Great place for some northern Chinese food! There is a parking structure right next door so no issues there. We came around 6:30pm on a weekday and it wasn't busy so we were seated right away. Ambiance was clean and modern, not too loud. There's a QR code on the table where we submitted our order. We tried several dishes: soup dumplings ($13.98), pan fried buns ($15.98), scallion noodles ($21.98), pot stickers ($10.98), beef roll ($11.98), fried rice ($14.98), string beans ($11.98), and sesame rice balls ($4.98). Overall, nice portions and filling. Beef rolls were not very crispy though and didn't have much flavor. read more

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Their pork & crab dumplings did not hold up well. The skin is too thin. Unlike Mama Lu's and Auntie Qiu's, Bao Master's dumpling skins are too thin so it breaks easily and the juice inside leaks out. The flavor was good but would have been better if it kept its shape. What a travesty! The hot and sour soup was rather odd. Not sure what was missing but the balance of sweet and sour was off. Would not order this again. The green beans were prolly the only thing I liked but Good Alley does it much better tbh. We only did takeout but presentation and service was good. They gave us a bright red reusable bag for takeout which was a nice touch and also great for delivery employees to showcase their restaurant. Inside of the restaurant was charming, clean, and plenty of parking in the structure. There are definitely better options elsewhere with larger and tastier portions for the price point. On the fence about coming back sadly. read more

Modern, clean, cozy dumpling house. Attached parking structure. Complimentary appetizers (peanuts, seaweed salad, and black fungus) and self-served congee. We were there at opening hour (11:30 am) and it took an hour to get our 2nd dish. We only ordered two different dishes and two drinks! It wasn't even busy. We had to keep asking our server and they just nodded and never came back with a definitive answer. This was a complete turn-off. The massive pork soup dumpling was a fun tasty experience. It was jiggly and came with a straw to take in the soup. The pan fried wagyu buns were good but nothing spectacular. My milk tea was really sweet and full of ice. Since we ordered off a QR code, I didn't see an option to customize my drink. Other great menu items I would like to come back and try. Hopefully they will make some improvements. read more

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Good service, very clean restaurant, and amazing giant xlb! I also love the stir fried eggplant- super fragrant and tender. read more

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We had the Kurobata Pork Soup Dumpling and it was amazing, although pricey ($10 for 6 dumplings). I got the Crab Meat and Scallion Oil Noodles. I was too hungry so the small quantity of crab meat was not a deterrent and the Noodles was actually really tasty! My friend got the Braised Beef Noodle Soup and he said the beef was too chewy and the soup wasn't good. He would not get it again. read more

Bao Master - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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So excited to have a new dumpling shop in the neighborhood! I'd been looking forward to this place since construction began, and once the signage went up, I was counting down the days to opening. As a bao and dumpling fan, I'm thrilled to support another local business. With any new or popular spot, I usually expect a wait, but we got lucky popping in around 6 p.m. on Sunday. Plenty of customers, but we were seated right away in a comfy booth. The restaurant is brightly lit with cool, modern artwork and design (I'd love to have that wave wall piece in my home!). The giant 4-foot bao character statue at the entrance is such a fun touch. There's a waitlist kiosk at the front if the place gets busier. Ordering is done through QR codes at the table: convenient, and our food came out super fast! (I have mixed feelings about QR code ordering, but the speedy service makes up for it.) Here's what we ordered: -Kurobuta Pork & Crab Soup Dumplings: Super flavorful soup, packed filling, so good! -Classic Fried Rice: One of the best I've had in a while. Not sure what made it so tasty, but it was a winner. -Shrimp and Pork Potstickers: That crispy layer was incredible. -Scallion Pancake: Classic must-have; perfectly done. -Garlic Sautéed Green Beans: Tons of garlic, super yummy, one of my favorites. -Big Mac Soup Dumpling: Fun to try, but not quite as tasty as the regular soup dumplings. Every dish was fantastic and earned my "happy wiggle" from the very first bite. Even though there's no specific waiter, the staff who brought out our food and took payment were both friendly and welcoming. We had a lovely dinner and are already looking forward to our next visit! Highly recommend checking out this new spot if you're a dumpling lover. read more

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I have been wanting to go to this restaurant for a while. I was finally able to go on a Sunday. To my surprise, half of the restaurant was empty. There's no hostess so one of the stuff members just pointed to let me know where I should sit. The food is ordered through the QR code on the side of the table. Here are the things I ordered: steam giant xlb, pan fried pork bun and fried rice cake. The dish I like the most of the fried pork bun. It's really crispy at the bottom and soft on top. The bun is not overly thick and it's juicy inside. My other favorite was the crab and pork steam giant xlb. Although the size of it was a bit smaller than I thought it looked in the picture but you can taste the crab and pork inside. It's also flavorful. As for the fried rice cake, I would probably pass next time. It's overly salted and texture was a bit off. The environment of the place is nice and clean. The food prices were reasonable I would say. read more

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Food was delicious! Service was amazing and the ambience was really cute. I could have eaten more if I had more space in my tummy! read more

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Took my father, mom, hubby, and the kids here for Father's Day lunch, and we arrived right before opening. There was already a line forming outside! Luckily, we were the second or third party in line and were seated immediately. We later found out many people had reservations, and several walk-ins were added to the waitlist shortly after opening. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side, with seating for about 50 people, creating a cozy and lively atmosphere. It got busy very quickly after opening, and within a short time nearly every table was filled. It's easy to see why reservations are recommended, especially on busy weekends and holidays. We ordered quite the spread to sample as much as possible: XLB, the giant crab and Kurobuta pork soup dumpling, crispy pork with shrimp and chicken potstickers, beef rolls, scallion pancake, spicy wontons, shrimp and chive dumplings, sautéed string beans, jellyfish and cabbage, beef short rib noodle soup, and the pork and pickled vegetable noodle soup. Despite the restaurant filling up quickly, the food came out surprisingly fast. Every dish was cooked to perfection and absolutely delicious. The soup dumplings were packed with flavorful broth, the spicy wontons had just the right amount of heat, the beef rolls were savory and satisfying, and the noodle soups were rich and comforting. Even the vegetable dishes were well-executed and complemented the meal perfectly. By the end, we were completely stuffed but couldn't stop talking about how good everything was. Everyone from the grandparents to the kids found something they enjoyed, making it the perfect spot for a family gathering. The food quality, efficient service, and overall dining experience made for a wonderful Father's Day celebration. We'll definitely be back again to try even more items from the menu! read more

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Next XLB spot in the 626/sgv. Right next to the sprouts in Alhambra. They start you off with complimentary appetizers- peanuts, seaweed salad and black fungus. You can order using QR code which is very helpful. Stand out to me was definitely the beef noodle. Perfect flavor and huge portion. Super cute bao decorations all over! read more

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My aunt and my lil sis wanted a place to have lunch and we decided to come to Bao Monster. We went on Wednesday, at opening and there was no way at all. They had a very nice open decor and there were plenty of seats. We were able to order a food in the app and the food came out pretty quickly. We ordered these five dishes. 1. Garlic Sauted String Beans 2. Crispy Beef Pancake Roll 3. Panfried Kurobuta Pork Buns 5 Pcs 4. Kurobuta Pork Soup Dumpling 5. Spicy Shrimp Kurobuta Pork Wontons Everything was really good. I love the flavor and how thin the skin was for the soup dumplings. I also love their green beans, but my favorites were the crispy beef pancake and the Panfried Kurobuta Pork Buns. There was plenty of beef in the beef roll, and the Pan fried pork funds were very juicy and flavorful. They also had free green bean dessert. The total came out to be around $66 before tip, which is pretty reasonable. I will definitely be back to try other items. Definitely put them on your bookmark to try! read more

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The beef noodle soup was the highlight of the meal. The broth was incredibly flavorful, and the noodles tasted fresh with the perfect amount of chew. The pickled vegetables in the soup were balanced just right and brought back a lot of nostalgia for my family and me. The dumplings were also very good, especially the xiao long bao. They were juicy and well-made. The filling was slightly sweeter than I personally prefer for savory dishes, but my family really enjoyed them overall. One unique touch was the porridge that's offered - self serve buffet style. On the day we visited, it was complimentary, though I understand it's available for a small charge (around $4 per person) on other days. My mom absolutely loved it--it felt like a comforting reminder of home. The service was good and about what you'd expect from a Chinese restaurant. The restaurant was relatively quiet when we visited, but there was still a bit of a wait when ordering and paying the check. Since it's a new restaurant, I imagine they're still working through some of the usual growing pains. Restaurant is spacious and clean, comfortable environment. Overall, I would happily bring my parents back, especially for the beef noodle soup. Parking is very convenient, with a parking structure located directly behind the restaurant in the same building. read more

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I went with a large group so had the opportunity to try a variety of their dishes. From juicy xiao long bao and perfectly balanced kung pao chicken to comforting beef noodle soup and fragrant scallion oil noodles, every dish was packed with flavor and so good! MENU:* Scallion Pancakes* Vegetable Spring Rolls* Kung Pao Chicken* Pork & Shrimp Pot Stickers* Garlic String Beans* Pork & Shrimp Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)* Scallion Oil Noodles* Pan-Fried Pork Buns* Braised Beef Noodle Soup* Chinese Meat Burger* Brown Sugar Rice Cakes read more

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OOF!!! Well as you can see, my opinion differs greatly with most Yelpers. Maybe lunch today was just an anomaly, but the food was truly terrible. Located just East of the Main Street restaurant strip in Alhambra on a side street is this new Chinese restaurant. The design inside is comfy and hip, the service is friendly and attentive, and there is free parking in back. That's all great, but when the food is this bad and gets me this sick, I seriously have a problem with the place. So, started with the free snacks they give each table - I focused on the fresh peanuts. Son tried the free congee, which was sweet, just fyi. He's only had savory congee before, so he was a little taken aback. Then came the two appetizers - scallion pancakes and fried pork buns. The scallion pancakes were woefully undercooked and still tasted mainly like raw flour. I don't think this was a mistake in their eyes, as if you look at other pics of the pancakes from other yelpers, they are just as colorless and apparently underdone. The fried pork buns had a giant burst of soup inside and were mercifully mouth sized (some places make them bigger than a mouth can handle), but the taste was sorely lacking. They just weren't great, and I might have to say that while not horrible, they were probably the least enjoyable fried buns I've ever had. Then came the spicy beef noodle soup. Ordered with no veggies and meat that hopefully wasn't tendons (like most places in the SGV), the gigantic bowl (yes, it's an enormous bowl - enough for three to share) came still packed with vegetables but at least the meat was tender, lean, and not tendons. It was okay, but it was no Mr. Dragon (the best place to find this dish in the SGV). It was probably the most successful of the dishes without being great or anything we'd return for. Finally, the kung pao chicken came out and this was a living nightmare. Looked good, until you ate a piece. The sauce flavor was very sweet and odd, but the real problem was the chicken itself - the texture of the meat was exactly like a raw carrot. It was crunchy, and my appetite vanished immediately due to this texture along with the somewhat rotten meat taste in my mouth. I had to spit out the two pieces I tried and had the dish returned and taken off the bill. I'm sure any replacement would be just as awful. I don't know what was wrong with the chicken, but if I was to take a random uneducated guess, I would assume this was repeatedly frozen chicken that had gone bad awhile ago and was no longer able to thaw out properly. I'm glad others enjoy it. The place had plenty of diners for lunch when I went on a Friday at opening. So, keep in mind that others DO like it. I do not. I can neither recommend the place, nor will I be going back ever again. Sorry. Just not a fan. read more

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Our visit to this restaurant was very pleasant. We came in celebration of a birthday. We ordered a lot of food. One of the things that I like the most was the fried rice and the chicken cutlet. The chicken cutlet was fried to perfection and was so tender. It was not dry at all. The fried rice complemented the chicken very nicely. Our group ordered the very large singular crab filled dumpling. The darn thing was $30 and extremely difficult to eat. Even worse, it was almost impossible to share. You have to use certain special utensils to eat the dumpling. For example, it comes with an interesting straw to drink the broth out of, but also an interesting pair of desserts that are tinier than nail scissors. I'm sure that's what you're supposed to use to cut this thing up. Overall, it was not worth the $30 price tag for one singular dumpling. Their beans were tasty. Their juicy pork dumplings were good. I want to say that everything was pretty usual. Nothing was over the top fantastic. The thing that was over the top was their prices. For a party of four adults and two children, at $200 tab was quite steep. Service was good. They were very friendly and helpful. Parking is available in the garage. There's no need for validation. read more

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Came back a 2nd time with friends and had the Kurobuta Pork XLB. This time, it was very different in the texture of the meat, dumpling skin, and soup flavor. My previous experience eating the pork XLB was that it was the best one I've had in the SGV. But my second experience here made me think that the pork XLB was one of the worst I've had in the area. The skin was thicker and the meat fell apart in small chunks. Imagine if you packed a bunch of sand into a ball, and it fell apart in small chunks as you chewed it. I don't know how they achieved that but it was a different kind of amazing lol. Just beware of the consistency issues here. Ending with a good note, we got the pork & crab XLB and it was still good! We also got these items: Pork Chop Fried Rice, Beef Roll, Spicy Shrimp & Kurobuta Pork Wonton The pork chop fried rice and beef rolls weren't memorable, I would skip those unless you just like those specific dishes. I don't typically like eating shrimp so the shrimp and pork wontons didn't really amaze me either but YMMV. Small warning but I've seen some other Yelpers say that they got food poisoning from this establishment. read more

Pretty underrated spot in Alhambra! Stopped by here for dinner with my parents on a Tuesday night. The place is small but the ambience in and outside is modern, with a combination of booths and seats. Service was pretty welcoming, nothing spectacular to wow over. QR code ordering. Didn't take any pictures of the food because I was hungry LOL Kurobuta Crab Xiao Long Bao - 9/10 Really good, I think the dumpling skin is soft and the meat is well made. Also loaded with soup which I do appreciate. Pork Potstickers - 9/10 These are fire, I think what really makes this stand out is the crispy layer at the bottom, it's exactly how I imagine this dish to come out and taste like. Spicy Wonton- 8/10 Pretty good, I think it could have definitely used more chili oil but the wontons themselves were fresh and well made. Wonton Soup - 7/10 Pretty sure my parents enjoyed this, nothing too crazy I think just eating a lot of oily stuff this helped. Chicken Fried Rice- 7/10 Accidentally ordered this, it's good I think I would get this again if we didn't order so many dishes. read more

Pregnancy cravings hit me bad yesterday and I really wanted to get some XLB with my family. I know Alhambra has a lot of good spots but we really wanted to try something new. Upon arriving, we were seated right away and was served a small plate of complimentary cold appertizers which were all delicious. We ordered two kinds of XLB, chicken pot stickers, another kind of soup dumpling, fried rice and crab roe noodles. Everything came fresh, hot and delicious. The portions are also huge for the price. I highly recommend this place! read more

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Modern decor dumpling house. Complimentary appetizers include peanuts, seaweed, and black fungus. I ordered: * Pan-Fried Kurobuta Pork Buns - 4/5 ($7.98) * Meat & Kurobuta Pork Soup Dumplings - 3.5/5 ($8.98) * Hand-Pulled Spicy Cabbage - 3.5/5 ($9.98) * Braised Beef Noodle Soup - 2.5/5 ($19.98) The beef wasn't tender enough, and the soup base was just okay. For almost $20, I expected a bit more. The other dishes were reasonably priced and tasted decent. Easy to find indoor parking or you can park across the street read more

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Found this place while shopping in the Sprouts Plaza on Main St. They're located right across from the plaza. It was already quite busy when we arrived, but luckily we didn't have to wait. We ordered their Kurobuta pork soup dumplings (6 pcs), pan-fried Kurobuta pork buns (5 pcs), and shrimp fried rice. Everything tasted delicious and food was ready very quick. Nice and friendly service. You order online with the QR code. They also offer complimentary congee and desserts (mung bean & barley and red bean & purple rice). Cute interior with the little bao guy statue in their entrance. They have 2 unisex restrooms. There's a self-checkout kiosk in the front for to-go orders. Parking is located in the packing structure. read more

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Came here the other day for dinner with my mom. It wasn't too busy so we were seated right away. We ordered the pork and crab soup dumplings and the regular pork soup dumplings. Flavor was good, but the skins were a bit too thin and kept breaking when we picked them up, so we lost most of the soup which was kind of disappointing. We also got the pan fried buns which I really liked. The bottoms were extra crispy and the filling was juicy. The homestyle chicken and egg fried rice was surprisingly good too, had a nice wok flavor. We also ordered the stir fried bok choy which was simple but tasty. They give you a small complimentary appetizer and hot tea which was a nice touch. Overall a solid meal. I'd come back to try more of the menu next time. read more

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A new XLB restaurant in town and it slapped, HARD!!!! The spicy wontons were the best I've ever had, and I prefer it to Ding Tai Fung's. It's different but super flavorful and has a nice peanuty kick. We also ordered the stir fried string beans, which were tasty enough, and their big XLB. This is where I was a bit disappointed - it barely had any filling in it and was mainly skin and soup. It was still very flavorful and tasty, but the lack of meat was disappointing. Restaurant is definitely new and nicely decorated with lots of natural light. Service was efficient and kind. There's a free parking structure next to it, and has multiple levels so it wasn't too hard to find a spot. Will definitely return to try their XLB. Hopefully it has more filling than the big version. read more

Bao Master - Spicy wontons - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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Went to check out Bao Master in Alhambra since it's been on my list to try. They have been opened for a couple months so decided to pay them a visit. When we arrived there were about 2 other tables there. You order off a QR code and the staff brings your orders to the table. The items were pretty affordable as we ordered a lot of small dishes and sides. For a party of 4 and a toddler we ordered about 10 items. We ordered the cucumbers, pickles veggies, pork soup dumplings, braised gluten, beef rolls, hot and sour soup, spicy wontons, glutinous rice dumplings, pork chop fried rice and pan fried pork buns. Half the items were under $10 as they were side dishes and nothing was over $20. The items that amazes my table were the pork soup dumplings, glutinous rice dumplings and pan fried pork buns. The pork soup dumplings had a thin layer of skin and the dumpling was very soupy. This was toddler approved as she ate most of the order. The meat was flavorful and it didn't really need any sauce. The glutinous rice dumplings was the talk of the table. It was not only soft but full of flavor. They loaded up the sticky rice with seasoning and meat and we wanted more. The pan fried pork buns must be eaten with caution. They were burning hot and you needed to make a slit for it to cool down. The bottom of the hh was super crispy and had a nice crunch. Everything else was average or above average. Didn't think anything was bad and it was all a good price. Would definitely be coming back to try their other items. read more

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First time was Sunday around 12 & it wasn't too busy yet. Place order through QR code We ordered about 9 or 10 dishes & the total was about $120 which is pretty good I liked the variety of food & how they made their own twists to their dishes unlike the traditional ways of making it (like the spicy wonton had sesame sauce, not my favorite but unique) Tables favorites dishes: shao mai, onion pancake, xlb, green beans The noodles tasted like a restaurant version of Indomie, Chinese burger had a great crispy breading but meat a little dry, chicken soy sauce fried rice was a bit bland, & the large crab xlb was just okay and had little filling I would come back for the favorites & to try other dishes read more

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I have to admit I loved this place so much that I came twice the same day! I first dined with Yelp friends for lunch, then my personal family for dinner. The service was especially great for dinner, when our food came out so fast our table was full in a few minutes. Their style and decor wowed me, having a sort of futuristic appeal. The food tasted fresh and not warmed over with just the right amount of spice and heat. Our lunch service was equally good but did miss a few items ordered by the other end of the long table. It's understandable with such a large crowd. This is such a convenient location with a parking structure and easy access. read more

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A Bao dumplings restaurant located at Alhambra area, it wasn't too busy during Saturday night on the weekend... Bao Master is located inside the parking lot, the restaurant is neat n clean enough, faster services with QR code self ordering n delivering, fast n efficiency. I was ordering XLB Xiao Long Bao with pork soup dumplings, good enough not too impressive about taste. Beef fried rolls, fried pork dumplings, pork fried buns!! These items are more tasty n delicious!! It's a pretty good pricing for nowadays!! Recommend for people that like dumplings restaurants!! read more

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Order through a qr code from the table, it doesnt matter if theres multiple phones as it updates and tells you who adds it. To me bao masters isnt too salty. I love the fried rice and it had the perfect amount of salt. The pork xlb was good too. It feels like its on the smaller side, but there was 50% soup and meat ratio. The big mac xlb was a disappointment though. I was expecting it to be the size of the steamer. It was alot smaller than i thought and it was basically all soup and a little bit of crab. I dont even think there was pork in it. That was the only reason i knocked a star off. Next time i wouldnt get that but id try their other items. read more

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最近不曉得為什麼，到處都是新開的包子，小籠包店，昨天元宵節，到downtown 的天后宮去祈福，順便來探這家也開有兩個多月的 Bao Master 我覺得這家店是可惜的，不論環境， 服務， 出菜的效率， 整潔，價格，一開始還送精美小菜，整體感覺都很棒，但是試了七道菜， 我跟朋友兩個都覺得只有小籠包是好吃的，他們家的小籠包皮薄，餡做的也不錯，蛋炒飯也行，其他的，都大概在70~75分上下，非常普通，跟員工聊天才知道原來這一家是36宴的老闆們開的，整棟大樓都是他們的，所以環境，硬體沒話說，跟36 宴給我的感覺很像， 環境有下重本，但是東西沒有那麼好吃, 小姐服務非常好, 這點是值得嘉獎的 read more

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Note there isn't clear signage but you need to check in on the stand that says Chowbus to be put on the waitlist for a table. I wasn't too sure because there was no staff at the front and there was a crowd around the kiosk so I didn't realize that we had to check in. Overall the dumplings are semi-competition to Good Alley in my opinion. However a few notes hence the 4 stars and where it has room for improvement: + Crab XLB: skin is thin and well done. I love the amount of soup. That being said, the crab isn't noticeable flavor wise. + pan fried buns: These are very good as well. The bao skin is chewy and the inside is flavorful although my fiance still doesn't think both the dishes beat what Good Alley offers. + oil scallion noodles: This is where I took off the star. The flavor was very lacking. While the noodles were done fine, I didn't taste much flavor on this and it's going to be a pass for me. read more

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New restaurant in Alhambra - located in the Bakesic structure. We ordered a bunch of dishes but the highlights were the hot and sour fish and their pan fried buns. I would skip the beef roll and their XLB because they were cold and underwhelming. The restaurant was busy so service was definitely lacking. We did not have the correct number of plates and utensils and our cups were all give to us extremely dirty (I wish I took photos). I had go to and get utensils myself. I also had to stand up and pay because no one would come get the check. They also got our order wrong but they were so busy that I just wanted to leave instead of complaining. read more

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Came to Bao Master over the weekend with hubby for the first time. I was a bit disappointed that they didn't have all the items from the menu I saw from online, because I wanted to try their Dan Dan Noodle. One other thing was while we were eating, I did feel like one of the servers kept rushing us. I was obviously still eating our food, and first she brought the check asking us if we wanted to pay, but then she said we could our time. Then as I was literally eating the last bite of my soup, she came and asked if we were ready to pay yet. That was a bit irksome. Anyway, they do offer a small tray of appetizers including seaweed, woodear mushrooms, and roasted salt peanuts. You order by scanning the QR code on each dining table and all dishes are submitted through a ChowBus link. We ordered more of their baos and dumplings to try their namesake and thought it was all fairly decent. They have a huge bottle of the sweet black vinegar to use for xiaolongbaos on each table, and soy sauce. -Hot & Sour Soup (for two) was okay. Not sour or spicy enough for hubby & I's preference so we added a little of the table's vinegar to our bowls for taste. -Kurobata Pork Soup Dumplings were good. Pretty thin skin and good soup content. Best eaten right away when hot, not as good cold. -Pan Fried Kurobata Pork Buns were standard. -Spicy Shrimp & Kurobata Pork Wontons, were not spicy. Mild flavor with either a light sesame or peanut sauce and chili oil. We added the table's vinegar to taste. -Garlic Sauteed String Beans were standard. You have to order rice on the side, wok dishes do not come with it. Portions are a little bit on the small side, but we enjoyed enough to merit another visit. Will be back to try other dishes. read more

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I recently visited Bao Master and really enjoyed the meal. The tomato braised beef rice was one of my favorite dishes. It tasted like it was made with real tomatoes instead of a heavy tomato sauce, giving it a fresh, slightly tangy flavor that wasn't overly rich. The beef was tender with a nice bite and paired well with the rice. We also tried the soup dumplings, pan-fried buns, beef wraps, and braised green beans. Everything was freshly prepared and flavorful. The complimentary sweet congee was a nice surprise, especially the mung bean & barley and red bean & purple rice varieties--they were smooth, lightly sweet, and a perfect way to finish the meal. The restaurant was clean, comfortable, and the staff were friendly throughout our visit. Overall, it's a great place for family meals or casual dining if you're craving Chinese comfort food. read more

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Been wanting to try this restaurant and finally had a chance today by ordering to go. First off, their opening time is listed as 11 am but no one picked up the phone the 3 times I called between 11 and 11:25. They finally picked up around 11:28 AM, and even then, I don't think they were ready for customers. Their computer wasn't ready yet and they didn't have all their menu items available. I ordered a pork dumpling (the XLB), pan fried pork buns, house special Chinese pork burger, and the classic scallion oil noodles. I was told my order would be ready in 20 minutes and not surprisingly, 20 minutes later when I arrived, it was not ready yet. I ended up waiting an additional 10 minutes before my order was ready. Portions are pretty small here but food tasted pretty good. Their pan fried pork buns are really juicy and flavorful. I want to come back and try their other noodles though. Their to go boxes and bags are also pretty fancy looking. read more

Bao Master - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Got that dumpling craving and was nearby so gave this place a try. This place has that giant soup dumpling so if you like social media food influencing, give it a try. I personally didn't try but I got a bunch of other items and it was delicious. Price is a little higher but the quality of the food is good. Staff is really nice and made sure to tell me that the dessert, congee, and red bean rice soup was free today. The sign says $2.99 ayce for that part, so not sure if it's only free on the weekdays. But glad it was free for us. Also, definitely try the signature dishes like house special Chinese burger and the crab meat scallion noodles. If you're like me and like a little spice, ask for chili oil! The place also has calming Chinese music that I like so it was a relaxing meal for me. read more

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Came here on a Thursday night for a quick carb fix. We ordered an assortment of dumplings and a stir fried noodle. I was surprised that the food wasn't overly oily/ greasy and lighter on the salt. The stir fry noodle was definitely lighter than typical even in color. The wasn't particularly busy with plenty of parking spaces in the lot behind. There is also an ayce congee section in the restaurant for $2.99 which had three porridge options to supplement your meal. read more

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Hole in a wall, with a very nice interior decoration. Definitely a level up from din tai fung. The menu have a large selection but you will need to order through the phone. Service is really fast and I highly recommend ordering as you want because the food comes out really fast and all together. Highly recommend getting the xlb and noodles. Parking entrance is next to the place. read more

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I like this place. We went for a late lunch and it wasnt too busy (5 tables eating). Love places you order from the phone but always bad for elder generations. I am surprised that day a lot of bao dishes wasnt available considering it is a BAO MASTER. We ordered a few things to try - potstickers, XLB, scallion oil noodles, and the oversize crab and pork soup dumpling. XLB - 5/5. Potstickers 4/5 (it broke a bit too easy), scallion oil noodles 6/5 (yes, it was good), and oversize pork soup dumpling - 3/5. It was a bit fishy from the crab roe, i dont have a problem with it but im sure others would. Its tucked off the street of Main where it is not that obvious to spot. But the place is spacious and modern. Oh there is an AYCE porridge station, looks kind of delicious so maybe next time. read more

First time here! Wait time on a Sunday about 15 minutes. Ordered the soup dumplings (6) and the oil noodles. Forgot what it's called but so yummy! Everything is so tasty! I'll for sure be a returning customer :) read more

Bao Master - Classic scallion oil noodles - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Their xlb was great! I also liked their scallion noodles! Their pan fried dumplings were crunchy at the bottom and nice and soft at the top. It was nice to try their large xlb where they give you a straw to drink the soup inside. It's hard to eat the skin so it makes sense why generally they make the xlb small. The service was friendly and they let me bring in my dog! read more

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When searching new restaurants in the area, I found this interesting dumpling place called Bao Master, located in Alhambra at the corner of Main St and Garfield Ave. This restaurant is located where Kyoto Gyukatsu and Habit are, but it is in the back of the mall and isolated to itself. Nonetheless, I visited to give it a try. We went on a weekend, and were seated quite quickly. The staff are very nice. The restaurant has a cozy vibe to it. We ordered through QR codes, which is quite trendy these days. We ended up sharing some pan fried soup dumplings and some shanghai rice cakes. There were some peanuts and pickled vegetables complimentary, which were nice. The rice cakes were not too salty and the flavor was solid. The pan fried soup dumplings were quite juicy but a bit small. Overall, solid dumpling restaurant for San Gabriel Valley. read more

Bao Master - Pan fried Kurobuta pork buns - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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