In a nutshell; decent drinks, various food options, and a nice place to just hang out at or get take out. Located at a Plaza so parking shouldn't be an issue. Menu isnt too pricey and grabbing and food and snack or any of the food options shouldn't run you a lot of money. I do appreciate that I was able to try all the sauces when getting the popcorn chicken which seems like a lot of places charge extra now for just sauces which is a shame so I applaud this place for not running it extra at least in my case, person who took my order was also great. Overall , would drop by again if I'm ever in the area and looking forward to try their other stuff. read more

Dah Bao - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

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We arrived for lunch on a Thursday at around 11:45a..m. We were the only customers when we arrived. One orders at the counter and picks up plastic spoons and chopsticks to the side. There were plenty of tables to choose from. All tables had an abundance of electrical outlets should anyone need to charge their electronics. Our food was brought to our table, already packaged as if for a to-go order. That was convenient for me since I generally always take home leftovers. I ordered the squash curry rice bowl. My friend had dumplings. My curry was delicious. I enjoyed the cold soft-boiled egg that came with it. There was plenty of food for me for two meals. My friend said her dumplings were very good. Not oily. While we were eating a few other people came to order to-go and a couple others dined in. This restaurant deserves more customers. read more

Dah Bao - Squash curry with eggplant and fried tofu - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

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I love Dah Bao!! I come every time I'm in Davis. It is such an underrated place. I order the squash curry and it's amazing every time I get it. It comes with so much food, definitely worth your money. read more

Dah Bao - Squash Curry - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

Dah Bao oh dah Bao, such a random Gem of a restaurant found while driving through Davis. I'm a sucker for buns and decided to give this place a try. We got 3 items and all were 10/10. 5 pieces of saucy pork buns, braised pork Belly bowl, and spicy beef noodle soup. Worker is bilingual and speaks both Chinese and English. Everything was served fairly quickly but it was on a Sunday afternoon. Every dish got tons of flavor and portions were astronomical. Took a few meals to kill everything. We also ordered 3 more items to go but maybe cus it was eaten hours later, it wasn't 10/10 but will return to try again. Small little restaurant got enough seats along with outdoor seating. They got the cleanest single stall restroom. Only down side was they did not sell soda, only Boba drinks, but they did serve free water. read more

Dah Bao - 5 pieces of saucy pork buns, braised pork Belly bowl, and spicy beef noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

Good food, large portions with enough to take home. The drinks are not as flavorful as other places, particularly the Yakult drinks which did not have much Yakult flavor. It was very warm and muggy inside, so it was a little uncomfortable to eat there on a warmer spring evening. We ended not finishing our meal and took it home to finish because my wife and kids were complaining about how hot and muggy they were. Overall a good place to get food, but their drinks are not as good as other Boba/Tea shops in town. Also for the comfort of customers, they should turn on the A/C (might have been broken, but I didn't ask). We did like their food which was flavorful and would go back for their other food dishes, but may get our tea drinks elsewhere. read more

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This place is awesome! It's great bc in the space where there are so many boba places in Davis, it truly sets itself apart from the others. For one, it's your friendly neighborhood hero. It may not be the one you want, but it's the one we all deserve. And need. The food is awesome! Nice Taiwanese cuisine that can take days to prepare. Prices are actually better than the ones that serve both boba and noodle soups near campus. IYKYK The boba drinks are also quite delish! Definitely a great date place, place to unwind, hang out with friends, grab a quick bite, or get a nice cold one. Bc it does have location, it's become a hidden gem. Definitely worth the a treasure hunt or a discovery expedition. LOC: A+ (approved by all Asian parents) read more

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New fav chinese beef noodle soup in Davis! The broth was flavorful, the beef was tender, and it was a really comforting meal. It came with a small side of pickled mustard greens, white vinegar, and chili oil. They give big portions so it made 2 meals for me. I also ordered a jasmine milk tea (50% sweet) with boba. It was the perfect level of sweetness for me and the boba was good. Highly recommend trying this spot! read more

Not a bad price for takeout. Through Fantuan $15 for a huge portion of noodles and $12 for 5 buns. That's nice because it is a ways away. The bun dough was not spongy and instead nicely bouncy and soft. Veggie had a lot of egg and the juices of the pork didn't mush up the wrapper. Noodles were very very large (the container is quite deep) but it was quite sweet. I did come with a lot of minced rendered pork and edamame giving it good variety in texture. Because it was so heavy and oily I added spinach and tofu to make it a bit lighter and to balance the sweetness and it was much better. Not too sure if I'd come back, but I could see myself thinking about this place when I want buns. read more

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Dah Bao's popcorn chicken has to be the most delicious best deal in town. $8.25 gets you a box filled with the best popcorn chicken in the area and beyond. Pieces are substantial, meat is tender, and the portion is generous. Incredible deal. read more

Perfect for a snack or meal. The Lion's Head Meatballs were tender and soft with a strong ginger flavor. Overall very light flavor meal - note they fill half the container with rice so the container was very heavy. Cabbage was boiled and not much flavor overall. The Braised Pork Belly was amazing. Light 5-spiced with little sweetness. Tender and so delicious! Egg in both were soft boil runny yolk. Boba was delicious! Soft and sweet. A good selection of flavors. Buns were tasty but nothing spectacular. Great if you're looking for a snack. Cashier was very efficient and professional. We had to wait a bit because she was the only person making the drinks while also taking orders read more

Dah Bao - Boba - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

Food was amazing! Big portions and friendly staff. We ordered the chicken tofu and rice, beef noodle soup and some amazing drinks. read more

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Yummy boba place! The service was quick as we were the only ones at the time, but once we got our order it filled up quick. There are also some food options I will have to try next time. There was plenty of seating to eat and enjoy. read more

Dah Bao - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

Came here to try out their buns! It was a relatively small shop but I was just grabbing some buns to go. I got 2 veggie buns and a saucy pork bun and both fillings were delicious! The saucy pork bun was indeed very saucy and full of pork sausage (the same type of sausage you'd find in a Vietnamese Bánh mi I'd say). It was savory and lightly sweet from the sauce and the outer bun was soft and moist. The ratio of filling to bun was good too! The veggie bun had mushrooms, cabbage, and egg. It was equally delicious, particularly with the complimentary ginger and black bean sauce. The buns are generous in size, I could honestly be filled with 2 and definitely with 3 and considering the price, I would say that's a steal! Would definitely recommend coming here for the buns! I would love to come back another day to try the drinks or perhaps the other menu items. read more

Dah Bao - Drink menu - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

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Summary: lovely little boba + small foods joint, good value for money, good drinks and food, great service! Food items: serves some traditional Chinese foods like beef noodle soup, lions head meatballs, and baos/buns. Some more modern foods like popcorn chicken too. Honestly, all the food is pretty great. I have not been disappointed by any of it. I really suggest the beef noodle soup, buns, and popcorn chicken though. I think the popcorn chicken here is got to be one of the best values in town! If I have any critiques, I think the beef roll is a little different than what I normally expect but still tastes great. It is thinner and longer than what I traditionally associate with beef rolls. Still great flavor and taste. Drinks: I really like the drinks but they run a bit sweeter than some of the other boba places in town so I always ask for a bit less sweet. read more

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Dah Bao is such a hidden gem, and despite it being out of the way of the general David downtown area, they really deliver in variety of drinks, and quality of food. Their portions are absolutely huge, and you get beyond your money's worth. We came expecting snack-sized portions and took food home from the abundance of a meal we received. The dough of the bao buns was fluffy and light, and I really enjoyed the egg, mushroom, and cabbage mixture in the veggie bao bun, especially with the sauce provided. The eggplant was incredible, and the soft boiled, cold egg was a super yummy touch to the bowl. My partner couldn't figure out what the saucy of the saucy pork bun was, but said it was savory and very good. The food was ready quickly, and the place was pretty empty, so it was nice to sit and eat without much background noise. We are excited to come back to try the wide variety of tea they offer, all of the drinks and smoothies look delicious, and many are made with real ice cream :) read more

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Dah Bao is a nice little restaurant to pick up some steamed buns, milk tea, or a little meal. At Dah Bao you can get Asian steamed buns that are either filled with veggies or filled with pork. It's a very traditional item that surprisingly isn't offered at too many places. So Dah Bao is unique in that you can pick them up here. The buns are well made and remind me of the kind I had growing up. If you're a little hungrier, you can get a rice plate or noodles. I found the noodle dishes to be a little off for me in that the beef noodle soup tended to be a bit blander than I'm used to, and the zhajiang noodles weren't very spicy. The rice plates on the other hand were much better in terms of my expectations. The eggplant in particular was well portioned and tasty. Snacks like popcorn chicken and onion pancakes are on the menu as a nice little appetizer or to go with a milk tea. Speaking of milk teas, the Dah Bao milk teas are well made and definitely on par with the other places around town. read more

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Dah Bao is a little boba and snack shop located in east Davis. It's the closest boba spot to my place so I'm glad there's an option that I can walk to. Zhajiang noodles: C Didn't really care for the sauce as it was too sweet for my liking. The noodles are fine but not amazing. Pork bun: A Super fluffy steamed bun, delicious and juicy pork filling. Reminds me of the buns my grandma would make! Highly recommend. Vegetable bun: A- This bun was also very good, had cabbage, egg, and mushroom. They served it with a sweet black bean sauce which was actually quite tasty. Lychee berry twist w/ boba: B+ Very good flavor if you like fruity drinks. Boba was above average, slightly soft though. read more

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So so good! The customer service was great! The prices were very reasonable, check them out!! read more

Dah Bao - Strawberry Matcha Milk Tea - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

Great take out spot - also really amazing portions with really nice employees. Must get the braised pork belly with sausage bowl

Only tried the boba tea. Tea is probably the best tasting we've had in Davis. However even at 50% Sweet, it was quite sweet. The drink was much cheaper than other places in Davis. Would come again for boba. read more

Had high hopes since the previous reviews seemed to note authentic, well made Taiwanese-style snacks, lunch fare, as well as boba/milk tea. A small shop with enough seating for a handful of folks, a lot of people were stopping by for to-go orders. Very family friendly with enough space for kids/strollers. The beef bowl noodles were pretty disappointing - the beef was slices the way you'd make for a sandwich, not the cubes/chunks you'd typically expect for true beef bowl noodles. Texture was relatively tough, not tender at all. Soup flavor was good. Noodles were good. Veggies were fresh, toppings were good. If the beef was tenderized more I think it would've changed things for sure. Scallion pancake was good, dipping sauce tasty. Pan fried bao was tasty and juicy with good flavor/soup inside. Boba/milk tea was flavorful, and even 50% sweet was a bit too sweet for their standard special house milk tea. Boba was soft and rightly chewy. Prices are a bit high for a "snack/teahouse" type place. I would expect $15+ for a bowl of noodles at a dedicated noodle place and better quality cuts or preparation of meat. read more

My favorite dish is the Lionhead meatball. It reminds me of home, because my late Mom used to make it. Tonight I considered ordering something I hadn't tried before, but went for the filling, familiar flavor instead. Da Bao didn't disappoint! Maybe someday I'll learn to make it myself, but until then I'll keep coming back on these cold nights for that wonderful comfort. read more

I found Dah Bao when I was searching for something quick and easy to eat during my road trip. I ordered the pork bun and beef wrap. The pork bun was bigger than I anticipated, juicy, and had the right amount of filling! It is reasonably priced as well. It reminds me of the ones I've had in SF Chinatown. Beef wrap was similar to Chinese-style beef pancake but I did not love the sauce they used. read more

Found this place on accident and liked it. I had no idea what to order so the cashier helped me out.

I can't have boba everyday like I used to, but when I get a craving for boba, Dah Bao is my go to place here in Davis . Their food is delicious as well! Quality ingredients and reasonable prices. read more

I've ordered like6 times in the past 2days. Solved all my problems, I wanted my milkshake warmed even if it wasn't an option on doordash, but they were able to make it hot after reading my message very over achieving team Egg and Tomato Rice Bowl read more

Beef noodle soup was good and authentic tasting, the buns were yummy as well. Their dipping sauces are fire so definitely try all the different ones especially the scallion oil one. read more

Ambiance is Japanese anime, and dah bowls are good! The service is of the highest calibre. Always great.

Came here a few months ago and ordered a few things. I ordered a veggie bun and onion pancake. Hair in both items. I let them know and they gave me a free drink to compensate. I did notice that no one there was wearing hairnets, especially the 1-2 folks coming in and out of the kitchen (all had long hair). I just again 2 days ago with a group of friends to get boba tea. The guy at the register took our order and proceeded to make our drinks. Did he wash his hands: no. Then an older lady came in and went to the back; she started to help the guy who was making our drinks. Did this older lady was her hands? No. Also, the two of them were not wearing gloves. As much as I want to support local businesses, when they skip out on cleanliness or hygiene it really makes me think twice about going there or recommending them to friends. read more

love love love the popcorn chicken, beef roll, and pumpkin curry! the owner is also very diligent to clean his kitchen every day and maintain a clean working environment. read more

HAVE AGAIN: The pork bun and house special milk tea were both very good. Very nice restaurant and service. The beef noodle soup was almost delicious but much too salty. I had leftovers the next day and it was even saltier. So, this is borderline as to whether I'd have it again. read more

amazing taiwanese flavored bites! great value/portions. great for lunch. next time we will try the boba. we will be back :) read more

Dah Bao - beef noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

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Came around 7 pm on weekday, no customer at all. I tried their 5 buns combo (2 saucy pork and 3 pork bun). Good price, $10, for 5 buns. The buns were so delicious & fluffy.I also ordered the beef roll (3/5) I will definitely come back for their delicious buns. read more

Dah Bao - Beef roll - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

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I had the beef noodle soup here at it was decent. It was a bit too salty but still fine. I also tried their boba here and it was really good. I'd probably stop by again for boba. read more

Dah Bao - Beef noodle soup - Chinese Near Me - Davis, California

First time trying this place during its soft opening. My boyfriend got their pork belly rice bowl, pork bao, and ice cream milk tea. He especially enjoyed the pork belly rice bowl & pork bao; he said it was really flavorful. I ordered the beef noodle soup, lychee berry tea, and veggie bun. The beef noodle soup was SO GOOD!! in comparison to davis noodle city's beef noodle soup, this place is way better. The noodles tasted fresh & perfectly cooked, there was a good amount of beef slices, and the broth was delicious. The veggie bao was also really good & had bits of shiitake mushroom in it. I also really liked my lychee berry drink! I'm excited for this place's grand opening in January. I think it has a lot of potential as a hangout spot because the drinks and food are good & the store itself is really clean! read more

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So yummy!! We got shrimp, beef and veggie dumplings. Beef boa and a chicken plate. All really good. No complaints. You should definitly give them a try. We will be back! read more

Best fruit teas in davis, very refreshing. Large food portions and hits the spot when you'd like an actual meal read more

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So glad this place opened up near our home! They have a limited menu but with all the essentials. We've had the beef noodle soup (intensely flavorful broth, so good on a rainy day), popcorn chicken (crispy outside and moist inside; comes with your choice of dipping sauce), and zhajiang noodles (wide noodles are clutch; also super flavorful sauce). We've been pretty satisfied with their boba drinks too - the boba pearls are nicely textured though a little sweet, so if you prefer less-sweet drinks then make sure to ask for no more than 50% sugar level. Overall, this is a solid place to get quick yummy food and boba! Happy to have more places like this in East Davis. read more

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Cozy cafe vibes and decent boba, but the thing that keeps me coming back is the popcorn chicken. Nice and juicy with just a hint of spicy. If you're considering the beef wrap, get it! It's like a comforting bowl of pho inside a crispy onion pancake read more

Great service and boba tea!! One of my favs in Davis. Kaitlyn is always so nice and helpful!