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Bao Dim Sum House

Bao Dim Sum House

Dim Sum Restaurant, Dumpling Restaurant, and Asian Restaurant$$$$
Mid-City West, Los Angeles
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    Thomas D.
    "The juicy pork dumplings are AMAZING!"(11 Tips)
    Leslie L.
    "Juicy pork buns & milk buns are phenomenal!"(7 Tips)
    Kristen O.
    "Juicy pork buns and the pork and spinach potstickers"(8 Tips)
    Yuna 🇰🇷 P.
    "$4 glasses of wine and $4 spicy shrimp dumplings"(3 Tips)
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  • Wondering F.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Chefs Feed
    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
  • Yuna 🇰🇷 P.
    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).
  • Paige C.heart icon on user image
    Paige CMarch 28, 2017
    Delicious dim sum - fresh, authentic and hot! Loved the sticky rice as well.
  • Namona B.
    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!
  • Andrew L.heart icon on user image
    Andrew LaymanNovember 19, 2017
    Amazing pork buns. Get sticky wrapped sticky rice with pork. The bak Choi is good too.
  • Sonia S.
    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.
  • Phil T.
    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.
  • Vanessa M.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • MyBeautyBunny.com J.
    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.
  • Thomas C.heart icon on user image
    Thomas ColtonJanuary 23, 2015
    Free valet! (Excluding tip) and always seems to have space. Very much a decent hidden date spot last minute
  • Julius W.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Kelly B.
    Kelly BoneMay 31, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    The cabbage salad and crystal mushroom dumpling are a perfect, veggie friendly, lunch!
  • Danny N.heart icon on user image
    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.
  • Kristen O.
    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.
  • Asja
    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 C.heart icon on user image
    Thomas ColtonMay 5, 2015
    Chicken shumai, juicy pork dumplings, pork buns, etc. Haven't had a bad thing on the menu
  • Michael N.heart icon on user image
    Michael NealMarch 22, 2017
    Stellar Dim Sum! Good & spicy chili oil too.
  • Andrew S.heart icon on user image
    Andrew SMay 21, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Pretty much hit the whole menu. Mochi Dumplings and Chicken Potstickers are hands down the best.
  • OrderAhead
    OrderAheadMarch 5, 2013
    Bao Dim Sum now lets you order and pay ahead with your phone. Download the OrderAhead App. Read more
  • Brian A.
    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
  • Janet Anne P.
    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.
  • Asja
    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!
  • Nicole
    NicoleJuly 21, 2013
    Try the crispy crab and shrimp ball & pork dumpling. And for desert you MUST have the milk bun!
  • Yang S.
    Yang SOctober 26, 2016
    Amazing high quality dim sum - check in with Swarm to get coupons!
  • Emily T.
    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.
  • Taryn M.
    Taryn MelissaOctober 14, 2013
    Juicy pork buns are a must. However, be aware, the amazing half-price lunch special is no more :(
  • Chris W.heart icon on user image
    Chris WomackMay 28, 2018
    Crap rice is great
  • Zac M.heart icon on user image
    Zac McCormickJanuary 24, 2016
    I wasn't that impressed with the service, but the food was great! Get yourself some soup dumps.
  • cyn
    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!!!
  • Adam C.
    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.
  • Katya Z.
    Katya ZhylkaNovember 3, 2013
    It's definitely one of our favorite places in LA now!!! Dumplings are the BEST!!❤️
  • Anton P.
    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.
  • Ben R.
    Ben RuggAugust 16, 2014
    Fantastic modern dim sum. And inventive handcrafted cocktails.
  • somerset T.
    somerset TulliusApril 7, 2013
    Happy hour at the bar all day! Juicy pork dumpling is a delight.
  • Abu Aya K.heart icon on user image
    Abu Aya KDAugust 8, 2016
    Best dimsum in the heart of West LA...
  • DJ Latin Prince ✔ 
    DJ Latin Prince ✔ November 10, 2011
    The food here is amazing. Make sure you come during their happy hour specials. Great Prices..
  • Karl H.
    Karl H.August 24, 2011
    Juicy Pork Buns, and milk buns (dessert) are tops. Go for happy hour 5-7pm!
  • Jan G.
    Jan GardnerAugust 13, 2013
    Dim Sum heaven ! I loved the chicken and spinach dim sum .
  • Buttercup D.heart icon on user image
    Buttercup DApril 12, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Their pork/shrimp dumplings are the best!!!
  • Austin W.
    Austin WatkinsJuly 23, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Damn good dim sun. Save room for the egg custard. Fresh, warm and omg good.
  • Joanne D.
    Joanne DMarch 25, 2012
    Bartenders are super nice! Pork/shrimp shumai & chicken stuffed mushrooms are delish!
  • Oliverheart icon on user image
    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
  • Lance L.heart icon on user image
    Lance LashFebruary 11, 2016
    The Sticky rice was awesome.
  • Codi
    CodiDecember 7, 2014
    Free valet! Everything is good!
  • Jeff S.
    Jeff SpargurJune 8, 2012
    Juicy pork dumplings. Hot and sour soup. Comfortable. Milk buns. Nice.
  • نجدية
    نجديةJune 14, 2017
    Dim sum 😋
  • نجدية
    نجديةJune 14, 2017
    Diim sum 😋
  • Andrew S.heart icon on user image
    Andrew SDecember 23, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    It's all about the Mochi dumplings...
  • Jasleen A.
    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.
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