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    Bao Chick

    4.4 (453 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    Crispy Wing
    Cure B.

    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.

    Chicken sandwich
    Tina N.

    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.

    Two orders of hot 6 Piece Xiao Long Bao With Pork
    Tina H.

    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!

    Insane Chicken Sandwich 双层堡
    Arnold T.

    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.

    Beer-Battered Fries
    Maryann S.

    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!

    Karla G.

    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!

    Chicken dumplings
    Vivian N.

    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!

    12 Chicken Tenders

    A guy waved us over happily and offered us a free sample. As I was deciding what i should order he offered a tender to try as well! The chicken sandwich was top notch(get the thighs) and perfectly breaded. As you can see for the tenders there's not just 12 it's a MOUND and the dipping sides pair amazingly. Definitely try it out if you want some good chicken!

    Fried chicken fillet
    Justin S.

    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.

    Hella good XLBs!
    Rachel M.

    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!

    Cold Lamb (and the cabbage tofu soup that it comes with)
    John J.

    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!

    Garlic fries
    Lucy H.

    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.

    Chicken Sandwich and Garlic Parmesan Fries
    Thy T.

    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.

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    Phone calls don't go through. Another day of posting a negative review. Charged me for drinks that I was never given. Theives

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    Super fire, got the hot Nashville chicken sandwich. I've never been to a Chinese restaurant that had Nashville hot chicken. Hot damn.

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    Ask the Community - Bao Chick

    Are you open for the 4th of July? What hours if you are?

    open from 10:30am to 8:00pm

    Do you still have the regular chicken nuggets?

    I notice that there are no descriptions of the different sandwices. Would you kindly add that to the menu? Thank you!

    Thank you for your advice! We will consider to add the descriptions on the menu at the new version!

    Do you serve bone in wings? Dry rub flavors at all?

    Yes. All of our wings are bone in. Most of them are crispy crunch style. Also we have teriyaki and buffalos wings are grill style.

    Do you plan to serving strips/fingers/tenders?

    Hello! We do serve chicken strips in store. It’s our hand crafted chicken strips.

    Is this inside a business complex?

    Yes! It’s in the food hall area of the plaza.

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    I always see comments online talking about how Gus's has the best fried chicken in California. They…read morewere not wrong! Came in for dinner on a weekday and dined in. Loved how comfortable the restaurant felt. We started with the deep fried green tomatoes which were perfect. The batter was crispy and flavorful and the ratio of green tomatoes was perfect. We got the 8 piece fried chicken mix, Mac and cheese and Cole slaw. The mac was not that good, very Kraft like and the cheese on top didn't really melt. Coleslaw I liked, it was like KFCs if you like the sweet, creamy kind. Now the chicken, it was perfect. Perfectly crispy and the meat was so moist. The batter wasn't too thick and the seasoning was perfect. Service here was excellent as well and we were really taken care of. We will definitely be back!

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    J&G Fried Chicken is one of the better Taiwanese fried chicken spots in Irvine. The popcorn chicken…read morewas super crispy on the outside while still juicy inside, and the seasoning had that perfect savory Taiwanese flavor. The oyster mushrooms were also surprisingly good -- crispy, light, and addictive. The staff was friendly, service was quick, and the outdoor seating made it a nice casual place to hang out. Portions were solid for the price too. Definitely a great late-night snack spot if you're craving Taiwanese street food vibes. Will be coming back to try more items on the menu!

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    I've passed by The Crack Shack many times when visiting Hi-Time, and I finally decided to stop in…read morefor lunch on a Saturday afternoon. There is a good sized parking lot behind the restaurant. The ordering counter is on the front side of the building. Once parked, you can either walk around the building, or walk through the open-air covered patio. I walked around to get a closer look at the unique chicken-head Beatles' Abbey Road mural on the side of the building. The menu is obviously chicken-focused, and features various sandwiches, wraps, and salads, along with several sides. They also have a small breakfast menu served until noon on the weekend. After ordering, they will give you a number and bring your food when it's ready. I really enjoyed the dining area, which is a covered, open-air space with a high ceiling. I sat in one of the booths towards the front. Each booth has a classic painting on the wall with chicken heads on it. There are also many different types of tables thoughout, and more seating upstairs on the second floor. There is also additional seating in front of their full bar. I had the Coop Deville sandwich (fried breast, pickled fresno chiles, pickles, napa cabbage, lime mayo, artisan brioche bun, $14.50). The chicken breast was thick and piping hot, and had a great crunchy crust on it. All of the ingredients went together well and I loved the flavor. The bun was very fresh, and the sandwich wasn't as messy as I thought it might be. I was still a little hungry, so I went back and ordered the regular sized hand cut fries (regular size $4.50, large size $7.50). They are tossed in schmaltz (chicken fat) and a light dusting of spices. They were hot and fresh, and the regular size was way more than I could eat by myself. They have a self-serve sauce bar with five options on tap including ketchup, Srirarcha T000 Island, Sweet Baby G's BBQ, ranch, and pineapple mustard. I dipped my sandwich in the BBQ and Srirarcha Thousand Island, and my fries in the BBQ, ranch, and pineapple mustard. They have a cornhole game towards the back, are dog friendly, and host trivia night on Thursdays. I enjoyed the food and atmosphere, and would definitely return.

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