Bao Express
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Bao Express Reviews
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Their Dumpling Box is the best. Love the variety and the taste. Will come again for sure.
The hosts are so sweet and very hard working especially when big orders come in which seems like often!
Food does take long to be cooked but it’s good so just be prepared to wait and it’s ok
Food does take long to be cooked but it’s good so just be prepared to wait and it’s ok
Portions huge, everything piping hawt and full of flavor, simply scrumptious!!!
Hours
| Monday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Tuesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Wednesday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Thursday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Friday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Saturday | 11AM - 9PM |
| Sunday | 11AM - 9PM |
Bao Express is a casual restaurant located in San Mateo’s Park Place area, known for its fresh and flavorful food that offers a surprisingly authentic taste. The restaurant provides a variety of options, including dim sum, hot bar dishes, and a la carte items, making it suitable for quick lunch, takeout, or satisfying a dim sum craving without traveling far. Popular dishes include the dim sum boxes, beef chow noodles, mapo tofu, mongolian beef, salt & pepper pork chop, and dumplings, which are praised for their authentic flavors. The menu also features items like chicken bao and sweet egg custard bao, both enjoyed for their quality and taste. Vegetarian options such as mixed veggies are flavorful and garlicky, with plenty of mushrooms, appealing to those seeking vegetarian dishes. Beverages like HK milk tea are described as good and authentic, complementing the meals well. The restaurant has a clean and friendly environment, with self-service ordering and a hot bar, making it easy to pick up food quickly. However, some reviews mention that the food can be pricey and that wait times for order preparation can be longer than expected, sometimes taking over 20 minutes even when the restaurant is not busy. Despite this, Bao Express is appreciated for its flavorful sauces, good wok hay, and overall quality, with many customers planning to return for more.