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    Grand Cafe

    4.1 (162 reviews)
    ModerateCafes, Cantonese
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Sweet and sour pork
    Tiffany C.

    It's been a year since I've back. Friends and I came in for lunch. We ordered a few dishes to share. My fave was the free range chicken stir fried with peppers. The chicken is tender and nice flavors. It's perfectly cooked with a bit of spicy kick to it. We also ordered sweet and sour pork and a veggie dish.

    Master chef at his finest.

    This place brings back the goodness of Cantonese cuisine from the east coast which you rarely find in California. The food was fantastic and tasted amazing. Great staff, very clean establishment and the price was very reasonable. I highly recommend this restaurant and I find it to be the best Cantonese restaurant in the Bay Area.

    Nini T.

    Our family's go to spot for dinner! We often come were monthly when we are craving their fried pork chops and shrimp and egg chow fun! So good, everything always comes out fast and hot! Service is always on point, the staff are always so welcoming and friendly!

    Bbq pork over rice with bok choy and green beans with ground pork in the back
    Benny C.

    I absolutely love a good HK cafe and this was no different! Nothing beats a solid plate of beef chow fun, with the crunchiness of the bean sprouts, and the smooth, slippery texture of the rice noodles, to the soft and tender beef slices to the delicious wok hay char flavor that can only be accomplished by cooking in a wok over a high flame. I settled on my go to this time, the bbq pork over rice. It is my ultimate comfort food and Grand cafe does it really well. The bbq pork was glowing in a glistening hue that I just could not resist. It had a sweet glaze and the pork itself had a nice soft, yet chewy texture to it. The rice was no different. It was coated with the glaze from the bbq pork and each bite was nothing but heavenly, sweet grains entering the taste buds. I would love to come back to eat this dish several more times!

    Mushroom medley with Japanese tofu (Oct 2025)
    Alan G.

    Bunched among other restaurants near the shopping outlet mall in Dublin, Grand Cafe delivers on quality Cantonese Chinese food. Pretty busy on a Friday night and parking was a bit of a challenge in the small parking lot in the strip mall. Once we got in though, we were still seated quickly, given hot tea and ice water right away, and had our order taken fast. Service was attentive and generally friendly. We tried three dishes this time: -Beef chow fun: went gravy style and it was delicious, with pillowy rice noodles, beef that was tender and not over-tenderized, and crispy sautéed bok choy. Serving size was good too. -Mushroom medley with Japanese tofu: good mix of different types of mushrooms and hockey puck-shaped custardy tofu that were tasty and perfect over rice -Chicken and Chinese sausage clay pot: nostalgic dish for us that didn't completely hit the mark. Flavors were on point but the chicken and overall dish were on the dry side. On the higher price side for Cantonese food even for the Tri-Valley area, but the portions were a good size and will come back to explore other menu items.

    Phil Y.

    We stopped here on the way out of Bay Area after visiting the outlets. Grand Cafe is one of several Cantonese restaurants in the area. They are your typical HK style cafe with the usual Cantonese offerings like chowmein or chowfun, congee, rice noodle rolls. Only a few parking spots in front of the restaurant. But, they are plenty of spaces if you walk a little. Service was good. We ordered a congee and a seafood braised noodle. The food came out quickly. The portion size was big, but so was the price. Both the congee and noodle dish had plenty of ingredients inside it. The taste was good. My wife and I probably could've shared one entree instead of ordering 2. It was so good that we took the leftovers with us (we never do when we are traveling). Grand Cafe was a good find for us We might be back if in the area during lunchtime.

    Crab and sticky rice
    Dominic V.

    This is a huge plaza full of things like target and boba so if you can't find parking in the immediate area, just go across the parking lot and there's PLENTY of parking. I came here for my grandmas birthday with 2 full tables and they were really good about getting us a table on a Saturday night. Be prepared to wait a bit but the food is worth it. They're known for their wonton noodles which is super smooth with the right amount of savory in the soup and right amount of protein (wontons) with the carb that is in the form of noodles. If you're a spicy person, I suggest mixing in their chili oil for an extra kick. They also have this crab dish that they're famous for that I highly recommend. It is crab with sticky rice (lo mai fan), a glutinous rice with Chinese sausage. This was hands down my favorite dish out of everything that we got, even over honey walnut prawns and pan fried noodles. I'm usually really lazy to crack open crab legs but I couldn't help but dig in because the flavors meshed so well together with the sticky rice. In terms of the other dishes, they were delicious but nothing you can't get elsewhere in a different Chinese restaurant, but I do recommend getting your wonton noodles here and if you can spare the time, absolutely try their crab and sticky rice, the two things they are known for.

    Pork Spareribs
    Victor L.

    Parking is a hit or a miss as it is shared with other stores and restaurants in a plaza. Service was quick and efficient. Outside looks small but it is very open and spacious inside. the booth or tables are divided well and does not make anyone feel cramped. Food portion is big. Big plate, lots of food. Beef Chow Fun ($19.95) - has good wok hay. Lots of noodles and had lots of slices of beef which is good. It is not super oily either. Salted Fish and Chicken Fried Rice (20.95) - Salty, Savory and Satisfying. Hits all the components of what a Salty Fish Fried Rice should be. We added loads of white pepper and that made the dish even more better! Pork Ribs in Peking Sauce ($20.95) - Big chunks of pork chop/ribs in a red sweet/savory sauce. Meat wasn't think or pounded out. It was chunky which made it even more better. Green Beans with Chicken ($20.95) - Was more like chicken with green beans but that means more protiens!. Dish is very good. Got the crunch from the green beans, the soft and tender chicken and the sauce coating the beans and chicken to tie it together. Shrimp Wonton Soup ($12.95) - 10 BIG shrimp wontons! Although there was only 10, it was enough for 4 ppl. Broth was very salty though even with a good amount of white pepper mixed into it.

    Fried Kabocha Squash (center) and other surrounding dishes
    Erwin K.

    Key points: - An amazing gem: delicious authentic Cantonese style cuisine that's NOT dim sum - Must try the salt and pepper pork Came here to Grand Café with The Fam and my folks before heading out to see Christmas lights with The Little One. Our friends have been raving about this place for a while. We recently discovered Hong Kong Café on the other side of Dublin and thought it was solid Cantonese-style cuisine, but our friends insisted Grand Café was better. I'm really glad we tried this place because I might have to concede that they might be right. My parents ordered most if not all their classic favorites and were very happy, which it's saying a lot. The Food: - Salt-and-pepper pork: crispy, savory, lightly spicy, and absolutely succulent. My favorite of the meal. - chef's combination platter, medium: included two meats and the medium comes with sides of seaweed salad and mini octopus (octopi? ). We chose roast duck, roast pork. The Little One got a kick seeing out of seeing tiny octopi on her plate, but ultimately didn't want to eat it. I really enjoyed the duck. So hard to mess that up. The roast pork, though, was lacking in crispiness, and felt a bit fattier and chewier than I prefer. Normally I love roast pork, so this one just didn't quite hit the spot for me. - tomato beef pan-fried noodles: I don't usually order this combination with tomato beef, but it was listed as a popular dish on Yelp. I actually enjoyed it. the beef was tender, and the sauce had a pleasant, slightly sweet flavor. That said, the sauce softened the crispy noodles quite a bit, which turned the picky Little One off a bit from eating it. - Honey walnut shrimp/prawns: one of my childhood favorites and still currently one of my wife's favorites. The Little One likes walnuts too. Can't go wrong with this dish. - Sampan jook/congee/porridge (tang jai jook): my dad's favorite and it was excellent. Paired with... - Chinese donut wrapped in noodles (zhaliang): quite the classic comforting, combo. Overall, an excellent meal, and my parents were kind enough to treat us. They asked for a paper menu to take home, which means they like it a lot. We'll definitely be back. Giving this 4 stars, which matches their current rating. I hear 3.5 is the sweet spot for Chinese food, so hopefully the higher star rating doesn't hurt them

    Chicken and green beans
    Sheila K.

    We stumbled across this restaurant on our drive back home. The food here is solid. Service was friendly. The chicken and green beans were delicious. We also ordered the Hong Kong style chow mein and that was also good. I liked the complimentary red bean dessert. It brought me back to how Chinese restaurants offered this dessert back in the day. The nostalgia was reminiscent of my youthful days. Overall, I would definitely visit this establishment should I be in the area and craving Chinese food.

    Hainan Chicken Rice plate
    Sonia W.

    This place is my in-law's favorite restaurant. Service is good. Food is awesome as usual. Tried their Hainan Chicken Rice plate this time. Chicken is very well made, rice is good, but they only give ginger scallion as the dipping sauce, can't say it is fully authentic Hainan Chicken Rice. After all, this is not only my in-law's favorite, it is also one of my favorite too. Downside is parking is very limited, although there's plenty of parking across on Target side, but crossing that busy road is not fun at all

    Maisie W.

    Service: Attentive. Place is spacious and we got seated right away since we also came at an odd time. Overall, the vaule is reasonable as far as taste of the food and portion. Fish congee was my favorite dish.

    Fried Golden Pompano Fish
    Richard H.

    Authentic Cantonese cuisine! Best place to get delicious roast pork belly (crispy top layer, juicy white pork meat). They offer the best congee in the bay! I highly recommend their congee with abalone and chicken. Slices of real abalone with soft pieces of fresh boneless chicken!

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    9 months ago

    I ordered congee for takeout tonight, but it was spoiled and had a strong sour smell. It was completely inedible and disgusting.

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    It was horrible and they made us tip them after paying a lot and chased us down for it,the food was also very bland and not that good.

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    Food is great but the parking space is very limited, open hour is long that good for someone who likes eat Siu yeah

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    Great Chinese food. Great value. Definitely going again. Highly recommended. Do not miss it.

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    Love the food flavor and the dish size is great to feed whole family. Strong recommended!

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    Very good food. A bit expensive but the portions are large. Nice atmosphere and relatively good service.

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    Good local restaurant that is serving some comfort food. A little pricey but worth the price. Friendly staff and modern look

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    We had party of 12, enjoyed the variety and the quality of the dishes. And service was excellent. We'll be back for more soon.

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    Hong Kong Cafe

    3.6(282 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    Hong Kong Café in Dublin is solid, dependable Cantonese comfort food -- not mind-blowing, but…read moresatisfying and well-priced. We ordered the egg tofu with veggies, beef brisket, ham and egg fried rice, and the chicken with Chinese sausage clay pot. The beef brisket was the clear winner -- tender, flavorful, and they give you a generous portion. No tiny rationed pieces hiding in sauce. The overall flavor profile was balanced and comforting without feeling overloaded with MSG. The egg tofu was light and nicely seasoned, and the fried rice delivered that classic Hong Kong café vibe. The clay pot had great flavor too, though I personally prefer larger pieces of chicken with less bone. Just a texture preference -- seasoning was on point. Prices are reasonable, especially for the portion sizes. You leave full without feeling like you overpaid. Ambiance is casual and simple. One drawback during the summer: there were quite a few flies while we were dining. The doors were closed, so it was a bit puzzling and definitely distracting. Overall, good flavors, good portions, good prices. I'd come back -- especially for that brisket -- just hoping the fly situation improves during warmer months.

    My bf picked up porridge for me because I wasn't feeling the best. My usual porridge order is the…read morepork and preserved egg, so that's what he ordered for me. There was no pork in it, but obviously chicken. It is also by far the saltiest porridge I've had and it has no other flavor. The consistency was extremely thin, felt like I was slurping salt water. The century eggs didn't have much flavor, which was surprising. Ginger slices or even green onion toppings (like pictured in the menu) would improve the porridge. I would not come back for it, I'd rather get it from 99 ranch's hot deli section.

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    Yummy Hainan Chicken - Hainan chicken over rice

    Yummy Hainan Chicken

    4.1(190 reviews)
    4.5 mi
    $$

    This place has the best tasting Hainan chicken in the Bay Area. The marinated duck is also…read moreexcellent and has no competitors in the 50 miles area. Prices are affordable. Good portion. Great service and clean bathroom. Plenty of free parking

    I was in the area and decided to give Yummy Hainan Chicken a try. I ordered the K9 signature Hainan…read morechicken over rice. I placed the order over the phone and asked for it without the skin since I'm not a fan of slimy chicken skin unless it's crispy. A few minutes later they called back to ask if I wanted bone in or boneless. I told them bone in was fine, I just didn't want the skin. When I got home and ate it, the food was okay overall. The chicken was cold, not like it had been sitting out, but more like it had just come out of the refrigerator. The peanuts were actually a nice touch and added good flavor and texture. I also liked the ginger sauce they poured over the chicken, but there really wasn't enough of it. I wish they gave extra on the side in a separate container. The side veggies were okay too. It came with cucumbers, quail eggs, and fungus. I ate everything except the fungus. It had a very unique flavor that I just couldn't get into. Overall it wasn't bad, but I've definitely had better Hainan chicken elsewhere, so I'm not sure if I'd come back again.

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    Koi Palace

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    3.3(2k reviews)
    1.3 mi
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    Toad was Monday . We went to Koi Palace in Dublin for lunch …read more It had a lot of tables cause we arrived early like 11:15 am . We were being seated right the way by the nice big window table. I enjoyed the service there . Without asking , they gave us the serving chop stick , a pot of tea ( we requested Iron Buddha tea leaves) and an extra pot of hot water to keep the tea pot filled . We ordered the soup dumplings with fish mew in high soup . It tasted great . Many restaurants don't have this item or they made it not as good . The high soup is tasty and the ingredients had a lot of seafood and shrimp . Fish mew was good size . I wan impressed when we asked for small ceramic bowl to share the food , they gave us two heated bowls . Just like you wanted beer in the club and they gave you an iced mug . To keep the high soup and soup dumplings in high temperatures, it tasted better . We have the following dim sum : Steamed chicken feet in black bean suave with pork ribs 蒸鳳爪排骨 Pan fried shrimp dumplings with chives牛煎韮菜餃 Stairs fried sticky rice with dried shrimp and Chinese sausage , large size . A dinner menu item 生炒糯米飯。大碟 X O sauce and pan fried daikon cake 煎蘿蔔糕伴XO 醬 Stewed beef belly 牛雜 Steamed bean curb skin roll with black mushroom 齋燒鵝 Red bean coconut cake ( dessert ) 5/5 for all dim sum Nicely made and all tasted excellent. I like this Koi Palace better than the one in Milpitas . It has much better customer services . Before the main dinning hall , it has many more rooms attached to the main dinning area. You can reserve rooms for private events or family gathering . You can also make reservations on line or by phone to reserve your table . So you dominates to wait , just walk up to the check in counter and bring seated . I usually make my reservations 3 days in advance to make sure I can get the large table. Each time father dinning , this Koi Palace give you a coupon ( % of your total price of the meal ) and you have 14 days to use it to pay for the next meal here . What a wonderful idea ! Enjoy and hope that you have fun when you come !

    Came by on a weekday for lunch and the restaurant wasn't too crowded, which was surprising. The…read morelocation here is a bit confusing - you have to take an escalator to the 2nd floor. IMO, the dim sum here is much better than the entrees. The beef chow fun was just okay and it was a bit overpriced at $24. Also note, the tea here is delicious, but they charge $2/person. At the end of the meal, we were surprised to get a $7 coupon off our next meal!

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    Golden Sand Harbor

    3.3(652 reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    We ordered 10 dishes and everything came out pretty quickly. I was happy that the vegetable dishes…read morecame out first. Restaurant is bright and spacious. Good for large groups. Wouldn't mind coming back. The good stuff: - Pea sprouts and cordyceps in broth- I'd get this again although it was kinda pricy for a vegetable dish. I expected it to be a much larger serving. - Pan fried turnip cake- Is it me or have I never had a bad fried turnip cake? - Siu Mai- it didn't stand out for me but I'd still get it again. - Steam chicken feet with black bean sauce- I usually don't care for chicken feet but this was pretty good. My favorites: - Crab meat dumpling - Stuffed shrimp in donut w/rice noodle roll - Deep fried taro dumpling - Sticky rice & chicken in lotus leaf Pass: - Shanghai dumpling- there was no soup in the soup dumpling and the dough was a little thick. - Green onion pancake- this was disappointing, dense, dry and not crispy.

    Really terrible Chinese food and poor quality control. I mean I've had bad Chinese food before but…read morerarely do I feel inclined to write a review venting about the items. I ordered 3 items from DoorDash today. Mango pudding, crab dumplings, and mapo tofu. The mango pudding was entirely missing from the order. The crab dumplings had zero traces of crab. They were filled with carrots, shrimp, mushroom. I searched carefully to see if there was even one sliver of crab meat, and I'm confident there was none. (The description was "Steamed dumplings filled with fresh crab meat") The worst thing about the "crab" dumplings sans crab was that they tasted terrible. Usually, regardless of dumpling type, I love them all. I am far from a picky eater. So making dumplings taste terrible is a rare feat. I powered through one of them but threw away the rest. The Mapo Tofu was unlike any Mapo Tofu I've ever tasted. It was a container of tofu pieces suspended in a thick sugary syrup. I couldn't eat them, they tasted so weird. I threw it all away. It's too bad because I was quite hungry and especially excited for the mapo tofu. I will not be ordering from here again.

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    3.5(852 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    I love this dim sum spot in the Dublin area. When we arrived on a weekend, the main floor was…read morepacked, so they took us to the second floor, which I didn't even know they had! They had to take us out of the restaurant and reenter from the side of the building to go upstairs. The second floor looked just as nice, clean, and spacious. I might even prefer it because it's quieter, more peaceful, and just more comfortable overall. As for the food, most of what we tried was delicious. We ordered some staple dim sum items like pork siu mai and har gow, and both were really good. I also tried the shrimp and scallop dumplings, which are similar to har gow, and those were pretty tasty too. We also got the fried rice with salted fish, and it was made in a "yang chow" style, so it was rather pale in color, but don't let that fool you, because it was really flavorful. We also ordered their fried calamari, which was meh at best and was nothing special. That was probably my least favorite dish. We also got lo mai gai and deep fried taro dumplings filled with pork. Overall, the food was really yummy. The service was great too. The staff were attentive and quick to bring extra chili sauce and other condiments when we requested them. I'd definitely come back again.

    Food is ok... not excellent but it is not bad either.. very greasy and filling is different from…read morethe usual dim sum. - Glutinous rice with meat, filling is wet. - Chinese doughnut wrapped with rice noodle is very soggy and not crispy. Service is excellent, the bus boy is very attentive. Why 1 star? For the price I'm paying for, almost $10 per portion for 4 piece siu mai, I expected to have a "wow" food that will play a song in my mouth and not just ordinary dim sum.

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    Koi Palace Express - Farm Raised Hainan Chicken with Soup

    Koi Palace Express

    2.9(295 reviews)
    1.3 mi
    $$

    My first time here after hearing about years ago but this location isn't close to my home so I…read morefinally made it, and I was glad. The dim sum lunch was authentic HK Cantonese teahouse style and it was a terrific place to meet old friends for loud laughs and conversations. The staff was on point periodically swinging by to subtly assisting us with needs and emptied plates. I understand that this particular restaurant has been open for several years now but I did not realize their chain of restaurants have been for almost 20 years! That's quite a feat in my view. Because of my excitement with catching up with my friends, I did not take much pictures of the food or setting but to affirm, the food was delicious and the tea was smooth, fresh; the eatery was nicely decorated and spacious too. Don't know if my non-Chinese friends understand this, BUT YOU CAN ask for various, different kinds of teas and their combination. Yes, multiple pots too. The dim sum is obviously the center piece but the tea "yum chai" is equally the star in my opinion to complement the foods. I recommend a lighter tea for lite drinkers like Chrysanthemum tea ie flower steeped, no caffeine and floral. However, if you want a bold tea try "Bo lay" black tea for lightly sipping when eating lots and lots of heavy food. Pro-tip: For tea adventurers, try a fusion teapot (e.g. Chrysanthemum + Bo lay), combo tea flavors is different and neat when i crave for a different drink. I'll be back for sure. Hope you do too!

    We came here for lunch and it was after 12:30 pm so the restaurant was not crowded …read more Thai is a Koi Palace express with simple menu for smaller group or for a personal lunch . Upstairs is the Koi Palace which has lunch dim sum and fancy dinner banquet. We ordered the won ton with rice noodle 雲吞河粉( Ho fun) in soup , half a steamed Hainanese chicken . 海南雞 The won ton was served in 5-8 minutes but it took 20 minutes to serve the chicken . The chicken was fresher made and it tasted delicious. They do charge 18 % service charge automatically. Good ambience, good customers service and food quality are guaranteed. It is not the cheapest in town but it save you a trip to drive to the West bay and cross the San Mateo bridge .

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    Koi Palace Express - Inside of restaurant

    Inside of restaurant

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    Baked Chicken Portuguese Style

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    Canton Village - Our dinner food spread for a table of 4.

    Canton Village

    4.0(344 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    Ordered for to go in the restaurant. We noticed how big the place is and nicely decorated. Seems to…read morebe a good place for larger parties. The prices are a bit high for my liking, but maybe this is a norm out here in Livermore. We ordered 3 items: Combo fried rice, Orange Chicken, and Chicken Corn Soup. Spent about $50. The food would have been only enough for 2 people. Food was good, soup was a bit salty and had a bit too much cornstarch. Orange chicken was delicious, I would go back for this anytime. The fried rice was okay, a little too dry, but not too bad. Overall the food was good and service was quick. We didn't wait too long for our order.

    We had dinner at Canton Village in Livermore, California, and it was a wonderful experience. My…read moreaunt, who lives in Livermore, brought us there since it's one of her favorite restaurants, and now I understand why. The three of us shared the House Special Dinner, which was a fantastic spread. It included fried prawns, egg rolls, barbecued spare ribs, Mandarin orange beef, prawns with snow peas, honey walnut prawns, and house fried rice. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The honey walnut prawns were especially memorable, and every dish had great balance and taste. The variety made it perfect for sharing, and we left very satisfied. The service was friendly and welcoming, and the overall dining experience was excellent. It's not exactly light on the wallet--the price is $32.95 per person as of March 2026--but considering the amount and quality of food you receive, it felt like a very good value. I would absolutely recommend Canton Village to anyone looking for delicious Chinese food in Livermore.

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    Canton Village - Back is the banquet area

    Back is the banquet area

    Canton Village - Plenty of food for leftovers

    Plenty of food for leftovers

    Canton Village - Inside

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    88 Bao Bao - Chili Oil Wontons(10)

    88 Bao Bao

    4.1(1.1k reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    Friendly owners/servers who genuinely care that you're happy with your service and food. This is…read morewhat keeps us coming back here. It's an order-sit down and eat kinda spot, which is fine, but I like that the clientele seem to get that, so they don't linger. Perfect ambiance for this type of meal. First timers will feel very welcome, and will enjoy the thrill of eating "soup dumplings." The mushroom salad with its sautéed onion umami has grown on me, so it's ordered every time. They do things right here.

    I don't even know where to begin other than to say how disappointed I am with this restaurant…read more While I was seated and looking over the menu, a worker who I believe was a chef came up to my table, pointed at the beef noodle soup, and told me it was 50% off. My friend and I heard the same thing! However, when it came time to pay, I was charged full price. When I brought it up and even pointed out the worker, the staff claimed they had no idea what I was talking about. At that point, I just let it go but honestly, it didn't get any better from there. Every dish we ordered was bland, lacked flavor, and wasn't consistent at all. To make matters worse, I noticed something concerning near the cashier. They were refilling the water jug using what looked like a used plastic container that didn't appear clean or sanitary, which was really off-putting. Overall, this experience was disappointing from start to finish, both in terms of service and food quality.

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    88 Bao Bao - View of counter and kitchen

    View of counter and kitchen

    88 Bao Bao - Pumpkin Pancake(4)

    Pumpkin Pancake(4)

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