Went to Bao Master for their soft opening and had such a great experience! Everything we tried was really good- the soup dumplings and all of the dishes were super flavorful and fresh. Must try favorites so far: the Kung Pao shrimp and spicy wontons! The drinks were light, fresh and not too sweet which I really appreciated. On top of the food, the service was warm, attentive, and welcoming which made the whole experience even better. Great ambiance with modern, cozy and thoughtfully designed decor. Definitely coming back to try more items on the menu! If this was just the soft opening, I'm excited to see what's next! Bonus: parking is super convenient which makes coming here even better. read more

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Hidden gem around the area. The jumbo XLB and the kurobuta XLB were pretty decent. Both the onion scallion mixed noodle and the plain noodle were kinda clumped together. The Chinese hamburger was not bad. The crust was pretty flaky and the beef filling was decently made. Price was economical overall. Worth a return. read more

100 % recommend! The XLB and the pan fried soup dumpling taste clean in flavor and has amazing classics worth getting An easy go to place if you're in the area! read more

Great noodles! I also got a labubu lol. Very high tech Asian place. Nice music. Waiter was very chill too.

Hands down, amazing food. They may be brand new, but the food tastes like it's been perfected for years. The pot stickers are outstanding -- perfectly crispy on the bottom with juicy, savory filling inside. The tomato and egg noodle is an absolute must-try, comforting and full of flavor. Their house bao and crab meat buns are also incredibly delicious. I've literally been here three days in a row, and that should say it all. 真的太太太好吃了。作为一家新开的店，食物几乎挑不出任何问题，每一道都让人惊喜。强烈推荐！ read more

Bao Master - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

First time coming here! 5/5 would definitely come again. I really like the complimentary side dishes they provide you as soon as you get seated. They included wood ear mushrooms, peanuts, edamame, seaweed salad. Very fresh and great way to start the meal. My gf and I ordered the soy braised gluten with mushrooms, pan fried pork dumplings, scallion noodles with crab meat, and the Big Mac crab meat and pork soup dumpling. Every item was so good and fresh to made. Really like the restaurant environment as well. Easy to order through QR code and very spacious in there. Need to come back here asap to try their other stuff! read more

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The Big mac crab meat & kurobuta pork soup dumpling is really excellent. The XaoLongBao is good, very juicy. The interior of this restaurant is very nice. It's very clean and the service is fast and very efficient. read more

Bao Master - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

I am very shocked, I would totally bring my best friend here. The best nap place I ever tried. I love fish slices with pickles greens in gold broth, I would re-order this one. It well balanced to sweet and sour fish smooth, easy, easy to swallow. That favorite sparks to my mouth. I am not big fan of crab scallops noodle, they somehow burn the scallops which makes it bitter. Over all, my family loves it. The cucumber salad was mediocre because not much a flavor not marinated overnight. It's a very slow taste, which I think it's well balanced in throw away when it comes to heavy food. I love the green scallion pancake. So I think it's worth the price somewhat but I wish it's more scallion flavor. I mean it's preference.~ The services here is nice, I think they are shock how much I order and compliments me how to order so much good food. read more

Bao Master - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

这家生煎小笼包真的惊喜！ 皮薄不破，底部煎得金黄酥脆，一口咬下去汤汁直接爆开，肉馅新鲜又多汁，完全不腻。刚出锅的时候香味就已经忍不住了，趁热吃真的绝！ 配的醋也很加分，解腻刚刚好。分量实在，性价比高，已经列入回购清单，下次还来～ read more

Bao Master - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Whenever I try restaurants that were advertised and seen on tiktok, I always leave out with disappointment. Service was good, but food was really lacking in terms of authenticity. Our family knows a bit of Shanghainese dishes so we opted to choose those on our first visit and to our surprise none of the items tasted good. All of them were overly too salty. The saltiness overpowered the umami flavor. The shanghai mini wontons were luckwarm and we had to ask to he reheated. Overall, like the other reviews said, you need to flag down a server if you ordered any rice and the noodles especially were too hard. Not that good and it wasn't cheap for the quality of food. Unfortunately xiao long bao wasn't even on par with any of the well known named restaurants. I don't think this place will economically last long. read more

Came on first day opening. It's clean and I think the ambience is unique with the panel lights. Quick thoughts of food Pork Burger - a bit spicy didn't expect that but I enjoyed. I think there needs to be a spicy indication on menu. I would like to try wagyu beef next time Fried pork buns - Nice crisp at bottom. Wish had some more juice inside the bao. Stir-fry noodle: As expected, not super oily which is always a plus for me Dumpling: As expected. The open ends are not I prefer but not a big deterrent. Waitress was nice and attentive she made sure we got what we ordered. The statue is cute :) two suggestions: - take out box (very pretty) is finicky, I think it's not straightforward to close -have a sign for the restaurant opening, I heard by word of mouth read more

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The food and service was great! That is until we found a metal wire in our beef noodle soup. Looks like a scour pad from washing but very unsanitary and unprofessional nonetheless read more

Bao Master - Metal wire found in the beef noodle soup we ordered. - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Never again. The process were high. The quality was sus. The food was bland with no flavor.

The crab soup dumplings and crab meat noodles are good :) Easy to find parking right next to the entrance. read more

Bao Master - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

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This restaurant's food was amazing. The taste was so rich in flavor! Every dish I ordered was all good and worth trying again. My favorite thing I ordered was the Big Mac Crab Meat & Kurobuta Pork Soup Dumpling. I absolutely loved cutting the skin and revealing the delicious soup inside. They also provided a straw for you to drink up the soup! All the waitresses were kind and helpful when I was there. Definitely would come back again!! read more

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I would give this place a 3.5-4/5. Very clean & modern. Service was good, you scan a QR code , order and then they bring you the food. That makes it easy and less room for error, however there is little interaction with the servers. I wish they had the chicken xiao long bao, I didn't see it when I scanned the QR code but I did see it on there printed menu so not sure. Also when ordering the noodles there's no option to add protein or choose , when the noodles came I had to ask what meat was in there. It was pork, I don't eat pork but my husband does so it worked out. Greens beans & potstickers very good. Shrimp xiao long bao was new to me , never tried tbh is before, it was very good. read more

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Nestled in with the new apartment complexes of Main Street, Alhambra is a little spot called Bao Master. A friend took me out since we've never been to this restaurant. I would give it a solid 7 out of 10. Service was good. The food was definitely above average. I might be a bit biased, but in my mind, I kept thinking and comparing this spot to Good Alley. Yes, it's an unfair battle. Such a comparison should not have been done. Overall, I enjoyed my hang out. The food was secondary. read more

Excellent Shanghainese style food. A definite repeat for me. I ordered the following: 1. Beef noodle soup - 8/10 2. Xiao long bao- 10/10 (they are different from din tai fung, but the skin is quite good 3. Chive and pork dumpling - 10/10 4. Tofu salad- 5/10 (probably the only item that's not a repeat for me) 5. Green onion pancake - 6.5/10 (crispy but not enough green onions) 6. Crab roe and scallion oil noodles - 10/10 (a classic Shanghainese dish and not that commonly found in restaurants around here) read more

We ordered our own food and had minimal service, but when I went to pay, a 20% tip was already selected. I changed it, and the staff member confronted me about it and reacted unprofessionally afterward. I understand tipping is common, but it should be optional and based on service. Pre-selecting a tip and pressuring customers creates a negative experience. The food is good and the restaurant is clean. read more

My new favorite place for spicy wontons! I like the ones from din tai fung, but these have an extra kick that I really enjoy. Would recommend! read more

My meal at Bao Master was a giant mess today. When I first came in I was impressed by how modern the space was and how friendly the waitresses were, but shortly after we ordered was when things went downhill. We ordered three dishes: rice cakes with pork & spinach, xiao long Bao, and pan fried dumplings... however only one of those dishes came out correctly. The xiao long Bao came out first, and then the rice cakes, however upon arrival I immediately noticed that our rice cakes didn't have any pork in it like stated in the menu.. so we asked a waitress and she took our dish away and said they would remake it. After this, our pan fried dumplings showed up except we were only given 4 dumplings instead of 5. I notified the waitress again and she took our dish away and said they would remake that too. (Note: this was be the last time I ever saw those dumplings, because I never got them back - not sure why she couldn't leave the 4 dumplings with us and just bring the extra missing one to us after). At this point we are sitting at our table with nothing to eat since more than half our dishes were messed up. We continue to wait as we see the waiter bring the dishes we were supposed to receive to the tables next to us - only for those patrons to tell them that the didn't order those items. After a certain point we decided to speak up for ourselves and said, "I think those rice cakes are ours" when they handed it to the next table by accident. Not sure why everything was so jumbled up on their end. As for the pan fried dumplings, they never arrived again.. we waited so long that I just asked to cancel them... so as of right now I still don't know what they taste like. And when we paid, they tried to charge me for them, and didn't remove them from the bill until I reminded them... another frustrating point to note. While what we did get to eat was pretty good, I was really disappointed by our lunch today because it was a huge disaster trying to get our food. Also, their items are a little on the pricier side relative to other local places so I would expect an overall better experience. Wouldn't go back for a while until they get their act together... and honestly have told my friends that I think it's best that they wait a little too. I might give them another shot once they can figure out how to make their food and serve guests properly. read more

I would say most food is good Chinese food but they are not omg awesome. Dumplings are good, Chinese burger, too. Mr dragon's rice cake is better ,and there is better beef noodles somewhere else. Interior is nice and I waited about 15 mins when I arrive at 7pm on a Saturday night, not so bad. Overall it's decent but not awesome. read more

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I took my friends and we are all from West LA to this restaurant after the Rose Bowl. This place was just amazing. Delicious and authentic! Prices are very good and reasonable. Service was excellent too. The staff were very friendly and efficient. The ambiance is super modern and bathroom is super clean. A food rating on the door. I highly recommend this place! read more

Been wanting to try this place and we always drive by. Finally got to try a new dimsum bao place and it did not disappoint! The inside is very clean and modern. And you can order through qr code and shows photos of food. We got the xlb, beef rolls, and spicy wontons. And they were yummy! Def recommend. Service was polite and fast. read more

First the positive... Beautiful dining room. The cute little bao themselves is prevalent throughout the establishment. From the decor to the walls it says high-quality. 5-stars! Service was good. It was not bad nor lacking. They started off speaking to me in mandarin which caught me off guard, but was nice. 3-stars Now for the main topic... the food was average. It was okay but not stand out great. We had a few standard dumplings (XLB, friend, veggie, etc) and the beef noodle soup to see how they compare to other dumpling locations. 3-stars A con for me was the pricing seemed high for the amount of food they served. But they are claiming higher quality meats which I did not get the taste of. read more

Better quality food and service than DTF. It does get busy so show up early. Good amount of parking spaces read more

Here's a polished Yelp-style review you can post as-is or tweak: We visited this restaurant for the first time and tried the Big Mac soup dumplings, spicy shrimp and pork wontons, and Shanghai dumplings. Overall, everything was delicious except for the Big Mac dumpling. While it was flavorful, it lacked filling, which was a bit disappointing--I'm not sure if that was intentional, but I'd skip it and stick with their regular soup dumplings next time. The filling in the spicy wontons was excellent, and the tea drinks were tasty and refreshing. Service was also outstanding, which really elevated the experience. The restaurant was spacious and clean. I'll definitely be back to try more items from the menu. read more

Good flavors , fast polite service , beef noodle soup taste like msg + msg , but is cool , their steam stuff is good too

Tried a new spot and it didn't disappoint! The food is delicious with great taste. Not overly salty or oily. Recommend the shrimp cucumber Shao long bao and pickled fish. The pan fried dumplings were ok because the skin texture was too mushy and over cooked. Tried both version of pork and pork with shrimp. Service is good . Very clean, bright and decor was not bad. Kids are happy and full! read more

The xiao long bao are soft, and packed with fresh, flavorful fillings. Everything tastes well-made and consistent, and the prices are very reasonable. Friendly service and kid friendly makes it even better--definitely worth a visit. read more

First time here and we loved it. The soup dumplings were very delicious! I definitely recommend. The garlic string beans were another favorite but surprisingly spicy-- in a good way. Fried rice was good and not greasy--wish I would have ordered the shrimp fried rice. Scan menus on the table. Food comes out fast. Definitely give it a try! read more

First time here and we had great time. Great food, great location, convenient parking Will come back again read more

Bao Master - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Very good. We had the pork chop fried rice, beef noodle soup, and xiao long bao. Everything we good but the xlb was the standout. The skin was thin and chewy but the soup was both plentiful (perfect proportion) and really flavorful. It was delicious. The fried rice was also good, maybe slightly oily. The noodles were very nicely chewy but the flavor was just ok. Overall, great place. The other dishes looked well-executed. read more

Yum yum! Xiao lung bao was very juicy and delicious. Everyone in the family had something they enjoyed. Servers were nice and attentive. The room was elegant and the atmosphere was very friendly. The whole room was pretty fancy! read more

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My first time at this place. Nice and clean. Xiao lung bao was good even though not much meat. The fried pork bun was exceptional. Nicely fried on the bottom with juice melting in your mouth. The crab roe noodle was ok since it was kind of oily on the bottom. We also had the spicy beef noodle and wonton. read more

Food and service was great. I really enjoyed the crab and scallion noodles. The flavors were not too heavy yet very tasty read more

Bao Master - Crab and scallion noodles, pork soup dumplings and Wagyu pan fried buns - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Pretty decent place for your xlb craving. Clean environment, servers are friendly and efficient. Will come back to try more items! read more

Bao Master - Pork xlb & hot n sour soup - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California

Food is great. My son liked the kurobuta pork dumplings. The beef noodle soup tasted great and was a good sized portion. Good customer service. read more

Never disappoint with the delicious dumpling & Xiao long bao buns wit! soft, fluffy outside with a nice slight chew. Pan-fried versions have that crispy bottom + juicy interior combo, Filling is flavorful and well-seasoned, Beef noodle soup solid and comforting, with fresh noodles and balanced broth. Esnoodles being handmade with great texture, which really stands out. Flavor is good, but not super rich or deep compared to top-tier beef noodle houses. read more

Tried several items - Pork and Crab soup dumplings, classic scallion noodles and garlic string beans. All were very good. Highly recommend trying. read more

Bao Master - Chinese Near Me - Alhambra, California