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    Baos Hog

    4.0 (1.2k reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Duck Bao - DUCK IS GLISTENING
    Shirley W.

    Stopped by here for a quick dinner. Very spacious parking lot. Definitely very easy to get too. This joint is quite small, but it's meant to not really be a restaurant, it's giving boba shop space size. I noticed next door they had a bbq shop, so they probably get all their meat supplies next door. Ordering was easy and efficient. I ordered a duck bao and a bolsa bao which was the pork belly bao. It didn't take too long for my order to be completed either since I was the only person in the shop. Digging into the duck bao first, wow the duck was realllyyy good. They slab on a generous piece of duck with perfect parts of meat, fat, and skin. It's very oily though, but it was very delicious. Then I had the bolsa bao, this was okay tbh but it was still pretty nice. The skin of the pork belly could be crispier, but it tasted like it was out for awhile. The meat itself was a bit tough to pull apart, but the overall flavors were very nice. Also the fried onions on both of the baos was a really nice touch. Overall, quick and easy joint. I would definitely get the duck bao again. It's kinda like the one you would get at the Chinese seafood restaurant, but even larger. It's closer to $6 per bao, which is a bit higher than I may have expected, but not as high as if you're going to a night market for it.

    BOLSA BAO
    Albert L.

    Great tasty snack and it contained a lot of duck meat. Baos are about $6.50 each and comes with sauce. Duck was juicy

    Long T.

    Found this place randomly while driving and decided to drop in for a Bao. I ordered the Bolsa Bao which is their crispy roast pork option. First off, the portion size of the bao is pretty large, but it's a huge chunk of the crispy roast pork, so each bite, even when you get to the end is still a mouthful of pork, which I really appreciated. The pickled red onions and cucumbers also were perfect accompaniments to cut through the fattiness of the pork. Overall, a really good Bao. I will definitely come back to try their other Bao options. Otherwise the store was located in a large shopping plaza with plenty of parking. I came during the early afternoon and it was not busy. The guys behind the counter were really helpful when I came in and explained the menu to me. Service was really quick and efficient. The store itself is clean and has a couple tables inside to sit and enjoy your meal. It has a nice casual feel inside with some music playing.

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    Arshad H.

    Baos Hog serves up various proteins in baos as well as the option to get the proteins with rice. Pricing for the baos are about half of the rice plates, but I feel like you get much better value with the rice plates. Ribeye and egg rice ($12) - Korean marinated beef was grilled to perfection and served with green onion on top of rice and a sunny side egg. This is the best deal here. Fish bao ($5.50) - The mouth feel of fried basa fish, crispy red/white cabbage, onions, honey mustard sauce and the fluffy soff bao buns really hit the mark! This was a great tasting dish as well. Cow bao ($5) - This had the same ribeye and green onions utilized in the plate. Hot chick bao ($5) - This fried chicken bao with a house sauce, slaw, tossed in a vinaigrette, topped with cilantro and siracha was another well executed dish. Hainan chicken rice with dark meat ($12) - I enjoyed this poached chicken and rice dish. Duck bao ($5.50) - This consisted of pan seared duck, slaw and a hoisin mayo which provided a slightly sweet taste. I'm not a fan of duck but it went well with the bao. Overall there are a lot of protein options to choose from and the prices are reasonable, especially for the rice dishes and that's why I'm bumping their rating up to 5 stars. I recommend getting a single rice dish or 3 baos to fill you up. They have several tables inside as well as 2 outside, so there isn't a whole lot of seating. Most people were getting their items to go.

    COW BAO
    Susan U.

    Loved Baos Hog! The Hainan chicken and baos were so good! Everything was flavorful and fresh, and the prices are super reasonable. Great spot for a tasty, satisfying meal -- definitely coming back!

    CRISPY HAINAN CHICKEN
    Bryan H.

    This place was surprisingly delicious. It opened awhile ago and I never thought to try it, but one day I decided to come in, and we ordered the crispy hainan chicken, fries, duck bao, and bolsa bao (crispy pork belly). All dishes were incredibly crispy, flavorful, and had a great texture. The sauces with the chicken rice added a nice variety to the dish, and we were very full for two people after the meal. The workers were quick to serve, and food came out in a good amount of time. The restaurant itself didn't have a lot of seating, but it also wasn't very crowded so I think you could sit down and eat fairly quickly

    Terry M.

    A fun take on bao! Food: Always fresh and prepared well, in particular the duck is really good here (it probably helps that they're right next door to Lien Hoa), but all of their offerings are quite good. Service: Always quick and friendly, and they keep the orders moving! Ambiance: Plenty of indoor seating, and a bit outdoors as well. If you haven't, you should! I'll see you here! :)

    Oliver O.

    Placed in a very crowded plaza, parking is very easy. There's a lot of other restaurants around, and I'm surprised this place isn't more crowded. The place itself is a little small, but it's cozy enough inside to enjoy eating at the place. The service itself is quick and efficient, or maybe it's because one of the owners was literally the person working the cash register. The braised pork belly in the bao felt like it was cooked to perfection. Considering the price, I could've just ordered 2-3 of these and I would have been extremely happy with the meal. The Hainan chicken didn't disappoint either, so if baos aren't enough, the Hainan chicken is worth it. Definitely recommend the boss Bao if you stop by here

    Duck
    Noe C.

    hidden little shop in a gg plaza! fun and modern environment with pop/r&b/hip-hop blasting and a simple yet infused menu with Vietnamese/Chinese dishes. Duck Bao & Bolsa Boa were 5/5. Solid slabs of meat, with plenty of sauce and toppings (fresh cucumber). everything tasted fresh, and was prepped quick! Also welcoming service as soon as we walked in the door. would def come back here and recommend. Wish they had a combo or something if you bought 3/5/10 baos or something like that, esp w/a drink!

    Baos Hog
    Luke M.

    Parking here takes patience -- Hoa Binh supermarket next door draws a crowd. Circle the lot, find a spot, and forget about it once you smell what's wafting out of that kitchen. The bao is the whole show. Not the flat, pale discs you're used to -- these are pillowy white clouds, split open and stuffed obesely full. I ordered three, which felt greedy until the first bite proved otherwise. The Baos Hog: a slab of roasted pork belly, crackly skin still attached, crunching against pickled carrots and red onion, fried shallots on top like confetti. The Duck Bao: crispy-skinned duck slathered happily in hoisin and plum sauce, cucumber cutting through the richness. Lastly, the Cow Bao: grilled rib eye and charred scallions, simple and smoky. Each one $5.75. Highway robbery, but in your favor. Best part? Watch the kitchen wall. A hand literally reaches through a cut-out window, passing pork belly and duck from Lien Hoa next door -- same family owners, the daughter runs Baos Hog. Farm-to-table, except the farm is eight feet away. Tiny dining room, but spotless, and service fast and kind. Eat like a Boss at Baos. 5 Stars -- no hesitation. Nicely done!

    Mandy F.

    The bun itself is soft and good. Big portions but I feel as if the meat inside is lacking flavor. We got Steak-the meat quality is good but there wasn't much flavor. BBQ Pork-lacking the flavor on the char sui but with a little hoisin sauce it was good. Duck-this is the one that was really good, the duck flavor, the bun and the fresh cucumbers. Overall, the portions are big and meat filling is generous, bun has a nice texture to it. Located inside the plaza where the Hoa Binh market is.

    Bolsa Bao and Fish Bao
    Emily L.

    O V E R A L L Super worth, fresh, and decent quantity! I was looking for some clean eats / rice plates and stumbled upon this gem. Will definitely return! O R D E R Hainan Chicken (white meat) - WOW on quantity and flavors! Granted I don't go out to get Hainan chicken as much, but this is probably my favorite spot! Crispy Hainan Chicken - My fiance got this one and it was so flavorful (I most definitely snuck a bite) Bolsa Bao - Crispy af!! All the flavors hit the spot. Fish Bao - Best eaten FRESH FRESH when there's still steam coming out of your mouth. So so crispy and flavorful. I appreciate that the bao is still super fluffy. (Obv I need to upgrade my vocabulary here but legit... flavorful + great quantity are prob the best words to describe the food here!!) S E R V I C E You order at the counter ~ but everyone was super friendly! O T H E R There is some seating inside and a table outside.

    ROAST PORK RICE
    Richard M S.

    After a long day at work followed by an evening rehearsal, Baos Hog was the perfect to-go stop. I ordered the Baos Hog fries with crispy pork belly and the roast pork rice with an added egg. The wait was short, and even after a five-minute drive, everything was still warm and delicious. The pork had a great balance of crispiness, and the portion of fries was generous and satisfying. Everything felt well-priced for the quality and amount of food. Even when popping in quickly, the space has a fun, casual vibe that feels welcoming and energetic. I've tried several items here, and everything has been consistently good. The variety of bao options alone keeps me coming back, and it's a solid spot whether you're dining in or grabbing food to go.

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    Ask the Community - Baos Hog

    Does this store roast its own meats? Asking since lien hoa bbq is right next door.

    The family also owns the Lien Hoa Barbecue next door!

    Do you use msg in your food? And if you do can you order food without it?

    Baos hog don't use msg

    Are there party trays / catering options?

    Just ask and you shall receive

    What time does this place close?

    Normally 930 but with the covid19 ... it's been closed

    Are they still open? I called but the line seems disconnected.

    I went about a month ago, so I have no idea if they are still open. But a lot of restaurants are closed temporarily

    Do they still have the 5 star program? staff seemed unsure when i asked, wish i redeemed the other rewards before they discontinued.

    Unfortunately they don't! I lost all my points to when they switched over to squareup rewards

    Cashier doesn't smile or greet customer s?

    We all have bad days. When I went my cashier was super sweet and happy. She even complimented my shirt.

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    5.0 mi
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    Came to Momonoki for an event, and very glad I signed up because this turned into quite the food…read moretour. Started with the Hamachi Crudo - fresh hamachi with aguachile, avocado, cucumber, serrano, and macerated strawberries. The Momonoki Chicken Wings followed with a crispy 12-hour brined chicken glazed in caramel fish sauce, Thai chili, and scallions. Sweet, savory, crispy... these disappeared quickly. The Dashi Pesto came with pan-seared Hokkaido scallops, dashi-infused pesto, blistered cherry tomatoes, and Parmesan. Then came the Gochujang Pork Belly over mashed potatoes with mozzarella and scallions. The pork belly was tender and flavorful, but those mashed potatoes deserve their own review. Seriously, the softest and creamiest mashed potatoes ever. Ever. Finished the savory side with the Miso Bacon Carbonara - creamy miso-Calabrian chili carbonara with crispy bacon, Parmesan, and scallions. Rich, comforting, and another dish worth coming back for. Dessert brought strawberry lychee ice cream and sesame creme brulee. Both were pleasant, although the savory dishes were definitely stars of the evening. Signed up for an event and left with a list of reasons to come back. Momonoki understood the assignment and those mashed potatoes the extra credit. Shoutout to the cool and amazing staff!

    small ish portions but good food! we got the smoked short…read morerib cavatelli, amberjack crudo, and skirt steak. All the food was quite good, but the wait was very long and they didn't take reservations at the time, not sure if that is still the same system.

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    KIN Craft Ramen & Izakaya

    KIN Craft Ramen & Izakaya

    4.5
    (2.3k reviews)
    2.3 mi
    $$

    Not around the area, but in town for vacation. First time visiting this place and it was great!…read more The service was fast and the staff were friendly. Our waitress was always there when we needed her and would check up on us consistently! The place is very spacious, music was lively, and overall great atmosphere. Bathrooms were clean and it had a mouth wash dispenser including the cup As for food and drinks, everything was so delicious! Yuzu Lemonade was very refreshing and was a nice mix of the flavors. The yuzu and lemonade didn't overpower each other, and a nice touch of the mint leaf! Kei Coconut Ube had a nice taste to it. The sweetness was nice, super purple in color, and worth trying at least once. Drink definitely does not look or taste like a beer so think of it as a sparkling Ube drink when you try it. Beef Tongue appetizer was very tasty and the appearance was pretty. The sauce was very delicious with a hint of citrus. Beef Bowl Udon was delicious as well. The udon noodles are in the middle of the thickness level. Broth was nice and refreshing, and the beef belly was super soft and tasted amazing. Seafood Tom Kha Ramen was really good. Seafood in it were shrimps, scallops, and squid/calamari. Not too spicy, but had a nice kick to it. Veggies were nice and mixed well with the seafood ramen! Unfortunately, the eggs do not come with the udon or ramen, but they do have free unlimited ramen noodles!!! They let you get it for the udon broths as well! Would definitely come back to this place when I'm back in this part of town!

    This place was delicious. We were too hungry when we camebut everything we ordered was very…read moresatisfying. We ordered: Uni Pasta - amazing, must try Skewers Chicken Heart, Eel, and Enoki wrapped bacon Takoyaki - comparable to japan Salmon and yellowtail carpaccio - very very delicious and refreshing We came on a Saturday at 7pm and didn't have to wait for a party of 2, however the space was already pretty full and there was a bit of await around 8pm. I would recommend coming early or booking a reservation for larger parties. We were served waters right away. Our server was very attentive and our orders came out very quickly. Parking was very easy as the restaurant sits in a large plaza. I also appreciated the interior design of the space. I would highly recommend this spot. I will be coming backfor their ramen and to try their other menu items.

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    Happy Hour is available Sun-Thu from 9pm to 11pm. Excluding holidays. Dine-in only.
    Happy Hour is available Sun-Thu from 9pm to 11pm. Excluding holidays. Dine-in only.
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