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    Dah Bao

    4.6 (66 reviews)
    ModerateChinese, Bubble Tea
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    Updated 1 month ago

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    Sly C.

    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.

    Squash curry with eggplant and fried tofu
    Jacquelin S.

    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.

    Squash Curry
    Dayna G.

    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.

    5 pieces of saucy pork buns, braised pork Belly bowl, and spicy beef noodle soup
    Kat E.

    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.

    Jonathan S.

    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.

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    David L.

    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)

    5 piece bun set (3pork and 2veggie)
    Han-Nha T.

    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.

    Boba

    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

    Matcha and iced tea
    Kat C.

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

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    Kathy T.

    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.

    Beef noodle soup
    James L.

    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.

    Honey Garlic Eggplant Rice Bowl
    Ellianna D.

    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 :)

    Alanah M.

    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.

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

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    The rest of the staff who mkes the food and drinks are also super helpful, hardworking, and friendly too!!

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    Some of the best Chinese in Davis. Be aware that portions are very large. The bao are the best in town.

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    10/10 recommend! Hidden gem in North Davis. Good food and great service. Look forward to returning soon. Ramen is good. Buns are delicious.

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    Decided to check out this new restaurant. Great beef soup noodles! The tea and desserts are better the expectation too!

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