88 Bao Bao has taught me to not be so judgmental without trying it first. So glad we decided to try it because it has become one of our top spots for quick-n-easy Chinese food. With so many different types of dim sum to choose from, they also have an impressive variety of main courses, such as stir-fries or ramens. All so delicious! The establishment is small, but very accommodating. To dine in, you can automatically order/pay at your table, and within a few minutes, a friendly waitperson will promptly deliver your order. You can even watch your order being prepared through their large viewing glass. 88 Bao Bao reminds me of Din Tao Fun in Las Vegas, but on a much more subtle scale. However, when it comes to food comparison, I think I prefer low-key subtle over high-end foo-foo. But that's just me. Try it! read more

We ordered the pork xiao long bao, beef rolls, Shanghai shrimp chow mein, pan fried pork buns, and chocolate xiao long bao. The pork xiao long bao was very bland in my opinion; I had to rely on the vinegar for some flavoring. The skin is very thick, and there is just simply not enough broth in the xiao long bao. I expected more from this, as xiao long baos are their signature dish. The beef rolls were mediocre; the beef rolls I've eaten are usually dripping with hoisin sauce or oil. This one is very dry. It's really crunchy though, so that's a pro! The Shanghai shrimp chowmein was the best dish out of all. Each bite was a rush of flavor, I can taste the wok air!! As I am a thick noodles person, these noodles were perfect for me. 88 bao bao, you gotta slide me the recipe for this chow mein, hahah! The pan fried pork buns were good. Loved the broth for this one, and they were pan fried perfectly. However, the meat was more dense and compressed than the traditional ones. The chocolate xiao long baos was far from what I expected. I know this new trendy chocolate xiao long baos roots from din tai fung's menu, and there have been countless recipes of them online, the most popular being the Lindt chocolate wrapped in the xl bao skin. I'll stop beating around the bush. A bite into 88 bao bao's chocolate xiao long bao, it was Lindt. I don't know if I'll ever pay 9 bucks for something that is so simply made. Additionally, I'm sure they way overcooked it, cause the chocolate has the same consistency as water. A bite causes a whole splash. Service was very attentive. Mid meal, a woman, which we assume is the owner/boss, came to see how everything was. She was very bubbly and outgoing! read more

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As a returning customer, once again not disappointed with the food and services. Today the manager Julia have came to our table to check on us. She offered helpful information on the menu! Next visit, we will try definitely the orange chicken based on her comments. I am giving 88 Bao Bao a 5-stars as this place met all of my expectations. Quality food and top notch services are my utmost importance! Thank you Julia for taking the time with us. read more

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This is always a good quick meal spot, especially after we play a round at Boundary Oak. We did the self-order on the tablet at the table. It's easy to use. We got our usual large orders of everything! The potstickers, chili won ton, and XLB were the standouts. The Har Gow was just ok this time... could use some water chestnuts for texture. All in all, good food and service. read more

88 Bao Bao - Wonton in Chili Oil (10) - Fast Food Near Me - Concord, California

I've come here a couple of times and I like the chocolate bar and their garlic green beans... With chicken, shrimp... They're very delicious. Other than that, though I haven't really enjoyed the dumplings so much but today I think really frustrated because what I ordered and what I got were two different looking items. In general, it looks like a crispy dumpling that was golden brown and I got a very light colored something that just didn't have the right texture. I think I'll probably just stick to the green beans if I come back, but I think I'm done because of the food. I will say other things to enjoy the Ramen and I've had other items that I also thought were pretty decent servicing to be OK. There were no complaints. People were nice and overall the restaurant is very nice to look at and is very comfortable. read more

3 adults for dinner and we had some leftovers! Here's the deets.... Shanghai chicken chow mein - Very filling but super tasty. Nice texture to the noodles. Wife didnt like how long they were but the son and I didnt mind. Twist and bite!  Shrimp egg fried rice - rice was perfectly done, nice amount of egg and veggies mixed in, nice flavors. read more

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A solid option for dim sum, served quickly in a no-frills restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating. Food was good overall and came out fast. Here's what we had: Crab & Pork XLB (4.5/5) Shrimp & Pork Shaomai (4.5/5) Cucumber Salad (4/5) Pan Fried Pork Bun (4/5) Ordering from a tablet at our table was convenient. Employees were friendly. They were busy with the lunch rush so it took a while to get our check. You can also serve yourself water and tea but I didn't realize this until we were on our way out. This is located in a shopping center with plenty of parking. read more

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First time here , clean and cute very convenient to order there is a kiosk in each table or u could also order in front so no line which is great . We had chicken chowmein , black garlic ramen and the chocolate dumplings and a taro boba drink. The chowmein is delicious tasted fresh , the ramen was also good but the broth/soup it came with could be warmer /hotter . The boba came with cubed ice which I was not expecting the flavor was ok , the chocolate dumplings that came with a sea salt cream foam was good as well there is the element of surprise it would have been a lot better if the wrap was extra thin so it will just melt in your mouth and to probably give a choice of dark chocolate or milk . chocolate . The whole experience though was great . Will come back to taste their other dishes which is fairly priced read more

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Me and my friend order siomai,, beef roll and tonkatsu. To my surprise CHAN come to our table and ask me if I want to split into two bowls our soup. I said absolutely. I was so happy the hospitality and his gesture. Not every owner come by and acknowledge the costumer in a busy time. Also ISAAC is accommodating and and so polite to ask and give me hot tea one of my fav. On top of that food so delicious. I definitely go back here with all my friends again thank you so much again Chang for the delicious food read more

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Excellent food and service. Just tried the orange chicken. 5The food came hot and fresh. We will be back. read more

88 Bao Bao - Orange Chicken - Fast Food Near Me - Concord, California

Not as good as expected. I came here on a Saturday and this place was busy. It is in the same plaza as Trader Joe's and has plenty of parking around. To order, you do it at the register. It can be a bit overwhelming if there is a long line and you don't know what to get. It is best to step aside to look at the menu. The line moves fast. We ordered various dishes: - Egg Fried Rice with Chicken was our favorite! It looks simple but it tastes good. -Wonton in Chill Oil: I usually love this dish at other places, but I was disappointed. Something about the taste of the dumplings did not appeal to me. They were bland and very basic. -The Fried Shrimp had a lot of batter and very little meat. It was good, but it was dense because of the thick batter. -Cucumber Salad: The cucumbers were big and garlicky. It tasted fresh, but it was also okay. -Popcorn Chicken: The chicken pieces were very fried. I was not a fan of them, and I wouldn't recommend this dish. -Beef Rolls: Several people were eating this, and the dish was good. It has a bit of a sweet taste to it, but the dish is good overall. My daughter likes it. -Pork XiaoLongBao, you can't go wrong with this dish. They were good. Overall this place is a solid 3. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great either. They are known for certain dishes and I think that's why people come here. read more

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Hot oil Wontons here I come..... Simple and delicious . Clean fast food style... service helpful... all good. read more

We came here for a family Sunday lunch, and it was pretty chill. You know the drill: order at the counter, grab a table, wait for your food. Food was affordable and came out pretty quick, within 15 minutes! You can also see them food prepping and cooking behind the window which we enjoyed. Here's the lowdown: Pork XLB (soup dumplings): Actually really good! The broth was hot and tasty, and the dumpling skin was on point. Beef rolls: Just okay for me, the beef could've been a little more tender. However, my mom really loved them! Tonkotsu Ramen: A bit disappointing, but what I would expect from place that doesn't specialize in ramen. It did taste like they used packaged noodles. But here's the real star: those black and gold molten lava buns. Holy wow. I've never had anything like them before. The warm salted egg custard inside was crazy delicious! read more

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This is the second time I've came to this location for takeout. The food at 88 BaoBao is good. Services are relatively quick. The restaurant is not huge but does have a couple of outdoor tables. I love their stirred fried rice noodles with shrimp. Just a nice simple dish. And of course all their dumplings are great. My daughter loves their spicy wonton. If you can eat there I would recommend that as the dumplings taste a lot better fresh from the kitchen. read more

I found 88 Bao Bao as family live nearby a few years back. They're located in a plaza with a Trader Joe's and other restaurants and shops. Parking is super easy as the lot is large. For the restaurant itself, they're a decent size inside and have tables for 2 and 4. Once you walk through the front door, the cashier and menu is right in front. I typically have ordered dishes to go but have also eaten in a few times. The staff is friendly and helpful when I couldn't decide. After trying what seems like half of their menu, I have decided their Shrimp Dumplings are my favorite dish by far. I have in the past just ordered two orders of this to go. Their XLB and Pan Fried Dumplings are pretty good as well. Overall, this is a good option for authentic Chinese cuisine in this area which traditionally has not had many options. read more

Overall this place was pretty good! The service was nice and the environment was well decorated. The grilled squid had a great sauce, however the flavor in the chicken ramen was slightly lacking. We also got pork soup dumplings but they did come out pretty late compared to the rest of the food. However overall the food was good! read more

88 Bao Bao - Chicken Ramen - Fast Food Near Me - Concord, California

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The Walnut Creek/Concord area has seen a recent boom of dumpling restaurants, with about half a dozen opened within the last 18 months. 88 Bao Bao joined the fray about six months ago by opening a new shop in the Oak Grove Plaza, right at the border of the two aforementioned cities. My family and I came here for dinner on 03/31/2024. It wasn't too busy when we walked in at around 6:45pm. The staff greeted us and told us to sit anywhere we please. We opted for a table towards the back. Menus and ordering sheet were brought to us by one of the staffers. Unlike full-service restaurants, ordering was done at the counter with the marked ordering sheet, and payment for the meal was required in advance. We ordered five items - Crab and Pork XLB, Steamed Shrimp Dumplings (har gow), Shaomai (shumai), Popcorn Chicken, and Cucumber Salad. The total, with T/T, was about $72. Here's a quick recap on what we got: 1) Crab and Pork XLB - Good. The XLB skin had the appropriate thickness and held the filling well. The filling was juicy and flavorful and the crab and roe mixture on top tasted fresh. Personally, I prefer the crabmeat and roe be mixed in with the pork filling. Also, no julienned ginger was offered. 2) Har Gow and Shu Mai - Both were tasty. They were made the traditional Cantonese way. Chopped fresh bamboo shoots and shiitake mushrooms were added to the har gow and shu mai fillings. These additions are a rarity nowadays, even in dim sum restaurants. The only negative was the har gow skin was a tad thick. 3) Popcorn Chicken - Okay but not great. More seasoning needed. 4) Cucumber Salad - Cool and refreshing. The taste of the marinade was more on the sweet side. Service we received was terrific. The staff was enthusiastic, welcoming, and helpful. Overall, 88 Bao Bao is a nice addition to the Walnut Creek/Concord dining scene. Their dumpling offerings are authentic and delicious, and the pricing is reasonable. My family and I will be back. 4 stars. BONUS MATERIAL: - Ample parking on site. - Major credit cards accepted. - Outdoor seating available. read more

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For the past several years, I have been stopping through 88 Bao Bao when visiting family in the local area. It's been a mix of to-go orders and dine-in, but mostly takeaways. They're located in a strip mall off Oak Grove Rd in Concord, bordering on Walnut Creek. The menu board and cashier are directly in front of door when you enter. The size of the restaurant is not on the large side, but cozy enough to weather a busy spell during most dinners. I like to sample as many dishes as my group can stomach. Some of my favorite dishes the Shrimp Dumplings, Pan Fried Pork Buns, Chow Mein, Glass Noodles, and their XLB. Service has always been friendly and inviting. Parking is a breeze. If you're looking for authentic Chinese food in this area, 88 Bao Bao is worth a try. read more

Parking - located at corner of Treat and Oak Grove (Trader Joes /Petsmart) next to the high school Service - prompt and friendly Food - pretty good. When you need a dumpling fix this is a good choice XLB - solid. A bitty doughy for me but it works. No ginger tho. What's up with that? Dumplings in chili oil - my favorite Potstickers - good. pork bun - my only disappointment. Too doughy for me. read more

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They've changed to thicker noodles which I love because they are chewy, the beef slices are tender & flavorful. The broth is also flavorful and not greasy at all. Overall tasty and healthy beef noodle soup. read more

88 Bao Bao - Beef noodle soup, wonton with red chili oil. - Fast Food Near Me - Concord, California

Service was friendly and quick. We ordered pork XiaoLongBao, Pan Fried Pork Buns, pork shaomai and sautéed green beans. Green beans were tasty and cooked perfectly. Although the dumplings looked great they all tended to taste the same. read more

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Food is amazing n the accommodate our food allergy to oils. They went to the store n got butter to cook our meals that was fried. Great service n ppl are very friendly. Chuck was great !! read more

A solid chain restaurant. My mom found this one day and wanted to check it out. We ordered a multitude of their dishes, which were solid efforts. I wish they had cheung fun, because I really love cheung fun. It's one of my must-haves when I check out a Chinese dumpling house. The service was really friendly and helpful. The food came out in a pretty timely manner, so I have no complaints. The place was packed a little loud, but that's to be expected with a lunch rush and Door Dash. I also loved those chili sauces. It added a nice bit of heat to the dumplings, and I could definitely get on board with that. In all, this is probably a 4.2/5. read more

Pork XiaoLongBao (8 pieces): delicious pork soup dumplings with the perfect thickness of the skin that passed the chopsticks lifting test with flying colors. $13 as of September 2024. We would definitely get this again. BBQ Pork Bun (3 pieces): while the filling was delicious (succulent pork pieces in sweet, savory Chinese barbecue sauce), the steamed bun on the outside was quite bad. It was extremely stodgy and dense. We would probably not get this ever again. it was definitely not worth the $8 that we paid for this. Beef Rolls: it's a couple of delicious thick Taiwanese-style beef pancake rolls filled with tender braised beef slices, and garnished with cilantro. It was a yummy, and we would definitely order this again. $12 September 2024. Staff were nice and friendly. And I was really impressed with how efficiently they worked. As soon as we finished with any of the foods that we ordered, staff would come almost right away to take away the empty plate to keep our table clean. read more

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The food is ok but I think the XLB is machine made. All the dumpling fillings for different dishes (XLB, wonton) taste the same. The restaurant have a couple of dozen seats - not big at all. read more

Nice fast stop to get all kind of dumplings and pot stickers ... kind of hard to discern much of a taste difference between the choices but all tasty and you can watch as they make your order - super fresh! read more

Friendly staff and amazing options! The entrees were so flavorful! Cant wait to go back. read more

88 Bao Bao - Wonton in Chili Oil (10) - Fast Food Near Me - Concord, California

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Quick service and good food. It's like dim sum . The place really gets busy during lunch.

I wish i had pictures of my food but I was so hungry This is not the first time time i come here But every time i enjoy the food I got the shrimp noodles and cucumber salad soo good! The place is clean the portions are big And they have this tablets at each table for self ordering Let me tell you about that In the majority of places where is self ordering the employees are super quiet and they really don't engage with customers But in this restaurant having tablets for self ordering doesn't mean no attention to customer Because they are super nice and helpful They check on you often and they go above and beyond you feel welcome here Great job kitchen and front staff!!! read more

Solid dumplings, more than generous portions of perfectly cooked garlic green beans and a huge portion of chowmein noodles. Friendly fast service and clean and modern interior with a big window showcasing the chefs hard at work. A great place for a casual meal with enough to bring home for a few more meals! read more

88 Bao Bao - Garlic green beans, fresh and tasty - Fast Food Near Me - Concord, California

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88 Bao Bao had finally opened a location here in our area of the Bay. It's located off Treat and Oak Grove, on the same side of the shopping center as Trader Joe's. It's on a stretch where there's plenty of other eating spots abound too, so there's certainly no shortage of fooding to be done here. This location isn't huge, but had some seating outside too right in front of the store at least, so can sit double digits of people there if need be. They have their takeout freezer on the side for those who are interested in the takeout version of their offerings. The staff here are pretty friendly, and answered questions we had. The pricing of everything is alright, comparable to the other bao and noodle places we now have plenty of in our tri-city area, which really had none of this specifically years back. So you better know this place has to be good if it wants to stay towards the top of its game. Menu isn't too complicated, but most noodle and bao places don't have huge menus, a la Lanzhou and also Noodle House, so it's fine. The good: The grilled squid was quite delicious. Comparable to some of the other decent dried squid we have in the area, though, this one is pretty different because it's soaked in sweet chili sauce, which I could take it or leave it, may need to get it on the side next time. The baos here are pretty good, also known as soup dumpling. Good ratio between the wrapping, the meat, and of course plenty of soup inside. This is a solid bao for any bao fan. The meh: The beef slices appetizer was okay. This is not how it's traditionally supposed to look or taste like. The texture was all wrong, and in generally, just didn't really have much flavor to it at all even with the half efforted soysauce. Feels like they didn't really season it all that well during the cooking process. The other thing here that was rather disappointing was the noodles, which I was sort of excited for with a bao and noodle place, but the noodles were just so bland and tasteless because the soup was just not done well. The noodles themselves were, acceptable, but everything else in it was bland and not good. And as for the beef in the beef noodle soup, it was the same slices of disappointing appetizer beef, but just slapped into the noodle, and it wasn't even any better as a result. Not what I'd come here for. It's great to see another option available for noodles and dumplings in the area. The dumplings here are definitely the star, and I would come back for them. However, claiming to be a noodle place too, it was just not my jam whatsoever, so that part was not what I had hoped for. For the casual adventurous eater though, this will probably be a fine experience, but for the more traditional cuisine seekers, the noodles really are a bit of a let down. I would still recommend just for the soup dumplings though. read more

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This place is consistently good and easy to dine in or take out. You can also place your order online for pick up. They have options for non meat eaters as well. Their sauces are maybe my favorite part- I always ask for extra chili oil. The food is good and does taste fresh. read more

You order at the table and they bring the food to you. You can watch them cooking through large windows. They are very friendly and helpful, especially the manager, Julia! read more

It was okay. Better places in the area. I don't like the lack of personal contact. Food was fresh

I have always seen this place when I am in the plaza. I decided to drop by here for a late lunch after some errands. It was a little after the lunch rush so fairly empty when I came in. I was given a menu and a pen. I marked what I wanted and indicated I was to dine in so I was given a table number. I ordered the grilled squid and beef noodle soup. The grilled squid was very sweet. I guess I should have asked what the preparation was. The squid itself was cooked nicely and wasn't tough at all. It was just the terikayi-like sauce that made it a bit overwhelming. Luckily there are condiments at the table and I added a little chili oil to cut through the sweetness. As for the beef noodle soup, it was just okay. There were 3 thin slices of brisket and a couple bokchoy stems. The broth itself was decent, but nothing to rave about. I was expecting chunky and more gelatinous pieces of meat. I'll give it another try another time and perhaps try out the dumplings. Otherwise, items are really expensive. I spent almost $40 for those two food items and a drink just for myself. I'm sure the other items like dumplings are meant to be shared between 2+ people perhaps, but just a bit on the pricier side overall. Nonetheless, service was great. You can see them preparing the food through the glass window into the kitchen area. read more

Super fast service/self-service. You order first and then get a number and food is delivered to you. Water is self-service. They had plenty of options to choose from and we almost ordered the whole menu. The beef roll was perfectly crunchy on the outside. The wonton soup was yummy and if you like some spiciness, then add some chili oil and it really levels it up. The pan fried pork buns are ginormous compared to other places. The pork XLB was good, but it didn't come with that red vinegar. The pork lumpia was probably my least favorite as it could have been crispier and there was a moment I had to double check that the inside was fully cooked. It's definitely a great place to get your dumpling fix. But if you're looking for more variety in dumplings, then I suggest dumpling hours in WC as they offer more options for XLB dumplings. read more

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What a find! Great dim sum choices. We ordered more than we can finished because everything looked & tasted delicious! The service was wonderful! read more

Great place for dumplings and snacks like shrimp tempura, grilled squid, lumpia (yes...like real Filipino lumpia, not egg rolls), and cucumber salad. Order at the cash register and they bring the food to your table. Restaurant is casual and comfortable. Service was friendly and efficient. If absolutely recommend this place- especially for kids because there's huge window where they can watch the food being prepared. It's a fun dining experience. read more

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A great spot in the Concord/Walnut Creek area to fulfill your xiao long bao cravings! What we ordered: - beef rolls: really tasty and pancake was crispy! - pork xlbs: thin skin, lots of soup, and great taste! - pan fried pork buns: crispy bottoms, thin buns, soup inside, very delicious - shanghai chow mein: surprisingly flavorful, can be a hit or miss Service was quick, the food came out hot and fast. This is definitely one of the better 88 Bao Bao's I've been to - we will definitely be coming back to this location. read more

The first time we went to an 88 Bao Bao was the one in Dublin, and we remembered really liking the restaurant so we were super excited to find one opened in Concord too! So many things look good on the menu - we went with the pork xlb, pork pan fried buns, and boiled pork and cabbage dumplings. Everything was delicious but be aware that the flavors of their xlb do differ from places like din tai fung. The pork flavor in all the dumplings and buns was strong so you'll love it if you like pork. We would love to come back and try out the noodles in the future! They're quick with their service and you order and pay up front before they bring the food to you. read more

88 Bao Bao - Xlb - Fast Food Near Me - Concord, California