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    4.4 (483 reviews)
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    Nashville Chicken Sandwich 美式堡
    Brannon Y.

    This place is SO GOOD! I just had it for the first time and it's now my new favorite chicken sandwich! "Bao Chick number 1!" On top of that, the service was incredible because the FREE SAMPLES on chicken! They are located in the back of a food court so there's plenty of seating, and dogs are allowed I believe! Plenty of sun and lovely patio-like ambiance. I'll be back once a week, see y'all there!

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    Faz K.

    "No 1 chicken!" The owner (i presume) called out to me when I tarried to give the menu a look. Then he made the hard sell. "No 1 dumpling, no 1 chicken sandwich, no 1 everything!" A nod and a smile from me as I politely indicated I wanted to browse the other offerings but who am I kidding? He had me. Committed to the bit i made a half-assed round of the other offerings before coming back for "no 1 chicken." I was offered a dumpling sample which i accepted. It was good but hot enough to burn my mouth. Worth it! Anyway, i got the beijing wrap and it came with chilli powder and chilli oil (this shop owner is my kind of no 1 guy) and a rather generous wrap, filled with chicken at a reasonable price. The wrap was yummy. The fried chicken well executed and the service was memorable. This place is my number one, no 1 chicken place ;)

    BEST FOOD I HAD IN THE AREA!!!
    Delaney B.

    Number One Chicken! Must Stop by and Try the chicken sandwhich! amazing service too! I would highly recommend it.

    Wing, very crispy and moist
    Thuy H.

    This was on our list to try since we saw it on IG. Glad we did today. It is located in like an outdoor dining hall in a corporate area hence we see lots of workers as customer. Maybe because that is their main client ale hence food was done quickly. First off as we approaching the place, they hand out chicken sample as well as dumpling sample. The owner (I'm assuming) introduce us the menu as #1, very enthusiastic, give out friendly vibe. In term of food, everything was delicious. The chicken sandwich was actually filled with two piece of thigh. The wing was very crispy and moist. It is still hot and crispy after 10 mins in a hot humid lunch day. The popcorn chicken portion is big. However, it deserve 4 out of 5 because the pieces are inconsistent. They also give you chili oil in case you want to spill it on your chicken. We would definitely comeback.

    Ig: socalhkfoodies the famous chili oil
    Fiona T.

    In a situation... where I'm craving Chinese food, but my husband wants fried chicken. Then suddenly, you get a sample. And...it turns into a full meal. Started off with this fully stuffed grilled bao. The soul? This house-made chili oil. It pairs surprisingly well with their crispy fried chicken. And their chicken wings too! A multipurpose chili oil! This is a giant "Number One" Chicken Burger that the owner is very proud of. Somehow they nailed both Chinese food and American fried chicken. Oops... almost forgot their xiao long bao! Juicy and comforting! To end this unexpected feast? A bowl of lamb soup, which I personally think pairs surprisingly well with their fried chicken sandwiches! No wonder the owner--and even some customers I interviewed kept saying, "This is number one!!!" Ig: socalhkfoodies

    Kasey B.

    Bao Chick has been a consistent success every time I've ordered from them. I've always been a big fan of chicken sandos, and this has been my favorite spot for the past few months. The owner is a super cool dude and gives you samples, because he knows how good the chicken is on its own. Portions here are massive and very much worth the price. The sauces/seasonings they use are absolutely delicious as well. Hoping these guys stay around this plaza for a while.

    Chicken sandwich
    Tina N.

    The chicken sandwich was crispy hot and tender. It was also a decent portion for the price. You can order through the kiosk or the person. A sample was also given for you to try while you decide.

    Original Chicken Sandwich
    Joyce T.

    10/10 every time. We've been here at least 6 times and the chicken sandwich is always so fresh and tasty. It's a huge portion!

    Mike S.

    5/5 (based on the xiaolongbao only, didn't get to try anything else) Located in a semi-outdoors food hall, with a casual vibe, this place is counter service only and you order on the kiosk. Got the shrimp and pork and the spicy pork xiaolongbao, both were delicious. Spicy pork ones came stacked with soup, almost more than you'd expect. Shrimp and pork had more filling, less broth, but still juicy. Skin was right too, not thick enough to feel doughy, not so thin it tears before it hits your mouth. If you're in Irvine and craving dumplings, this one's worth the stop.

    Original Chicken Sandwich 香辣堡
    Anore B.

    "Return to Society, Return to all man-kind" as the menu reads... Dear Reader and fellow foodie. All you need to know is that this place is number one, chicken sandwich number one, fried chicken number one number one, Chinese fried chicken NUMBER ONE. This chicken is EXCEPTIONALLY crispy on the outside, marinated to PERFECTION, and juicy to the MAX. Try it with the honey mustard, I PROMISE you will be thinking about this place for WEEKS. Generous serving sizes, excellent spice powder and chili sauce to sprinkledrizzle on top, and the owner is AWESOME. Talk to him. Ask for a free sample if he doesn't hand you one, my head was spinning with all the delicious options in this food hall until that moment. I got the original chicken sandwich with a Chinese tea, dr pepper, and mac and cheese. I honestly would've been satisfied with just an order of the chicken wings with honey mustard. The Chinese tea is also very satisfying, milk tea that tastes authentic (had some at the Beijing airport one time). ((Im saving the mac and cheese for breakfast tomorrow, will get back to you soon)). I hope I find myself in this city again soon, I'm going STRAIGHT to Bao Chick. Forever a Changed Woman, Love Ray.

    Fried Chicken Filet 炸鸡排 - $10
    Jaclyn M.

    I consistently find the food here to be exceptionally fresh. I particularly enjoy the fried chicken special for $10. The meal includes white rice, coleslaw, seaweed, and pickles.

    Insane Chicken Sandwich 双层堡
    Arnold T.

    Must order the chicken sandwich when you come to Bao Chick. It is perfectly seasoned and the portion size is ridiculous. Stopped by during the lunch hour after seeing social media posts about this hidden gem. I order the double chicken sandwich and although in the pricey side ($20) it is a must try. The chicken is crispy and flaky on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. I've had plenty of chicken sandwiches in my day and this is top 3, no question. Ordering was quick and I was able to score some sample dumplings from the cashier while I waited. This is in a food court so the eating area is shared with other eateries. Get here early during lunch time if want to get a parking spot. It gets crowded.

    Two orders of hot 6 Piece Xiao Long Bao With Pork
    Tina H.

    Love this place because the xaio long bao is a big size. That server is so nice. The food is amazing. I love the fried chicken too. Great place for the kids because it is a big space. Love the ambiance!

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    BEST CHICKEN SPOT EVER! NUMBER 1 !!! Food amazing, staff amazing. I've never tasted anything better :D

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    Ask the Community - Bao Chick

    Are you open for the 4th of July? What hours if you are?

    open from 10:30am to 8:00pm

    Do you still have the regular chicken nuggets?

    I notice that there are no descriptions of the different sandwices. Would you kindly add that to the menu? Thank you!

    Thank you for your advice! We will consider to add the descriptions on the menu at the new version!

    Do you serve bone in wings? Dry rub flavors at all?

    Yes. All of our wings are bone in. Most of them are crispy crunch style. Also we have teriyaki and buffalos wings are grill style.

    Do you plan to serving strips/fingers/tenders?

    Hello! We do serve chicken strips in store. It’s our hand crafted chicken strips.

    Is this inside a business complex?

    Yes! It’s in the food hall area of the plaza.

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