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    Bao Chick

    4.4 (434 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Chicken dumplings
    Vivian N.

    The chicken dumplings were the star of the meal. Super juicy with a great meat-to-skin ratio. The filling was very well seasoned, and the dumpling skin was thin but sturdy enough that it didn't rip easily. The wasabi fried chicken was also really good. Made fresh to order (about 15-20 minutes), and it came out extremely juicy and well seasoned. The wasabi flavor didn't really come through, but the portions were huge! Definitely a great place for shareables!

    Fried chicken fillet
    Justin S.

    After perusing the options within the food court, Bao Chick caught my attention. Rather than the fried chicken, it was the lamb soup decal (in Mandarin) by the stall that led me to make my lunch order. The Chinese couple running the stall were quite enthusiastic in getting people to sample their fried chicken. I ended up ordering the lamb soup ($16) and a large fried chicken fillet ($9). After paying at the counter and taking a pager, I got my order after another 5 minutes. The husband running the stall (I assume) explained, with the same enthusiasm as before, which chili oil was for the soup and which was for the chicken. The lamb soup proved savory and flavorful without being too heavy. It was a touch oily, but easily cut with the bowl of rice. The soup contained plentiful protein, from lamb meat to stomach and other offal. The fried chicken filet lived up to its name. The meat remained juicy and tender throughout, The breading was flaky and buttery. It had a softer texture to it. I quite enjoyed it, though I definitely was already full from the soup. Overall, I would not have expected a food court stall to have such delicious food, especially one serving both fried chicken and lamb soup.

    Garlic fries
    Lucy H.

    Came again hungry. Husband got the fried chicken. He loved it. He said this is probably the only place he will get fried chicken from again. Garlic fries were great (with my draft beer from bar). Service good. It was a quiet Saturday. Came after church about 5:30pm.

    Hella good XLBs!
    Rachel M.

    Wow super impressed by this fried chicken/dumpling spot in Irvine! Located in a cute mini food court area, Bao Chick was one of the first to open and the dude who worked there was saying that he had #1 fried chicken wings and I was skeptical but intrigued. Ordered the wings, some XLBs and potstickers and didn't have to wait too long for them. Homeboy was right- these were some of the best wings I've had! Crispy crunchy piping hot juicy flavorful without being too salty. Also the dumplings were fire especially those juicy XLBs and the made from scratch potstickers. Wish it was closer to me- I'd be there every day for lunch!

    Dried chicken wings (so juicy)
    Jaylene L.

    Hidden inside the food court, this little Shanghai-style spot is an absolute gem! The owner is incredibly friendly and walked me through all of his specialties -- and I'm so glad he did. The lamb soup was a standout: super flavorful with tender pieces of lamb that melt in your mouth. The Shanghai soup dumplings were perfectly juicy, and the fried chicken wings were everything you want them to be -- crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. On top of the great food and warm service, the place is also dog-friendly, which is such a bonus. Definitely a spot worth checking out!

    ting h.

    A Fun Food Court Find - Bao Chick! This little food court has all kinds of international eats -- definitely a spot I'll come back to try more places But today, I started with Bao Chick, and what a great choice! The owner (let's call him the Chicken Guy ) was super friendly -- he even gave me a free chicken tender to sample and chatted with me for a bit. Turns out, he's quite the talker and has a great sense of humor! He didn't know who "鸡排哥" (the Chicken Guy meme) was, but he speaks both English and Chinese, so we had a fun little bilingual chat I ordered chicken tenders, wings, and a fried chicken sandwich, and my kids absolutely loved them. My older one even asked if we could make it a weekly thing! The fried chicken isn't greasy at all -- just crispy outside, juicy inside, and super flavorful. If you like a kick, try it with their chili powder And here's the surprise -- they also serve soup dumplings and lamb soup! I even saw some locals ordering the dumplings. The xiao long bao were juicy and flavorful, and the lamb soup was rich and tender with no gamey taste at all -- I secretly finished it myself and didn't share with the kids The lamb was melt-in-your-mouth soft, and dipping it in chili sauce made it even better! Highly recommend checking out Bao Chick if you're in the area -- friendly owner, delicious fried chicken, and some unexpectedly authentic Chinese comfort dishes!

    Chicken Strips $16.  Very good!
    Susan C.

    We wanted to go to HiroNori but the waitlist was an hour long. So we ended up coming to this food hall. It's very casual inside. A few tables and a few places to eat. We all got what we wanted. We had a sample of the chicken. The guy at the front is passing them out to everyone! Mine was cold but it was still pretty good so we ordered the chicken. They made it fresh so it took some time for the food to be ready. Came out piping hot! I also ordered the garlic aioli which went well with the chicken. The spicy dipping oil and powder were also great! Highly recommend! Will go back!

    Adrian L.

    The chicken sandwich combo is pretty pricey at around $20 , but the portions are big and definitely filling. The food is super fresh, very crunchy, and juicy -- honestly worth it. Service was fast and really friendly, and there's plenty of seating. Overall, great quality and a solid spot if you're craving good chicken

    Xiao Long bao
    Steven U.

    Bao chick...such a great name...but makes me think of funky disco music...not food... Makes me think of a song....it goes... "Bao chick a bao wow"! I have been to this food court a few times now. This booth is interesting. They have tried to reinvent themselves a few times. But I know this...they try very hard to get you to buy. I have only purchased one item when I come here. Xiao Long bao Everytime I have been, it looks like they are hard at work making dumplings, so I am guessing they are hand made, but I can't be sure. The dumplings are good....solid! Not heavy on the soup. Definitely more juicy than soupy. The flavor is good and has enough taste to get it again The main positive factor on these dumplings is the price. This booth has done a great job at keeping the price fairly reasonable. I will be back to try the bao and the chick...but if you see me walking up, dont laugh if you see me dancing... "Bao chick a bao wow"!

    Sylvie C.

    Ordered the teriyaki sandwich, beer battered fries along with grilled pork baos. The latter two were absolutely delicious. Loved how perfectly crispy the fries were and flavorful the dumplings were. I was extremely disappointed by the chicken teriyaki sandwich, however. I saw the pool of lettuce/ chicken juice as soon as I opened the box and knew I was in for a disgusting mess. The sandwich buns were completely soaked and soggy. Just wet all around. Not sure how and what happened to it in such a short period of time before I left the store to sit down and eating. Parking is free and easy. The service was prompt and very friendly. There are seats inside and outside of the food hall type area. I wouldn't mind trying them out again based on the experience I had during pickup and quality of other products I got to enjoy.

    Nashville Chicken Sandwich
    Czarina D.

    Tried BaoChick back in Dec 2022 and had a great experience! However, I tried it again and my experience was a bit different. I'm thinking my experience was not as good perhaps because we ordered on Doordash. I'm thinking maybe the food would have been better if we got to eat it fresh. I tried the Original Chicken Sandwich, Nashville Chicken Sandwich, Garlic Parmesan Fries, and Grilled Baos with Pork. In terms of the sandwich, we found them to be a bit heavy and very greasy/oily. The crunch on the chicken was VERY GOOD and the chicken itself was tender/juicy. But it was hard to eat more than half of the sandwich as it was really heavy. I wish the Nashville sandwich was spicier too. The baos tasted pretty standard. The fries were good! I wish they were a bit crispier, but I liked the flavor! It reminded me of Potato Corner Overall, not my favorite crispy chicken sandwich! But I definitely think it would've been better fresh

    Original chicken sandwich combo
    Kiyomi G.

    Bao Chicken - A Must-Stop Near SNA Bao Chicken is tucked into what I'd describe as an elevated food court near the Orange County/Santa Ana airport--plenty of great options, solid seating, and welcome shade. But Bao Chicken immediately stood out. Before I even finished scanning the menu, the team was ready to take my order and--major points here--offered a free sample of their grilled pork bao. It was soft, flavorful, and perfectly balanced... the kind of bite that instantly tells you, okay, these people know what they're doing. I ordered the Original Chicken Sandwich combo, which comes with a drink and beer-battered fries. I loved that you get to customize both the heat level and the cut of chicken--you can choose dark or light meat, and I went with light. Everything is cooked fresh, so there's about a 10-minute wait--but it's absolutely worth it. First off: the portions are huge. This is not a skimpy sandwich situation. Everything arrived piping hot and beautifully assembled. The chicken was incredibly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and well-seasoned. I ordered it hot, and the spice level was perfect--definitely spicy, but not "blow-your-face-off Nashville hot." Just a really satisfying heat that lets you enjoy the flavor. The fries were crisp, well-seasoned, and the ideal side to balance the sandwich. Between the friendly service, thoughtful customization, generous portions, and genuinely delicious food, Bao Chicken is absolutely worth a stop--whether you're in the area, heading to the airport, or just looking for a standout bite. I'll definitely be back to work my way through more of the menu. Pro tip: Say yes if they offer a sample. You'll be ordering anyway.

    Tammy N.

    Got the Nashville burger and the little Baos. They gave us a sample of their pan fried bun which was really good. The burger was ok, a little different since they have corn in their slaw and a bit too oily for me BUT I would come for both of their little bao buns

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    The food portions were really really really big. The staff was also very friendly. The dumplings where also quite good

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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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