#1 food. #1 service. Simply #1. The chicken and flavors were delicious. Best service and personality. read more

The best chicken sandwich I've had in years I can't even lie I made a yelp account just to review this place, the guy behind the counter was super nice & welcoming as well. the chicken truly number 1 read more

Best chicken number one! Got chicken strip combo which was amazing. The amount of food given for the price was more than worth it

"Return to Society, Return to all man-kind" as the menu reads... Dear Reader and fellow foodie. All you need to know is that this place is number one, chicken sandwich number one, fried chicken number one number one, Chinese fried chicken NUMBER ONE. This chicken is EXCEPTIONALLY crispy on the outside, marinated to PERFECTION, and juicy to the MAX. Try it with the honey mustard, I PROMISE you will be thinking about this place for WEEKS. Generous serving sizes, excellent spice powder and chili sauce to sprinkledrizzle on top, and the owner is AWESOME. Talk to him. Ask for a free sample if he doesn't hand you one, my head was spinning with all the delicious options in this food hall until that moment. I got the original chicken sandwich with a Chinese tea, dr pepper, and mac and cheese. I honestly would've been satisfied with just an order of the chicken wings with honey mustard. The Chinese tea is also very satisfying, milk tea that tastes authentic (had some at the Beijing airport one time). ((Im saving the mac and cheese for breakfast tomorrow, will get back to you soon)). I hope I find myself in this city again soon, I'm going STRAIGHT to Bao Chick. Forever a Changed Woman, Love Ray. read more

Bao Chick - Original Chicken Sandwich 香辣堡 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

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This place is SO GOOD! I just had it for the first time and it's now my new favorite chicken sandwich! "Bao Chick number 1!" On top of that, the service was incredible because the FREE SAMPLES on chicken! They are located in the back of a food court so there's plenty of seating, and dogs are allowed I believe! Plenty of sun and lovely patio-like ambiance. I'll be back once a week, see y'all there! read more

Bao Chick - Nashville Chicken Sandwich 美式堡 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

5/5 (based on the xiaolongbao only, didn't get to try anything else) Located in a semi-outdoors food hall, with a casual vibe, this place is counter service only and you order on the kiosk. Got the shrimp and pork and the spicy pork xiaolongbao, both were delicious. Spicy pork ones came stacked with soup, almost more than you'd expect. Shrimp and pork had more filling, less broth, but still juicy. Skin was right too, not thick enough to feel doughy, not so thin it tears before it hits your mouth. If you're in Irvine and craving dumplings, this one's worth the stop. read more

Bao Chick - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

"No 1 chicken!" The owner (i presume) called out to me when I tarried to give the menu a look. Then he made the hard sell. "No 1 dumpling, no 1 chicken sandwich, no 1 everything!" A nod and a smile from me as I politely indicated I wanted to browse the other offerings but who am I kidding? He had me. Committed to the bit i made a half-assed round of the other offerings before coming back for "no 1 chicken." I was offered a dumpling sample which i accepted. It was good but hot enough to burn my mouth. Worth it! Anyway, i got the beijing wrap and it came with chilli powder and chilli oil (this shop owner is my kind of no 1 guy) and a rather generous wrap, filled with chicken at a reasonable price. The wrap was yummy. The fried chicken well executed and the service was memorable. This place is my number one, no 1 chicken place ;) read more

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This was on our list to try since we saw it on IG. Glad we did today. It is located in like an outdoor dining hall in a corporate area hence we see lots of workers as customer. Maybe because that is their main client ale hence food was done quickly. First off as we approaching the place, they hand out chicken sample as well as dumpling sample. The owner (I'm assuming) introduce us the menu as #1, very enthusiastic, give out friendly vibe. In term of food, everything was delicious. The chicken sandwich was actually filled with two piece of thigh. The wing was very crispy and moist. It is still hot and crispy after 10 mins in a hot humid lunch day. The popcorn chicken portion is big. However, it deserve 4 out of 5 because the pieces are inconsistent. They also give you chili oil in case you want to spill it on your chicken. We would definitely comeback. read more

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10/10 every time. We've been here at least 6 times and the chicken sandwich is always so fresh and tasty. It's a huge portion! read more

Bao Chick - Original Chicken Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

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In a situation... where I'm craving Chinese food, but my husband wants fried chicken. Then suddenly, you get a sample. And...it turns into a full meal. Started off with this fully stuffed grilled bao. The soul? This house-made chili oil. It pairs surprisingly well with their crispy fried chicken. And their chicken wings too! A multipurpose chili oil! This is a giant "Number One" Chicken Burger that the owner is very proud of. Somehow they nailed both Chinese food and American fried chicken. Oops... almost forgot their xiao long bao! Juicy and comforting! To end this unexpected feast? A bowl of lamb soup, which I personally think pairs surprisingly well with their fried chicken sandwiches! No wonder the owner--and even some customers I interviewed kept saying, "This is number one!!!" Ig: socalhkfoodies read more

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The chicken sandwich was crispy hot and tender. It was also a decent portion for the price. You can order through the kiosk or the person. A sample was also given for you to try while you decide. read more

Bao Chick - Chicken sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

The wife and I decided to finally come check out this place. We ordered the chicken tenders and white rice. Let me tell you people, it was delicious, super crispy, portions were big. Milo was amazing, he did a song, a dance, and helped us by explaining their menu and recommended several different things, ultimately we went why the tenders and rice and it did not disappoint. Service was amazing. Super cool decorations and super friendly staff read more

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I consistently find the food here to be exceptionally fresh. I particularly enjoy the fried chicken special for $10. The meal includes white rice, coleslaw, seaweed, and pickles. read more

Bao Chick - Fried Chicken Filet 炸鸡排 - $10 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

Must order the chicken sandwich when you come to Bao Chick. It is perfectly seasoned and the portion size is ridiculous. Stopped by during the lunch hour after seeing social media posts about this hidden gem. I order the double chicken sandwich and although in the pricey side ($20) it is a must try. The chicken is crispy and flaky on the outside and juicy and tender on the inside. I've had plenty of chicken sandwiches in my day and this is top 3, no question. Ordering was quick and I was able to score some sample dumplings from the cashier while I waited. This is in a food court so the eating area is shared with other eateries. Get here early during lunch time if want to get a parking spot. It gets crowded. read more

Bao Chick - Insane Chicken Sandwich 双层堡 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

Love this place because the xaio long bao is a big size. That server is so nice. The food is amazing. I love the fried chicken too. Great place for the kids because it is a big space. Love the ambiance! read more

Bao Chick - Two orders of hot 6 Piece Xiao Long Bao With Pork - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

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I got the original chicken sandwich thigh hot and my coworker got the original chicken sandwich breast mild. We both thought the seasoning tastes great and not too spicy with just enough spices. The extra powder five spice and oil on the side worked well. Very large sandwiches too! The xiaolong bao was okay. Can't fault too much for delivery but the sauces for these were sooo little. I don't know if it spilled or what but it was barely enough for one dumpling. I'd go back for the chicken for sure. read more

Best service I've ever had. Before I even ordered, the guy working there gave me a sample of the chicken. I ended up ordering the Chicken Sandwich and Garlic Parmesan Fries. He also made sure we were eating everything with the sauce and seasoning that came with it. You could tell he was genuinely passionate about the food and took pride in the store, and that's what made the experience stand out to me and makes me want to come back. The portions were huge. Everything was good, and the chicken was super crunchy, juicy, and flavorful. I'd definitely come back and bring my friends. read more

Bao Chick - Chicken Sandwich and Garlic Parmesan Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

Owner has a face with an attitude, not sure what his deal is. Luring customers with a free chicken sample then use a long stick to point at his screen like bam bam bam. Bro what?? read more

Got Bao Chick takeout and it is a very unique chicken sandwich. The flavor is very good and the crunch is insane. Its also huge, the picture doesn't do it justice. Fries were also super tasty. One critique would be that the chicken still had the fat on it, which made some bites chewy. Overall I'd return and eat again! read more

Bao Chick - Beer-Battered Fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

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Unbelievable!!! The best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had. I got the original chicken sandwich and I'm blown away. They give you the option of getting a breast or a thigh, which I thought was very unique! It was so juicy and flavorful and I'm not sure what the coating is on the chicken but even with the mayo the crunch held up nicely!! Now I thought my regular sandwich was big but oh man did we learn it's not! My husband thought the insane chicken sandwich meant it was spicy but no it meant TWO chicken patties on the sandwich! It was huge!!!! It comes with the same option of breast or thigh, however the original sandwich when you order, you have the option of how spicy you were like the chicken but the insane sandwich does not offer that which my husband took as confirmation that it was their spicy sandwich but it was not spicy at all. Just something to keep in mind! Still a great sandwich! We also got the grilled Bao & Pork and another 10/10! Again, the words flavorful comes to mind when describing these! If you're gonna come, I definitely recommend these as well as the sandwich! We made our meals a combo, which let us get the macaroni and cheese and the french fries. Nothing stands out too much about those two sides. They were very standard. Very good, but nothing very wow. Especially compare to the mains! The service was quick and easy. You come order at the self order kiosk or the gentlemen at the register, you get given a buzzer and you'll just wait. I would say that amount of time that we waited was only 10 minutes at most! This is just a small restaurant in a whole cafeteria, so keep that in mind when you go! It wasn't too hard to find seating but this place is definitely packed! Bao chick was a amazing found! This place is definitely getting recommended anytime someone's ask me what's good to eat in the area! read more

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The chicken dumplings were the star of the meal. Super juicy with a great meat-to-skin ratio. The filling was very well seasoned, and the dumpling skin was thin but sturdy enough that it didn't rip easily. The wasabi fried chicken was also really good. Made fresh to order (about 15-20 minutes), and it came out extremely juicy and well seasoned. The wasabi flavor didn't really come through, but the portions were huge! Definitely a great place for shareables! read more

Bao Chick - Chicken dumplings - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

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Food was INSANE, portion was also INSANE! The seasoning was perfectly salty and umami, spiciness was not too spicy but the right balance. Spicy powder can also be requested on the side to adjust to your taste. The chicken sandwich was MASSIVE, the filet was larger than the buns itself. The fried chicken filet and popcorn chicken was crispy and not too much breading, every bite has the perfect ratio! Since it is at the foodcourt there are lots of seating and the area is super clean. Service from the owner himself was also great! 10/10 read more

Bao Chick - Popcorn Chicken Original Chicken Sandwich Insane Chicken Sandwich - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

I've tried basically every fried chicken spot in OC and this has to be the best so far especially if you like crispy fried chicken. Best crispiness by far. The owner is nice and gives everyone free samples. He always says "chicken numba one!" And it's true. They have some other things but what stands out the most is their fried chicken, the portions are big for the price, and they have the biggest chicken sandwich around. Great value. Pictured here is the "crispy wings 4 piece". Which was what ultimately made me put Bao Chick as my top 2 best fried chicken spot. And it's not number 2. It's numba 1. read more

Bao Chick - Crispy Wing - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

After perusing the options within the food court, Bao Chick caught my attention. Rather than the fried chicken, it was the lamb soup decal (in Mandarin) by the stall that led me to make my lunch order. The Chinese couple running the stall were quite enthusiastic in getting people to sample their fried chicken. I ended up ordering the lamb soup ($16) and a large fried chicken fillet ($9). After paying at the counter and taking a pager, I got my order after another 5 minutes. The husband running the stall (I assume) explained, with the same enthusiasm as before, which chili oil was for the soup and which was for the chicken. The lamb soup proved savory and flavorful without being too heavy. It was a touch oily, but easily cut with the bowl of rice. The soup contained plentiful protein, from lamb meat to stomach and other offal. The fried chicken filet lived up to its name. The meat remained juicy and tender throughout, The breading was flaky and buttery. It had a softer texture to it. I quite enjoyed it, though I definitely was already full from the soup. Overall, I would not have expected a food court stall to have such delicious food, especially one serving both fried chicken and lamb soup. read more

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Wow super impressed by this fried chicken/dumpling spot in Irvine! Located in a cute mini food court area, Bao Chick was one of the first to open and the dude who worked there was saying that he had #1 fried chicken wings and I was skeptical but intrigued. Ordered the wings, some XLBs and potstickers and didn't have to wait too long for them. Homeboy was right- these were some of the best wings I've had! Crispy crunchy piping hot juicy flavorful without being too salty. Also the dumplings were fire especially those juicy XLBs and the made from scratch potstickers. Wish it was closer to me- I'd be there every day for lunch! read more

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Came again hungry. Husband got the fried chicken. He loved it. He said this is probably the only place he will get fried chicken from again. Garlic fries were great (with my draft beer from bar). Service good. It was a quiet Saturday. Came after church about 5:30pm. read more

Bao Chick - Garlic fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

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Ok. OMG! I wasn't expecting much, especially with the poor images, but this is by far the BEST chicken sandwich, chicken wing, and BAO I ever had. The owner makes his own oil and spices, and takes pride with his food. Give it a try read more

Hidden inside the food court, this little Shanghai-style spot is an absolute gem! The owner is incredibly friendly and walked me through all of his specialties -- and I'm so glad he did. The lamb soup was a standout: super flavorful with tender pieces of lamb that melt in your mouth. The Shanghai soup dumplings were perfectly juicy, and the fried chicken wings were everything you want them to be -- crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. On top of the great food and warm service, the place is also dog-friendly, which is such a bonus. Definitely a spot worth checking out! read more

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A Fun Food Court Find - Bao Chick! This little food court has all kinds of international eats -- definitely a spot I'll come back to try more places But today, I started with Bao Chick, and what a great choice! The owner (let's call him the Chicken Guy ) was super friendly -- he even gave me a free chicken tender to sample and chatted with me for a bit. Turns out, he's quite the talker and has a great sense of humor! He didn't know who "鸡排哥" (the Chicken Guy meme) was, but he speaks both English and Chinese, so we had a fun little bilingual chat I ordered chicken tenders, wings, and a fried chicken sandwich, and my kids absolutely loved them. My older one even asked if we could make it a weekly thing! The fried chicken isn't greasy at all -- just crispy outside, juicy inside, and super flavorful. If you like a kick, try it with their chili powder And here's the surprise -- they also serve soup dumplings and lamb soup! I even saw some locals ordering the dumplings. The xiao long bao were juicy and flavorful, and the lamb soup was rich and tender with no gamey taste at all -- I secretly finished it myself and didn't share with the kids The lamb was melt-in-your-mouth soft, and dipping it in chili sauce made it even better! Highly recommend checking out Bao Chick if you're in the area -- friendly owner, delicious fried chicken, and some unexpectedly authentic Chinese comfort dishes! read more

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We wanted to go to HiroNori but the waitlist was an hour long. So we ended up coming to this food hall. It's very casual inside. A few tables and a few places to eat. We all got what we wanted. We had a sample of the chicken. The guy at the front is passing them out to everyone! Mine was cold but it was still pretty good so we ordered the chicken. They made it fresh so it took some time for the food to be ready. Came out piping hot! I also ordered the garlic aioli which went well with the chicken. The spicy dipping oil and powder were also great! Highly recommend! Will go back! read more

Bao Chick - Chicken Strips $16. Very good! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

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I was born in China, so I'd say I'm pretty confident in being able to judge a Chinese food. This is easily one of the BEST Chinese food in all of SoCal. I'm shocked they aren't more famous. Both times I've been here the owner (I think it's him) sees me and before I can even finish saying 你好 (nihao, hello) he's got a sample of dumplings in my hand. The dish I've pictured is something called Cold Lamb. A better translation would be "cold-prepared lamb" but don't let the name fool you, it will be one of the best things you've ever eaten. Huge portions of meat, slathered in chili oil, with sliced cucumbers and lots of roasted peanuts. Then there's the amazing chili oil dipping sauce and a dipping powder that Im going to be thinking about for weeks. This meal was about 30 bucks but it comes with so, so much food that you could easily split it between two people. Will definitely be coming here any time I'm at SNA! read more

Bao Chick - Cold Lamb (and the cabbage tofu soup that it comes with) - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

Bao chick...such a great name...but makes me think of funky disco music...not food... Makes me think of a song....it goes... "Bao chick a bao wow"! I have been to this food court a few times now. This booth is interesting. They have tried to reinvent themselves a few times. But I know this...they try very hard to get you to buy. I have only purchased one item when I come here. Xiao Long bao Everytime I have been, it looks like they are hard at work making dumplings, so I am guessing they are hand made, but I can't be sure. The dumplings are good....solid! Not heavy on the soup. Definitely more juicy than soupy. The flavor is good and has enough taste to get it again The main positive factor on these dumplings is the price. This booth has done a great job at keeping the price fairly reasonable. I will be back to try the bao and the chick...but if you see me walking up, dont laugh if you see me dancing... "Bao chick a bao wow"! read more

Bao Chick - Xiao Long bao - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

Ordered the teriyaki sandwich, beer battered fries along with grilled pork baos. The latter two were absolutely delicious. Loved how perfectly crispy the fries were and flavorful the dumplings were. I was extremely disappointed by the chicken teriyaki sandwich, however. I saw the pool of lettuce/ chicken juice as soon as I opened the box and knew I was in for a disgusting mess. The sandwich buns were completely soaked and soggy. Just wet all around. Not sure how and what happened to it in such a short period of time before I left the store to sit down and eating. Parking is free and easy. The service was prompt and very friendly. There are seats inside and outside of the food hall type area. I wouldn't mind trying them out again based on the experience I had during pickup and quality of other products I got to enjoy. read more

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If you want a huge-portioned, clean-chicken, and delicious-tasting chicken sandwich, this is a place you need to try! I ordered take-out, and it was well-packaged and still warm by the time it got to me. It came with chili oil and chili powder. My first impression is that the chicken cutlet was HUGE. You're getting a very decent amount of chicken breast for the price you're paying. I like that they have a white meat option. The breading was super crispy/crunchy and lightly spiced. The bun is nice and soft. There's also greens in there. I got their Garlic Parm Fries for my side. I have to say I liked this less. It's more of a dust than a seasoning; it lacked flavor for me. read more

The bao chicken sandwich is HUGE. The batter is light and crunchy and the chicken is thick and juicy. This is a really tasty sandwich. The staff is friendly. It is a counter in a food court with lots of semi outdoor tables. read more

Tried BaoChick back in Dec 2022 and had a great experience! However, I tried it again and my experience was a bit different. I'm thinking my experience was not as good perhaps because we ordered on Doordash. I'm thinking maybe the food would have been better if we got to eat it fresh. I tried the Original Chicken Sandwich, Nashville Chicken Sandwich, Garlic Parmesan Fries, and Grilled Baos with Pork. In terms of the sandwich, we found them to be a bit heavy and very greasy/oily. The crunch on the chicken was VERY GOOD and the chicken itself was tender/juicy. But it was hard to eat more than half of the sandwich as it was really heavy. I wish the Nashville sandwich was spicier too. The baos tasted pretty standard. The fries were good! I wish they were a bit crispier, but I liked the flavor! It reminded me of Potato Corner Overall, not my favorite crispy chicken sandwich! But I definitely think it would've been better fresh read more

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The chicken sandwich combo is pretty pricey at around $20 , but the portions are big and definitely filling. The food is super fresh, very crunchy, and juicy -- honestly worth it. Service was fast and really friendly, and there's plenty of seating. Overall, great quality and a solid spot if you're craving good chicken read more

Bao Chick - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

Came here for lunch and was greeted by the owner! We appreciated his zeal and pride he has in his chicken! So of course I got the signature chicken sandwich. He allowed us to sample full dumplings and strips of chicken. We got two orders of dumplings, the soup dumplings, a double patty burger, fries, and a chicken sandwich. The fries were perfectly crispy, and so was everything! I was amazed at how large my sandwich was, definitely something that I could have shared between me and my aunt. We got to enjoy the meal in their shared patio. Overall, we would come again for the incredible service and fried chicken. It was surely #1! read more

Bao Chick - Original Chicken Sandwich 香辣堡 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

Got the Nashville burger and the little Baos. They gave us a sample of their pan fried bun which was really good. The burger was ok, a little different since they have corn in their slaw and a bit too oily for me BUT I would come for both of their little bao buns read more

Bao Chick - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

Giving 3 stars for the food and setting, and an extra star for the super friendly owner. The owner was really welcoming. We were still browsing the menu when he handed each of us a big pan-fried dumpling to try. He also brought over their house-made chili oil and had us smell it--probably to show off how fragrant it was! The dining area is semi-outdoor with some overhead cover, but the sun still hits the whole space. On a hot summer day, it gets really warm and a bit uncomfortable to sit through a meal. We ordered the xiaolongbao, which were actually pretty good--thin skin, juicy filling, nice flavor. The lamb soup, on the other hand, was a letdown. The broth was tasty, but the lamb itself was super tough and hard to chew. The lamb soup set came with a milk tea, which was bland and not enjoyable. We also tried the sweet soy milk--it was just okay. One small issue: you can't choose hot or cold for the drinks. So under the blazing sun, sipping hot drinks made the whole experience a bit sweaty and tiring. read more

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