This is establishment is conveniently located within walking distance from the Esquire Movie Theaters. That being said, we were really just looking for anything to quickly eat prior to the start of the movie at 7PM on a Wednesday. Although we initially walked in and passed by a few other establishments, we ultimately decided to give this place a shot. We arrived roughly before 6:30. Plenty of seats, and at the time we arrived there was only one table occupied. Nothing noteworthy regarding the decor, but I appreciated the fact that it was well maintained and clean. We shared the pork and cabbage dumplings. What caught me off guard was when it was asked how long would it take to make the order, the worker replied something along the lines of not long, a few minutes. Yeah, he wasn't joking! We maybe sat down and maybe 1-2 minutes later, the food was ready! For the price point, this definitely hit the spot! I enjoyed it very much. Very juicy and flavorful and the sauce complimented the dumplings. I'm not in this area often but moving forward if I need a quick bite to eat, this is a place I will consider returning back to. Thanks! read more

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Ordered DoorDash. Beef dumpling and spicy chicken dumpling soup. Their side spicy chili oil - that is some good stuff with a huge kick. It's great The dumplings on the other hand - they lacked any flavor or seasoning. Very bland. The soup - it was decent at best. Needs more salt to make it hearty. Maybe next time I'll ask spicy on the side. It was very very oily not sure if that's how their dumpling soup is or if it's the chili oil. read more

First time visit and still open and close to the Cathedral. Ordered the specialty stir fried noodles with pork meatballs. Received food freshly made and piping hot. No heat lamps. Veggies, noodles and meatballs seasoned to perfection. A bit oily but not a deal breaker. The oil is flavorful and is mixed in well with the noodles, veggies and meatballs. Portions are plentiful too. Customer service is friendly and efficient. Plenty of space to safely maneuver a mobility device. I will order from here again. read more

If you want some dumplings for a late night craving then they are alright. For a fast food type of order the dumplings are pretty good. We got their pork belly tacos which was also pretty good. The bei jiang noodle was not to our liking bc there was no flavor and texture was too chewy. read more

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I love Hao Bao. I'm actually considering getting their logo tattooed on my arm. Stay tuned. We work downtown and I really enjoy the walk up to this shop for some dumplings and bao tacos. It's cozy inside but it works well. The dumplings are the obvious star and I've actually only had the pork and pork with chives. Absolutely delicious! Chewy exterior and flavorful filling. Bao tacos are amazing. Super fatty and crispy pork belly and the most delicious bao bun fried to perfection. Garnished with fresh shaved carrot and jalapeños. Absolutely hits the spot every time. Order ahead if you're in a rush cause it can take a minute if you arrive at peak times. read more

Came here for lunch in downtown Sacramento. I ordered the spicy dumpling pork soup with 10 dumplings. This was so delicious!!! The spicy level was 6/10. Definitely not for the timid; I can handle spicy level 7 comfortably. The broth was similar to pork tonkatsu. This really hit the spot and made me really happy. Food was made fresh at peak lunch hour and took about 15 minutes. I'll be back when I'm in town. read more

Hao Bao Dumplings - Spicy Pork Dumpling Soup - Noodles Near Me - Sacramento, California

Delish every time!! I always get this to eat when I am downtown for the SacAnimae conventions. The crew can all agree on dumplings they are so tasty steamed and pan fried read more

Glad to see dumplings are alive and well in Sacramento. I've had the pleasure of eating at this location as well as the South Sacramento location over the years, and I've never been let down. I won't lie, dumpling places aren't always on my radar when I want to eat out, but Hao Bao is probably one of the only dumpling spots I actually crave. Today I shared a modest order of 12 pan-fried veggie dumplings with house sauce and a scallion pancake. It was perfect: fast, filling, affordable, and one of the reasons this place has thrived on K Street all these years. It can be a little warm in there, but they had a fan blowing at least. Normally I'd go for pork dumplings, but the vegetable dumpling blew me away. The filling was shiitake and cabbage, surprisingly juicy and packed with flavor, and paired perfectly with the soy-vinegar-garlicky house sauce. Scallion pancakes are a personal favorite of mine, though I've been let down by them at other spots across the city. This was my first time trying them at Hao Bao, and honestly, it's probably the best one I've ever had. They nailed it: thin, crispy, yet still doughy and chewy, with perfectly flaky layers and scallions rolled right in. Man, what a treat. I could eat multiple orders. This place just ticks a lot of boxes for me and is the ideal place for a quick bite. The food comes out fast, it's very filling, the customer service is always great, and the prices are totally reasonable. I love this place and have for years. So glad to see they're still wrapping the best dumplings in Sacramento. One day, I'm getting that 120 piece dumpling tray for my birthday. read more

Hao Bao Dumplings - 12 PC Pan-Fried Veggie Dumplings and Scallion Pancake - Noodles Near Me - Sacramento, California

Fast, friendly, and super yummy! Great place for a fast casual lunch. Tried both the pork and beef (preferred the pork) and they were so good! They come out fast and hot! And the sauces were great too! read more

Hao Bao Dumplings - Sauces and beef pan fried dumpling - Noodles Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Me and my friend were walking around and ended up here. Unfortunately, I was doing meatless May, so I ordered the vegetarian dumpling soup and my friend ordered beef dumplings. Since then, I have returned to try the beef dumplings...and they are probably the best I have ever taste! The dipping sauce is the star of the show! The service was friendly, as you order, take a number and sit down while they cook it. The ambiance is sub par, in fact it's best to come as a late night snack or order to go. But the food was good! The ambiance will get better in time, as they generate more revenue! read more

Hao Bao Dumplings - 12 PC Beef Celery & Onion Dumplings - Noodles Near Me - Sacramento, California

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They were good dumplings but needed to be cooked more the dough was still too chewy and service was good. Ambiance was fine since it was late at night a decent amount of young adults eating dinner. read more

Hao Bao Dumplings - 12 PC Pan-Fried Pork-Chive Dumplings - Noodles Near Me - Sacramento, California

Came here and order two orders of a dozen potstickers. I ordered pick up thru DoorDash and I came in under 20 mins of ordering and the lady working the counter was rude and said you ordered a long time ago. Finished most of the food before noticing there was part of a glove sticking out of one of the potstickers. Disgusting- will not be returning read more

Hao Bao Dumplings - Glove in the potstickers - Noodles Near Me - Sacramento, California

We dined in and ordered the house chow mein and Beijing noodles. The chow mein had an overly strong wok hei flavor, and many of the chicken pieces were burnt, which made it disappointing. The Beijing noodles were still fine--flavorful and well-balanced. The staff was friendly, which we appreciated, but overall the experience was just so-so due to the inconsistency in food quality. read more

Hao Bao Dumplings - House Chow Mein - Noodles Near Me - Sacramento, California

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If I could have given a negative star I would! Food is not presented as it is shown in images and taste terrible. Service was subpar

Nothing special. Very greasy. I had one of the noodle bowls. The noodles were very dense. Think: I took the outside of a potsticker, cut it into a noodle shape, then threw some dry meat on top. Not much to say about service, this is very much a takeout spot. read more

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Craved for some dumplings after a show in the area. Self service kiosk to place your order and then seat yourself. Food will be brought out by the staff. Food came out within 10 mins. I ordered Hao Bao Tacos, Pork Dumpling combo and added a side of teriyaki sauce. Tacos and dumplings were good but were lukewarm. I prefer them to be hotter. Teriyaki sauce was nothing special. House special sauce is the way to go. All the staff are in the kitchen so it will take a while to get assistance if you need any. They forgot my drink so I had to wait until someone came out to ask about it. read more

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This place was tasty. I highly recommend the pan fried pork dumplings with the house sauce. We also go the hao bao "tacos", which my husband really liked, but I found the pork belly pieces in mine too fatty. We also shared the Beijing noodles, which were very yummy - I just wish they had been mixed up for us because they were hard to mix without the toppings spilling off the plate. Overall, though, very good read more

Depressing food, zero service. ​The noodles and dumplings were gray, slimy, and severely freezer-burned, carrying that unmistakable odor of an unclean freezer. The kitchen clearly relies on a microwave hidden behind a wall to churn out this sad excuse for "Asian fast food." Service consisted of a staff member silently slapping the tray onto the counter without a word. You will honestly get significantly higher quality out of a $3 box from the Walmart frozen aisle. read more

This is a pleasant surprise for downtown Sacramento. It's quality authentic Chinese food available at very late hours. The dumplings are made to order and can take some time to be prepared. The restaurant is small, but they package food well to-go if you want to walk it back to your hotel. The restaurant is air conditioned but can't handle large groups. The steamed pork dumplings are good and large enough to share between 2-3 people. I really liked their house dipping sauce, nice mix of sweet, savory and little bit of heat and spice. read more

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Second review in 2 weeks. We had to order again. This place is amazing. The dumplings are incredible and the prices are better than most dumpling places. The noodles with pork meatballs is an absolute must. Highly recommend. read more

I really wanted to love this place. I ordered through Doordash because they had a buy 1 dozen pork dumplings get 1 free. I love dumplings but unfortunately, these lacked seasoning of any kind. They were pretty flavorless...even the dumpling dough literally tasted like flour and water. Maybe they don't use salt?! I ordered fried buns and they were so greasy and just tasted like fry oil. Blech! I ordered Cold Peanut Noodle salad which was also so very bland. The noodles tasted off and the chicken had zero flavor. I gave two stars because the peanut sauce for the cold noodle salad was pretty good! read more

Came here because it was one of very few late-night eats. The dumplings were mediocre, would've just gone to In-n-Out instead.

Enjoyed a bowl of a 10piece beef dumpling soup. I opted for self service ordering since the gent at the register was taking a call in order. Service was quick and I was already sipping on soup and snapping these photos in a couple of minutes. Even on a warm day, I enjoyed having the soup. Requested chopsticks but soup spoon, fork, and napkins come when the tray is served. Would have loved to have tried some garlic chili oil but could not tell if any were any available, as there were no condiments on the tables. Fair pricing, the wrapper was a little thicker than I'm used to, and the meats were all uniform in taste, size, and texture. The soup was flavorful and beautifully garnished with tasty green and white onions. Very good soup, I almost finished it all. If you like noodles, you can order some on the side, but to me, the dumpling wrapper was all the extra noodle I would want. Was able to finish the bowl, but could have easily saved half for later. Looks like they would have lids and baggies readily available for to go. Satisfying, good taste, fast, would definitely go again. Not many places still open in this part of downtown, so the good ratings here are well deserved. read more

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I went into this establishment wanting to try the dumplings, but noticed they were only sold by the dozen. I asked if they sold anything smaller than 12, and the employee told me no. But then immediately asked, "How many do you want?" So I asked if I could get a half order, and she replied, noticeably annoyed, that they only sell them by the dozen. That interaction was honestly confusing because if they're only sold by the dozen, why ask me how many I wanted in the first place? A little clearer communication and friendlier customer service would've gone a long way. read more

Customer service from Marcus &Jose was amazing! The food is ALWAYS top tier ,and the environment so welcoming! Special shout out again to Jose & Marcus ! read more

Hao Bao Dumplings - My amazing Bao - Noodles Near Me - Sacramento, California

It's is a delicious dumpling spot! The dumplings and tacos were flavorful. The dessert was delectable. Inside is small with a bit of seating. The service was fast. Highly recommend! read more

Hao Bao Dumplings - Dumplings, banh mi tacos, dessert with condensed milk - Noodles Near Me - Sacramento, California

Bite sized steamed dumplings are accompanied by a flavorful house dipping sauce. Pan fried dumplings are crispy and the spicy dipping sauce compliments the saltiness of the dumpling. For a street food feel, order the tso yo bing- onion pancake. It is crispy and very tasty. The service is excellent and very friendly. We came in with a large group (11) and they were more than accommodating. Highly recommend. read more

What stood out to me during my visit from Sacramento was how balanced the flavors were in each dish. The orange chicken had a pleasant citrus note without being overly sweet, and the vegetables in the stir-fry were cooked just enough to keep their natural texture. The dumplings were also very good, with a soft wrapper and flavorful filling. read more

Good food. Just got basic dumplings would be nice if the sauces were cheaper. Ordered online and walked over from my office. Order was ready on time read more

House sauce was the best choice, pork, chive and shrimp cannot go wrong, need to try it pan seared though.

Nope no way, seriously impossible this place managed to make it's way onto some sort of "best of" list. Money can take you places. Dumpling dough never cooked all the way, aldente' at best. Stay away from any Hao bao the spicy sauce taste like bathroom fumes. Broth is jus some super instant msg overload ‍‍ read more

Sooooooo good! Had the Thai drink, the pan fried pork dumplings and cream cheese wontons. A bit pricey but filling and worth it!

i really liked my dumplings and will order again. they are great reheated in an air fryer.

UMAMI!! Quaint dumpling spot. Plump, packed full of flavor and oh so yummy! One bite of these dumplings and you will be hooked. Food ordered 1.) pork dumplings- flavorful, soft, light and the right ration of meat and dumpling wrap. 2.) Beijing noodles with pork belly- noodles taste like the hand pulled noodles!! Yum yum yum Other: -$$$ -when you order you use the kiosk and then pick a table -bathrooms in the way way back to the left -50/50 on the parking -normal service read more

Hao Bao Dumplings - Beijing Noodles with pork belly - Noodles Near Me - Sacramento, California

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This place is situated on K st and a good spot to have lunch if you want something quick . They have chicken, pork, and beef dumplings, which is pretty awesome for those who do not eat pork. The dumplings are very meaty, and I prefer them to be pan fried because the boiled ones can be gummy at times. One thing I did not like was the Beijing noodle. It is way too salty . I couldn't even finish a quarter of the dish. I wanted to like it so bad because the pulled noodles are delicious . The staff is nice. The location is prime. Go here for dumplings or even try the soup because it's decent read more

Hao Bao Dumplings - Chicken Dumplings and Beijing Noodles- noodles so salty - Noodles Near Me - Sacramento, California

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This place is off the chain! Get the pork dumpling soup, but get the heat on the side or you might wreck your soup or yourself!

Enjoyed the Beijing noodles! It was a good portion, very filling. The pork had good flavor and it was pretty meaty (lil fat). The noodles were slightly thick but I didn't mind. The dumplings were good size too! I tried it with their house sauce which was a combo of slight chile with mild sweetness. I ordered the 12 piece. It's $1 extra for grilled & they charge extra for extra sauce too (just FYI). The total for both of these was about $27. A little steep but it was good. Service was good as he was patient with me and gave me a taste of their house sauce, which I really appreciated!! If I lived here, I would gladly return. read more

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Late night snack after a concert at The Crest. We ordered the beef dumplings and it was really tasty, we ordered it boiled. It was about $13 for a dozen which we thought was a good deal. Service was quick, order on a screen at the entrance and food was out in about 15 minutes. read more

The dumplings here likely won't be the best ones you've ever tasted. What Hao Bao has going for it is that they have pretty good portions for the price, especially considering that it's located in Downtown Sac. You order at the kiosk. When the items were brought out, service was friendly. Seating is limited. You can only fit two people at a table, making it not feasible for a group to really eat together & hold a conversation. They have bar seating in addition to the two-seater tables. The dough of the dumplings were too thick for my preference. We had Veggie Dumpling Soup, a Chicken Roll, and Pork Dumplings. The Chicken Roll was the tastiest item, in my opinion, but this could be due to it being fried. You can choose to have the dumplings boiled or pan fried. We choose boiled, but I regretted not choosing pan fried since I didn't love the consistency of the dumplings. You get one choice of four sauces per dumpling order and any additional sauces would be an additional charge; sauces do not come with the soup. We tried the house sauce and sesame sauce; these definitely made the dumplings more flavorful. To summarize, don't come here expecting to have the best dumplings in terms of taste, but if you want an affordable lunch/dinner, it's a decent option when in the downtown area. read more

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The establishment is small, I would suggest a to go order if you can but the food is delicious. It is right in Downtown Sacramento within walking distance of the Capitol. read more

Hao Bao Dumplings - Chow Mein - Noodles Near Me - Sacramento, California

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