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Bao Bao

4.3 (459 reviews)
Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
Updated 3 months ago

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Wonton soup
Ainsley E.

I like the interior in here; lots of natural lighting makes it very pleasant! I did the wonton soup + two bao combo which I think is an excellent deal for the money and quantity of food. The wonton soup had great depth of flavor, lots of little ingredients in the broth, and the wontons were plump and delicious. I wasn't super impressed with the bao -- the chicken curry was kind of bland and needed some saucing up. The pork bao had more flavor, but couldn't stand alone, either. I'd definitely return when in the mood for this type of food at a good price!

Miriam S.

My sister and I shared three baos: the red bean, chicken curry, and spicy tofu. The buns were super soft and fluffy, but I was expecting the fillings to have a bit more flavor. Still a good spot for a quick snack!

Spicy wonton and cucumber salad
Fiona D.

This place is absolutely amazing! The young man at the counter was very friendly and explained the food to me throughly. Small seating area but zero complaints here! Definitely recommend and definitely returning. 10/10

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Loren D.

Cute little spot right next to Project Matcha. Street parking, but usually pretty easy to find a spot. The bao are super good, and a better price than other spots downtown. The service is super fast, and very friendly. I've been there several times and will definitely go back soon.

Spicy pork wonton(small )
Trisha C.

I came here with a friend as we were close by. They have a nice selection of baos, and we tried 3 (pork, curry chicken, and spicy tofu). While the flavors were great--with curry chicken being the best-- I think the fillings were not sufficient. They had a new spicy wonton, and I think that was the best dish. They make their chili oil in-house, and the wonton was so good, it was like wide rice noodles. Super cute place though. A small store, but they make use of every available space for seating. The staff was great. They have street parking. Would come here to eat their spicy wonton again.

hot dumplings
Alaric S.

first time to bao bao while waiting for my girlfriend to get Matcha next-door. The service was really good since I was undecided on what to get. Didn't really like the bao! But the dumplings were made to order and super freshly cooked. The ambience had a lot of seating outside and inside

Wonton Soup & Bao (2)
Marty M.

5/5 - cucumber salad was so good! Comes with some thin noodles and the flavor is superb. 4/5 - One pork bao and one mushroom. The pork filling was pretty small. Mushroom was better! 4/5 - Wonton soup was lacking in flavor, but the portion is large. 2/5 - I was the first customer on a Friday at 11:00. It didn't seem like they cleaned from the night before? The entire table I was sitting at was sticky, the weather rug hasn't been vacuumed in probably weeks..they have a communal water dispenser that I didn't try but was in bad shape from the outside of it. I do recommend their food, but maybe for take out. I wouldn't sit for a meal again probably.

Vegetable dumplings (stir-fried)
Torie T.

My partner and I came here for lunch, and absolutely loved it. We ordered the five baked bun mix and match, the 8-piece veggie dumplings, and vegan suan la fen. For our bao buns, we ordered the mushroom and the spicy tofu. The buns came out first (within 5 minute of ordering). The tables are pre-set with soy sauce, vinegar, and what looks like house made chili oil/crisp. The buns were packed with tasty filling. The spicy tofu was my favorite, especially with a little vinegar and chili. The soup was excellent and very filling. I was excited to see that most of their menu can be customized to be vegetarian/vegan, which is not always the case. Excellent broth, great flavor-- the veggies tasted super fresh. The dumplings were also good. We got them stir-fried and they came out piping hot! The location is nice, and there's a nice view from the windows. There isn't a ton of seating, but it's a cute place to eat and the ambiance inside is nice and calm. The service was great, and the woman behind the counter was very helpful and did not make us feel rushed while we stood at the counter and looked at the menu. You bus your own table here, and you can grab to-go containers off the counter whenever you're ready, which made this place feel laid back and casual. We got a punch card on the way out (1 punch per bun purchased and 10 punches gets you a free bun) and will be returning!

Ashley E.

I loved the vibe of this place and the customer service. And the server was super friendly! The food did not hit for me. The cucumber salad was actually good. But the three bao I got were not good. I had one mushroom and two spicy tofu. The flavor/seasoning wasn't doing it for me. I added vinegar and chili garlic oil, but it was just not hittin. It was also more dough than filling than I wanted. I was pretty disappointed with the meal but I loved the vibe. I would try something different if I ever went back, but they are known for their bao so that was the unfortunate part. Maybe the meat ones are better.

Large steamer
Gene W.

Having eaten chinese baos (steamed buns with fillings) my entire life, I know a good bao vs. an average bao. I'm slightly disappointed that a place that specializes in baos & dumplings could make an item that was so average, both in flavor & in size. We had a large steamer (5 baos) @ $16, trying 4 varieties: pork, curry chicken, spicy tofu, and mushroom. Actually surprised that BBQ pork (the most quintessential & famous of Chinese baos) was not a menu choice. Flavors were muted and amount of filling and size of the baos was pedestrian. Similar to how big baos in frozen bags are (vs. restaurant-quality baos). For the price, I expected more both in quantity & taste. None of the flavors really stood out. If you're unfamiliar with baos, this might be a good place to try some. Or if you're hoping to try different flavors, this might be the place for you. But for those who know Chinese food, best to seek out a good authentic restaurant or dim sum place instead.

Lauren F.

Excellent service | Delicious baos We unexpectedly stumbled upon this great find. We were greeted by a friendly worker who suggested to try their pork bao since we were looking to buy the 5 pack. She was so kind, she threw in 2 extra baos for us!! It was a great way to sample their flavors, so now when we return we'll know what to get more of. We ordered these flavors: mushroom (vegan), chicken curry, pork, and sweet lotus. Wow - please do yourself a favor and get the pork! My mouth waters as I write this review. The sweet lotus is for those who like a nougat taste like black sesame. The vegan mushroom is full of flavor! The chicken curry is really good with a little bit of spice for those who like a tad spicy. Great prices. I want to come back and try one of their noodle soup dishes. This place is great! Great atmosphere too. It's next door to Project Matcha.

Spicy Tofu Bao Red bean Bao Curry chicken Bao
Anthony L.

Bao Bao was a nice restaurant with Vegan options I went to with my sister and will be buying a steamer to come back and start getting frozen Baos

Veggie Dumplings
Joya B.

Very affordable and filling without feeling overly stuffed. The bao are perfectly steamed and filled with the perfect amount of filling. The filling we had were the spicy tofu and vegan mushroom filling. I love spice but the mushroom was my favorite. They had hot chili oil and a black vinegar that was phenomenal. The dumplings were cooked perfectly with a nice crisp and chewy texture. Everything was packed perfectly. We took it to-go but the restaurant is airy and has great windows for people watching.

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Ask the Community - Bao Bao

What is the current address?

223 SW Washington St, Portland

Hi. Where is the new location?

Hi.we are at 232 SW Washington st Portland, Oregon

Is the cart back in operation at the new location on 3rd?

Yes,we open from 11am-4pm Monday-Sunday

I couldn't find you at the address. Didn't you move to somewhere near SW 3rd Street? Can you give me the new address?

Hi! We are on SW 10th Ave. Between the El Rodeo and Anna Thai Basil carts.

Where exactly is this place? I cannot find them anywhere 😞

We are located on SW 10th Ave between Washington and Alder St. We’re currently updating the cart and plan to reopen sometime next weeks. Looking forward to seeing you!

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