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Hao Bao Dumplings

4.2 (498 reviews)
ModerateChinese, Noodles, Soup
Open • 11:00 am - 5:30 pm
Updated a few days ago

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Beef with cheese pancake, really good
Priscilla C.

For a dumpling spot, this place is actually really. We needed something quick today and decided to come try it. I think if you order the dumplings, you should get the fried ones because the soup ones get soggy and the outside doesn't taste as good. Their house dipping sauce is also pretty good too. It was a little spicy, sweet, and salty. The beef and cheese pancake was surprisingly really good. The fried dumplings were tasty and I liked the thicker skin on them. This place also have other little dishes. One thing I really liked was that they offer combos so you can try different things and have a little bit of everything. If you want some quick yummy dumplings, stop by!

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Savannah R.

I visited Hao Bao Dumplings in Sacramento, CA [6821 Stockton Blvd] on Wednesday, 01/07/26, around 3 PM. I ordered the 12 Pc Chive Pork Dumplings (Boiled) and the Peach Green Iced Tea with Mango Jelly. The dumplings' flavor, especially when paired with the House Sauce, was dynamite and very satisfying. The drink was refreshingly tasty. I spent about $20 on my entire meal. The staff member who assisted me was super sweet and welcoming. The restaurant's interior was also clean and spacious. All in all, I recommend coming to Hao Bao Dumplings for incredibly delicious dumplings and teas.

Anissa R.

Darn, I really wanted to love Hao Bao! But unfortunately, they just didn't hit the spot. The inside is really nice and the service was great. But the Beijing Noodles were doughy, thick and lacked flavor. The beef dumplings were good, but if they're not pan fried, I could see them being also doughy. My coworkers and I all ordered lunch (only one person was able to successfully order online, the rest of us had to go in person to complete our orders). Off to the next spot!

Beijing Noodles
john h.

Came here for lunch. We split the pork and chive pan fried dumplings and the Beijing noodles. The dumplings were excellent, they tasted homemade. The Beijing noodles were awesome, the handmade noodles were perfect. The pork belly and cucumbers were the perfect compliments to the noodles. You order at the counter, and they bring you your food, they don't have real plates, everything is paper based. The interior has a clean, sleek industrial look.

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Michelle Y.

Food: 4/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Parking: 4/5 I ordered To Go so very fast service, didn't stay for too long. Parking is all free, unlimited; part of a large shopping plaza but beware as it can get really busy and hard to find parking during peak hours. Service was quick and helpful. Lots of indoor seating and two outdoor tables too. Order + pick up your food at the counter, then pick your own seat. Ordered the Pan Fried Pork Dumplings, received 12 pieces which had a little crispy bottom but mostly soft and flavorful pork filling. Pairs very nicely with the House Sauce which is like a sweet, garlic soy sauce. 4/5 dish. Also ordered the Fried Bun Taco, crispy outside with the fried bun. The pork belly inside was very flavorful with a sweet/savory sauce. 5/5 dish. For both dishes, paid a total of $22 which is a pretty reasonable and low price for the quality + quantity. Overall, 4/5 would def come here again for a quick and cheaper lunch!

Chive Pork Dumplings and Chicken Roll
Jim P.

Place looks nice, and the menu offers a lot of variety in a few simple base choices. Order brought out quick and was very flavorful. The dining area is well appointed without being intimidating, and we were able to sit where we were comfortable. Will have to bring the parents next time!

Rolled chicken pancake....nom Nom!!
Julie L.

Came here on a whim with my husband as we were looking for shaved ice (happened to be next door, lol). We hadn't eaten anything and decided we'd try dumplings, since I've been curious to try the latest food trend., and then get our shaved ice for dessert after. Once you step inside, you are greeted by a nice, clean and simply appointed eatery, and an equally nice young lady behind the counter. The menu is easy to follow and there are a nice selection of dishes to try, along with the star off the show...the delicious dumplings. We started by ordering beef dumplings (fried), the house chow mein, the rolled chicken pancake, and one Thai iced tea for my husband. The food came out pretty quick and hot and so fresh!! The dumplings were amazing and the teriyaki and Mayo sauce were Devine to dip them in...the beef inside was super flavorful and the dough was fresh and a nice thickness. Those were my favorite! The chow mein...the noodles were heavenly and had a great texture and flavor. The sauce was light, but just a tad greasy, but still very good. The pork and veggies were very generous and overall, the dish was amazing! The chicken rolled pancake was equally delish and I'd order these three items in a heartbeat! I should mention the portions were large for what you pay and we had enough leftovers for dinner the next night! It was a really good bargain for quality, fresh flavorful food and we really, really enjoyed it! I know I will add this to my list of favorite places! I'm going to dream of those dumplings until My next fix! Lol.

Pan fried pork dumplings $11 (Jan 2025)
Mary N.

What's the hype you ask? Delicious dumplings! Had the pork pan fried dumplings and they were delicious. Juicy and crispy. A great filling meal for $11. I chose the house sauce which is a vinegary traditional dumpling sauce. The iced mango green tea was delicious and refreshing but someone pricy for $5.50 (inflation). All in all, a great deal for the price. It is located in a very busy shopping center so you might have to park a lot further down in the parking lot and walk a little bit to get here but it's worth it.

12 PCs Pan-Fried Pork & Chives and  Chicken Roll
Jenn P.

Cute little place with good food. You can have the dumplings steamed or pan fried. Dumplings are flavorful and the wrapping is not too heavy. The chicken roll was really good. Food came out quick and the staff was friendly. Looking forward to coming back and trying out the other menu items.

Pork Dumplings, Peanut Sesame Noodles Salad, Beijing Noodles
Melissa C.

I have been wanting to try this place but wasn't able to for a while due to the limited hours. The place was fairly empty when we arrived, and we ordered our food at the counter before sitting down. I had heard that their dumplings were really good so I was excited to try! Items ordered: - Pork dumplings pan fried ($9): My favorite dish! The dumplings had a really great flavor and were pretty thick with a juicy filling. I think if I had a dish to myself I would be pretty full off of the one dish. Their house sauce also goes along really well with the dumplings. - Peanut butter sesame noodle salad ($15.50): When the bowl was set down, all I saw was shredded chicken and no noodles, but I was mainly surprised by the amount of shredded chicken that came with the dish. The chicken was pretty dry and the peanut sauce was alright. There could be a bit more flavor in this dish. - Beijing noodles ($15.75): The dish had a large portion size but was pretty oily and greasy. The meat was also pretty salty and the noodles were very thick. I would recommend getting the dumplings but don't think I would get these noodle dishes again.

Menu 5/17/23
Allyssa P.

I love dumplings! I cannot believe it took me this long to try Hao Bao but whatever, I finally did it. I ordered to-go o Wednesday afternoon and they we're QUICK. My pan fried pork dumplings were hot and packed within 5 mins. I really liked their to-go containers because it had two open flaps to let the air out so my dumplings remained crispy during my 15 min car ride home. The dumplings were very flavorful and the perfect bite! I do think it's funny that they charge $1 extra for pan frying...this seems a bit ridiculous but I guess that's how you get your profit in as a business. Lol Next time I'm shopping in the area and looking for a quick snack, I'll come in and have some more yummy dumplings!

Spicy Dumpling Soup (Pork and Chive Dumplings)

Food was amazing! Flavorful, quick to serve and very friendly staff. Attentive, they come to your table often asking if you need anything and the restaurant is very clean. Tried Pan Fried Pork Dumplings and the Spare Rib Noodle Soup ... couldn't take a pic because we devoured everything quickly!! Everything was delicious!!

Delicious dumplings in soup on a cold rainy day.
Kevyn B.

Absolutely wonderful service and delicious wonton. Very short lines, don't have to wait for the food. Good price and very hot. Especially perfect on this rainy cold day.

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Reviews are largely positive. People praise the flavorful dumplings, friendly staff, and the clean, comfortable space. Pricing is seen as reasonable.

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Solid quick serve restaurant to quench your thirst for dumplings. Though not very delicate, the dumplings were hearty.

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Just ordered through door dash. Food was hot and drink was cold and delicious and fresh!

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I order here basically 2-3 times a month. The food is incredible and it's a great value. Staff is super friendly

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Amazing dumplings! The place is spotless, the prices are fantastic, and the staff is so friendly. An absolute gem!" Definitely coming back.

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The dumpling soup with the noodles is to die for. I've been craving it since I had it! Cute place with great service!

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Is outdoor dining available?

No outdoor dining service, but the last time I was there, I saw a table and two chairs near the entrance.

Hey just curious what would you call these dumplings? From what province? Or did you guys just create the recipe? They are very good. I love coming here when I visit sac.

Thank for your like it. It was our own recipe.

Do you open on Thanksgiving?

Sorry reply to late. We close at thanksgiving.

Is the noodle soup dumplings the same as getting soup dumplings that have some of the soup inside the dumpling?

Hi Michelle, Sorry for reply late. the noodle soup dumpling is the dumpling inside house-mad broth. We plan to have pan-fried soup dumpling with the soup inside the dumpling… 

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The food here is delicious and exceeded my expectations!! The red curry was creamy, fragrant, and…read morepacked with chicken and vegetables. I asked for medium spice, which was pretty spicy and had a kick to it. I would probably get mild spice next time to let the rest of the flavors shine through. The pad Thai had the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Usually pad thai is too sweet for me, but I enjoyed this dish a lot. Service was a little slow since there was only one worker handling to-go orders and the rest of the tables, but the food made up for it. The interior is cozy with bar seating and booths. The dim lighting and jazz music added a relaxing and intimate touch too. So glad we found this place!!

Not a welcoming setting from the owner, as she states. We had to dine outside because we had a dog…read more(which is fine) but she insisted that in Sacramento people who dine outside have to carry out our own plates to the table AND bring the plates/cups/utensils back in. That it is customary in Sacramento. Ok then, what about to those that are elders or disabled who can't bring the plates? I was lucky I had few of my fam to help but there's no warmth to this owner. No one even checked on us at all! We would have left but we had to pay upfront before we found out we had to be the waitress. Food wasn't even worth it (papaya was bland, pad Thai was average). Update: owner replied to this post. Everything that she stated wasn't true at all. I asked why we have to bring all the stuff in and she insisted that it's customary in Sacramento-- she did NOT asked us at all or did we asked, the owner said it immediately when we got seated that we HAD to bring it in. Yes I was upset AFTER we were told to bring the plates and everything in; we just came back from a vacation so we were in a good mood). Please don't make it seem that you were innocent as you also keep mentioning that is how things are in Sacramento and asked where I was even from. Also, we would've been more understanding if we didn't give us an attitude from the start and told us to get our own plate and bring it back in. A word of advice: please hire more staff since that would give some politeness to ALL customers. If you were so busy, how would you even have the time to explain why you wanted us to do waitress work. Please, you straight up and said we have to pick up our our plate of foods WITHOUT any of the understaff part. Again, owner keep trying to make a costumer experience in the wrong since honest review will hurt her business. Never in my Yelp reviews owner is so against a bad review --this just verifies how the owner is very defensive and keeps justifying without taking accountability of what actually happened (like how we even know she was working alone since we're outside). Also, please don't make any assumptions, they're not my husband or daughter (we never mentioned this and how inaccurate the owner perspective is). Further customers, please be aware when you leave bad reviews, expect the owner to persist that you're in the wrong (like she did with other previous bad reviews).

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Pipo Ramen & Rice

4.6(359 reviews)
0.2 mi
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I searched on Google and found this place…read more It's a cute little restaurant with lights of windows giving lots of nature light which I love so much. I went on a weekday around lunch time so I was empty and quiet... Love it. Since I was meeting my friend, it's nice to have the place to ourselves. Food/drinks: Thai Tea: love it! I like that they didn't put it in a regular cup. Crispy Pork Belly: it was okay. I was craving for crispy Pork Belly. I am use to the traditional crispy pork belly. This one is drenched in a sweet sauce which I know most people will like; however, I am just not a big fan of sweet pork. My friend love it though. Basil Ground/minced chicken: We enjoyed this dish. However, the same thing for me, it was a bit sweet for my taste. Gyoza: it was pretty good Service: the male server, was welcoming making our visit a better one. I definitely need to come back to try other food since there are so many good food options.

Pipo Ramen and Rice…read more I've been wanting to try Pipo Ramen and Rice since 2023, when it was ranked #11 on Yelp's list of places to eat in the Sacramento area. I've driven past this spot countless times but somehow never made it in, until now! I stopped by on a Saturday before noon, and the restaurant was pretty quiet, with only a few tables occupied. The interior is modern, clean, and well kept, making it a nice spot for a casual meal. After looking over the menu, we decided on the Pad Thai with Shrimp (medium heat) and Panang Curry with Chicken (medium heat). While ordering, our server also recommended the Pipo Salad, essentially their take on papaya salad. They offer it Lao or Thai style, and we went with the Thai style with mild heat. Once the food came out, the first thing I noticed was the portion sizes, everything was much bigger than I expected, especially considering the reasonable prices. These are definitely portions that are easy to share family-style. The Pipo Salad had tons of flavor, and I really enjoyed being able to taste the vinegar and fish sauce. One thing to note, though: I ordered it mild, but this ended up being the spiciest dish on the table! I'd say the heat was closer to a medium, while the Pad Thai and curry were much milder. The Pad Thai was solid. The noodles were cooked perfectly, and the flavor was there. The Panang Curry was good, although I personally wished both the Pad Thai and curry had a little more heat. Luckily, our server brought out some condiments, including Thai pepper fish sauce, which was excellent with the curry and gave it the extra kick I was looking for. Overall, I'd definitely recommend giving Pipo Ramen and Rice a try. The portions are generous, the prices are reasonable, and there's a good variety of dishes I'm looking forward to exploring on my next visit. My only real complaint is that the spice levels seem a little inconsistent. I wanted my Pad Thai and curry to be spicier, but at the same time, I didn't want my mouth completely on fire. Hopefully I can find that perfect balance next time! Would I come back? Absolutely. I've still got plenty of the menu to work my way through!

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