88 Bao Bao

SO GOOD! My husband and I now go to 88 Bao Bao whenever we're craving dumplings! We used to drive all the way to Elk Grove but I'm SO happy a good dumpling place has opened up near us! The place in general is pretty small for dine in and they just opened and are always busy. My favorite dish is the wonton in chili oil. The sauce itself has a bit of a sweetness to it which balances the chili!Some other items we love is the egg fried rice, seasoned beef, grilled squid and pan fried pork bun. Service is good and some items take longer to make than others so we're usually halfway through our meal before the pan friend pork buns come out, but we always end up packing food to go anyway.

This will be a little different than my usual reviews. My cousins had taken me here and they did the ordering. That being said I don't know the name of everything but I can tell you what they essentially were. We for sure ordered Xiao long bao and they were pretty solid. Not necessarily my favorite but pretty decent. My favorite though was their pan fried dumplings. Not sure if they were technically like pan fried soup dumplings but that's what's they appeared to be like. We also had some sort of wontons in chili oil, dumplings and like a fried beef wrap. This isn't in my wheelhouse and I'm not that experienced in this kind of food. So I'm hoping the pics help do it more justice than my descriptions.As for the location it's in a nice area of town. The restaurant was decent in size and felt pretty roomy. The place was pretty clean as well, possibly because it was pretty new.

This is a stone throw away from us.So we definitely had to try it. Be mindful.This location is small, so if you plan on eating there, understand that it's gonna be a very tight space. But that is not to knock on the restaurant in any way, shape or form, they served delicious food, and we couldn't be happier with the offerings.List of what we had and our ratingsCrab and pork xiaolongbao 5/5Vegetable in port xiaolongbao 4/5Shrimp dumplings 5/5Shrimp and pork shumai 5/5BBQ pork bun 5/5Pan fried pork bun 3/5 ( ours was a little bit burnt)Crab ragoon 4/5Popcorn chicken 4/5

Came here on a Thursday afternoon after work and ordered to-go. I got the beef noodle soup, the xlb and the garlic green beans. It took a while for the food to be ready. There was a steady flow of people coming in to eat and get takeout.The xlb was nice and juicy. The beef noodle soup was so good with a bit of spice. So much bok choy with a nice crunch. And the green beans come in such a large serving. That itself lasted me several meals. Lol. Would come back to try other things on the menu!

So my Fiance and I went to this place twice on the same weekend LOL. It was that good. The first time we ordered just the Xiao Long Bao and the lumpias to try it because we weren't sure if it was going to be good, but it was really good. So the next day, we came back to order more food Haha. We ordered the fried rice, Shao Mai, Xiao Long Bao, and Wonton Chili Oil. Everything was so good! Service was good. The employees was attentive to what we needed. My fiancé loves this place. It is a small little place though so it can get crowded so be patient! Also, you can watch the employees make dumplings! Definitely 5 stars and we will be back again!

The place is small but charming. The food was well prepared and delicious. The staff were nice and courteous.

Recently visited while I was in the area. Entering this place, can get busy. Although there were plenty of seats to go around. FYI you have to order at the registers even if you're planning to sit in store. We were pretty confused with this aspect, but once we figured it out everything else was smooth sailing. The food was good. Dumplings are big and flavorful. Food come out quick.

Oh 88 Bao Bao, I think I love you! If I lived around the corner, I'd eat here several times a week. From the friendly service, to the quality menu offerings, the speed at which the food arrived at your table, to the open kitchen where you can observe culinary magic in action, you're not a gem--you're a crown jewel!My party of four arrived early during the dinner hour on a Monday, so the restaurant was relatively quiet. We ordered a whole slew of things to sample, this being the first visit for us all. Kicking things off with some garlic-dressed green beans, we quickly tucked into our veggies just as the other items started hitting the table. You don't have to wait very long to slake your hunger here! From there it was a dance of dishes, each better than the last. We ordered some noodles as a safety dish, and while tasty, it was almost unnecessary because everything that came to us was absolutely delicious. The BBQ Pork Bao, the Crab and Pork Xiaolongbao, fried-bottom-bao, beef roll... You cannot go wrong. Whatever your tastes, there is something on the menu for you. The menu item you MUST try is the gold lava bun. It is stunning in its presentation and seductive in its flavor. I had this days ago now and I cannot stop thinking about it, turning over in my mind how such a thing is accomplished. If you only ever stopped for this bun, you'd be doing okay. I'm taking everyone I know here. I want to try and check off the entire menu! Get your buns down here!

"Delicious Food, Great Vibes!"Came here with my bestie to satisfy our cravings for bao buns and tasty noodles. The setup is casual--find your seat, order at the front, pay, and they'll bring the food to your table. You're responsible for getting your own water, which isn't a big deal.The menu was tempting, and I wanted to try everything, but we stuck to just a few dishes. Everything we had was delicious, though I was hoping for a bit more heat in the spice levels. Still, the flavors were on point!We ended up chatting for a few hours, though the tables are a bit close together, so it can feel a little cramped. That aside, the service was fast and friendly, and we had a great lunch. I'll definitely be back!

I heard about this new place in Trinity and finally got some time to try it out. It's located right next to Chipotle. Decent sized restaurant with modern decor. Right when you walk in, you order at the counter, grab your drinks, and find a table if you decide to dine in. Water is self serve.We ordered the pork xiaolongbao, the leek, pork, & shrimp steamed dumplings, and the wonton in chili oil. Everything tasted good, I would definitely return to try other things.