Spicy shrimp and pork wontons ($12): The sauce was good, nice spice. - Pork and crab xlb ($18): A premium price for the crab but you can't taste it. The soup dumpling itself was really good but I would just order the pork ones. Overall, everything was beautifully plated but really small. Our order also came out very sporadically and not all at once. We finished all our food and waited an extra 10 mins after our table was cleaned up until our XLBs came out. ~$65 meal and no one was full. Unfortunate.

The shengjianbao is not cooked. Raw pork and raw dough...Please watch out if you eat here. this is very unsafe to eat!! 生煎包里面是生的！！生猪肉生面会食物中毒的好吗...麻烦商家走点心

Been waiting for Bao Master to open and finally got to try it today. The restaurant is small but clean and modern. Everything we ordered was delicious. They seem to be in a soft opening phase, so the service wasn't quite there yet. We had to ask multiple times for basics like soy sauce, chili oil, and sauce plates; the only thing provided at the table was a bottle of vinegar. That said, the prices are extremely reasonable. The total came out to about $80 after tax and tip for six items, which felt like a great value for the quality. Overall, I'd highly recommend this place. It's officially my new favorite soup dumpling spot in Alhambra!

I went to Bao Master during their soft opening. I have walked by this restaurant many times during its construction. I was very happy to see that they are now open for business. There is a cute Bao (bun) character at the entrance to the restaurant. The interior is very nice; simple and elegant. Here is what I think of each item I had: (1) soup dumplings filled with pork - very average. Not bad but not spectacular. (2) boiled dumplings with pork, shrimp and chive - the filling were a bit undercooked. The ingredients tasted fresh, but it was too bad it was undercooked! I think cooking it one more minute was all that was needed. (3) pork and vegetable steamed buns - the outside is good but the fillings need more meat. It was filled with mostly vegetables and very little meat. (4) pickled greens and pork noodle soup- lots of pickled vegetables but not much meat. The broth is okay. (5) Tiramisu milk foam black tea - tastes okay. Not too sweet which is how I like it. But not enough milk foam. I can tell that the ingredients are fresh. But everything tasted very average to me. Some dishes need more meat. I was disappointed that it is not better. The to go box is very pretty but it is difficult to close. I think the servers should assist with the leftovers rather than just putting the boxes on the table and walk away. They just assume people can figure out how to close the boxes. There was not much service since the menu is online. You are expected to scan the QR code on the table and place the order via your cell phone. They bring you the food to your table when it is ready. The interactions with the server were minimal. He did not even come to ask how is everything. Since it is soft opening, they must be still working out the kinks. I might go back to give them another chance to impress me.

Really surprised how well made the noodles are! It's the perfect texture and flavor. The waitress did confirm that it's handmade and not machine made, which really makes a whole world of difference. The beef roll's texture is good, but the sauce, meat and dough ratio is off which ended up being a bit dry. However, I'll definitely be returning for the noodles!

A new spot that I had to try. They even still have the soft opening sign up. It's on the other side across the street of the parking lot not in the same lot with all the other establishments like Sprouts and Burlington. They have their own parking in the back but I totally missed it. Who makes up these prices for their food? Bc it is pricey for the portions! The crab meat and scallion oil noodles were hands down delicious but for like a few strings of noods w few pieces of crab meat for $22 is absurd. We inhaled that within a few mins but def not satisfied. Big bowl w very little noods. The plating is nice though. You can tell the soup dumplings are freshly made. The shrimp pot stickers were good but it's hard to separate they fell apart as you're eating it. Big Mac crab meat soup dumpling is cute but waiting for it to cool down and trying to share that is impossible. Just get the reg soup dumplings. We had to add Pan fried wagyu buns in the end since we were still not full. Very good flavoring in those buns and a bit crispy underneath. I got the signature black milk tea and it was a bit too sugary. Bottom line is it was a good meal but overpriced imo. They should either adjust their portion size or lower their price.

A welcome addition to the wealth of dumpling and noodle restaurants in the SGV. The pan fried pork buns in particular are delicious. Pretty decent and generous portion of beef noodle soup.

First time coming here! 5/5 would definitely come again. I really like the complimentary side dishes they provide you as soon as you get seated. They included wood ear mushrooms, peanuts, edamame, seaweed salad. Very fresh and great way to start the meal. My gf and I ordered the soy braised gluten with mushrooms, pan fried pork dumplings, scallion noodles with crab meat, and the Big Mac crab meat and pork soup dumpling. Every item was so good and fresh to made. Really like the restaurant environment as well. Easy to order through QR code and very spacious in there. Need to come back here asap to try their other stuff!

The Big mac crab meat & kurobuta pork soup dumpling is really excellent. The XaoLongBao is good, very juicy. The interior of this restaurant is very nice. It's very clean and the service is fast and very efficient.

This becomes my favorite soup dumplings and crab noodle restaurant after I tried it. The service was great and even they are busy. Open kitchen and you can see the cook making the dumplings and the restaurant is pretty clean. Love crab meat soup dumpling , the wagyu buns, and the crab meat noodle! Totally recommend these dishes and the restaurant. Make sure to get in early or make reservations.

We ordered their giant soup dumplings, spicy beef noodle, spring rolls, pepper pastry, Chinese burger, and pan fried pork buns. Everything was delicious and fresh, we are definitely coming back!

The crab soup dumplings and crab meat noodles are good :) Easy to find parking right next to the entrance.

Hands down one of the best Shanghai xiao long bao spots in LA. The soup dumplings were fresh, delicate, and bursting with flavorful broth. The wrappers were thin but never broke, and the pork filling was juicy and perfectly seasoned. You can tell everything is made with care and not mass-produced. Service was friendly and efficient, and the restaurant was clean and comfortable. If you're in the area and craving authentic Shanghai food, this place is a must. Definitely coming back!

I would give this place a 3.5-4/5. Very clean & modern. Service was good, you scan a QR code , order and then they bring you the food. That makes it easy and less room for error, however there is little interaction with the servers. I wish they had the chicken xiao long bao, I didn't see it when I scanned the QR code but I did see it on there printed menu so not sure. Also when ordering the noodles there's no option to add protein or choose , when the noodles came I had to ask what meat was in there. It was pork, I don't eat pork but my husband does so it worked out. Greens beans & potstickers very good. Shrimp xiao long bao was new to me , never tried tbh is before, it was very good.

The food is good. It's a kids friendly restaurant. The environment is new and clean and the staffs are very attentive. Music is bit loud, other then that, a great place!

Went to Bao Master for their soft opening and had such a great experience! Everything we tried was really good- the soup dumplings and all of the dishes were super flavorful and fresh. Must try favorites so far: the Kung Pao shrimp and spicy wontons! The drinks were light, fresh and not too sweet which I really appreciated. On top of the food, the service was warm, attentive, and welcoming which made the whole experience even better. Great ambiance with modern, cozy and thoughtfully designed decor. Definitely coming back to try more items on the menu! If this was just the soft opening, I'm excited to see what's next! Bonus: parking is super convenient which makes coming here even better.

Food and service was great. I really enjoyed the crab and scallion noodles. The flavors were not too heavy yet very tasty

Hands down, amazing food. They may be brand new, but the food tastes like it's been perfected for years. The pot stickers are outstanding -- perfectly crispy on the bottom with juicy, savory filling inside. The tomato and egg noodle is an absolute must-try, comforting and full of flavor. Their house bao and crab meat buns are also incredibly delicious. I've literally been here three days in a row, and that should say it all. 真的太太太好吃了。作为一家新开的店，食物几乎挑不出任何问题，每一道都让人惊喜。强烈推荐！

Great pan fried beef bao's, hard to find large straw soup dumpling and great crab noodle with roe dish! I will be a regular here.

Yum yum! Xiao lung bao was very juicy and delicious. Everyone in the family had something they enjoyed. Servers were nice and attentive. The room was elegant and the atmosphere was very friendly. The whole room was pretty fancy!

Came on first day opening. It's clean and I think the ambience is unique with the panel lights. Quick thoughts of food Pork Burger - a bit spicy didn't expect that but I enjoyed. I think there needs to be a spicy indication on menu. I would like to try wagyu beef next time Fried pork buns - Nice crisp at bottom. Wish had some more juice inside the bao. Stir-fry noodle: As expected, not super oily which is always a plus for me Dumpling: As expected. The open ends are not I prefer but not a big deterrent. Waitress was nice and attentive she made sure we got what we ordered. The statue is cute :) two suggestions: - take out box (very pretty) is finicky, I think it's not straightforward to close -have a sign for the restaurant opening, I heard by word of mouth

Tried several items - Pork and Crab soup dumplings, classic scallion noodles and garlic string beans. All were very good. Highly recommend trying.

Delicious juicy XLB, shrimp fried rice had a great chew to the rice and not too oily, comparable to DTF. Overall generous portions and reasonable prices. Service was friendly and quick. We got a few kids in the party and they really enjoyed their time here. Restaurant has a nice ambience with a modern touch. Location was just off of Main Street. Has loads of parking in the structure. Overall a great find and we will definitely be back soon.

Super juicy big dumpling is yummy! Din Tai Fung Review Five stars! The food was so good. Everything we ordered was delicious, especially the soup dumplings. The service was fast and the quality was top-notch. Definitely worth the visit if you want a great meal.

We tried the Big Mac crab meat Kurobuta pork soup dumplings and the Kurobuta pork and crab soup dumplings, and both were excellent. The crab flavor really stood out--fresh and savory without overpowering the pork. The dumplings were very juicy, with thin skins and lots of soup inside. Definitely a must-order if you like crab and soup dumplings.

Very tasty XL baos. We ordered the crab and kurobato pork ones. The texture of the crab meat and scallion noodles were also very good. The noodles were made fresh and had the perfect "bounce".

Checked out a new place for lunch and we were all pretty satisfied with their dishes. We wanted to try a bit of everything so we ordered their crab meat & scallion oil noodles, pan-fried Wagyu buns, pork dumplings, Shanghai noodles and kung pao chicken. We will be back to try their other dishes!

Tried this new dumpling place and loved it! We ordered Crispy Beef Pancake, Noodles, Spicy Shrimp & Kurobuta and The Big Mac Crab Meat & Kurobuta Soup Dumplings. They are fresh, juicy, and full of flavor, with just the right balance of seasoning. Everything tasted homemade, and the service was friendly and quick. So happy to have a great new dumpling spot nearby--will definitely be back. The ambiance is on point, neat and clean.

The food was delicious and came out fast. Drinks were tasty. All the servers were very kind and efficient. Will keep coming back!

The food was very tasty. Love the noodles here. Came at 6pm and sat down really quick. The food came out very fast as well.

Taste good; interesting; first time having this!!! Soup inside the Bao also tastes good

I've wanted to try this place for a while. Finally got the chance to come with my group friends. We all loved it. We love the pan-fried buns the most. The others taste great as well. The restaurant looks modern and clean.

Great food. Authentic taste. Great service. Staff are accommodating and attentive. Great ambiance. Very clean place

Found this place through a TikTok video and I was curious how this restaurant tastes like. I ordered the pot stickers, crab meat noodles and black milk tea. The environment was very clean and the design was pretty nice. The menu was a bit on the higher up but it tasted good overall. Customer service was great.

Fresh, fluffy bao with generous fillings and great flavor. Simple menu, consistently good food, and friendly service. A solid spot for authentic Chinese comfort food.

I love "crab meat & scallion oil noodle" and "pan fried wagyu buns"! Good service and environment

These xiaolongbao are seriously so good. The skin is thin, the soup is crazy flavorful, and the filling is super juicy. Warm, comforting, and honestly addictive.I could eat these all day.

Very authentic Shanghai style XLB. Highly recommend the XLB and the crab roe scallion noodle! Will come again.

Authentic new Shanghainese restaurant opening in Alhambra!! Finally, a must try in LA 江浙沪留子有福了！！

Really easy to order using the QR code and the food was delicious! Will have to come back sometime to try more.

This restaurant is very new. The food we tried was all excellent. the "Big Mac" giant crab and pork soup dumpling was excellent with the right flavor and texture. The ones in Shanghai are bigger and juicier though. The "burger" had flaky and crispy bao, the filling well-seasoned and mildly spicy. it was just a bit messy. Scallion oil noodle very well done and presented very nicely. The restaurant is clean and modern, music a bit loud. Being very new, I'm not sure the staff has their work flow figured out so my milk tea order came last instead of first and only after I reminded the server. The 2 servers working, however, were pleasant and professional.

The best xiao long bao in town! Move over ding tai fung this is the new place to be. The quality and ambience is so much better than the mall. I am never eating at DTF again. Thank you Bao Master for bringing quality food to alhambra!

Food was fresh and fast, staff was attentive and friendly. Water was ridiculously crispy!

Tried Bao Master for the first time and it exceeded expectations. The soup dumplings (XLB) were excellent--thin skin, tons of savory broth, and really well-seasoned filling. Fresh, fast, and super satisfying. Highly recommend if you're craving dumplings/bao.