The guy working lured us in witg with grilled bacon sample and my daughter was in love with the first bite. We ordered the whole plate and fries and they were delicious. They came out fast and hot. If I wasnt flying out I would love to try the tenders or the sandwich, saw others eating them and they looked delicious. read more

Bao Chick - Grilled bao and fries - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

the food was absolutely amazing, genuinely jaw dropping, i ordered the garlic parm fries and the tenders, it came super fast, super fresh and just tasted super good as well as a big portion for how much it was. would def go back and the owner was super nice, bro gave us free samples to try before ordering, and there was also free water as well. The tenders are small but tbh it was better that way and they gave me def more than 12! read more

Bao Chick - Garlic Parm Fries, 12pc Chicken Tenders, Coke Zero - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

The owner is super friendly, even gave a free sample of the dumplings! I got the XLB and the wings. I love the creamy wasabi sauce, just wish there was more of the sauce (I like it drenched). But the chicken itself wasn't dry and the batter was very light, crispy and yummy. The XLB was super tasty. Lots of seats and tables (and parking) available when I went (on a weekday in the early afternoon). Dog friendly! read more

3.5 stars. The food here isn't bad. It's not amazing but it's not bad. Pretty good portion and super crunchy chicken. The couple that works/owns the place are super friendly. read more

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

This place is located at the food court of this little mini plaza. You can order using the kiosk or just up front from the very charming guy that I believe is the owner who says everything is "number 1". He gave me a sample of their mini dumpling and it was pretty good so I was sold to try an order of that. I had also ordered the Original Chicken Sandwich because it just looked so good with the crispy fried chicken. There were lots of other items I'd want to try out as well like their chicken wings since they were huge and looked very nice and crispy. The Original Chicken Sandwich was decision! Crispy, tasty, and huge portions of chicken. You can get your levels of spice on it as well. Definitely great for the price you pay and very filling as well. Maybe a side sauce with it to pour or dip into would be nice to but that's just me. Definitely try this place out if you're a fan of crispy fried chicken sandwich. read more

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

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Still my favorite place in OC for anything fried chicken! Awesome service, great food and perfectly battered fried chicken! Highly recommend the chicken sandwich and chicken tenders! read more

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

I went here on a Sunday evening for my last indulgent meal before marathon training began. It was definitely a treat. The shop is located in a little food with a good amount of seating. The man holding down the front of house was very nice and offered us a pan fried dumpling sample with some chili sauce. We ordered three items to go - 10 piece pork dumplings, beer battered fries, and chicken strips. With two orders ahead of mine, it took about 10 minutes to prepare. Unloading everything on my kitchen counter, I was happy to see that they were thoughtful enough to let the fried items breathe so they weren't soggy (thank you). The fries were solid. Chicken strips look to be covered in a tempura battery which kept them light. Dumplings were juicy. Chili sauce was light and complemented the dumplings well. I forgot to add dipping sauce when placing my order (via tablet) but they were kind enough to add ranch and honey mustered. Good experience and food overall. Check out Bao Chick if you're in the mood for some chicken. read more

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

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10/10 food, service, everything! The guy behind the counter is the absolute best. Doesn't speak much English but always so cheerful and friendly and ALWAYS gives out free dumpling samples with their amazing chili crunch. I first stumbled upon this food hall because I was waiting for a table at the nearby ramen place. He hooked me in with a free sample and I placed an order right then and there (even though I was literally about to go eat ramen). I got the popcorn chicken and dumplings and it was some of the best I've had! The popcorn chicken is so so crispy and flavorful, and they even give you an extra container of their dry seasoning! I treasure that seasoning everytime I get it and use it on a variety of other foods I cook at home! I'm a huge fried chicken fan (and critic) and their fried chicken wings and legs are really some of the best I've ever had. The skin and batter is soooo crispy, even after being left out for 6 hours it didn't get soft and soggy and still tasted basically the same! I'm basically a regular here now and determined to make my way through the menu read more

Food: my favorite popcorn chicken place and their nashville chicken sandwich is also excellent. Also, the best fries I've ever had. Also, the addition of Taiwanese food is really exciting and delicious! Obsessed with the soy milk - so fresh!!! And the carrot balls and donut are so good. I never thought of combining ranch and donut but it's so good. Service: the man who took our order, I'm assuming may be the owner but I'm not sure, even though he didn't speak English, was soooo incredibly friendly and kind. He seemed so happy to be serving us and I was really impressed! Really made me appreciate coming here even more tha(: Ambiance: free parking, nice outdoor covered seating with good music. read more

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The gentleman manning the front was flagging down folks giving them grilled dumpling samples. He even gave us a cup of ice water as we put in our order at the kiosk. Food came out super hot and tasted great. Popcorn Chicken has a great crunch to it and the chicken melts in your mouth. The grilled dumplings are filled as much as could be. Definitely would like to try a sandwich, or at least bigger chicken pieces next time. read more

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Been here twice now and my experience has been great both times! I went on a Wednesday afternoon and Saturday evening and I didn't have to wait long for my food either time. The owner is super sweet and when they're not busy, he has the leisure to hand out samples and was really excited about it which I found super adorable. Food wise: I found the XLB flavorful and it seems to melt in my mouth. The meat in the XLB could use a little texture. The fries were basic, but good. Both popcorn chicken and chicken strips were juicy and super crispy (which was what drawn me here initially). The area is a little food court area and is very nice offering different drinks and desserts options after eating. read more

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

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Get the crab roe xialongbao and thank me later. So delish. Man behind the counter also gave me freebies: fried carrot balls (2 pieces), water to wash down my food, and a youtiao... with a ranch dipping cup (I think he just did the ranch for laughs but I still enjoyed it). Also got a pork and shrimp xialongbao but I'd pass on this one. May try their chicken sammy next time I visit. read more

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This place is a bit of a hole in the wall, but stopped by when I was in the area and wanted a small meal. My family got the spicy popcorn chicken and it's our favorite we've ever had! The owner is super sweet and you can tell he and his family are working hard to make their business successful. There is a bit of a language barrier, but don't let that stop you from trying this place out. The food hall has ample seating and is a great place for both families and friends. Cannot wait to come back and try more things here! read more

My family knows this as well "Fresh not Fresh" it s an on going joke due to the owner of the location constantly calling people over to give samples and tell them that his product is fresh and the neighboring restaurants are not fresh. Food is good and service is hilarious. Whenever I'm near by I make sure to swing by to grab something. Be careful with your food because he does use costumers popcorn chicken as his free samples. read more

The food is ok. The service is slow. The best deal is the fried chicken and rice or teriyaki chicken and rice. The fried chicken meals are too overpriced. read more

We had the pork dumplings, it was so good that had to order again right away. Juicy, delicious and flavorful. The vibrant energy of the staff makes the food even more yummy since it shows that they love what they do and take pride in it. Totally recommend and will be coming back again read more

Just Wow! Excellent crunchy chicken sandwich! Really! Perfect! I ordered Original Chicken Sandwich. It was juicy and crispy w/ lettuce & mayo. $12.00, plus I paid $6 for the deal of fries and soda. Lots of fries, pretty good taste and crispy edges. $19 all said and done. I'm not a fan of ordering on an iPad as the employee stands near you twiddling thumbs, but I guess it's the times we live. Otherwise, service was as expected, friendly. But, my order was ready much faster than anticipated. Bravo! First time to this "Food Court". Wish I knew more before arriving. Would have loved to eat the sandwich while slurping a beer at the pub area. Next time. Many of the restaurants /stands offer samples as you walk by. Love that! Found a couple bites so tasty I'll try a full meal from them. Everything is clean, new looking and sunny. It's an outdoor food court, inside. While I may try a couple of the other sandwiches before buying another one from Bao Chuck...I'll definitely be back next time I'm craving a chicken sandwich. Chick-fil-A will never be satisfying again. read more

Bao Chick - Bao Chick Original Chicken Sandwich Juicy, crispy chicken w/ lettuce and mayo. $12.00 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

It's number 1 number 1. Food is great, fresh, delicious. We come often. The people who run the place are friendly and offer samples of the bao. The place is in a food hall and it can get busy and loud during the lunch rush. I recommend trying to time your arrival for about 11:30 to beat the rush! read more

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Trash!!! One of the sandwiches undercooked, teriyaki soaked to death. Would not try again.

I came for the chicken sandwich, I wrote this review for the excellent service and experience. The owner gave me a sample and encouraged me to try all the sauces and seasoning he provided to make sure I had the most delicious experience from his place of business. The sandwich here is so huge it filled me up for the rest of the night. Cannot recommend this place enough. If you're in the area you have to give them a try! read more

Food was very good. Got the chicken sandwich, grilled dumplings and chicken wings. The chilly oil went well with the black vinegar and dry spice. Chicken was moist and batter was super crispy. Would go again if in the area. read more

Bao Chick - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

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10/10 there was a nice old man just giving out free samples and they were delicious For 10 dollars you'd get some huge portions of plates my wife got the terryaki I got the chicken katsu fair to say it was a 10/10 Rice could be better but it was an awesome experience read more

Number 1! I have yet to find an item on the menu I don't love! The service is impeccable, and the ambiance is perfect for a quick bite with friends or coworkers. read more

Best chicken sandwich I've ever had, for an amazing price. Very friendly owner too. I can't recommend this place enough. Get the chicken sandwich and grilled bao! read more

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

We came here for the first time, very impressed with their home-made lamb soup, amazingly flavorful, aromatic, creamy white in appearance. My usually-critical-foodie husband gives it 5 stars. The server is super friendly and attentive. Definitely will be our go-to place! read more

Bao Chick - Lamb soup with rice 羊肉湯傳說 - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

AMBIANCE: Located at Irvine's Trade Marketplace right next to the airport, Chicciety is nestled among a lot of other restaurants in this "food court". I went during a weekday at lunch time so the place was busy, loud, and active. I didn't mind it but be warned that it can get busy especially the parking lot, which has a 90 minute time slot. Overall, a fun place to hang with friends and chat over some good food. FOOD: I went a little overboard with ordering but I figured why not haha. I ordered their Oreo King Milkshake, which was rich and creamy and came with a cute little shovel for a spoon. Next up was their Nashville Chicken Sandwich (mild) and this was massive! Crunchy exterior, sweet cole slaw but sour pickles so it was a nice balance. Overall, that was a big hit for me. I also ordered their Buffalo Wings which were decent. Nothing too special but their other version of wings, in this case, their White Garlic Wings - those were insane. Super crunchy and flavorful. Do yourself a favor and get those for sure! As a nice perk, they also have a lot of sauce options that come in a good size so try those out as well. SERVICE: I was helped by Luis who was helpful with any questions and just made me feel welcomed even during the busy lunch hour rush. NOTE(S): Plenty of outdoor seating + public Wi-Fi + Self-ordering tablet + accepts Apple Pay read more

Bao Chick - Nashville Chicken Sandwich, Buffalo Wings, White Garlic Wings, and their Oreo King Milkshake! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

This was a friends recommendation to try a spicy popcorn chicken. This chicken plaza is located in a plaza so plenty of parking but can be limited during their peak times. For those familiar with Steelcraft of Garden Grove...it's the same concept where a bunch of eateries are gather in one section so there's Thai, a bar, chicken place, vegan burger and desert option. This chicken place has wings, combos and variety of chicken options. They have 4 different levels of spice: mild, hot, spicy and danger. However, they don't do the danger anymore since they had a lot of complaints that it's too spicy. Seriously? You ask for danger and you know what's gonna happen so what do you expect I told the cashier that I'm not like the rest and won't complain since I know what I'm asking for. The cashier ask if it's ok with the cook and she confirm after like a minutue or so. So 25 cent extra so ok? Wait time is over 10 minutes and the so-called Danger popcorn chicken is here Was it worth it? No! Certain parts of the chicken is not cover in the powder. The chicken is hot and fresh. But wanted to try the level that many people complain about. My foodie friend who can't handle spicy anymore even says it's bland. He order the same thing but chose spicy (level before danger) and his friend got the spicy reaction from that. What the heck! Then get rid of the "Danger" if you are going to lie about it and saying you can't even make it Overall, don't recommend this place because they lie about the danger spice level. It is not spicy if you are spicy lover. Best it will tickle your throat but not even for you to ask for diary right away. read more

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Food is SOOOO good and great portions for the price. I love it when the people running the shop are earnest about their product, and they should be because I think this is my new favorite fried chicken spot now! I also like their milk tea, the flavor is very nostalgic for me. Quick service as well, perfect for a lunch treat. read more

Super friendly staff that offered us free samples as we walked by browsing around. Food here is pretty good. The only complaint is they close too early! read more

You have never seen a sandwich this big until today. I actually went back to the register and double-checked my order because I was SHOCKED. I ordered the Insane Chicken Sandwich which came with two huge pieces of chicken that I could barely hold it with two hands. I had to sadly deconstruct the sandwich before I ate it because it was physically impossible to take a normal bite out of it. I also ordered the Nashville Chicken Sandwich which was essentially the same thing except with one piece of chicken. They both came sandwiched between brioche buns and a good amount of slaw. The crispiness of the batter is so addicting because it adds a great crunch and holds all the spices and flavors. It reminds me of Korean fried chicken which is my favorite kind. The Honey Mustard Wings were fried the same way so every bite was crispy on the outside and juicy on the outside. It doesn't come coated in the sauce so you have to pour some additional sauce on your own if you want more flavor. I ordered the Nashville Chicken Fries which came loaded with onions, cheese, and grilled chicken instead of fried. That seemed kinda odd as a fried chicken restaurant but I didn't mind because the fries provided the crispiness and saltiness in its place. Be wary of the wait time though. I was told about it beforehand so I was okay with it but if you're hungry then you'll end up hangry. There's an outdoor and indoor dining area that's shared with nearby stores and parking is pretty spacious. read more

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we were given samples right as we walked up and he helped us with the spice levels lol we got the chicken strips (6 pcs) and chicken sandwich! overall, we liked the place - the portions are big and the crispiness of the chicken did not disappoint! read more

This fried chicken shop serves extremely crispy chicken sandwiches that you have to try in Irvine! They are located in the Trade plaza with many other restaurants around it. The workers are very nice in giving recommendations and they have very cute merchandise. There is plenty of parking in the parking lot and plenty of seating in the shared outdoor patio. Here's everything I tried: - Nashville Chicken sandwich w/ chicken thigh (hot): Apparently the hot spice level is only the second spiciest and I didn't think it was spicy at all. The chicken thigh was extremely juice and tender though and I really enjoyed the crispiness - Insane Chicken Sandwich w/ chicken breasts: this only comes in the Hell spicy level and I honestly thought it wasn't that spicy although I would say my spice tolerance is pretty high. My friend thought it was pretty spicy and her spice tolerance is really low. As expected, the chicken breasts weren't as juicy as the chicken thigh but what makes this sandwich insane is the two giant pieces of chicken they stuff into the sandwich. You definitely have to deconstruct it to get a good bite out of it. - White garlic wings: also very crispy and had decent flavor to it, although it doesn't have a strong taste of garlic - Garlic Parmesan fries: I definitely tasted the garlic in these fries, and they were a very solid pairing with the chicken sandwiches - Matcha Lover Milkshake: omg this was so good! I know they specialize in chicken sandwiches, but this milkshake was amazing! They give a cute shovel shaped spoon to eat the vanilla soft serve and a straw to drink the matcha slush. I definitely recommend trying out their shakes for a sweet treat Overall a solid spot for fried chicken sandwiches especially if you like it super crispy! read more

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Monday 2:20 PM Only one party ahead of us but for some reason it took them exactly 25 minutes to get our food. Seems way too long for 2 sandwiches and a set of fries. I still give them 4 stars because the chicken size was big and they have the grilled option with the Teriyaki which is rare to find at chicken sandwich places. Healthy alternative as they have option for thigh and breast. Location is at the TRADE Food Court so open seating. read more

Bao Chick - Teriyaki Chicken Sandwich - Grilled chicken. I don't see this often. It was very good and big portion. Healthier too - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

This was the definition of serendipity. I was originally going to another restaurant nearby but the line was too long, so I decided to try this place out. The chicken sandwich turned out to be one of the best I've ever had. I got the Nashville chicken sandwich with thigh and "spicy" (it goes mild, hot, spicy, volcano) and a side of garlic Parmesan fries. The food took a bit of time to come out (20 minutes) but it was definitely worth the wait. The chicken thigh was crispy on the outside and super juicy inside. The Nashville sauce was flavorful, spicy, and slightly sweet. The coleslaw and pickles added a lot of flavors to the sandwich as well. The Parmesan garlic waffle fries were solid as well. I got garlic aioli to go with it and made it even tastier. They have plenty outdoor seating inside trade, perfect for enjoying some fresh air under the sun on a day off. read more

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

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LOVEEEE the Intense chicken sandwich! If you come here, it is a must have! Hands down the best chicken sandwich I've ever had. Super crispy breading, moist chicken, the best seasoning, and the best part is that it comes with TWO thighs. The owner is super nice! Gave us free samples of their grilled bao, told us to smell the sauce and dip, and it was so yummy. Told us that his chicken is "numbaaaaa one," and he did not disappoint! Love his energy! Will definitely come back! read more

Theses dumplings were handmade and super tasty. They did come out piping hot and were fragile. They were better than any of the dumplings I've tasted at many places between here and Yorba Linda. Mi kid and I love soup dumplings and this is likely to become a regular stopping place. The guy didn't speak any English put he was super friendly and offered free taster dumplings with a smile. read more

Bao Chick - Pork Soup dumplings. - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California

Delicious chicken, great dumplings, and friendly service! We came by today for lunch with my family, all of whom wanted different things, so we decided this food court would be a great option. We shared the Insane Fries, Popcorn Chicken, and Pork Dumplings, and all of them were hot and delicious! The owner easily convinced us to order the dumplings by giving us free samples not just once but three times before we ordered! The chicken was really amazing and crunchy but still juicy. The fries were good, better than animal fries from In N Out in flavor and size. Overall, we were surprised how big every item was when it came out, definitely more than enough to share between 3+ people that we had leftovers. Excellent spot to try out if you're near the airport. read more

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Delicious food! Oustanding service from the owner, kindly offered me a dumpling to taste before I ordered, the dumpling was incredible. I chose their chicken sandwich with thigh meat, another delicious menu item and large serving. I am a 6'3 man, about 7.5inch hand for comparison. The breading was divine as was the meat. Lovely atmosphere, to spend a summer afternoon meal here is a great way to use your time. I am happy to have found a new favorite spot, I will be supporting this place as often as I can, please do yourself a favor and dine here! read more

Bao Chick - Bao Chick Chicken Sandwich with thigh meat, so so good! - Chicken Shop Near Me - Irvine, California