Bao Dim Sum House

4.3(1,243)

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8256 Beverly Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90048, USA
Los Angeles, California 90048
United States

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323-655-6556

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About Bao Dim Sum House

Loungey, low-lit choice for inventive cocktails & Chinese small plates, including during happy hour.

Cuisine: Uncategorized
Price range: moderately priced

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4.3/5

Based on 1,243 reviews

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Shanru

5 months ago

The dim sum here is not as traditional as some other places — it has a more modern and almost less authentic feel to everything. They had the standard dim sum offerings such as shrimp dumplings and sh...

Kendrick Khoe

2 months ago

This is not an SGV style Chinese food you’ll get here. For the area you’ll expect more of a fusion flavor Asian food. We came for Happy Hour. There are decent selections available. Calamari had more...

Gabriel Tam

5 months ago

We tried Bao Dim Sum recently and the meal started off strong. The dumplings were delicious and the spicy wontons had great flavor and heat. The pea sprouts were also a nice surprise and were cooked p...

Dylan Brittany Blount del Cid

8 months ago

The food here is so fun and delicious. There’s something really enjoyable about ordering a bunch of different dumplings and sharing with the table. As a vegetarian, I had plenty of food options. The c...

Priscila H

10 months ago

First time here! I picked this place 'cause of the reviews, and I'm not bummed. The vibe's nice. It's perfect for a little get-together, and they even have a mini bar. The food's good, I got the corn ...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The dining experience is generally positive, reflected in an average rating of 4.0/5, though reviews indicate some notable inconsistencies in food quality and service.

Customer Favorites

The corn ribs are consistently praised as amazing, with excellent chicken dumplings and delicious spicy wontons also highlighted as favorites. Pea sprouts and pork/shrimp shims were also positively received.

Atmosphere & Service

The atmosphere is described as nice and suitable for get-togethers, featuring a mini bar. Service is noted as good and quick at times, but other experiences mention it being just okay or a bit inattentive.

Value & Quality

Food quality is inconsistent; while some dishes like chicken dumplings and pork/shrimp shims offer good volume and great texture, other items are criticized for being oily, dry, syrupy, or lacking freshness and depth. Pricing is not specifically mentioned.

Areas for Improvement

Key areas for improvement include ensuring consistency in the preparation and freshness of classic Chinese dishes, specifically addressing issues like overcooked duck, dry egg tarts, and oily calamari. Improving overall service attentiveness is also mentioned.

Recent Trends

More recent reviews frequently highlight a less traditional or modern approach to dim sum and show increased concern regarding inconsistency in the quality of non-dim sum and classic dishes, contrasting with earlier broadly positive sentiments about enjoyable and "fun" food.