BAO
$$ • Asian, Chinese, Vegan
Hours:
590 Valencia St, San Francisco
(415) 658-7453
About BAO
Customers' Favorites
Pan Fried Vegetarian Pot Stickers 5
Stir Fried Pea Shoots with Garlic
Steamed Sweet Sesame Bao 3
Shanghai Xiao Long Bao 6
Steamed Sweet Lava Bao 3
Baked Portuguese Egg Tart
Stir Fried String Beans
Fried Spring Rolls
Baked BBQ Pork Buns
Coconut Bunnies
BAO Reviews
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Hours
| Monday | 5:30 - 9:30PM 11:30AM - 2:30PM |
| Tuesday | 5:30 - 9:30PM 11:30AM - 2:30PM |
| Wednesday | 5:30 - 9:30PM 11:30AM - 2:30PM |
| Thursday | 11:30AM - 2:30PM 5:30 - 9:30PM |
| Friday | 5:30 - 9:30PM 11:30AM - 2:30PM |
| Saturday | 5:30 - 9:30PM 11:30AM - 2:30PM |
| Sunday | 5:30 - 9:30PM 11:30AM - 2:30PM |
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BAO is a restaurant that offers a wide range of delectable dumplings and bao buns. The vegetarian bao options are praised as being very good, with a 9/10 rating. The menu features several vegan-friendly items, and there is a hope for even more vegan options in the future.
The restaurant is known for serving the freshest dumplings, with an open kitchen that allows customers to watch the preparation process. The Sichuan XLB (xiao long bao) is considered the best XLB the reviewer has ever had, with a mala spice filling that enhances the entire experience. Other menu items, such as the Shanghai XLB, steamed BBQ pork bao, pan-fried shrimp and chives dumplings, and fried curry taro puffs, are also highly praised for their freshness and delicious flavors.
The service is fast, friendly, and attentive, making it an overall enjoyable dining experience. Despite the challenge of finding parking in the area, this is considered the best dumpling place, with a commitment to using fresh ingredients and handmade dumplings.