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    88 Bao Bao

    4.1 (139 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
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    Sesame balls, Beef roll, Shanghai noodles
    Michelle V.

    Excellent spot to get dim sum, noodles, ramen, and snacks. Upon walk in you seat yourself and a server drops off plates, utensils and napkins for your group. Water and to-go ware is self serve. The option to order directly from your table is pretty convenient. Our first dish, the ramen, arrived in 5-7 minutes. Soon after our noodles, then the beef roll and sesame balls. Every dish was freshly prepared and you could really tell. Served hot, crispy, and perfectly seasoned. Not pictured is the tonkatsu ramen. Their seasoned egg was on point! Plus they give you whole egg sliced in half. No skimping! The broth was so flavorful and balanced. Not too salty either. Their single all gender restroom was well-stocked and clean. Other things I notice was that staff is pretty attentive. If the call button was pushed, they addressed the need immediately. After packing up our leftovers, we paid up front with Apple Pay. Overall, a great selection of my favorite eats. Typically I'd have to hit multiple spots to get this combination of items. At 88, you get a bit of Shanghai, Taiwan, and Japan in one convenient location.

    Andrew K.

    After a long day at a conference, my business partner and I stopped into 88 BaoBao, and it hit the spot. I ordered the pork Xiao Long Bao and the tonkatsu ramen, and both were on point. The dumplings were rich and flavorful, and the ramen broth was fantastic -- warm, comforting, and exactly what I needed after a full day on my feet. I didn't grab any photos of the food because we were wiped, but the food genuinely impressed us. Nice little cozy spot. Great service, great flavors, and a place I'll definitely come back to.

    Pan fried pork buns - more bread than filling
    Judy C.

    Decent Chinese food for this area that satisfied my parents. This fast casual place is efficient with friendly staff that take your order and bring out the food quickly. The vibe is a bit reminiscent of a chick fil a in terms of how casual the setting is yet the food is brought out to your table. Prices are higher than expected for such a casual place but the portions are big and worth it. As for the food, it was all tasty and the portion sizes were large but all could use some improvement in flavor. We ordered the cucumber salad, pork xlb, potstickers, pan fried pork buns, and vegetable spring rolls. - cucumber salad - refreshing starter and balance to the rest of the meal. I'm not the biggest fan of this overly saucy version and prefer to have a little kick from either garlic or red pepper added - pork xlb - good job on the soup. Filling a little too sweet for my tastes. Wish they had fresh ginger for the dipping sauce. Skin on the thick side especially at the top - potstickers - good flavor but no crisp at all so just greasy on the outside - pan fried pork buns - good amount of soup on the inside and nicely crisped on the bottom. Filling is also a little too sweet and breading too thick - vegetable spring rolls - nice and crisp. A little on the greasy side All in all, I'd go back here for a quick meal but keep my expectations at the level of a fast casual restaurant.

    Frank S.

    Last min attempt for a place to eat on Easter.. gave it a try won't ever come back.. food came out way too quick... egg rolls were cold in the middle... ramen had next to no flavor... potstickers where meh.... My stomach still hurts 1.5hr later. Food lacked flavor and tasted like it was out of a box. The girl at the front who I paid for the meal after was super nice and professional.

    Pork and shrimp shaomai (with hair)
    Patricia M.

    We've been wanting to try 88 Bao Bao since they opened a location in Manteca so we were excited to see it while visiting Merced over the weekend. This particular location is located in a shopping center. We were created upon entering and you order at the counter then are given a number for them to bring your food as it's ready. The restaurant itself is very spacious and the decor features the dishes they offer. We ordered cucumber salad, pork lumpia, pork xialongbao, shrimp dumplings and pork and shrimp shaomai. The cucumber salad came first and it was just meh as far as flavor and freshness I would definitely skip it if I were to go back, the pork lumpia was very crispy and delicious I prefer my filling to be on the lesser side so if you don't be aware these are the thinner lumpia's. The next dish to come out was the pork and shrimp shaomai and this is where our dining experience went a bit south upon removing the top of the steamer basket we realized that there was a long black hair across the top of the dumplings. We alerted the waitress/manager and she asked if we wanted a refund or remake an we informed her we would like a remake. We watched her alert her staff as well as the cook and ultimately throw them away. We were given two complimentary drinks for the mishap and the rest of the meal was ok. Overall 88 bao bao was ok. It's not a place I would crave or go out of the way for but wouldn't object if someone in my party wanted to go. There are definitely better options but this would work in a pinch.

    wonton ramen
    Megan Y.

    My team stopped for lunch here on the way from Sacramento to Ahwahnee, CA. I was craving Chinese food, and was only able to persuade half the team to eat here. The others went to Five Guys (lame)... They have a varied menu, but I was limited budget-wise. Ramen always tastes good, so I got one with wontons. Dim-sum is always a necessity too, so this time I chose char siu buns. They had just the amount of sweetness I was looking for!

    Vegetarian ramen, vegetarian dumplings, vegetable chow mein, popcorn chicken
    Mypang T.

    We were in town and wanted to try this spot. I was surprised they offered vegetarian options! We were hungry and ordered the Vegetarian ramen, vegetarian dumplings, vegetable chow mein, and popcorn chicken. Our favorite was the vegetable chow mein - you can taste the char from the wok. Overall, it was okay. I wasn't a fan of their dipping sauce or the dumplings. They seem pretty busy and it's a nice option in town.

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    Rosalva C.

    Found this cute little place in Merced and decided to try it. I've wanted to try Bao buns, not home made by my Hispanic friends, but every where I've gone only has pork until saw they had other options here! The staff were pretty friendly and quick to provide instructions. I was informed I could place my order at my table if I was eating in or at the counter if I was eating out. The place has several seating options and tablet screens at every table so you can place your order at the table with as much time as you need and with pictures if your not sure what each item is. The prices were fair for the amount of dumplings and buns provided. I tried the veggie bao bun and the chicken and sweet corn steeled dumplings. I enjoyed them. The dumplings were filled perfectly and they were quite tasty. The bao buns were perfectly soft and pillowy but the filling was not exactly veggies, it was just spinach. I would have liked that specified as I would have chosen something else since I'm not a fan of steamed spinach. The dumplings were not out of this world but they were yummy! I'd have to try another bao bun to see their flavors as the spinach, or veggie, one did not hit the spot. I'd come again to try more things and also the ramen next as I see they have raving reviews for the ramen. Over all, they have quick service, the place is pretty casual, and I enjoyed the TV that has beautiful Chinese scenes playing. For now I give it three stars on my current experience but I will try it again and perhaps they might gain a star if my next experience with their food is delicious.

    Tonkatsu Ramen spicy
    Philip J.

    Great food limited seating, always packed. Best Ramen in the Merced Area Favorites: Tonkatsu Ramen, Black Garlic Ramen, popcorn Chicken, pork and shrimp dumplings Large portions! I wrote a song about this place, listen on the link below 88 Bao Bao song: https://suno.com/song/3b45f62d-0ad4-43c0-a168-a50b477046bd?sh=TY1cerV6f9bHS2GO

    Veggie dumplings
    Dorina G.

    We found this place en route to Yosemite National Park. You can order to-go or from your table when you arrive. The place was busy which speaks to the yummy food and friendly staff. Our meal came quickly, which was perfect since it was a quick pit stop. Flavorful ramen and robust dumplings!

    Wonton in chili oil
    Leslie Q.

    Came here for lunch as I was craving something Asian. Found 88 Bao Bao as one of the newest spots to open up in Merced and immediately knew to take the SO here to try it out. Located off of Yosemite in the same plaza as Em-Tea and Raley's, 88 Bao Bao is a fast-casual dim sum restaurant serving various dumplings and ramen. The day we went, the line to order was out the door in which we stood for a good 15 minutes before making it to the register. Whether you order to-go or dine-in, patrons will have to stand in line. If you dine-in, you place your order and receive a number placard so the servers know what to give each table. We ordered: Wonton in chili oil - pretty silky wrapping and the chili oil isn't too spicy. The meat inside had a "rougher" texture. It was very much Italian meatball vs. smooth meat paste filling feel, which I'm not sure is the norm. Still tasty Pan fried pork buns - one of my favorite dishes in general. The ones here had the same "rough" meat but still super tasty. The wrapping also wasn't too thick and the bottoms were perfectly crispy. Pork XiaoLongBao - these had thicker skins than preferred, but tasted great with the vinegar and garlic soy that is provided on every table. Black garlic ramen - the SO loved this and actually demolished the whole thing. The broth was so rich and comforting. Service was quick and the people placing dishes at our table were nice, too! Definitely a great lunch, and wouldn't mind coming back.

    Jennifer B.

    The bao buns, cucumber salad, gyoza, and beef rolls were all absolutely delicious and so satisfying. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Service was quick and efficient, making the whole experience even better. Highly recommend!

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    Great service, food is delicious. Easy menu to order from. Customer service is always friendly

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    Great food, good service, pleasant atmosphere. I'm glad this restaurant came to Merced. We needed a little bit more variety and culture.

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    Best Chinese food in Merced hands down. Dumplings and chow mien are solid. Staff was friendly and fast. Will come back for more!

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    Amazing choices! My wife and I always come and try new items each visit and they do not disappointed!

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    This place has a line inside for a reason. It's fire. I got the black garlic ramen and it was delicious. Merced got itself a gem.

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    Everything went well. The Ramen is on point. The soup dumplings are really good for this area.

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    3.5(75 reviews)
    0.0 mi

    Authentic Chinese food with reasonable prices!…read more Dine in service was decent. Salt and pepper fish is always good here. Highly recommended. Clay pot brazed beef was super good. Huge portions. Great taste, not too saucy. Good flavor. Tender beef. Shiu Mai was a bit dry, but hit the spot. Nice and clean restrooms

    We've been wanting to try this place and we finally got the chance a few weeks ago. I've seen and…read moreheard mixed reviews. We went on a Friday evening and it was moderately busy. When we got there, we were seated pretty quickly. The menu is pretty expansive so it definitely feels overwhelming at first with the amount of options. My boyfriend and I figured we can pick a couple appetizers and get separate combination plates which would allow us to try a little bit of everything. For appetizers, we ordered: Steamed bbq pork buns Popcorn chicken For combination plates, we ordered: #H fried shrimp, pork fried rice, and Mongolian beef over noodles #D orange chicken, pork fried rice, and beef and broccoli over noodles The food was decent. I liked the fried shrimp and orange chicken. Boyfriend liked the Mongolian beef and beef and broccoli. We both also liked the popcorn chicken. The steamed bun was pretty generic. Lots of food and more than enough for 2 people. Definitely prefer and recommend this over getting Panda Express. Staff was friendly. The older gentleman with glasses was really nice. Some of the tables needed to be cleaned better. There were flies inside and one of the staff was just hitting them with a swatter as people ate. Food didn't seem very appetizing after seeing that. Overall, it's an okay establishment. I would go here over Panda Express. However, next time, I might order to go but that's pretty much it.

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    This is what Pomelo Sago Is suppose to look like. Mine had no tapioca pearls, no mango chunks. Just watered down....

    Dynasty Garden - Siomai

    Dynasty Garden

    3.7(637 reviews)
    37.3 mi
    $$

    Wonderful friendly place, clean, well managed, great food selection, very tasty. Large varied menu…read more Nice decor, good atmosphere & vibes.

    First time reviewing Dynasty Garden but been going here since they first opened 20 yrs ago…read more This is the place if you are craving for dim sum and don't want to drive to the Bay Area. Took my staff here and for 2 of them, it was their first time trying this Chinese place. Ordered on the dim sum menu- pork shu mai, shrimp dumpling, steamed pork bun. Since we did family style, I ordered for everyone but gave them option to choose an entree. Sizzling rice soup - staff loved it, simple ingredients of bok Choy, chicken , shrimp and crackling rice that's put on the soup at the table. 5 stars Mongolian beef - favorite for the first timers. One staff said she liked the taste and the crispy won ton. 5 stars. Pan fried - Hong Kong style chow mein - basically the noodles is toasted and crispy and the sauce with the meats (chicken beef shrimp) with bok choy is placed on top! I always get this and i recommend peeps to try it! My staff loved it. 5 stars Pork fried rice - usually I like the pink bbq pork style fried rice but this isn't bad. Not a lot of veggies so not colorful. 4 stars Garlic chicken- pretty good: lots of onions. Doesn't seem that garlicky to me. 4 stars Hot spicy string beans- needed some greens and this is pretty crunchy and tasty. 5 stars Service- lots of peeps working. When you ask boxes to go, they give you it but don't put the food for you. 4 stars Overall, good place to sit down and have dim sum or order Chinese food. Popular place for Togo orders

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    Orange chicken luncho special with chow mein upgrade for $1 more

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    88 Bao Bao

    88 Bao Bao

    4.2(173 reviews)
    70.4 mi

    On the way back home from the Bay Area and decided to stop by for ramen at 88 Bao Bao. First time…read morevisiting 88 Bao Bao so I was excited to check out this place. And it did not disappoint! This spot is located in a shopping plaza and there are plenty of parking. Inside is well organized and clean with plenty of dining tables and cool wall decors. There is a wall-mounted TV displaying the culture. Once inside, I was greeted and welcomed to pick any open table. There is a table-top digital touch pad which displays the full menu and browse through to select items to order including drinks except for water which can be requested from the server. Many different selections for ramen flavor and dim sum!! Placed an order the following: ***Wonton ramen with bok choy and egg, mild spiciness $15.99 - 5/5 ***Shrimp and pork shaomai $13.95 - 5/5 ***Green tea (cold) $3 - 4/5 The server also provided some water as requested. The wonton ramen was sooo good and delicious! And I love bok choy anytime! The shrimp and pork shaomai was very savory and tasty! The chili sauce could be a bit more spicy but it was still good! The green tea cold drink was very refreshing and soothing, especially on a hot day. Staff are very friendly and courteous. Great customer service and very respectful. Will be back again when in the area. I highly recommend!

    Oooh things have changed since I last came here. They have tablets at table side to place your…read moreorder now. Which is nice. I think they should give you an option to pay at the tablet too though, instead of going to the front counter. I imagine the lineup can still get long if it is busy. But it worked out for us on the day that my friend and I came. It did not take long after we placed our order for each of the items to come out. I appreciated that they brought the sweet item last as our "dessert". I am excited that 88Bao Bao has expanded their menu options too! For example, the cute panda custard bun is something I haven't tried before. It's not as cute as the pictures though, just keep in mind hahah. I have to say, though, a lot of the prices have gone up since the last time I was here; and between two people who had ordered about four or five dishes, two fruit drinks, with taxes and tip it up to $95! I think this place does well for their dumplings and xiao long bao. The wonton chili oil wasn't as flavorful or spicy as I am used to at other Chinese restaurants. For the small space, they certainly use it well with several tables available. They keep the dining area and the bathroom relatively clean as well. The restaurant was 3/4 full when we were there, but still not too noisy that you couldn't have conversations. The TV plays random YouTube music videos. Overall, a decent experience. I like that they had expanded their menu options and provide a tablet to order at the tables. I just hope that they can maintain the quality of their many items. It has gotten a little more expensive, understandably, so I don't imagine coming back too often. I always love their guava fruit drink though so I do recommend that.

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    88 Bao Bao - Entrance where you order, water and to go boxes at front. There is also a fridge with beverages at the corner to purchase when you order.

    Entrance where you order, water and to go boxes at front. There is also a fridge with beverages at the corner to purchase when you order.

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    Grand Buffet

    Grand Buffet

    2.9(163 reviews)
    36.7 mi
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    I've been to several AYCE restaurants and this one is pretty good. They're a diamond in the rough…read more Nevermind the location, those who know Motown knows that it's not a bougie location, but the food is better than any same cousine buffet in the valley. Food selection was surprisingly plentiful and quality were above par. Once inside the place is fitting for the type of restaurant that it is. The food and the seating areas were clean. Service was good, tables were picked-up up promptly, and the servers were patient. Keep it up GB

    1 STAR -- TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE -- I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE…read more Our experience at Grand Buffet was absolutely unacceptable from the moment we walked through the door. The attitude we received toward my family was rude, disrespectful, and completely unnecessary. The biggest issue was their attempt to charge my young children adult prices simply because they are tall. When we questioned this, instead of calmly explaining their policy, the staff wanted to argue with us and insisted that because the children were tall, they should be charged as adults. Since when does a child become an adult because of their height? If Grand Buffet has an age or height policy, it should be clearly posted and consistently explained--not turned into an argument with a family trying to enjoy a meal. What should have been a simple family dinner became an uncomfortable and frustrating experience because of the way we were treated. Customer service matters, and unfortunately, we experienced very little of it. I have never had a restaurant make my family feel so unwelcome over something that should have been handled professionally and respectfully. There are plenty of other restaurants where families can spend their money and actually be treated with courtesy. Grand Buffet seriously needs to rethink the way it treats its customers. Based on our experience, I would not recommend this place to families. We will take our business somewhere else.

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    Little Fat Dumpling - Red Bean Buns - sweet, soft, doughy texture of filling.

    Little Fat Dumpling

    3.5(733 reviews)
    49.8 mi
    $$

    We went back to this place and we order the same dumplings for my grandson. He love them…read more This time I order me the sesame ball. I order in line. The food was ready when we got there. The only thing that it concerned me was that the sesame balls were too small. I have had these at another place and they are bigger than these. It kind of disappointed me. Maybe for the price was ok but I wouldn't mind paying a little bit more as long as they were bigger.

    Our service wasn't good at all. We were seated shortly after walking in and the server took our…read moredrink order and brought drinks but it took a really long time to get our order taken. It took even longer to get our food. NOT ONCE did we get checked on after getting anything. Not even a refill for my husbands soda. And mind you, our server passed by our table so many times and his empty cup was by the end of the table in plain view as well. We ordered shrimp dumplings, pork and cabbage dumplings, spring rolls and spicy chicken. The spring rolls were small one one came burnt. No big deal. The chicken was tasty. The pork dumplings were good. I never got the shrimp dumplings. She brought the check and I told her we never got them and she asked if we got them and I had to motion to the table and tell her, no they never came. She took it off the bill. Overall I was pretty disappointed in the service more than anything. I really had high hopes for this place.

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    Little Fat Dumpling - Sweet pork filled buns, always good to eat these.

    Sweet pork filled buns, always good to eat these.

    Little Fat Dumpling - Pork soup dumplings - came with 8 and was juicy and just amazing good.

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    Pork soup dumplings - came with 8 and was juicy and just amazing good.

    88 Bao Bao - asianfusion - Updated September 2026

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