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    3.7 (355 reviews)
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    Pork Bun (3)
    Paula-Mertha C.

    I finally tried 88 Bao Bao a few months ago, after wanting to try it for quite some time now. I ordered BBQ pork buns, pork xiaolong bao, and Shanghai chow mein. The pork xiaolong bao was pretty good. The soup in them was seasoned well and same with the pork. In Filipino culture, we have something similar to pork buns, called siopao, which happens to be one of my favorite snacks growing up. I was very pleased when taking my first bite of the bbq pork buns. They tasted great, especially with a splash of soy sauce. The Shanghai chow mein was unfortunately underwhelming for both me and my daughter. I was hoping it would be more flavorful, but regretfully it wasn't. Overall, I'm did enjoy most my items from this 88 Bao Bao location. I'll definitely go back for more pork buns and xiaolong bao! 3 out of 5 stars.

    Gloria S.

    Not much room inside for a busy day. Why some choose to sit outside Specials on frozen foods you can buy Others cooked here Not cheap but good Take outs are popular and quick pick up Almost nothing here gluten free so... As far as dim sum The rice cakes are but they are from frozen foods I've bought delivered to my house from Weee Parking is strained Parking lot shared with many other retail shops

    Deep Pan Fried Pork Bun (6)
    Rich W.

    Came here for lunch after shopping nearby stores, and boy did we have a great meal after almost a year since we were here last! Place was almost full, but we were seated promptly (no table service tho). Interior was clean and organized, and you get a wide view of the open kitchen, which was also organized and clean, especially the hood and cooking areas. As far as ordering food, you have the option of either ordering at the table (mini tablet mounted) or at the counter. Everything is pretty much self service (ice water, napkins, to-go containers) and the food brought out by a staff member. We ordered the pork Xiao long bao, chicken vermicelli noodles and pan fried pork buns. All three items were simply delicious; the dumplings were one of the best, matched up against even the best in Sacramento. There was plenty of broth in each dumpling and the skin was perfect. The vermicelli noodles wasn't greasy, and there was an abundance of scrambled eggs, chicken, bean sprouts and the noodles itself (we opted for no onions, yellow or green). The pan fried pork bun was browned to a crisp on the bottom, and the filling was plentiful with the right amount of broth. What a treat we had today; the wifey and I agreed that 88 Bao Bao was better than some places we frequent that's closer to us (Elk Grove). We made a pact that we will visit here more often, especially when we're hitting the Outlets...it's that good!

    Kathleen Y.

    Decided to grab dinner before heading to Homegoods and this was such a good decision! We've always loved 88 Bao Bao, and we were craving something comforting and hearty on such a cold winter night. We opted for a veggie chow mein, pork xiao long baos, pan fried pork buns, and shaomai this time. Everything came out steaming, especially those pan fried buns! Iykyk!! Kind of bummed that we forgot about their wontons in chili oil (which is absolutely a must order), but we already ordered so much food as it was, it probably would have been overkill. There's always next time! I like that you order at the register and then grab seating for dine-in. Only problem would be if all the tables were taken. The restaurant is fairly small, so I could see how that might happen often during busy hours. Otherwise, service was great. Quick wait time between ordering and receiving our food. Condiments well stocked on the table. Plus water is self-serve, along with to-go boxes. Nice place for a speedy meal that gives you homemade feels. We'll be back again soon!

    Cucumber salad
    Teresa P.

    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!

    Jes M.

    Been wanting to check this place out and finally got the chance. It did not disappoint either. The staff was incredible and sat our party quickly. Ordered food through the tablet and food was out in no time. I had the pork dumplings and noodles. I definitely want to try other stuff but that'll be next time.

    Pork dumplings
    Inglish R.

    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.

    Sesame balls
    Mae O.

    Dined here with my family after the park. Upon entering 88 Bao Bao, we were greeted and asked if we were dining in. We were seated quickly. You order on a little screen on your table and then pay at the counter. We knew we wanted to get ice cream after at Fenton's so we didn't order much. We ordered chicken fried rice, vegetable pork dumplings, & sesame balls. The food came out quickly and they gave us plates. This place is family style. The utensils and sauces (garlic sauce, chili oil, vinegar) were on the table. The chicken fried rice was bland so I drizzled the garlic sauce on it and it was good. I poured some garlic sauce in a saucer and my son drank it. Hahaha. I told him it was sauce for the food. The vegetable pork dumplings were good as well. We ordered sesame balls to go & I couldn't wait to get home so I ate a couple. So good when it's hot & fresh. Would I come back & try other items? Yep!

    Chantilly G.

    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.

    XLB
    Gregg Y.

    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.

    Crab Crab/Pork XiaoLongBao(8)
    Susan L.

    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!

    Crisy G.

    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..

    Located in the Nut tree plaza
    Stefanie F.

    My oldest and I were shopping and decided to stop for lunch. We could smell the food cooking from 88 Bao Bao and had to stop in. They greeted us, gave us a menu and a table. It was a little different since you have to get up and order at the counter when you're ready. We both wanted to try the Shanghai style chowmein, but I wanted chicken and he wanted shrimp (I am allergic). The person at the register suggested to order the chicken and add a side of shrimp for a better option. I also wanted potstickers, but they said it would be a long wait, so we decided to try the pork and vegetables steamed dumplings. While we waited, my son mentioned he liked that you are able to view them cooking and preparing dumplings. The chowmein arrived fresh and hot and was delicious. My son did say he wished the shrimp had been seasoned and a little hotter. The dumplings arrived halfway through our meal, and I did think I could've just ordered the potstickers since I had to wait anyways. The dumplings were quite hot and good. Overall, the meal was excellent. The customer service was somewhat lacking, with the exception of one particularly helpful employee. I think if we pick this restaurant again, we'll just get takeout.

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    The eggrolls tasted like watery mush on the inside, and the noodles had a burnt flavor. Won't be back.

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    Food is just ok.i guess you just pay for the venue because Four Season has better food…read more Customer service needs a lot of improvement. Servers are rude, they got our order wrong but wont apologize and even argued with attitude Water is free. Hot tea is a dollar each so if youre asked if you want tea just like when they ask you if you would like water, youll be charged, They decided for the 18% gratuity right away even though there's a 15% option. Would not recommend. Would not come back.

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    Way better this time around. I ordered bbq pork buns, egg tarts, shu mai, and hargows. Everything…read morewas delicious! And if you want chilli oil and soy sauce you have to ask!

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    It's just ok. If you're needing dumplings it'll do the trick, but I honestly rather buy frozen…read moredumplings from BaoBao 88 or even Trader Joe's. I hate to say it because the workers are very friendly and I love hearing people speak Canto when I'm homesick. Very casual ambiance, might have a wait to be seated but they take a reasonable amount of time to get your food out after ordering. Have a few vegetarian options as well. It is conviently downtown unlike Yang Kee, but I still dont come back to here. I'm glad they've found their audience and seem to be doing well, though.

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    4.3(217 reviews)
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    Vegetarian friendly
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    Walk down Martinez's Main Street, and you'll find Aberdeen Café, a cozy restaurant offering…read moreCantonese dim sum classics (shu mai, ha gow, cha siu bao, lo mai gai, and more) and entrees. Whether you're in town for jury duty, work, or play, here is a good lunch spot. I walked into Aberdeen Café during the lunch hour. Booths lined the wall on one side, and the bar was on the other. Korean pop music played softly while other customers ate lunch. I was seated at the booth and was served a glass of water to start. I got the #2015 Salt and Pepper Fish Filet lunch special with hot and sour soup of the day, egg roll, and substituted-in fried rice. I was served the hot and sour soup first. It was a wonderful appetizer. The classic spicy pepper and sour vinegar were balanced. The bits of crunchy mushroom and soft tofu added interest and texture to the thick broth. This was comfort in a bowl. The entree was delicious. The fried fish was hot off the wok when it arrived, steaming on the plate along with fried rice, broccoli, an egg roll, and some sweet and sour sauce. I enjoyed the fish; the heat of the jalapeno slices and the salt elevated the light crispiness and mild sweetness of the fish. The fried rice was light and fluffy with bits of egg. The sauteed broccoli had a solid crunch, and the vegetable egg roll was crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. This was a good, satisfying lunch at Aberdeen Café. When I'm in the mood for comforting Cantonese food again, I'll be back for more.

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    88 Bao Bao - Classic pork XLB.  Pork XLB.  It's OK here.  Skin is a tad too think and too much dough on top

    88 Bao Bao

    4.2(214 reviews)
    30.0 mi
    $$

    88 Bao Bao has taught me to not be so judgmental without trying it first. So glad we decided to…read moretry 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!

    We ordered the pork xiao long bao, beef rolls, Shanghai shrimp chow mein, pan fried pork buns, and…read morechocolate 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!

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