Food: LOVED THE SOUP DUMPLING AND BEEF ROLLS!! Would come again for those!! Would also like to note it looks like they're made on the spot and fast because you can see workers cooking! Service/Ambiance: SUPER NICE! It was my first time coming here and they came up to us to see if we needed help with anything! Much appreciated! Also heads-up how this place works is they seat you down with the menu and you order/pay at the register. Water and utensil you help yourself with! read more

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Wasn't impressed with this location. The beef roll was greasy and burnt. Lo mein was bland and our dumplings were a little undercooked. Overall the food was lacking flavor. Half of the workers werent wearing a hat or hairnet in the kitchen. One guy was dripping in sweat and using his shirt to wipe himself. Other workers were cleaning the vents during service hours. The best part of my meal was the mango juice. I will be sticking to my Manteca 88 baobao location. I'm a little disgusted and disappointed with this location. Got home and my stomach started hurting which i expected just from looking at long at the food that was served. read more

I did a take out order this time and we tried some new items. Salt and pepper shrimp 4/5 Flavor is there and portion is pretty decent. I really enjoyed this. Veggie dumplings 3.5/5 My kid likes it. I think it's not as good as the pork and shrimp one. Pork and shrimp dumplings 4/5 This one is really good. Skin might be a bit thicker than the veggie version. But the filling is really good. The other stuff we ordered tastes just as good as before. read more

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We used to like this place and came to it a lot. But this time we found plastic fiber and egg shell in the pork bun. The food was for my wife during her pregnancy, so this is a serious concern to us. We won't be coming back as food safety is our top priority now. Please fix this problem! read more

88 Bao Bao - Plastic fibers and egg shells in the pork bun - Dim Sum Near Me - Dublin, California

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Our first visit restaurant was clean brightly lit and we were welcomed upon arrival. We ordered dumplings, soup and green beans which were tasty--lacking just a bit of pizazz (perhaps seasoning). Service was great and food was piping hot! read more

88 Bao Bao - Garlic Stir-fried Green Beans Egg Drop Soup - Dim Sum Near Me - Dublin, California

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Everytime we are in the area shopping, hiking etc or traveling back from the bay, this is our spot for a delicious lunch and/or dinner. The service is always so great even when they are extremely busy (and yes it gets pretty packed)! The place is small but the food is delicious! It always fresh ! You can't go wrong with any of the dumplings! We typically get dumplings, their chow mein is delicious, egg drop soup, baos, sesame balls, orange chicken..but our ultimate favorite are their green beans! . They are so delicious! A must try! Thank you 88 Bao Bao! read more

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Long game for the steamed bunsies. Add the cucumbers, you won't be sad. We love you 88. The chow mein - supreme. And the orange crispy delicious chicken. Bow down for 88. read more

88 Bao Bao - Dim Sum Near Me - Dublin, California

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Dim sum available at night?? Basically unheard of, so I call this a win in my book. Food came out fast and was hot. Their xiao long bao was honestly pretty mediocre, but beef rolls and garlic green string beans were fine. Wood ear mushroom salad was pretty large so I was happy, but not amazing. Sesame balls (my favorite desert) felt super greasy and I didn't like the red bean filling. Honestly, I would come back if I was ever craving dim sum at night, but I think there are better dim sum spots in Dublin. read more

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Amazing service! Very kind workers here that treated me with warm smiles and seemed delighted for me to be there. Their kindness stood out to me as it is not that common these days. I ordered the beef ramen soup. The beef was seasoned well and very tender but unfortunately the soup was bland and lacked flavor but I've had their chicken ramen before and it was delicious. I've also had their wontons in chili oil before and they were amazing I can't wait to go there and get those again. The restaurant seems very family friendly, intimate and peaceful place to enjoy a great meal. read more

88 Bao Bao - Dim Sum Near Me - Dublin, California

Upon entering, they are going to give you a menu and a pen. (My suggestion) you can just sit in the table, choose the food that you like, put a check mark and you can go to the cashier to get the order ready and pay it ahead of time. Easy access on the water/utensils/sauces near the cashier. Nice approach! Its a touristy vibe, family and kids friendly. We went on busy Saturday but, they can still keep up on the demand. For appetizer we ordered cucumber salad (it's a must)! For our main course pork luang bao, pop corn chicken and egg fried rice for a party of two (big serving, we still have leftover to devour at hime) You can watch how they prepare your food and how they work (so you kbow also how organized and well kept) the place. 5 star in service by far! To our amazement, the chef approached us and commend us on our food. Thats service to the extreme! read more

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Came here with a vegetarian friend and they actually had so many options! We got the green onion pancakes, green beans, cucumber salad, veggie steamed buns and vegetable dumplings. The food came out fairly quick and everything was delicious. Like always my favorite thing to order at any dim sum place is the green beans. Smothered in garlic and so crunchy you really can't go wrong! A great crunch cousin is the cucumber salad. Adorned with a vinegar and chili sauce that will make your taste buds water. Everything else was great too! If you make your vinegar sauce right the flavors are elevated to a whole new level. I would order everything again but the buns! To me there was a lack of filling leaving the bun to feel dry and not worth the stomach space. Service was efficient and they were helpful in pointing out menu items that were cooked with animal products. read more

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This is one of our staple spots that we hit up pretty regularly. We love the egg fried rice, pork xiao long bao, lo mein, cucumber salad, green beans, popcorn chicken, the wonton soup is good too. Service is always great and the restaurant is clean. I like that we can see the chefs cooking through glass. Overall, we love this place and keep coming back. read more

88 Bao Bao - Pork Xiao Long Bao - Dim Sum Near Me - Dublin, California

You really can't go wrong with anything on their menu - everything is just SOO Good! I personally really love their shrimp and pork dumplings - incredibly juicy dumpling (xiao long bao level) with perfectly seasoned pork and bouncy shrimp. Their beef rolls are also great too - perfect wrapper thickness with balanced amounts of flavorful sauce, tender beef, and cilantro. Highly recommend! Fun fact - they also sell their dumplings in bulk that you can take home and stick in the freezer to enjoy anytime you're feeling a tasty juicy dumpling. read more

A solid Chinese spot, everything was excellent except the chow mein was very plain (which ironically made it great for our kids). No wait on a Sunday at 6pm. They had customers throughout dinner but never a wait. $63.89 for 5 dishes before tax/tip, more than enough for 2 adults and 2 young kids. * Crab/Pork XLB (8 for $14.95) - 4.5 stars. Excellent. They don't give you sliced ginger, a traditional side for XLB, but there is vinegar at the table. * Beef Rolls ($10.95) - 4 stars. Tasty, good thin flaky crust. * Pan Fire Pork Bun (6 for $12.95) - 4.5 stars. Love this type of bao, and it did not disappoint. * Deep Fried Shrimp ($7.95) - 3 stars. Our kids requested this, otherwise it is plain and simple, wouldn't go out of your way to get this. * Shanghai Chowmein ($11.95) - 3 stars. The noodles in this dish are very thick and cooked very thoroughly so they are quite soft. There are very few veggies. And it's a huge serving. Again I wouldn't get this for adults, but all these things made it great for kids. read more

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Great place for soup dumplings, lo mein, cucumber salad and beef wraps. This is my go-to order for a family of 3 and we always have lo mein and beef wraps leftovers. Their chili oil is delicious too so make sure you try that! It's quite small inside the restaurant so big party dinners wouldn't be the best idea. I've dined in and have taken food to-go. Both experiences were enjoyable. Great service too! read more

My go to place for quick- on the go dimsum/dumplings/bao/or quick meals! I come here once a month for my cravings. My usual order: - chili wontons: 10/10 MY FAV! The amount of chili oil and the flavor- it's seriously so good. Chefs kiss. You have to try! - beef rolls: 9/10 - super crispy on the outside and packed with flavor inside. Tastes better when eaten in the restaurant vs to go, but nonetheless, this is a must. - cucumber salad: 8/10- They give you a good amount of cucumber, but my favorite is the light sauce on it. It's not overbearing and it's a great refreshing appetizer for your meal. - golden rolls with condensed milk: 9/10 - my boyfriend introduced me to this and I cannot stop getting it. It's a fried roll (hollow inside) but super light and fluffy that comes with condensed milk on the side. What could go wrong?! It is very busy, so I recommend finding a time where it's not a usual lunch/dinner time or placing to go! It's just as good. read more

My first review for 2025! W00t! We recently ordered takeout from 88 Bao Bao in Dublin to treat our friends who came over. The Mrs. and I have noticed the restaurant a few times while visiting Ramen 101 and BBQ 85 but never tried it until now. Glad we finally got the chance. The food tasted great, but the online ordering system was a bit of a hassle. It kept rejecting my transactions, despite trying one credit card twice , and then an alternate. That's a total of 3 times! So I ended up phoning in the order instead. Here are the goodies we tried: - Golden Fried Buns: These were like little Chinese donuts, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Drizzling them with condensed milk made them absolutely irresistible. Almost like glazing your own donut. - Shrimp Dumplings: Essentially a har gao, which was surprising since the place doesn't strike me as Cantonese cuisine. They were solid, dim sum-quality dumplings with no complaints from us. - Beef Rolls: A Yelp favorite, and I can see why! Crispy on the outside, with tender beef and a sweet sauce inside. My only gripe? I wish there had been a little more meat. - Pan-Fried Buns: These seemed to be the most popular item, and they didn't disappoint. Loved the savory soup inside and the perfectly doughy exterior. - Sesame Scallion Pancake: This was fluffy and hearty, though not the thin, crispy scallion pancake I was expecting. Still, it was excellent and a great complement to the meal. As you can see from the pics, we ate some before I could snap any. That's how hungry we were. Overall, it was a fantastic meal, though it's definitely heavy on the carbs. Depending on your diet, that could be a plus or a minus. We'll definitely be coming back to try more. read more

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I had such a wonderful dining experience at another 88 Bao Bao recently, I wanted take my husband to this Dublin location. We haven't been here since the pandemic over four years ago. We remember it being incredibly busy with people waiting at the door for a table. It was busy on this Friday afternoon, but luckily we were able to get seated. We ordered our favorites: xiao long bao (xlb), sautéed green beans, popcorn chicken, and beef roll. Everything but our xlb came quickly. They make their dumplings fresh in front of a glass window and then the dumplings are steamed so we had time to enjoy the other dishes we ordered. Everything was tasty and fresh. The xlb were piping hot and delicious. The outside is thin and perfectly rolled out with lots of tasty broth inside. Such a special treat for us. The two servers who looked after us were incredibly sweet and friendly. My husband was especially happy to enjoy such a special meal. Parking can be tight due to the other restaurants in this shopping center. We parked across the street near Guitar Center. read more

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Beef Roll and XLB are pretty good! The interior of this place is fast casual and has a good amount of seating. No problems with parking in the plaza. My friend and I shared a variety of food, but the best was probably the Beef Roll! Good amount of ingredients and the texture is really pleasant. A little chewy, a little crispy. The Pork Xiao Long Bao are huge and full of soup! The soup is pretty rich. The Sheng Jian Bao are decent, but the meat inside was way too fatty of me. It was gushing and greasy for me. The dough was pretty thick too. read more

88 Bao Bao - Pork Xiao Long Bao - Dim Sum Near Me - Dublin, California

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- 7 0 0 T H R E V I E W - The xiao long baos are fine, not mind blowing, just fine. Probably the best thing on their menu though. The spicy wontons didn't really have a lot of flavor other than straight chili oil. It needed some soy sauce or something else. The garlic green beans weren't crispy at all. It didn't have a lot of garlic either and were poorly prepared. It still had the fibrous strings on them, which typically are peeled off. The condensed milk with fried buns were also fine. Overall, first time trying it and honestly think it'll be my last. read more

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OMG I loved this! Food: WOW the soup dumplings were to die for same with the green beans and green onion pancake. I will be back here when I am in town for sure. I think this is my favorite spot for dim sum besides Din tai fung Service: service was amazing, there was a miscommunication about the dumplings we ordered and they remade them immediately for us. Ambiance: nothing fancy but perfect for dim sum, it gives hole in the wall but I loved it and it was cle read more

Great place to get fresh dumplings. So many choices to pick from. Just don't make the mistake we did and wait on our table for someone to take our order. You mark what you want on the menu and walk it up to the counter to pay before you get your food. Food came out fairly fast and everything was made perfectly. Place is nothing fancy and lunch time on the weekends gets pretty busy. Very laid back place. read more

88 Bao Bao - 2. Crab & Pork Xiao Long Bao - Dim Sum Near Me - Dublin, California

We've been to this area for place for a few years now. Everything is fresh. We love to their super fast service and reasonable price. Definitely worth the trip. They also have frozen dumplings to purchase. So you can make them at home. read more

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We visited the place again. And this time, we ordered different dishes. First, we ordered egg drop soup, it was flavorful. We had the xiao long bao, it was good too. We had hot chili oil dumpling, it was pretty good too. We also had some siu mai, it was okay. Then we had the green bean with garlic but was not flavorful at all, not the same as we had have them before at other places. Too bad we didn't have a pic of the egg dropped soup. read more

88 Bao Bao - Cha siu bao Hot oil pork dumpling Green bean - Dim Sum Near Me - Dublin, California

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Food was delicious, service was fast. I'll definitely be back for more when I'm craving dumplings. read more

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Good Chinese buns and things. Good location, where there are other Asian restaurants and free parking in the shopping center

As a fan of Shanghainese and Taiwanese food, Shan88 Bao Bao's menu offers many of my favorite dishes, including pan fried dumplings, beef roll pancake, xiaolongbaos, green onion pancakes and fried string beans. Everything was quite good and was delivered quickly to the table after we placed our order, but there was not a dish that I would say was the absolute BEST rendition of the dish that I've had in the Bay Area. For instance, with the beef roll pancake, the beef inside was a bit dry and there was not enough plum sauce nor julienned scallions. The scallion pancake it was wrapped in however was perfectly fried and super crispy. With the pan fried dumplings, I personally prefer for the bottoms to be crisped up more, even leaning more towards the charred side. Lastly, while the wrappers to the xiaolongbaos were rolled as thin as a place like Din Tai Fung and pleated just as well, I felt like they were not as juicy. In truth, I'm being super nitpicking in my review. Overall, the food here was excellent and I would gladly stop by again here for lunch if I'm in the area, especially since I can find many of my favorite dishes all in one spot. read more

88 Bao Bao - Pan fried dumplings - Dim Sum Near Me - Dublin, California

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3.5 stars rounded up to 4. The food here isn't the best ever, but it definitely hits the spot when you're craving xlb. When you come in, they seat you and give you a menu and you come up to the register to order. My gf and I got the cucumber salad, popcorn chicken, crab and pork xlb, and pork xlb. It came out to be around $60 with tip. Don't expect exceptional service; once you order you'll be left alone to eat unless you ask for something. The chili oil could've been spicier and more flavorful. Cucumber salad: 3/5 Nothing special, the taste was standard but it's refreshing. Popcorn chicken: 4/5 this comes with a massive portion. The chicken was juicy and crispy. It has a good breading to chicken ratio. I wish it came with more basil and there was an option to make it spicy or have spice on the side you can shake on like boba shops. Crab and pork xlb: 4/5 I thought the thickness of the skin was perfect. The flavor was really good and the crab added a hint of sweetness. My only complaint is I wish it had more soup. read more

88 Bao Bao - Crab and pork xlb - Dim Sum Near Me - Dublin, California

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Service was fast and friendly. Party of 4, we had garlic green beans, xlb, chicken dumplings, har gow, potstickers, onion pancake, beef rolls, and sesame balls. That was more than enough, probably could have fed at least one additional person or more. The standout items were the xlb, green beans and beef rolls. Xlb had lots of soup, but probably would be better if served with soup spoons so you don't lose the broth onto your plate. Green beans were cooked just right, not overdone. Beef rolls had good flavor, but since they were deep fried, a bit oily. Pancakes were nicely done but I would have liked more green onions in them. Sesame balls could have used a better filling as the red bean wasn't very strong in flavor. Everything else was ok. read more

YOU MUST order the pork leek shrimp dumpling because it is so juicy flavor packed and best of all CHEAP! I also enjoyed the wood ear mushroom salad with its tangy soy sauce based sauce and enjoyed the dumplings. The chili oil was nothing extravagant but the dumplings are really good to make up for it. read more

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Ok, a new XLB place...have to try it! Turns out they have been here about 5 years. Oops. I thought it was new but then again, I don't live in this area. Super friendly staff. You order at the cashier, pay, and take your number. Afterward, you can find a table to sit down. They will graciously bring your food to the table. We only tried a few things because we had eaten a lighter dinner jist before. Pork Xiao Long Bao (4/5): Good soup dumplings. The meat was nicely seasoned. We came close to closing, so a couple of the top of the dumplings were slightly undercooked, but not too bad that it ruined the dish. Pork Bun $2.50 each. Pretty good sized bun filled with juicy meat inside. It's definitely a must try place. We will try the pan-fried buns next time! read more

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I have been coming here for years after my cancer appointments. The food is always amazing and their cooks are the best ! I have tried other 88 bao bao restaurants and none of them compare to the Dublin one! They are friendly and super clean! read more

We had the fried rice, pork dumpling, cha siu bao, har gao. The fried was not very good. It was dry and it small size compare to jasmine rice, it has no taste at all. Wouldn't advise to order this item. Cha siu bao was good but small. Har gow and pork dumpling were okay. read more

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This review is long over due. I have been going to 88 Bao Bao since they opened. I enjoyed their soup dumplings, pan fried pork dumplings, chicken pot stickers, stir fry green beans and stir fry rice noodles in the past when the Chinese chef cooked. For the last one year or so the food just terribly disappointing. I noticed they had either Indian or Mexican dude cooking. Anything related to dumplings were still delicious because they were prepared by the Chinese workers but the stir fry were horrible. The green beans were very salty and overcooked and the stir fry rice noodles were totally bland and watery. I thought the cook probably forgot to put some salt and seasoning one time but no it was the same too when I ordered it to go the other time. Not only the noodles were bland, it was watery and soggy on the bottom. Stir frying means dry not wet. The quality of the food went down after they had non-Chinese cook cooked the food. There was a girl who took the orders always yelling very loud throughout the restaurant. The restaurant is small and there is no need to be that loud! We all can hear her and it's not very pleasant to hear screaming and yelling during the meal. It's so disappointing how the quality of food went down from awesome to poor. They need to re-train and taste the food before serving to the customers. read more

We've been coming here for years and the quality is as consistent as day 1. The soup dumplings and beef noodle soup are some of the best around. The staff is always warm and welcoming. read more

If you're in Dublin and craving fresh dumplings, 88 Bao Bao is where it's at. What makes this spot special? You can actually watch them making the dumplings right in front of you. It's like a mini show while you wait for your food, and it just hits different knowing everything is made fresh on the spot. The dumplings are legit. The dough is soft but holds up perfectly, and the fillings are packed with flavor. Whether you're into pork, chicken, or veggie, they've got something for everyone. The pan-fried ones are crispy perfection, and the steamed bao are pillowy and delicious. The vibe is chill and unpretentious--perfect for a casual bite. Prices are solid too, especially for the quality and freshness you're getting. If you're in Dublin and want something satisfying, skip the chains and hit up 88 Bao Bao. Trust me, watching them work their magic and then digging in is totally worth it. read more

Whenever I crave for potstickers or dumplings, this is the place we go. Their staff is friendly and the food is delicious.

REVIEW: 3.5 stars Found this spot by accident and have taken the family ever since. The place is small and the ordering system is a bit weird b/c they're standing next to it. You pay then get a table or if you're us, we sit then someone orders. The place gets packed so be prepared. The delivery of the food is a hit or miss b/c others who have come after us had gotten their food before us, besides that, it's nothing compared to DTF but if you can't drive to LA or Valley Fair, then this will do. read more

There was a plastic bag in the steamed bun, which was extremely disgusting. There was a plastic bag in the steamed bun, which was extremely disgusting. read more

88 Bao Bao - There was a plastic bag in the steamed bun, which was extremely disgusting. - Dim Sum Near Me - Dublin, California

Got in early before any line started forming. Service is friendly and quick + food is delicious. Place is small, hence the line at most times, but food is consistent. Pan fried pork bun, shu mai, and xiao long bao and special custard buns make the long weekend even better! read more

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