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    88 Bao Bao

    4.5 (171 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Ordering kiosk
    Michelle B.

    Wanted some dumplings and decided to try out this place with my family for dinner. You have the option to order at the counter or if able to sit down and enjoy the dim sum if a table is available. When you do sit down you get a "homey" feel and dim sum is just like asian soul food lol. There are servers but how you can order is through the ipad on your table which lists all the offered items and they'll bring it out to you. The food was so good and reasonably priced for the amount you get. We ordered xiao long bao, the chow mein, har gao and shu mai. We also got the grilled squid and ramen for my husband. Everything came out hot and fresh and the garlic sauce with the dumplings is like soo good i almost finished the whole bottle on my table. Definitely a go-to when craving soup dumplings and a recommendation for anyone looking for good dim sun within the west roseville area

    Shrimp fried rice
    Nishalina B.

    This place always hits! I forgot to take a picture of their dumplings but I got veggie ones and also shrimp ones. The veggie ones are my fav! There's an assortment of veggies inside. I wish their fried rice and chow mein came with veggies in them; but the flavor is good. When I'm craving ramen, I come here.

    Lava juice
    Nick N.

    4.5 out of 5 A quaint place that isnt about the ambiance but more about the food. True Chinese style with a slightly Americanized twist/fusion. We started with the beef roll, 10/10 highly recommend. My wife described it as pho in a roll and I'd say thats pretty accurate. The pancake was crispy but fluffy, beef tender and not too much hoisin...just enough. Shumai is on the smaller side, especially for the cost, but just ok in my opinion. Wife liked them. Pork and chicken dumplings have a thicker skin, but they weren't too chewy. Very juicy so be careful.... As a matter of fact everything is super juicy. The pan fried dumplings were so juicy, as a matter of fact, that theyre practically dangerous. I suggest poking a vent hole in each one as soon as you get them, but even then 5 minutes later the juice inside is still lava. Texture was incredible. So soft and fluffy on the outside, but very crunchy on the bottom yet also somehow fluffy. Chili oil dumplings have the same filling as the pork and chive dumplings, but with much thinner skins. One positive is that the skins don't disintegrate like in other spots. Real szechuan oil that numbs the mouth. Not really spicy but fills a craving if youre looking for something din tai fungish. All in all definitely worth the visit.

    Spicy beef soup
    Frances C.

    Neat and clean with attentive services Order on the iPad at the table and within minutes your food is served The pan fried dumplings are good, crispy at the bottom and the dumpling holds tasty broth, but eat it with caution, the broth is steaming hot. The spicy beef soup can be skipped it was just ok.

    Chicken chow mein
    Roy S.

    88 Bao Bao has become one of our new local favorites. Conveniently located off of Blue Oaks. We love the ordering process and having a personal kiosk at your table. This way you can settle in and not be rushed to order. Once you place an order, the food comes out right away. Everything is so fresh and delicious. A cute and cozy spot for yummy dumplings and many other things on the menu.

    Spoons for soup dumplings
    Steffany I.

    We looking for something to eat and saw there was an 88 Bao Bao. We've been to the one in Rancho and liked it before, so we decided to try this new location. Inside was busy but we were able to get a table. There are several tables and booths. Each table has a tablet to order. Food came out pretty fast after ordering. Everything was great. We got the ramen, beef roll, chili oil wonton, and pan fried buns. The pan fried buns were our favorites. The beef roll was also good and beef was tender and decent slices. There was a vinegar sauce, garlic sauce, and chili oil on the table. The garlic sauce has a nice sweetness to it. Staff were nice. They helped keep our waters full and checked in on us. We will definitely back!

    Christine Q.

    Popped in while the car was charging at the charging station. Prices are reasonable. No wait and was seated fast. Ordering at the kiosk at the table was easy. Staff was nice and attentive. Food was good. I had a Ramen order and enjoyed it very much. A lot of food items to choose from on the menu.

    Shumai
    Gladys O.

    Came back again to try their other menu! I love that htere is no interaction since you can order everything thru the ipad on every table. The service was fast and freshly cooked. The grilled squid is my absolute favorite. It was cooked perfectly. The fried rice is sooo good that i finished off everything. The shumai is perfect and the wonton chili oil. Beef rolls are little too sweet but still good. Love the place and they are very quick and price is very affordable as well. Will come back again for sure. One of our chinese go to place.

    Entrance and menu
    Nic N.

    Quick seat yourself service for dine in Very convenient ordering system at the table We really enjoyed the crab Rangoon won tons The popcorn chicken wasn't exactly what we were looking for as we were slightly misled by the pictures on the menu and what came out but still a good dish The dumplings though were the show here xiao long bao and the fried buns were excellent Obviously a successful chain with great tried and true recipes in many different formats here and other locations

    So cute and professional
    Sabrina L.

    Carb desires lead us here, the restaurant has simple and steaming bao oriented decorations. Once you see the utensils--- the red steam dumpling spoon, you get the idea --this restaurant takes the Xiao Long Bao seriously. We ordered the xiao long bao, soupy chewy and yummy. At this moment I personally like the thick skin, but I usually prefer the very thin and almost see through type of XLB wrapper. Also like the green bean dish, generous portion, convincing taste and good combo with Xiao Long Bao. Meanwhile, I enjoyed the sweet rice - shaomai. The texture and the flavor just reminded me of childhood memory. Great place for carb hunter. Five stars for the chef. Unfortunately one star off due to service, nobody lead the seat or serve us water until everyone else ( who came in after us) got the drink. Perhaps this is one exception that we ran into. So this review limited to this time experience. Kids enjoyed food here, recommended for family and friends who time to time crave for quality carb food .

    Order from your table's hub. Nice!
    Michael S.

    Savory and delicious soup dumplings!! Bask in the glory of each bite of their soup dumplings with their vingegar/soy sauce and ginger mix. Service was fantastic, food was brought out timely, we were seated promptly (luckily had a couple tables open), plenty of parking in this plaza right out front, and pretty good taste from the other dishes. Ambience is more of a "hang loose," modernized environment but still nice for all occasions. Biggest plus for us was the ability to order straight away from our table's hub. Modern technology for the winner! Similar to Kura sushi, place your order on your private panel, sit back, relax, and let the food come to you without a hitch! Bit pricey for our liking given the selection and food offered compared to other competitors in the area. Even driving out a little further can get us similar Chinese food (or better) at a more affordable cost. Nice to have another bao and dumpling restaurant in the area, but nothing stood out to us to the point that we'd change up our already established favorite go to's. Is it worth a shot? Yes! Is it a great place to eat if you want to stay within minimal local range? Absolutely! Is it something new and different compared to other spots offering the same food groups? Not really, but better off leaving that up to your own interpretation!

    01.16.26 Beef roll was one of their "Best" items, so we tried it and it was delicious!!
    Dionne T.

    01.16.26 Hubs & I decided to give this place a try (it'd been on my list since they opened) for dinner before heading to a show. It was the perfect place for great food and quick service--wanted a sit down but didn't have enough time to make it too leisurely. Bao Bao came through and made quite the impression--we'll definitely be back!! It was a Friday night around 6:30pm, prime dinner time and as we got out our car from parking, which the lot had enough for all the small establishments nearby (like Mochinut, Pizza Twist, and an Axe throwing spot next door), we saw the place was packed. We just hoped we'd get in, otherwise we'd try someplace else. Luckily, there was 1 booth table available! We took a seat and used the kiosk tablet at the table to look at the menu. Almost immediately sitting, a server brought cups of water, nice. After perusing the entire menu offerings, which has a great variety of dumplings to fried rice to veggie dishes to ramen--something to please any palette no doubt! Hubs and I decided on getting their Beef Roll, since it was notated as "Best". We also had to order some xiaolong bao of the pork variety (I may need to come back and try the shrimp for myself since Hubs doesn't really seafood), along with steamed rice and a Pepsi. What's nice about this kiosk ordering is the ability to customize each dish--Hubs not being a veg fan liked seeing he could if he wanted elect a dish without. I personally like that too since had we ordered chow mein, neither of us like bean sprouts. After confirming order through the tablet, the server right away brought our bottled Pepsi. We asked for some ice, which was brought back immediately. I then asked for a straw and was obliged--service is quick and fine pleasantly! Before our food began trickling to our table, I looked around to take it all in. Again, definitely popular. I liked seeing the kitchen with Asian cooks, which was busy making orders. Also noticed they did a lot of takeout orders, which I forgot to mention was also an option thru the table kiosk tablet. Lots of families in there enjoying a meal together, of both Caucasian and 'authentic' Asian ethnicity. I point these things out, not because I racial profile (to be clear, I love people of all ethnicities and our diverse cultures!), but sometimes there is some truth to stereotypes. Several orders from others would go by and they all looked and SMELLED really good!! Seeing all the different persons of age and race, I knew in my gut we'd have some good eating here. The place isn't too big either, so I could easily see wait times for eat-in service on a busy night. First item to arrive was rice. Shortly after, the soup dumplings. We said our meal blessings and looked up to see the last dish, the beef roll, also on the table. Yay! We both dug in, I went with the dumpling first. I was surprised at how thick the wrapper was, which typically isn't a good sign. However, I was pleasantly surprised when I bit in and tasted yummy deliciousness!! It was hot but didn't burn my mouth, just perfect! And the soup broth was great just as is. I always first try dishes as they're served to see how they taste on their own, and the pork xiaolong bao was super in that regard. BUT, mama knew she'd be adding some more flavors, especially seeing the table condiments had chili oil--a MUST for those who enjoy a spicy kick in their food--and included vinegar as well as a 'garlic sauce'. Let me tell you, I tried each of these additional flavors on every item we ordered...sometimes one at a time and sometimes all together. Never was I mad at any of it!! Hubs tried the beef roll first and once he took a bite I instantly heard that sound of approval--"MMMMM!!!"--almost with a shocked/surprised tone. Y'all know what I'm talk'n 'bout! I quickly responded, " Oh yeah?" He nodded and said it was soo good. So, after my first dumpling, I gave the roll a try. Started with an end piece, it looked like a fried thin burrito of sorts. Not greasy, or with a lot of breading, I took a bite and knew what Hubs meant. Yummy was right!! It very much felt like a fried tortilla on the outside, with tender marinated sliced beef on the inside, with that hint of fresh cilantro herb in there. The marinade was sorta teriyaki-ish but more sweet hoisin sauce-esque. Quite good and we both understood why it's labeled "Best" on the menu. Once again, I added more flavor, which it didn't really need but was still great with the condiments! Of course the plain steamed rice was just that, so the condiments added something to that as well. Apparently Hubs didn't see the Fried Rice offerings, but I told him I saw another patron eating some and we'll definitely go that route next time. All-in-all, 88 Bao Bao is EASILY a 5-star if our experience is anything like what a typical meal is. So, give 88 Bao Bao a try and support this amazing local business!!!

    08.22.25 exterior
    May A.

    Let's Talk A-Bao Bao [Roseville CA] Bookmarked this restaurant ever since I read Micki's review and finally made it here today for an early dinner... I can only say good things about this place and repeat what others have already mentioned. They specialize in handcrafted Xiao Long Baos and dumplings, all made from scratch with the finest ingredients. We ordered Chicken & Egg Fried Rice, Crab & Pork XLB (8), Shrimp & Pork Shao Mai (8). The delicate skin and scrumptious soupy filling of the Crab & Pork XLB was very good as we first slurped up the soup, then enjoyed the tender wrapper and the tasty filling. The pork and shrimp filling of the Shao Mai was flavored with fragrant ginger and scallion... they were a good size too! We also enjoyed the Chicken & Egg Fried Rice to complement the dim sums. Guests place their food and beverage orders at the tablet located on each table (this is nice because we didn't feel rushed). Servers bring your food to your table... check is given by the server when ready to pay. Cozy interior with booths and table seating available. Overall a nice dining experience! Instagram: @88baobao_official Review #3864

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    One of my favorite dumpling places to go to. Always fresh food . Very tasty. Kids also love the soup dumplings. 5 stars

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    Definitely one of the better dumpling places around town. We came in on a Sunday afternoon and got…read morelucky finding a table for six, as the space is on the smaller side and mostly has smaller tables. Since it was our first time, we ordered a bunch of items to try. The pan-fried pork buns: were a highlight! Crispy on the bottom, soft on top, and filled with a clean, juicy soup that didn't have that heavy ginger taste. The soup dumplings xlbs had perfect, delicate skins and were incredibly juicy; the classic pork and the crab & pork were my favorites. The pork xlb had tender meat and was juicy, flavor was clean, the crab one is definitely for the seafood lovers, it has a nice SF umaminess too like a crab roe fishball lol. Other standouts included the spicy wontons in a great chili oil sauce and the truffle Angus beef fried rice, which featured surprisingly tender beef and a subtle, well-balanced truffle flavor. For dessert, the chocolate xlb, was excellent and tasted just like a strawberry Nutella crepe, though the matcha version was a bit too concentrated and bitter for my liking. Overall, the food came out quickly, the staff was friendly, and the service was great. I'll definitely be coming back soon!

    unfortunately, Din Tai Fung has kinda ruined all other restaurants that serve XLBs for me…read more I dropped by Uncle Dumpling for lunch on a Saturday. There's a nice parking lot and, the collection of restaurants/stores in this little plaza give a nice vibe. There isn't a ton of seating inside; you kinda get an idea from some of the various Yelp pics.... and, there are a couple tables outside as well. The Food: - Pork Xiao Long Bao: this was fine...... I guess it's about as good as my memory of Journey to the Dumpling. Honestly, I'd say it's in the ballpark of goodness as the frozen Mila XLBs you can buy at Costco. again, Din Tai Fung has kinda ruined XLBs everywhere else I've gone since no one else comes close. - Spicy Pork Xiao Long Bao: this had an odd tanginess to it.. like there was a bit of kimchi in it or something... I didn't care for it (and, I do happen to love kimchi).. and, it wasn't very spicy either. pass on this one. - Spicy Wonton: this was probably the best thing I had here. it was fine. not particularly spicy. and a bit salty. but, it was fine. - Pan-Fried Juicy Pork Buns: I think the filling in this is the same as the XLBs... you just get it in a pan-fried bun instead. I think I actually preferred the regular XLBs bc the larger size of this thing made it kinda hard to eat. - Garlic Noodle: I don't know what I was expecting here... and, I know I shouldn't expect Crustacean (just like I shouldn't expect Din Tai Fung) bc this certainly wasn't anything like Crustacean. These were okay.... the flavor of oyster sauce dominated my palate in an unpleasant way. - Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings: these were okay. they ask if you want them spicy or mild. I got mine mild, but I probably should've gotten it spicy. The outside was nice and crispy, but the wing itself was kinda bland despite being covered with chopped garlic. Other things: - The food comes out fairly quickly & scalding hot..... so, don't burn your mouth! - I'd never really thought about it before, but every place that serves XLBs should also have spoons with flat bottoms; this place does not have flat-bottomed spoons. I like to rest my XLBs in my soup spoon while it cools, and since these spoons had rounded bottoms, my dumpling was always kinda lying sideways. - There's only one single-room unisex bathroom in the back, which is probably fine for the size of the restaurant; though, I did get stuck waiting behind a couple people when I needed to use it. so, I guess if you're not an XLB snob like myself & find Journey to the Dumpling and frozen Mila XLBs to be fantastic, then you may like this place quite a bit.... but I was rather disappointed....

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    Time for Dim Sum...because apparently every time I watch Crazy Rich Asians, my stomach turns into a…read moredramatic main character and demands dumplings immediately. Normally, I hit up Yue Huang, but lately it's been giving "long wait, mild heartbreak." So I decided to branch out and found this hidden gem in Granite Bay...and let me tell you...BEST decision. You walk in and BAM!!!! Old school Chinese restaurant vibes. Red booths, classic decor, slightly run down in that "if these walls could talk, they'd recommend everything on the menu" kind of way. And if you know, you KNOW...that's when the food is about to slap. We came with a mission (aka hungry and slightly unhinged) and ordered: baked BBQ pork buns, shumai, har gow, shrimp rice rolls, pineapple baked custard buns, fried shrimp balls, and soup dumplings. Basically, if it could be steamed, fried, or stuffed...we said yes. It's clearly family run, which I love. Mom is running the show like a boss, kids are hustling, and since it was Mother's Day...CHAOS. Delicious chaos. Food flying out, servers holding trays of dumplings like treasures, stopping at your table and you're like "YES, THIS IS MY MOMENT"...and then they walk away to another table. Emotional rollercoaster. So many "Ooooh yay!" followed by "Ohhh man..." But honestly? It just built the suspense. Then OUR food arrived...and our eyes went WIDE. These dumplings are HUGE. Like, "one bite? absolutely not" huge. The BBQ pork buns were soft, fluffy, slightly sweet clouds of happiness. Har gow and shrimp rice rolls were perfectly steamed (no soggy sadness here ). Now, because it was busy, the shrimp had a bit of a split personality...some bites were perfectly snappy and delicious, others were just a little overcooked. Not tragic, just not living their absolute best life. But overall? Everything was GOOD. And then the check came...about $60 for ALL that food. I almost checked it twice like, "Ma'am...are you sure you charged me correctly?" Because that is a STEAL. What really got me though was the family. You could see the hustle, the stress, the love...all happening in real time. Even in the chaos, they were kind, smiling, and apologizing for the wait. That kind of heart hits different. Final verdict: great food, great value, and a whole lot of love. I'll definitely be back to try more of their main dishes. Until next dumpling craving...

    Finally Returned to this restaurant! They fixed some of their service issues I had the first time I…read moredined here. Food is delicious! The golden shrimp rice rolls are the best! This time they did have the bean curd rolls which had noodles, veggies and a little meat. I do wish there were more veggies and meats served on the hong Kong house special noodles. They have decent lunch specials. My bf got the lemon chicken which he enjoyed. The egg roll did get a little soggy though bc it was soaked in the sauce.

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    3.4(1k reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    Well, I reserved a table for my wife & I at FATS this evening to Celebrate our 4th year wedding…read moreanniversary, 1st time customers. We were seated promptly by our hostess with a smile, and with a "Happy Anniversary", as they remembered. The ambience & lighting was simply perfect, and the 4 Palm Trees inside accentuated our experience, even though they were petrified. I ordered the Bulgogi Pork Lo Mein, which came with Pork loin in a Korean style marinade, grilled and served over lo mein noodles with cabbage, carrots and green and yellow onions. Recipe includes eggs, wheat, soy and shellfish, & the Hot & Sour Soup, while my wife ordered the the Wok, oh, and how could I forget, we enjoyed the Mongolian Ribs as our Starter, everything was cooked to perfection, a High End Chinese Dinner that continued to serenade my taste buds as we drove home.... We cannot forget our waitress, Reina, who was professional, attentive, possessed an intimate knowledge of the menu, and was genuinely a delightful person. Our 1st experience was augmented by our waitress, we thank you. Rob & Jennifer

    Cameron was the absolute best bartender ever!!…read more We came in close to close (not realizing) and he still took great care of us! This Sunday was super chill and we were the only ones sitting at the bar! I let Cameron experiment with some whiskey cocktails and they were so good! First, on the menu: the apple cider martini, second a harvest cider...both great! Food is 10/10 as always, and I'll def be coming back!

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    I just experienced the best food and hospitality from Hometown Dumpling…read more I went for lunch on a Friday and with their help, I ordered the pork and shrimp dumplings, BBQ pork buns, and my favorite, sesame balls. The portions were generous, and everything was delicious. There were so many dumplings in the order that I couldn't finish them, and I took them, cold, to my teenager, and she thought they were fantastic. Further, they let me stay in their restaurant and finish a work project. I took up a seat and they were nothing but accommodating to me. I really appreciate all the hospitality that they showed me while I was there working.

    Not a place for the ambiance let's get that out of the way. It's a hole in the wall feel to it, but…read morewhen it comes to the food, it's tasty. Price is also very modest. Best for take out or come without expecting much of an ambiance. With that out of the way, we ordered the few vegetarian options on the menu the side dishes and the vegetarian dumplings. Wife doesn't like chives so it didn't sit well with her but she and I agree the skin is thin enough and has good chewy texture. My son and daughter actually love the chives and tofu dumplings and my son said he would like to have it everyday! Wishing they would have more vegetarian options but until then we will be doing order out when the mood strikes!

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    4.6(345 reviews)
    8.9 mi
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    Large group friendly
    Fine dining

    Loved everything our dinner here! This restaurant had been…read moreon my radar for sometime, but the fact that it was called Folsom Palace lead my brain to believe it was in Folsom-took me a minute to grasp that it was actually right down the street from me in Citrus Heights. Our usual family of four was a family of three for the evening and this was the restaurant we chose. Boy did family member number four miss out! The service was impeccable from the moment that we walked in. That includes being greeted right away. The waitstaff was incredibly attentive and on top of the details. We ordered some pretty standard items off the menu to please everyone-vegetable chow mein, lemon chicken and pot stickers. Even though these might sound like boring dishes, they actually came out with such flair! The presentation on the dishes were gorgeous. They tasted amazing as well. I love the lighting of the restaurant. It gave it such a chill vibe. It's on a very busy street but you've never know it once you walk in it kind of feels like you are more tucked away in a smaller neighborhood.. I'm definitely looking forward to the next visit where I can try some more items like their Korean short ribs, I'd love to try some of their Curry's and a lot more of their chef specials!

    The food served at both the Folsom & Sunrise Ave location is delicious!…read moreBoth times we ordered the Honey Walnut Prawns (not listed on the menu) and loved them. Other dishes were equally as tasty. Highly recommend these establishments. Server was attentive but not hovering. Decor and low noise levels were appreciated.

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