I came in on a Saturday asking to get my suit tailored and was helped my Michael. He's an incredible communicator who knows his craft. He quickly understood what I asked for and provided his recommendation when needed. Although the alterations was projected to take at least a week, Michael was able to make it happen well before then. If you go with him, you will be well taken cared of. Thank you Michael. + extra points for having some very nice watches and being an excellent conversationalist. read more

I'm so grateful I found Ao Dai Bao Han! I walked in around 11 AM on a Saturday after driving from Lodi because I needed an all-white áo dài for my husband's grandfather's temple service the very next day in Sacramento. They had white funeral áo dài in stock AND in my size. Even though I was a walk-in with such short notice, they were able to fit me in for a fitting and alterations. I left to grab lunch, came back less than 2 hours later, and my áo dài was already finished and ready for me! They were incredibly kind, accommodating, and understanding of why I needed it so urgently, which I truly appreciated during such a difficult time for our family. The service was so quick and the entire experience took so much stress off my shoulders. I was able to attend the temple service the next day with exactly what I needed. Thank you so much, Ao Dai Bao Han! I absolutely recommend them, especially if you need an áo dài on short notice. read more

My wife and I visited Ao Dai Bao Han about two months ago while we were in California visiting family. We live in Virginia and this was our very first experience having custom áo dài made so we were pretty nervous going into it. From the moment we walked in, we were greeted by some of the friendliest people we've ever met (and an adorable little cat!), and Michael took the time to walk us through every step of the process. He helped us choose fabrics, explained the history behind different áo dài styles, and made thoughtful recommendations based on how traditional we wanted our outfits to be. When we ran into a small issue because there wasn't enough of one fabric we loved, he was incredibly accommodating and helped us come up with different ideas while also offering to try to source more of the same fabric. What stood out most was Michael's kindness and genuine care. He never made us feel rushed and truly wanted us to leave with something we'd love. When he found out we were visiting from Virginia, he even shared recommendations for places to eat and explore around San Jose! Our first custom áo dài experience couldn't have been better and we couldn't recommend Ao Dai Bao Han more highly. read more

Michael has been my main tailor since college. At first it was just custom ao dai and recently I've been getting alterations. I even took my friend to him for her bridal ao dai. The one thing that stands out the most is how comfortable he makes me feel as a customer. It's always about what fits my body, proportions, and style best. After nearly a decade of working with me, Michael's gotten a great sense of all three of those things, and I've never felt dissatisfied with a dress. Cannot recommend enough that everyone get a custom dress from here, whether it's an ao dai, qipao, or western dress. It really makes a difference when clothes are made to fit you! And the selection of fabric never misses! read more

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I needed a last minute ao dai for a wedding, and a friend recommended this shop. We were extremely impressed with Michael and the selection available at Ao Dai Bao Han! They also had several options for ao dai, dresses, suits, hats and accessories. They had a duplicate order on hand that fit with a few alterations (+ they agreed to a pickup within the week)! We would highly recommend this shop for any specialty fitting needs - not just ao dai. read more

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I was searching for a place to help get a dress altered and dress shirts tailored and came across Ao Dai Bao Han. I gave them a call and was able to come in same day to discuss whether they could help. I spoke with Michael, the owner who was incredibly communicative, honest and friendly. He provided recommendations on what should or shouldn't be done. There was never any pressure on their end to me which I appreciated. In the end, I was able to get what I needed done in a timely manner with a reasonable price. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Michael was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process of creating our custom áo dài from scratch! He took the time to understand our vision, listened carefully to our preferences, and maintained great communication to ensure every detail reflected what we wanted. His dedication and attention to detail helped bring our vision to life, creating the perfect look for our traditional Vietnamese tea ceremony. We truly appreciate his hard work and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a beautiful, personalized áo dài! read more

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After calling multiple places about my skirt zipper issue, Ao Dai Bao Han was the only place that responded quickly and was willing to help. Michael was very kind, welcoming, and professional throughout the whole process. He explained the different repair options honestly and gave recommendations without making me feel pressured at all. Really appreciated the amazing customer service and how helpful he was. Definitely recommend! 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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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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Very grateful I found this place on Yelp! I needed a suit tailored last minute and the staff at Ao Dai Bao Han took great care of me. Though my suit came in looking off(arms too short, way too big), the result was perfect. Would definitely recommend coming in if you need anything tailored! 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 and his team are the best! I brought a couple of dresses in to be shortened and they did an amazing job. Turn around time was quick and got my dresses back before I left on vacation. This was a year ago. I now have a few skirts that need to be hemmed and I'm sooooo glad I found them again. I couldn't remember the name of the store but luckily I found them in my archived projects Pricing is very reasonable and Michael is a pleasure to work with. Looking forward to working with them again. If I remember correctly you need to make an appointment because they keep the door locked during business hours and you ring the bell when you get there. read more

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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Replied and was ready to set up appt to go over my request. Very informative and kind. I haven't had pants made yet, but eventually might have some made to fit me perfectly in future read more

He responded. She has gotten her dress shorter. They have a great work ethics. We needed it sooner; and they worked extra hours to get it done. read more

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Very kind and friendly people, took on a difficult job and completed it well within the timeframe at a very reasonable price. I intend on bringing them many other projects in the future 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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Everyone was obsessed with our Ao Dai!! My husband and I truly felt like THE bride and groom! Bao Han's Ao Dai are literally show room, show stopping Ao Dai's, you will definitely stand out and in a good way! Highly recommend, you won't be disappointed! read more

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Michael's the best. He definitely goes above and beyond for his customers and leaves you feeling iconic. He's a true ambassador of his culture and deserves all the flowers. read more

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

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

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

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

I brought in two pairs of jeans that were two waist sizes too big. One pair had a small pocket that was difficult to alter, but they got it done anyway. The jeans now fit perfectly, I would recommend going there! read more

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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

Absolutely amazing! Can or recommend them enough. Great communication and very transparent. Pricing was incredible and the quality of work is amazing. They altered my wedding dress in a way that made it fit well and quickly. They didn't try to upsell me on anything or make me get alterations I didn't need. Will refer everyone here! read more

Micheal and his team alternated my wedding dress by shorten the front and tighten my bust area. Michael was very meticulous on how my wedding dress flowed and took his time with my appointments! Loved my dress! read more

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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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Bao Han is the only guy to go see for an amazing Ao Dai! He does the best work and also great customer service. We had a little issue with my original custom order but Bao Han didn't hesitate to make it right and made sure I was 100% satisfied. I can't thank you enough and highly recommend anyone looking for an Ao Dai to only shop here! read more

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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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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

Michael has been very helpful in doing alterations for my cosplay projects such as adding zippers and stretching out jumpsuits . I've given him very tight deadlines and he's always been able to accommodate. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more

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

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

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

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

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

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 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