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Bao Dim Sum House

Dim Sum Restaurant, Dumpling Restaurant, and Asian Restaurant$$$$

Mid-City West, Los Angeles

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Bao Dim Sum House

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Ranked #1 for dim sum restaurants in Los Angeles
"The juicy pork dumplings are AMAZING!"(11 Tips)
"Juicy pork buns & milk buns are phenomenal!"(7 Tips)
"Juicy pork buns and the pork and spinach potstickers"(8 Tips)
"$4 glasses of wine and $4 spicy shrimp dumplings"(3 Tips)

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Chefs FeedAugust 30, 2016
"It's right across the street from Jar, and it’s my quick fix for plump pork & shrimp shumai dumplings. You can tell these are always freshly made." - Chef Suzanne Tracht Read more
Wondering FeetNovember 7, 2016
The dim sums were delicious. Loved the spicy shrimp and sesame ball. The tea disappoints unfortunately as unlike any traditional dim sum house was made from tea bags.
Yuna 🇰🇷 ParkOctober 7, 2011
Been here 5+ times
My new favorite place in LA. All-day specials at the bar include $2 Sapporo drafts, $4 glasses of wine and $4 spicy shrimp dumplings (which I want for dinner every night starting now).
Namona BtNovember 22, 2014
If you're looking for a good chinese/Vietnamese: The crispy spring rolls , juicy pork dim sum & sweet/sour soup was delish!
Phil TorontoSeptember 7, 2014
They will tell you that all of the dumplings are big - they aren't that big. You need at least 2 orders of the juicy pork dumplings.
Andrew LaymanNovember 19, 2017
Amazing pork buns. Get sticky wrapped sticky rice with pork. The bak Choi is good too.
Vanessa MeyerJanuary 4, 2013
Best lunch. The juicy pork and chicken spinach are great. We didn't know it was happy hour and were pleasantly surprised by our bill. This place is a must.
Sonia SAugust 14, 2014
The dim sum is made to order. Don't expect this to be your authentic, typical or rowdy dim sum joint. More American customers in an upscale environment. Good quality food nonetheless.
Paige CMarch 28, 2017
Delicious dim sum - fresh, authentic and hot! Loved the sticky rice as well.
Julius WeilMarch 13, 2014
Dim Sum on Beverly everything is delicious and the staff is great. Shu Mai is exceptional a ms are the crispy crab and shrimp balls.
Danny NathanFebruary 14, 2017
Super tasty dim sum. Go for happy hour. Sort of a bummer that they don't do the carts, but the food is tasty regardless.
MyBeautyBunny.com JenJuly 17, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Love the sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaf (don't eat the leaf), shu mai, seaweed salad...actually everything I've tried has been great and I've been here at least 5 times.
Kristen OrienMarch 11, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Juicy pork buns and the pork and spinach potstickers are my favorite! Truthfully, nothing I've ever had here was anything but amazing.
Kelly BoneMay 31, 2013
Been here 5+ times
The cabbage salad and crystal mushroom dumpling are a perfect, veggie friendly, lunch!
AsjaMarch 30, 2011
Diet-friendly accommodations + friendly staff. Our waitress Misun is sweet. She made sure the dishes were tailor-made even though we didnt ask her to. This allowed everyone to sample all the dishes!
Thomas ColtonJanuary 23, 2015
Free valet! (Excluding tip) and always seems to have space. Very much a decent hidden date spot last minute
Thomas ColtonMay 5, 2015
Chicken shumai, juicy pork dumplings, pork buns, etc. Haven't had a bad thing on the menu
Brian AnthonyFebruary 4, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Crystal Shrimp Dumpling, steamed bbq pork bun, juicy pork dumpling and shrimp spring roll.... Umm all amaZin!!! If ur hesitant on taking the dumpling dive, try these
Taryn MelissaOctober 14, 2013
Juicy pork buns are a must. However, be aware, the amazing half-price lunch special is no more :(
Janet Anne PanenJune 29, 2013
Two words: milk buns. They taste and feel the way you'd think a cloud should taste and feel. Life-changing, man.
NicoleJuly 21, 2013
Try the crispy crab and shrimp ball & pork dumpling. And for desert you MUST have the milk bun!
Andrew SMay 21, 2013
Been here 5+ times
Pretty much hit the whole menu. Mochi Dumplings and Chicken Potstickers are hands down the best.
AsjaMarch 30, 2011
Wild crab dumplings-extra sticky and so good. Real crab meat and generous filling. Crispy Taro Ball and Honey Walnut prawn are by far my fav!
Adam CheungMarch 5, 2012
Limited dimsum menu but what they do, they do a pretty good job at, at about $1.00-1.50 premium over San Gabriel valley dimsum spots.
OrderAheadMarch 5, 2013
Bao Dim Sum now lets you order and pay ahead with your phone. Download the OrderAhead App. Read more
Michael NealMarch 22, 2017
Stellar Dim Sum! Good & spicy chili oil too.
Anton PerreauApril 29, 2017
If you want authentic Dim Dum, this probably isn't the place for you.As a western attempt at Dim Sum it's a mediocre (albeit more expensive than it should be) experience missing some essentials.
Zac McCormickJanuary 24, 2016
I wasn't that impressed with the service, but the food was great! Get yourself some soup dumps.
cynOctober 4, 2011
Fabulous happy hour with really great choices! 11-7 pm M-F, 5-7 pm Sat & Sun and ALL DAY, EVERY DAY at the bar FTW!!!
DJ Latin Prince ✔ November 10, 2011
The food here is amazing. Make sure you come during their happy hour specials. Great Prices..
Emily ThomasFebruary 21, 2012
Been here 5+ times
Finally had the Milk Buns for the first time last night -- it's up there with one of my favorite desserts of all time.
Ben RuggAugust 16, 2014
Fantastic modern dim sum. And inventive handcrafted cocktails.
Abu Aya KDAugust 8, 2016
Best dimsum in the heart of West LA...
Katya ZhylkaNovember 3, 2013
It's definitely one of our favorite places in LA now!!! Dumplings are the BEST!!❤️
somerset TulliusApril 7, 2013
Happy hour at the bar all day! Juicy pork dumpling is a delight.
Joanne DMarch 25, 2012
Bartenders are super nice! Pork/shrimp shumai & chicken stuffed mushrooms are delish!
Karl H.August 24, 2011
Juicy Pork Buns, and milk buns (dessert) are tops. Go for happy hour 5-7pm!
OliverJanuary 9, 2016
Heres a tip. If you want westernized chinese goodness, go to panda express. If you want dim sum, do not go to bao
Chris WomackMay 28, 2018
Crap rice is great
Austin WatkinsJuly 23, 2011
Been here 5+ times
Damn good dim sun. Save room for the egg custard. Fresh, warm and omg good.
Jasleen AnandJuly 31, 2021
Mostly white people eating here. Not good. Juicy dumplings had no flavor, no juice & skin was too thick. Pea shoots were not tender. Har gow - decent. Scallop/shrimp dumplings & sticky rice - good.
Yang SOctober 26, 2016
Amazing high quality dim sum - check in with Swarm to get coupons!
Jan GardnerAugust 13, 2013
Dim Sum heaven ! I loved the chicken and spinach dim sum .
Buttercup DApril 12, 2014
Been here 25+ times
Their pork/shrimp dumplings are the best!!!
corinne almirolJanuary 30, 2011
holey moley, those flaky baked chicken buns are scrumptious! don't leave without trying them!
Jeff SpargurJune 8, 2012
Juicy pork dumplings. Hot and sour soup. Comfortable. Milk buns. Nice.
Gail HNovember 28, 2010
Been here 5+ times
Love! Prawns w honey walnuts, chicken potstickers, shrimp dumplings are fab!!
Zarrin MFebruary 15, 2015
The food is mediocre (not bad, not great). It's also super overpriced. Do yourself a favor and get some real dimsum in the San Gabriel Valley.
WednesdayJune 14, 2017
Diim sum 😋
WednesdayJune 14, 2017
Dim sum 😋

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