Bao'd Up - Sunset Valley

An Epicurean Delight!One idle evening, I did summon the glories of Bao'd Up to my doorstep via DoorDash, and lo! What a feast awaited me. The lavender boba, an ambrosial nectar fit for the gods, paired perfectly with the most divine chicken sandwiches--crispy, tender, and wholly transcendent. Reclined upon my couch, I dined as though I were royalty. Yet, my indulgence knows not the bounds of my living room, for on many occasions I do gather my dearest companions and venture to Bao'd Up itself. There, amidst lively chatter and much rejoicing, we partake in culinary splendor. Truly, Bao'd Up is a treasure--partake boldly and often!

My family wanted to go to Doc's Backyard next door, but I was more interested in the Bao store. The seating area only has a few tables, but the to go ordering is very easy with a tablet. I got the 6 bao special (2 juicy pork, 2 chicken, 2 brisket), 2 pork buns with a milk tea and the pork noodles. My favorite was the spicy brisket baos. I thought the other two could have used some vegetables inside to make it more traditional rather than only meat. Both buns were tasty and the milk teas was average. The noodles were great and very soft and had lots of meat. It was a very affordable meal and the cashier's keep your drink in their fridge until you're ready to pick it up. I would go back if I was craving more Baos!

If you're on the hunt for the most delicious bao buns in town, look no further than Bao'd Up. This place is an absolute gem, and it completely blew me away with its flavor-packed offerings.From the moment I walked in, I was greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere. The staff was friendly and the decor is cool. They have touch screens or a cashier to place your order. Now, let's talk about the bao buns. Each one was a masterpiece of soft, pillowy perfection, filled with the most savory, succulent ingredients. The brisket bao was melt-in-your-mouth delicious, I also tried their crispy chicken taco (on an open flat bao) with shredded cabbage & some super good sauce. Not sure the name. It had just the right amount of kick & was fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. I got a meal that came with Szechuan fries & a delicious milk tea. You have the option to add boba or other flavors. What really sets Bao'd up apart is the attention to detail. The buns were steamed to perfection, the fillings were generously portioned, and the flavors were spot-on. You can tell that they use high-quality ingredients, and the result is a bao experience that's hard to beat.The pricing is also very reasonable, especially considering the quality of the food. Whether you're a bao enthusiast or trying them for the first time, you won't be disappointed.Do yourself a favor and make a stop at Bao Paradise. It's a must-visit for anyone who appreciates good food. I can't wait to go back and try more of their menu!

Wasn't a fan of the Kung-Pao Veggie Boas, pretty dry and wasn't very flavorful. The bun of the "Chinese-style fluffy taco" Fried Tofu guaobao was dry, but the tofu was flavorful but I wasn't a fan of the sauce. The Szechuan fries were very salty but had a unique flavor. I thought the Saigon Chill Vietnamese coffee was pretty watered down. I'm glad I gave baodup a shot but left disappointed without plans to return or recommending to friends.

Bao'd Up offers a selection of savory and sweet treats at a great price. I was so happy to visit this place for the first time as it was well worth the drive.In spite of the constant line of people, I didn't feel the wait time was too long.I ordered the pork belly tacos, pork buns, egg cream buns, milk tea, bao fries, and schezwan fries.The buns were fluffy, flavors, and served piping hot. 10/10The Asian tacos were complex, with a dark sauce (maybe hoisin) to drizzle on top of it. The pickled veggies were fresh and crunchy. The meat was also fork tender and cooked perfectly.The egg cream buns were my favorite...omg. The buns come in a pretty pink color. The filling reminds me of a thick custard.The bao fries were soooo unique. It was almost like a fried sweet bread cut into fries, drizzled in a sweet syrup and boba pearls. These were so delightful. I've never had a snack like this before.The schezwan fries were also served piping hot and have a slight kick to them. I'm not sure what spice blend was used but there may have been some Chinese five spice in there. Lastly, the milk tea. I got the classic assam black milk tea lightly sweetened. It was made perfectly. I could actually taste the tea and has a good balance between the sweetness and flavor of the tea. The boba was also made well, not being hard in the center. It was chewy throughout.I definitely want to come back to try the ramen. Highly recommended!

Every time I've been to a Bao'd up I've left happy and here was no exception! This has to be the cutest one I've seen so far however! Everything was so clean and the food was delicious as always! The Szechuan fries were so good as always, they were nice and hot and the sauce was so good. Absolutely worth stopping by again when I'm out here

Nice place to get food from if you're looking for something casual and on the cheaper side. I got the combo and chose Szechuan fries as a side along with the wasabi shrimp gua bao and the juicy pork bao. The pork bao was indeed juicy and had pretty good flavor. I had expected the wasabi shrimp to be actual pieces of shrimp but it was more like the type of shrimp you get from dim sum where it's like a shrimp ball. It was pretty dense which I wasn't too big of a fan of. But the wasabi flavor really came through without being all that spicy. The fries were really good too. Not as crispy as I would have liked, but the Szechuan flavor was prominent which I appreciated. The sesame salad was not what I was expecting at all. The salad itself was your typical salad mix you can get from the store with lettuce and carrots. And the croutons were fried bao pieces. And it was really just the sesame dressing that made it a sesame salad. But I'm still grateful they had some type of vegetable option on the menu. The fried bao sticks were decent. But you really can't eat much without feeling sick because of how greasy it is. Of course it's fried, but it really soaks up a lot of oil. The condensed milk and boba was delicious though. I really like how they have milk latte options that don't have tea and therefore don't have caffeine. So I could still try a drink despite having it in the evening. It was really refreshing and the flavoring comes through strong without being too sickly sweet.

The restaurant is nice and aesthetic. Plenty of parking in the lot. It's on a strip with several other restaurants and stores. So nice place to go after a day of shopping! I appreciated they have lots of different combo options if you want to try multiple things. They also have a family pack which looked great. Service was pretty quick, I was able to go inside to order. They have an online option and I'm-store they have tablets for ordering. It took about 15 minutes for my order to be finished. I got the veggie combo that comes with Spicy Tofu guabao, Kung Pao Veggie bao, served with a side of Szechuan Fries. I also ordered the shrimp fried rice. Unfortunately the food was a bit underwhelming to me. Everything seemed to be lacking flavor. I got the bao'd up sauce which does help to add a bit of flavor to the food. I was also surprised that even the Szechuan fries didn't have much flavor or spice to them. The rice was kind of mushy and didn't have much flavor either. There were a few other menu items that seemed good, so I may give that a try. They also offer boba and teas, so that may be a good addition to a meal.

1/3/24I forgot to post this the other day but still wanted to update my review. It's been awhile since I've been here but I told my friend about it so we met here for lunch. The interior is still the same. It's clean and bright. They even had a cute Xmas tree in the entry way. The biggest difference was the menu and the ordering process. The menu on the board is different than last time. You can reference the past pics if you are really interested. You order from a little kiosk which was easy to do. Don't get tricked, like I was, when you see the limited menu on the board. There are many other options once you start ordering. I got two buns and a side. I got the fries. I should have gotten the salad as a side. I'm trying to make better food choices in '24. That being said, I only ate a few of them! I was good. I got the fried tofu bun (chicken is also an option) and bbq bun. You order from the kiosk but they bring it to your table. That's nice! My friend ordered a lo mein dish. She devoured it! I still like the place and will be back more often! :)

The food was definitely of excellent quality; however there is a concern that they were struggling with logistics at the last 45 minutes of their day. I believe they had both a large order come in late, and technical issues with their ordering system. If this was an unusual circumstance and they resolved the technical issues, there's no reason to expect their day-to-day experience would be anything other than great.