Pao Jao Dumpling House

This is my go to for seafood dumplings in ktownnnnnn!!!! If you take it to go, ask for the sauce they usually give when dining in!!! It's an extra $0.50 for TOGO but well worth! The sauce is free if you're dining there at the food court!!!!

I ordered plate ja jang myun, and I was so disappointed. It cost $30 and it is absolutely trash. No ja jjang flavor at all, and it was literally just stir fried noodle. It used to be so much better, but now it is just sad.

It's been a while since I've had Pao Jao but it DOES NOT MISS! I'm not going to lie I haven't had it in years but I was in the plaza picking up a drink when I saw their bright sign just calling my name. And to be honest, I've been craving for some dumplings for some time.I got the shrimp dumpling and oh my god, it comes out piping hot and fresh, it's meaty and so flavorful. It comes with 8pcs, the smallest out of their other dumplings which comes with 10pcz, but it really fills you up. It's located in the food court, you order, you pay, they give you a buzzer, the buzzer buzzes, you pick up your food and you enjoy!

Wowwww! Chive steamed mandoo 10 pieces at $16 a pop. At first I thought, price is steep. Then I remembered we are living during the Biden administration and it's not fair to blame a small business for the inflation. The chive mandoo was flavorful and the skin (wrapper) was chewy and glutinous. After eating the first mandoo, I thought "okayyyy I see you." After eating some more, I thought "Pao Jao are pros at making mandoo!!!"It does take a while to get your order but that's because they're made to order. I ain't mad at that at all. It seems to be a family affair. Daughter took the order, while parents and staff prepared the food. Everyone was friendly and courteous. I'll be back to try the kimchi mandoo as well!

Good but overpriced imo, and the lady charges for take out containers if you are eating there and have leftovers lol. The shrimp dumplings currently cost $15.99 for 8 which is alot, but also inflation so I kinda understand lol. They were pretty meaty & big but I've had frozen dumplings just as good. We also tried the chive dumplings which had good flavor but the dough was thick. I probably won't be back!

Whenever I crave dumplings, I always find myself to this spot! I haven't gone in a while but... I was a bit shocked to see the price increase. Ordered the shrimp dumplings and the pan fried dumplings. Don't get me wrong, they were both really good but it made me rethink about whether I want to go back there for dumplings again.

This place is located inside the Korean mall in the bottom level. The workers are very friendly. The area has plenty of seating as well. It didn't take too long to get our order. They give you buzzer after you order to notify you when your order is ready. The shrimp dumplings were so delicious, especially with the sauce. It definitely makes a good snack. I definitely want to try all the other food items next time I come.

With a bunch of options in Koreatown, it is not hard to find some good eats. This spot does dumplings, and their most popular item is the spicy shrimp dumplings. These are fairly spicy, and that is no joke. The filling was more veggie than shrimp, and the flavor was subtle. I was more impressed with the pancakes as the green onion flavor came through nicely.

Pao Jao Dumpling House is located at the Koreantown Plaza in the International Food Court. Parking is 3 hrs free in the plaza on weekends and free with validation on weekdays! We got basically all the dumplings to try:- Kimchi dumplings: delicious! : 5/5. -Chives dumplings: loved it! Full of glass noodles, garlic chives, and "hint of pork". : 5/5. - King Dumplings: Not bad. Like bao buns, but with Korean style filling (pork, glass noodles, garlic chives); veggie heavy with "hint of pork"; and thick breading: 4/5. - Shrimp Kimchi Dumplings: Best Seller. I didn't love it. Thought it was fishy and gummy texture. Disappointed. However, most people seemed to love it. Must be me! - Fried Chives Dumplings: Yummy! Veggie heavy of chives, glass noodles, and "hint of pork"... see the pattern here? The dumplings aren't heavy on meat (pork in this case). I would get this again! : 5/5. - Sweet Red Bean Bun/Bread: Just ok. I usually love sweet red beans but thought this to be too sweet. : 3/5. Overall I thought Pao Jao was good and I'd come back, but there are better Korean dumpling spots that are my personal favorites. The dumplings sauce and radish are a must, so don't leave or order without it.-Payment: Cash/ Credit.-Parking: Free/ within the Koreantown plaza structure.

Black bean noodle skip it, flavorless, noodles over cooked. Taste like one big mush.Spicy shrimp roll, look decent. Though the flavor was all from the dipping sauce, the roll themselves was bland non existent.