About
Bao in San Francisco offers a dynamic dining experience blending the rich flavors of Chinese cuisine with a contemporary twist. With its charming interior and outdoor seating, it stands out as a welcoming spot for brunch, lunch, or dinner. Known for its exceptional service and an impressive array of dishes, from dumplings with exquisite fillings to delightful noodle creations, Bao caters to all palates, including a significant selection of vegetarian and vegan options.
Enjoy a delightful meal with the sounds of the city in the background while sipping on a selection of teas, wines, or beers. Their specialty, the vegetarian Xiao Long Bao, is particularly praised, alongside gluten-free dumplings, ensuring everyone's needs are met. Perfect for a casual gathering or a cozy date, Bao's moderate pricing and friendly atmosphere make it a top choice, drawing both locals and visitors alike. An hour's drive from Sunnyvale, it's a recommended stop by satisfied patrons on Reddit.
Price
Meals
Branch, Lunch, Dinner
Cuisines
Chinese, Vegetarian
Services
Delivery, Takeaway, Reservations available, Outdoor seating
Offering
Serving alcohol
Payment
Payment by credit card
- $$$$ 20 - 30 $
- Branch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Chinese
- Vegetarian
- Delivery
- Takeaway
- Reservations available
- Outdoor seating
- Serving alcohol
- Payment by credit card
- Wheelchair accessible
- Friendly staff
Menu
Reviews and Ratings
Write a review
- Food: 5
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
Good assortment of classic dim sum dishes and some nice artistic presentations such as the mango swam pastry. We especially enjoyed the assorted sweet buns.

- Food: 5
- Service: 3
- Atmosphere: 3
The food is very good. The host, short Chinese guy, was super rude.

- Food: 4
- Service: 5
- Atmosphere: 5
We ended up at bao unexpectedly and ended up having a scrumptious feast. Everyone wanted to try out different dishes so we ended up getting pretty much everything we wanted. None of the dishes were disappointing. Some bao and dim sum plates were cooked with original Chinese seasoning, which may be an oddity for people who are unfamiliar with them. This was a great find as you also get a ton of value in terms of quantity and different unique dishes to try out.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the address of bao?bao is located at Valencia Street, 590, 94110, San Francisco, USA.
- How is bao rated by visitors?bao has an average rating of 4.6 based on 554 reviews across platforms such as Google, Facebook.
- What dishes and beverages are served?The restaurant offers a selection of dishes such as beef, beer, bouillon, cakes, chicken, dumplings, fish, fried chicken, scrambled eggs, fried rice, fruitcake, juice, baking, pies, pork, along with a variety of drinks.
- What is the average price for a meal at bao?The average price for a meal is 20 - 30 $ (it is moderate - $$).
- Is there a delivery service available?Yes, delivery is available through bao590sf.com, www.doordash.com, www.ubereats.com, order.online, www.trycaviar.com.
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