88 BaoBao

Shanelle Jennings 4 months ago

BOMB! I could only be happier if I could eat more in 1 sitting. On a Sunday afternoon, it was practically empty. I had the pork and veggie ($11 and easily the best) as well as pork and crab ($15) and it was very filling. 3 sauces are on every table: chili crisp, a sweet soy blend, and a sour vinegar based soy blend. I mixed all 3 in the provided dish and loved having every flavor component without any being overpowering. They come out piping hot from the kitchen w a glass wall so you could watch em brewing made if you want. The service counter has 1 register, but if there's a love, they have a kiosk right next to it that can be used to order and pay too. Water is free from a dispenser by the register. And there's a to go station if you eat there and want to take part home, complete w containers, utensils, sauce and sauce cups w lids, and bags. There's light spa music playing which feels very zen. The mural goes great w the red and wood decor. The staff was nice and service was very fast. Their storage shelving is covered w linens bearing their logos, and the 1 person bathroom is clean and made to smell nice. If I'm ever passing thru, I'll be stopping here for sure!

Julie Dao Nguyen 7 months ago

88 Bao Bao in Rancho Cordova is a convenient spot for families looking for Chinese food and soup dumplings. We came with the kids and they really loved the xiao long bao. They were hot, flavorful and had a good broth. The sautéed garlic green beans were another winner and had great seasoning. Some dishes could use a bit more flavor. The chili oil wontons had good texture but needed more zest. The chow mein was on the mild side and the popcorn chicken could have been crispier. Overall we would come back for the xiao long bao and the green beans. The restaurant had fast service, was kid friendly and a clean dining area which made it easy for a family meal. If you are looking for soup dumplings or Chinese food in Rancho Cordova this place is worth trying, especially with kids.

Wan-Chu Liao a year ago

We had 88 BaoBao at the Livermore store several times, and this is our 1st time at this location. Somehow, the taste of food here isn't the same as the experience we had before. Asked for sliced ginger to go with Xiaolongbao. A little disappointed with the beef noodle soup. Beef rolls are OK.

Modie Cotton a year ago

We have been to MANY dumpling houses and this by far was very low end and basic for the price they make you pay. The service is very unprofessional and extremely lacking on customer appreciation. Along with the fact that most of the staff doesn’t really speak English to provide adequate service to begin with. Upon arrival, the cashier was just sitting at a table on her phone with an extremely irritated and bored demeanor once we walked into the door. Both of the high chairs for babies were dirty from being used. They were sticky, had caked on food, and wet like soup was spilled on them. I asked multiple times for napkins to clean the chair myself which I was just looked at like they didn’t know what I was saying. I ended up wiping the chair down on my own with a microfiber cloth left on their bussing rack. Also the building had a leak in the roof from the rain storms that just happened during the week. I honestly didn’t like the flavors of the wonton soup. It was extremely bland and kinda flavorless. My husband said he got sick from the his dumplings also. As a family, I don’t feel this place is worth the money for what’s being offered.

Robert U 2 years ago

Delicious pork xiao long bao and veggie buns! The dumplings were soft but not fragile, the soup flavorful, and the temperature was perfect (not too hot to scald your mouth like some other places I've been to). The veggie bun was very tasty and filling. I'll definitely come back!