I am SPEECHLESS! Michael and the seamstress behind the scenes are the most genuine people I have met. Not only that, but the work they do is God Sent! I had contacted Michael on a Wednesday around 11 PM freaking out because the dress I had purchased did not fit and I needed it the next day for an upcoming wedding. Michael responded back very promptly and called me first thing in the morning the following day. He told me to come in and over the phone. I could already tell that he was so kind and I felt super welcomed, especially with the timeframe I was asking for. I went in on Thursday morning at 9:30 AM and Michael listened to all my needs and articulated that very clearly to the seamstress. They both sized me, measured me and came up with an exceptional game plan to extend the dress that didn't fit (it was too tight around the rib cage but big on the breast area). I did not have too much to work with and on top of that I was using a really unique fabric and a very chocolate brown color that's pretty unique. Also, Michael was very communicative and clear with pricing along with the descriptions. I got a call at 3:30 PM that the alterations were complete. When I went in, I was so amazed about how seamless the transition was. The dress fit perfectly and both treated me with so much kindness. This was my first time going to an alteration place near this area and I'm so glad that I found Michael. I will be back for the amazing customer service, amazing workmanship, and exceptional clothing/fabric that they have. I could not recommend more! Thank you Michael! read more

Ao Dai Bao Han provided a great experience from start to finish. I needed the cuff on my work blazer altered and they delivered exactly as requested with a 24-hour express turnaround. The quality of work was solid and met my expectations. Michael, the owner was personable, professional, and communicated clearly during my initial search, providing a quote range of $60-$140. Highly recommend Ao Dai Bao Han for quality work and prompt, reliable service. read more

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Hadn't had good experiences with the service at other locations in vntown. A few days later, I decided to stop by for a walk-in consultation to see how it goes. At first, I met a girl who helped me. She was nice, though a little awkward, haha. Shortly after, the owner came out to speak to me directly, which I wasn't expecting. He was extremely friendly and open-minded. He took the time to show me around and share ideas about the kind of áo dài I might want. He encouraged me to design my own áo dài and bring the design back to him so he could help make dreams come true. I really loved this experience, and I'll definitely be coming back to have my áo dài made here with uncle Michael once I finish my design. read more

I recently found myself in a situation where I needed to have a suit altered as soon as possible. I called a few locations in the San Jose area and after speaking with Michael at Ao Dai Bao Han, I knew I would be taken care of. I brought my suit in for him to alter and he was so kind and helpful through the entire process while also teaching me a bit about suit culture as I have never worn one before. He even showed me some of his work that he does for both dresses and custom suits and I know I will absolutely be back to plan my suit wear with him for my wedding date! His seamstress is truly talented and has been in the industry for decades and her work shows this. If you need any custom suit or tie made, you absolutely should consider Michael! read more

Prior to an upcoming tea ceremony my husband and I were invited to, we originally just popped in to look for ao dais and ended up getting a custom ao dai and rental. I tried on a few dresses that their intern helped me pick, as I was not familiar with ao dais. She was very helpful in answering all my questions, including how it should properly fit and what the current cultural trends were. The shop also has heels you can try on to help with measuring for alterations (especially helpful if, like me, you forget to bring the ones you plan to wear on the day of the event!). The ao dai I picked would have needed alterations, but the owner, Michael, explained that it would cost about the same to make the alterations compared to making a custom one. After he showed me these new fabrics he had at his warehouse overseas, I opted to go with a unique purple-colored, custom ao dai. Personally, I love the feel and look of the fabric, and it fits perfectly -- not to mention, as someone that went to fashion school, the sewing quality is really top notch! My husband picked out a purple rental, and we had multiple people at the tea ceremony ask where we had gotten our outfits. We told them exactly what I'm about to tell you: We went to Ao Dai Bao Han, and we'd definitely go back for all of our ao dai-related needs. Michael, Hero/Hiro (the cat), and his team are great, and we couldn't be happier with how everything turned out. I honestly love it so much, I can't wait to have a chance to wear my ao dai again! read more

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We have visited this shop frequently in these past few weeks to alter many outfits because of our wedding, and we felt welcomed every time. Michael, who is the owner, is not only kind & sweet, but also honest and communicative. It's nice that he is able to translate between us and his staff; sometimes it's hard to support local small business when you don't speak the same language. I really appreciate how affordable and flexible they are as a business. Our wedding in the past weekend would not have been successful if we didn't have Michael & the team's support to alter our lehengas, dresses, and pants. Michael also helped design the Chinese style jacket tailored to me, and I loved it so much. I never thought someone could make this happen when traditional clothings tend to be binary, but Michael did. We are so happy to be supporting a local business who truly cares and is queer-friendly. Many of my friends have asked about my jacket after the wedding, and I will keep recommending this place anytime. Plus, Michael rescued Hiro the store cat, and he is such a friendly kitty! Definitely the reflection of the good characters of this business. Thank you Michael! read more

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Michael, Anne, and the seamstress are absolutely amazing! I had my wedding dress, veil, my fiancé's tux shirt, and a jacket tailored by them and everything came out perfect! Michael genuinely cares about his clients and makes sure they're taken care of!! They also had a huge selection of dresses and fabrics to choose from that I had the pleasure of looking through. Definitely returning!! read more

Michael is such a kind and thoughtful person. It should be known that he went the extra, extra mile to help my friend get an ao dai for her daughter's funeral. He did this out of the goodness of his heart. Every other shop turned me down. Please visit Ao Dai Bao Han, Michael and his team deserve your business. read more

I had a great experience here getting a velvet cheongsam I ordered online tailored for an Argentine tango dance at my wedding. Due to the nature of Argentine tango, I needed both a back slit (lower) and a side slit (high), and the side slit for dancing is on the opposite side of the traditional cheongsam slit which is usually on the left. The store I ordered from only does slits on the left side, so I ordered the version with no slits at all. I asked multiple tailors and many of them took a single look at the cheongsam and turned me away saying that it couldn't be done, too little fabric etc. One even told me I ordered too cheaply online which is why they couldn't do it (excuse me???). Finally I took my dress to Ao Dai Bao Han in San Jose and Michael the owner took a look at it and said it was perfectly doable, and they would just reinforce the slit slightly with extra fabric. Some of the seamstresses there only spoke Vietnamese, but Michael spoke English quite well and was easy to communicate with. They had me wear the cheongsam in store and mark where I needed the slits. The price was very reasonable and they were quite fast. The first time I came to pick up, the side slit was actually not high enough. It was high enough as a typical cheongsam slit, but for tango kicks it has to be pretty much at the point where your leg bends! Michael was mildly scandalized by how high I was requesting the slit to be and asked me several times if I was sure hahaha But upon my reassurance they were able to speedily redo the slit for me to pick up a few days later at no extra cost, and it turned out perfect during my wedding dance. They also mentioned that they often do alterations and even custom dresses for dancers in the Bay Area, and told me I could go to them next time if I needed them to recreate a specific latin dance dress from scratch! (Unrelatedly for anyone who's wondering, the underwear does show a little during tango dances - traditionally you either get a leotard style dress or the exact same color underwear as your dress so it's not too obvious, and you do need to pin the side of the underwear to right above the slit so that the dress doesn't slide way high above it, which would be indeed scandalous! XD) read more

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Michael Nguyen is great and very sympathetic. He went above and beyond to send my dress.

We celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary with a vow renewal celebration in Maui. The dress code was all white. We did a mini tea ceremony for our parents. I wanted to wear an all white Ao Dai since I asked everyone to wear white (my original was red). If you have strong preferences of what you like, I would recommend having a lot of printed pictures and circling the details you like of each sample. I am more relaxed and chill and I just trusted Michael to make me look pretty lol. I showed him some dresses I liked but I kind of said I don't know why I like them I just like them. I said "beachy, lightweight, and I want a big hat." When I came to pick up the dress a week before the wedding (I ordered it 6 months in advance), I was surprised. It was heavy and I wasn't sure if it was what I asked for. It was A LOT! But then I wore it. And when I saw the pictures, I was speechless. I could see all the parts I said I liked, they were part of my dress. It was really perfect. This is how the process went for me: Call and make an appointment Arrive, try on some samples Show him pictures of what I liked He tells me how he is going to design in He goes to Vietnam Come back for first fitting 3-4 weeks before the wedding A couple alterations Pick up dress I think twice I came for appointment and there was a miscommunication. The first time Michael went with his mom to Orange County so he missed my appt. The second time, the alterations were not ready. It doesn't matter for me because I'm local and I'm also chill about everything since it was just my vow renewal. If you live far, I would just recommend calling to confirm the appt before you drive over! Overall, I think you can be involved in the process as much as you want. For me, I just trust Michael. And it's pretty much guaranteed you will look amazing. Also bonus was that the dresses are made in my hometown of Hai Phong! read more

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10/10 experience! I came to Ao Dai Bao Han in a bit of a panic -- my dress was huge and I was cutting it very close on timing. Michael (the owner) and his staff were incredibly friendly, helpful, and truly went above and beyond with their customer service. They were super honest and transparent about pricing and took the time to walk me through every component of the tailoring so I knew exactly what to expect. The work was beautifully done, and I never felt rushed or brushed off despite my tight timeline. On top of all that, the shop itself is stunning and filled with gorgeous traditional Vietnamese gowns. If you're looking for expert tailoring with genuine care and kindness, this is the place. Highly recommend! read more

Think I found my go-to alteration spot! Needed a next day service for a hem on my jeans and Michael was gracious enough to accommodate my last minute request when I reached out on Yelp. This place specializes in ao dai so naturally they also do alterations since those are typically customized. My jeans were ready within 24 hrs from drop off and came out exactly like I wanted. Just a heads up parking lot for this spot is TINY and shared with an auto service shop so parking can be quite tough since there's not street parking available. There's a laundromat spot next door that usually has open parking, but be careful about parking there because it's reserved for them with signs and they do monitor it. read more

Came here to tailor some pants last minute before a business trip. Immediately got me in for an appointment, measured me, made recommendations. He was quick and professional. I wasn't uncomfortable at all. My pants were done the next morning Easy to get to, so friendly, super quick, fair pricing and professional. Really good overall experience and will go back again. read more

I highly recommend Ao Dai Bao Han for any of your tailoring needs. Michael was super responsive and professional. He made an appointment with me within a week of me requesting one and was able to finish tailoring my wedding dress within a month! Price was very reasonable. His seamstresses have upwards to 50+ years of experience. I will definitely be back for future alterations. read more

Wow! Michael custom made me and my wife's Aao Dai for our wedding night and it looks so stunning! Will update this review later with actual pictures once our wedding is done, he and his team definitely are very detailed oriented and happy to help with all our questions and provided great guidance and timely delivery of our Ao Dai read more

I know I am not the only one who has a pile of clothes that need to be altered. I've been putting this off for a while but I had about 10 pairs of pants that needed to be hemmed and I couldn't get myself to do this errand. I usually am very apprehensive about tailors since you are already spending so much on the clothes itself and I have trust issues with the tailor getting something wrong. After extensive research, I decided to go with Ao Dai Bao Han. They specialize in obviously making Ao Dai's but they also do your typical alterations and tailoring services. Michael was incredibly responsive and so helpful throughout the entire process. He was so sweet and I don't think I will ever go any where else for my alterations as long as I am in the area. The turnaround time is actually amazing.. never have I ever had a place that was able to turn things around in less than a week. Everyone there is so nice and welcoming and can't complain about the cute cat, Hero! This place is my go to and will be my recommendation for anyone in the area as well. I am so happy about every piece and everything was hemmed perfectly. Michael is incredibly genuine as most of the reviews say. If you have that pile of clothes in your closet waiting to be altered, don't hesitate to reach out to Michael, you'll be in good hands with him and his wonderful team. read more

This review is long overdue to share with the community how great Michael and his team Ao Dai Bao Han are. I started going to Ao Dai Bao Han back in April when I needed to get a wedding guest dress altered. I have been so pleased with their work that I keep going back. I have gotten pants hemmed, holes in shirts patched, a zipper on my backpack repaired, and most recently got my wedding dress altered. Michael is communicative, friendly, meets promised deadlines, and professional. The seamstress is very attentive to detail and does amazing work. I am so glad to have found this hidden gem. read more

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My experience with Ao Dai Bao Han was pretty good. We rented Vietnamese traditional dress for our pre-wedding shoot back in 2023.

I was looking for a very specific type of ao dai for a pageant and came here just to take a look. I ended up getting an ao dai less than 30 mins of searching!! The owner and the staff were incredibly friendly, helpful and kind. The dress was also beautiful and I couldn't believe I managed to find one so fast! If anyone is looking for an ao dai for a special occasion, I'd definitely pay a visit. His custom ao dais look amazing as well. I didn't even have to look at other stores! This is definitely the number 1 store in sj. Thank you chú! read more

This store is chock-full of expert tailors who can do anything from fitting you for wedding clothing to simple repairs. I have brought many pairs of pants (from things for daily wear to thrifted more niche stuff that I absolutely would not be able to find again), and I am pretty picky about how I want my clothes to drape on me. I trust Michael and his team every time. I'm recommending this place to all of my friends who care deeply about the fit of their clothing. They are even able to preserve the original hems of these early 2000s bling jeans with specialty stitching and hard-to-match sparkly thread. They kept all the personality on the pants while also making them sturdier again for the years to come. Their quality of work, attention to detail, and understanding of what their customers want just feels so good. The staff is also extremely kind and Michael was so accommodating despite the super busy wedding season packing their schedules. He really goes the extra mile to make sure that you're happy and satisfied with the result, and overall brings such a positive energy that makes me look forward to coming in! read more

We had such a great experience at this alteration shop! Michael was incredibly helpful from start to finish. My husband and I both had our suit pants hemmed, and they turned out perfect. Michael even went out of his way to accommodate us when we couldn't pick up during the week of our wedding--he made everything work smoothly, and we're so grateful. Our suit pants looked fantastic! Thank you for the wonderful hospitality. We highly recommend this place to anyone looking to get their suits tailored. The pricing, quality of work, and customer service are all top-notch. Thank you, Michael! read more

Michael was so amazing. He was able to help me and my husband design our custom ao dais exactly how we wanted it. He offered lots of great ideas and insights and was just great about keeping us informed on the process. We also rented mam qua (red trays) for our le Dinh hon (engagement party) and he made sure to get us supplies that were in great condition and new sign as well! I highly recommend reaching out to Ao Dai Bao Han if you want an extravagent and beautiful outfit as well as if you have any wedding related needs. read more

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Came in here to see if I could find an ao dai for my daughter & I for tet, just an FYI, they do not have kids ao dai here. A lot of their ao dai are super fancy - definitely perfect if you're getting married. I felt their material & their material is superb, & very good quality. Although I didn't buy an ao dai today, this review is based on what I seen & how friendly the people who worked here are. The older lady that opened the door for us was nice & asked me what I was looking for & showed me a wall of ao dai to look through. One of the guy (I'm assuming the owner & the maker of these beauties), also came down & greeted us & asked us what we were looking for. All of that, I will definitely come back in the near future when looking for a fancier ao dai. read more

The place is nice and clean with friendly service. I asked for some pants to be hemmed, fix the waist band on some skirts and some alteration to a blouse. The price is a bit expensive for something for you what you get. It took them 3 weeks to get it done. The shirts turned out too tight. The bust line on the blouse was at the wrong location, sitting funny on me. read more

Came here for a strap alteration in the past and it was a super quick and efficient process so I came back to fix a dress where the metal wire in the bra corset area was sticking out because the fabric was ripped. I came for a quote and they said $40 (which I remember because I texted multiple people asking if I should fix it for $40) and I didn't up doing it that day but later decided to do the project here. I came back today and they quoted the same project $90. I'm pretty sure I would remember if they quoted $90 last time. Nowhere else would charge that amount for such a simple project, you barely need any fabric to cover the wire. Needless to say I will not be coming back. Tldr if Michael gives you a quote make sure you have it in a written statement or else he will charge over double for the same project next time! EDIT: I ended up going somewhere else and getting it fixed for only $30 which is even less than the original quote from here. They even fixed some other broken parts for me which I guarantee Michael would have charged more for. Also saw your reply and you definitely didn't ask to see the texts because I would've showed you.. I can't believe I originally came back even though I got lower quotes from others just because I wanted to support a small business that I have been to in the past but now you definitely lost a customer. read more

I had such a great experience here! My partner and I needed an Ao Dais last minute and had shopped around other places at Grand Century Mall before finding this shop. But Michael's work is on another level: higher quality fabrics, precise tailoring, and attention to detail. We were also on a time crunch and needed it rushed, and he delivered within a week for our wedding. The pricing is very fair given the craftsmanship, and Michael is incredibly transparent in how he runs his business, which I really respect. He even told us we can always bring our Ao Dai back for size adjustments at any point in our lives, which was so reassuring. You can tell he has a lot of integrity in his work. We'll definitely be returning to him not only for future Ao Dais but also for custom pieces like my wedding dress. He mentioned he can customize at a very fair price, and we're looking forward to that. Thank you again for everything, Michael! read more

I was looking for a dress for my award ceremony. At first, I was planning to get a custom design, and Michael, the owner, was incredibly helpful in sketching out ideas with me. Then, I spotted a beautiful blue dress that was already made which he previously designed, and I instantly fell in love with it. The dress was a little small, but they were able to alter it to fit my body the same day! We had some trouble finding pants in the exact matching color, so Michael went above and beyond by sending the dress to Vietnam to ensure they could find a fabric for the pants that would be a perfect match. He has a shop in Vietnam. I came back about four weeks later to pick everything up, and wow--it looked great! read more

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Made an appointment to look for bridesmaid and groomsmen ao dai aswell as custom bride and groom outfits. No one helped us. The owner greeted us at the door and we also showed him pictures of what we were looking for then he was gone busy talking to other customers. I really thought this place would be the one since its very hyped up... but ended up going to vietnam town to get everything custom made. UPDATE !! So now I'm a liar? You responded to me on Yelp, but when I came into the store you were MIA. Every time I tried to flag you down, you said "OK" and walked away. That's not customer service. Even after showing you pictures of my inspiration, you didn't suggest a single dress for me to look at. Instead, you dismissed me, got defensive, and now try to cover it up with an AI-generated response instead of addressing the real issue. This one star is well deserved. If you spent as much effort actually helping your customers as you do writing AI responses, maybe people wouldn't be walking away frustrated. read more

Michael was is warm, friendly, and welcoming! I went in today to have two pair of jeans hemmed and he provided me two options on the type of hems. Their business has some beautiful ao dais that I have ever seen! I can't recommend this place enough for the impeccable customer service. With how the economy is these days, it's so important to support small businesses especially those who care about their quality of work. read more

Michael and Team are amazing. Quick turn around, great price and a commitment. On top of it they have a store cat named Hero who is super sweet and a great helper :) read more

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Vietnamese bride needs her Vietnamese ao dai! I first arrived and Michael was very welcoming and allows you to freely look around without breathing down your neck. If you have questions, he will answer them. There is a big selection in which you can rent, use as inspiration to design your own or just let him know exactly what you want. I was really unsure of what design I wanted so I just decided to try on a couple of the ones he had on hand. One really stood out so we decided to use that for some inspiration. As we were talking about the design, he mentioned upgrading the dress to have a cathedral train. The pride that this man has when he talks about his dresses and designs, lets you know that you are in good hands. He tells me to think about it without making me feel pressured or even having to decide right away. I came back a few months later for my measurements and I decided to upgrade the train! Best decision ever because when the dress arrived, I tried it on & I was taken away! He was able to add a bustle the same day too. I'm so excited to wear the dress for my wedding next month, I can't thank you enough Michael! read more

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I came here a few months ago to get a dress tailored for a wedding that I was attending as a guest. Even though it seems that they primarily focus on Ao Dai's, you can still come here for general tailoring. The staff here are all really nice. I brought in a dress from Lulu's and Michael (the owner) explained to me that it'd be difficult to tailor the dress to be larger due to the material that they use to mass produce these dresses. He did not pressure me at all to go with his services which I really appreciated. This was my very first time ever coming to a tailor, and you could tell that he genuinely cares about his customers and isn't trying to just make a quick buck. I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for a tailor! read more

I had such a wonderful experience at Ao Dai Bao Han! From the moment I walked in, Michael made me feel welcomed and taken care of. The craftsmanship and attention to detail in their designs are truly beautiful -- every ao dai I saw was elegant, timeless, and expertly made. A special shoutout to Michael, who was absolutely fantastic to work with. He was kind, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful throughout the entire process. He really listened to what I wanted and made thoughtful recommendations to bring my vision to life. You can tell he genuinely cares about making each customer feel confident and happy with their outfit. He went the extra mile and gifted us candles to use for our Vietnamese wedding ceremony, it was not an item that was included in the rentals but he was so nice to find perfect candles for us to use. If you're looking for a beautifully tailored ao dai and a smooth, enjoyable experience, I highly recommend Ao Dai Bao Han. Thank you, Michael, and the whole team for everything! read more

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They do more than just alterations! Contacted Michael to see if he would be able to sew some patches on a hat for me and he went above and beyond. I dropped the hat off on a Friday and got it back the following Tuesday. Not only do they work swiftly but do top tier quality work. I'll be bringing in all the patches for my hats from here on out! read more

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My review is specifically for wedding dress alterations. In 2023, I was comparing between Ao Dai Bao Han & another shop to do my wedding dress alterations. I wanted 3 things done: 1) Take my dress in a bit on the sides of the skirt to make it go from A-line to a bit more fit & flare for more shape. 2) Do a bustle 3) Make detachable lacy shoulder straps that match my dress I felt this was pretty simple - usually brides need so many things taken in and adjusted but my dress actually happened to fit me perfectly, so I just needed a couple things. After talking to both shops, I ultimately went with Ao Dai Bao Han because Michael was so friendly and promised he could do all 3. Even though it was more expensive than the other shop, I thought due to the professionalism and the reviews it was going to be worth it. Ultimately, here's how they did on the 3 things: 1) Perfect. They took it in and changed the shape as much as they could, and it looked natural with the dress. 2) They only did a bustle on the outer layer, but not the inner layer. Which is like...why would you only bustle part of the skirt? I'd still trip on the rest...? When I called Michael to ask about this and inquire about a partial refund, he said that's normal and what we agreed to. When I went to other shops, they said that's absolutely not normal - of course you would bustle the skirt all at the same time or else you'd trip. 3) Michael said he works with a bunch of shops in Vietnam so he assured me we could find something that would work for the straps. He never followed up with me, so after a few weeks of anxiety I texted and called him, and he said he forgot and would get on it right away. After a few days he sent me pictures of the lace options - and they looked literally nothing like my dress. Not the same style, color, or fabric. I panicked, as we were getting closer to the wedding. He never got me the straps. I ended up paying the full price for only #1 and part of #2, even though we agreed upon #1, #2, #3. I had to take my wedding dress to the other shop & begged them to rush things for me, and they bustled everything for me correctly and made sleeves for me within a couple days. In hindsight I should've just went with them in the first place and I could've saved hundreds of dollars and a lot of anxiety. So in the end I ended up paying more at Ao Dai Bao Han, & had to pay EVEN MORE to go to another shop to get the rest of what I was promised. I didn't bother fighting for a refund at that point because when you pay in the beginning it says no refunds, & Michael wasn't even willing to give me a partial refund for the half-bustle so I didn't think I'd have much luck in fighting this fight anyways. This review isn't to bash them, I just want to share my experience specifically if you you're looking for wedding dress alterations similar to mine. It seems like they probably specialize in either customized Ao Dais or simple alterations best per their other reviews. read more

Well stocked inventory, knowledgeable staff, prompt service and a friendly cat. What's not to like??

Michael and team did a beautiful job on the ao dais for my son's wedding! Everything was measured perfectly and the quality is worth every penny! Michael's recommendations for the occasion were on point and made for a beautiful day - with lovely pictures and a very happy bride! Thank you so much Ao Dai Bao Han! read more

Michael, no relationship, Nguyen ( and his team) made an a amazing dress and it fit perfectly. The collection he has at the shop is beautiful and we had such a hard time choosing. Beautiful pieces and choices!!! We love the customers service too. They were accommodating!. read more

Custom made dresses, suits and alterations. I showed owner a photo of a tang suit and provided measurements. He made an even better one! Fabulous! read more