A little hesitant to bring attention to this place because so far I've been able to get seated and served immediately, but this place is absolutely delicious. Everything I've ordered here has hit the spot. No frills dining. I crave the braised beef noodles and pork pan fried buns too often. read more

A friend's post on FB motivated a weekday lunch after running errands. Walking in a little after 12 pm, there was a gal waiting for her takeout at the doorway. I was likely their 1st dine in customer for lunch. I chose the window side two-top to the right of the door. I studied the two-sided menu board and ordered two items. I started with the braised beef noodle (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=cx7jIp6HnwzXTA7-H_i27g); the noodles and beef were excellent, chewy with a bounce and tender respectively. The broth was okay as it didn't have much depth. Bring the business' names to ll8 mi cake, I had to try the pork panfried buns (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=7D3-zmQtCAucprF_EnaCVA). They were nicely shaped and pan fried well with a crispy bottom that held the juices very well (). I enjoyed this, eating only half as the noodles were filling. Besides dining there I ordered a few things for takeout. Wanting to try numerous menu items, I brought several items home. I had the pork with hot pepper burger (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=jXFP1u-tvl4AG69-uqB1Uw) as part of my dinner that exening; looks are deceiving as I was impressed in seeing and eating the filling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=YnEwnniHHEpKHYTtzdSN8g). I paired it with a bowl of their hot & sour soup (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&select=f-Fx4-G0SR4CyHsc0EPXfA) which I also reheated. This was okay as it's a basic version. Several days later, I tried the green chives egg pocket (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=ubVhxsaUgn-2_cnLcORkOg) that I originally bought for a friend; again, the filling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q&start=24&select=STlkyKjY1gwAJ37fdk7ITQ) impressed me, the variety and the flavors. I would get this again. The restaurant was empty when I walked in with a gal waiting outside for her takeout order. No one was at the counter so I waited by the door till a lady offered my choice of tables. She brought my tea with the menu, took my orders, brought my food, cleared my table, and gave me a takeout container, my takeout food, and my bill... that's a mouthful. Thank you, Queenie, for providing me my lunch and several futureeals. I learned from her that they opened in August 2025. I enjoy trying local neighborhood places like this and look forward the dining here again when nearby. read more

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Small neighborhood restaurant serving dumplings and noodles. Ambiance was basic but most of the items we ordered were tasty. Items that were good: Pork pan fried buns - these had soup in them, very yummy. (Pricey at $16 though) Braised beef noodle soup - rich delicious flavor Steamed soup XLB (Xiao long bao) - preferred them to not be in a foil. They popped while trying to get them out. Taste was good though. Cucumber salad - crisp and crunchy Ok items: Uyghur big plate chicken - was like a chicken stew over wide noodles. It was boned chicken which I didn't care for but liked the chewy noodles Green chives egg pocket - tons of chives mixed with chopped sweet potato noodles. If you like chives you'll like this. read more

Thank you Queenie for the amazing food recommendations. The vegetarian dumplings were amazing and don't forget to try the chilli crisp it was 10/10. Lots of vegetarian options here! For the meat options all were great and the standout was the rou jia muo - Customizable meat in pancake. Definitely check this place out and we will come back for sure read more

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Recently tried Jian Bao and was genuinely surprised by both the service and how delicious everything was! They have a free self-service area with millet congee, seaweed soup, an assortment of pickles, and sesame balls -- all of it was so good and such a nice touch. It immediately sets the tone for a welcoming dining experience. What we ordered: * Beef rolls -- 8/10 * Chicken & corn dumplings -- 10/10 (absolute favorite! We ordered 2 plates and wanted to order more). * Shredded potato salad -- 7/10 * Beef Chinese burger -- 7/10 The servers were incredibly kind and attentive, which made the whole experience even better. And if you like spicy chili sauce, definitely ask for it. It takes everything to the next level read more

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Have been super excited about this place opening up in Sunset area! Can never have too many dumpling spots lol It's a small, no-frills type of place with straightforward furniture, albeit likely a recently renovated interior. They have a bathroom which is great. Parking may be a bit hard but honestly probably even a bit easier than elsewhere in Sunset since it's on a quieter part of Irving. Everything on their menu looks good, but we had to try their jian bao (ofc) and to venture out a bit we also tried their Thai tom yum XLB. Both dishes came out pretty quickly, and we really enjoyed both. The texture, fry, and flavor of the jian bao were perfect and they were reallyyyy juicy (take the lesson from me, it spilled a bit haha). Hot tea was also included, nice on a cold day. I will also say the prices are very reasonable, and the service is attentive and efficient. Hoping to come back and try other things! Overall: 5/5 read more

Jian Bao - Menu - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Great Pan Fried Buns - Yes! Jian Bao is a relatively new establishment with a clean simple aesthetic. Jian Bao - the name literally means "Fried Bao", so the natural thing to do is to order their Pan-Fried Buns. Mind you, I am a huge fan of PFBs, so even on a busy evening, it didn't take much for us to at least try an order of their Pan Fried Buns to take home to try out! Served sizzling hot, you get six pan fried buns to one order. The dough is crispy and thick on the bottom 1/3 of the bun, and thinner up top where you can chew off the top and slurp out the hot juices within before enjoying that yummy pork meatball inside, leaving a nice crunchy and chewy bottom to enjoy for last.. repeat until all six are consumed! =). Very juicy, and everything is perfectly prepared - not greasy, and essentially perfect! Solid 5/5! So since this was just a take-out "test" order for us, we definitely look forward to coming back here and trying out the rest of their menu, but first.. another order of PFBs please!! =) read more

Jian Bao - oops.. ate one! Five of the Six Pan fried Buns in a single order. Dee-Lish! - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

This place is newly opened and Chinese as hell in a good way. We got hella shit for 4 of us. We got: 6 flavor combo XLB Cucumber salad - ordered this twice Green onion pancake Pan fried pork buns House Chicken noodle special Beijing zhajang noodle - this is Beijing style All of it was really delicious and actually inexpensive for what we ordered and the quality and amount we got for 4 people. I'd go here again. The Owners are also very nice and some may have a hard time speaking English so be patient with them on that. But it was nice talking to them getting to know them. It's a solid spot. It's kinda modern cute inside. I'm lazy so I would go here if local but I'd only go again here to visit my friends since they live nearby and I'm literally on the other side of the park. I would def order takeout from here. read more

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cute hidden gem in sunset with pretty authentic food! the menu had a lot of typos and the staff spoke chinese so it was a good sign we loved the braised beef noodles and pan fried buns! the latter was a bit pricier than other spots ($15.95) but it was delicious. the noodles were a good sized portion. the 肉夹馍 (pork pepper burger) was just okay, the bun was a bit bland read more

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Authentic, tasty, well priced, and delicious! Jian Bao recently opened up ~2 months ago. Jian bao seems setup to become one of those legendary hole-in-the-wall options that I'm going to be coming back to very frequently. On this rainy night, we came as a large group of 8 and were quickly seated and served well throughout the night with attentive care. Their pan-fried baos were easily the fan favorites of the night, but the dan dan mian, standard XLB, and chicken/corn dumplings were also well enjoyed. Well worth a visit! read more

i did not try their signature pan-fried bao despite the host's insistence but there were two standout dishes nonetheless: sichuan spicy dumplings (perfect mix of savory and numbing) and the "hamburger" (basically rou jia mo) which had a satisfying crispy exterior and a nice amount of filling. the fish dumplings, spicy XLB, and tom yum XLB were just ok - i prefer the ones at yuanbao jiaozi and dumpling time respectively. i did love that they had a small stand with free pickled turnip, pickled garlic, kimchi, sesame balls, and sweet congee! plus the host was very sweet and spoke english, mandarin, and cantonese. read more

小籠包 4.5 stars. 鍋貼 4 stars. 雪菜肉絲麵 4 stars. Prices 3 stars. Good to have a place like this in the neighborhood. read more

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I was excited about this opening but the food is just alright and with high prices. We got the tom yum XLB, shengjianbao, and chicken and corn dumplings. The main fault is that the filling texture was off on the meat. Flavor was fine. But here are some many other dumpling places in the Sunset better than this one. read more

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A new spot in the Sunset that is definitely worth trying! It has some of my favorite XLB in the city, very juicy and meaty. The braised beef noodle soup is also soo good, the meat is always tender and has the right amount of fat. I love the broth as well, it's so flavorful! The cucumber salad is another standout as well, I wish I could buy it in bulk and eat it throughout the week I've come here 3 times now, and I've loved the food every time, it's one of my new go to places for a more casual bite to eat. The service is quick and super friendly, they are always so welcoming and kind! The restaurant itself is pretty spacious and tidy, the seats are very comfortable. Very much a vibes of a local mom and pop restaurant! It goes without saying, but I will be back! read more

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Solid spot for Braised Beef Noodle Soup & Beef Pancake Roll. Server was friendly and was not busy during lunchtime Monday. I would go back to try the XLB. Items I tried: -Braised Beef Noodle Soup 4.5/5 Flavorful curry like broth with fresh chewy noodles. Decent portion of beef. Up to standard to what others offer. -Beef Pancake Roll 4.2/5 Wish there was more beef inside but taste wise hits the spot. -Pan Fried Pork Buns 4/5 Really crispy bottom almost too hard. Flavorful filling, but wish there was more soup inside. read more

Jian Bao - Beef Roll - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

Ate here as a party of four. Definitely recommend eating family style. Delicious food! House special pork pan fried bun is a treasure. Tom yum XLB is unique and beautiful. Dan Dan noodles are incredibly spicy with fragrant numbing Szechuan peppercorn. Service is friendly and attentive. Very affordable. Please eat here. read more

Love this new local dumpling/Chinese restaurant. The braised beef noodle soup is really good. The flavor is spot on, the noodles lightly chewy and the beef super soft. The pan fried pork dumplings also a winner. Also liked the spicy pepper and shredded pork noodles (ours wasn't that spicy which was good for me! But the server says the spiciness is based on the batch of peppers) My kids loved the dumplings and green onion pancakes. The dumplings are in line with the yummy dumplings of the sunset area. Can't wait to go back and try more dishes read more

Three dishes were ordered: their signature Joan Bao which was excellent, crispy, and made better after adding the vinegar and chili sauce to it...be careful, it's hot, and make sure when you bite into it thI it squirts on everyone else and not you. The egg & chive pocket is a pleasant change from eating meat, and the chives stands out , no doubt that any of their meat pockets good, if you're in the mood. Having been @beefed out", the chicken flat noodle dish with thick wide noodles, carrots, potatoes, green & red bell peppers is a good change. Service and suggestions were excellent, It's a small place, clean and simple. It's nice and less greasy than its sister restaurant. A very good place from the run of the mill dim sum place. read more

Amazing dumplings and good vegetarian options. They opened recently. If you're a fan of dumplings, healthy and spicy szechuan food this is the place to go. read more

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The braised beef noodle soup here is amazing! The broth is rich and fragrant, the beef is incredibly tender, and the noodles are perfectly springy. Every bite was pure comfort , absolutely delicious! read more

Jian Bao - Braised beef noodles - Chinese Near Me - San Francisco, California

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Summary: the food was good, but not sure I'd come back. + Their signature pan fried pork baos are delicious - perfectly fried exterior and sizeable filling of pork and soup. My only criticism is the price - at $15.50 it's $2-3 more than other restaurants I've been to. ± The braised beef noodle soup was good, nothing special but the beef was tender and noodles chewy (although a little too soft personally). ± Xiao long baos were okay - wouldn't get them again. They are dim-sum style in aluminum cups, which isn't my preference. - Service was meh - only ever checked on when we ordered and when we wanted the check. The restaurant wasn't even half-filled, but the waitress seemed to be busy talking to customers she was acquainted with. I guess you don't come to a Chinese restaurant for the service, but worth noting. - Tipping: please be aware the custom tip option is in Chinese. The lowest auto-tip option is 18%, which I think is ridiculous considering service was meh. read more

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Great Jian bao and fried rice with great portion sizes. Very flavorful and tasty! Free soup too read more

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Super friendly staff, popped with a friend who lives around the corner to order take out. Everything we got was delicious, we had the cucumber salad, the new steamed pork and jalapeño dumplings, the combination soup dumplings, and the crispy fried soup dumplings. So good all around. My friend had gone two nights in a row, and I'll be returning as well. Great spot read more

Love this neighborhood place. Delicious dumplings and appetizers. Why go to those dumpling places and wait an hour when you can come to this neighborhood gem? read more

Great new place in the neighborhood for authentic Chinese food, the Sheng Jian Bao was perfectly crispy on the bottom just like in Shanghai. Knife cut noodles were great too. read more

Expensive, one order unable to make you full, especially the xinjiang latiao, taste no good, small meat ball with noodles, weird, small dish cost you $18.99+tax. Never come again. read more

Delicious food. New to the neighborhood. Different than the other Chinese places. Very hospitable and eveything we've had has been delicious! read more

The food is good and very similar in style to its neighbor, King's Noodle, but it's much more expensive. They charge $16 for six very small Jianbao, which aren't quite good enough to justify the price. read more