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BAOS HOG in Garden Grove

4.4 (102) 13918 Brookhurst St, Garden Grove, CA 92843, United States

Categories

Asian fusion restaurant
Chinese restaurant
Steamed bun shop

Location on the map

Garden Grove, Orange County, California, US

Phone: +1 714-600-3311
Site: https://baoshog.com/

Opening hours

Monday:10 AM–8 PM
Tuesday:10 AM–8 PM
Wednesday:10 AM–8 PM
Thursday:10 AM–8 PM
Friday:10 AM–8 PM
Saturday:10 AM–8 PM
Sunday:10 AM–8 PM

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Total reviews rating 4.4

102 Reviews for BAOS HOG 2024:

Review №1

2023-10-15 21:17:06

First time here so we ordered several dishes to try. Roasted Pork Belly With Rice, Bolsa Bao, Duck Bao, Cow Bao, Cha Siu Bao, Vietnamese Iced Coffee and Fresh Watermelon Juice. OMG!!! So delicious!!! We ended up ordering to-go as well because it was that good!!

Review №2

2023-10-21 20:12:56

Baos Hog in Garden Grove was recommended to me by a friend. I dont really even like baos necessarily, but honestly, this place has elevated their boa game to make me a believer! I tried 2 different styles of baos, the Hot Chick Bao and the Char Siu Bao, both were unbelievably delicious, and the buns are so light and fresh! The me u sounds so interesting, I am going back on the weekend to try other items.

Review №3

2022-11-30 03:12:13

Hmmm…finally back in Cali after a few years and didnt know what to eat..,so wifey did a phone order for take out and honestly I’m really surprised….place was deadddddd when I came around 530pm so I hope this place is good…and it was great!!! The rice dishes was great portion for the value..baos were hefty and fills up well. Fries were good as well. If I come back it would be for the rice dishes.

Review №4

2023-05-28 01:12:51

Wow..dios mio... Amazing.. talk about affordable, great tasting food. I had the duck, bolsa and hot chick hog and it was a life changing experience. I spent as much as a popular fast food meal and I got an amazing experience for my taste buds.. as a taco lover I would literally exchange this in my meal experience more than once.. definitely somewhere I would come back again and again

Review №5

2023-10-24 14:54:46

My go to place for a Friday night dinner to go! Very affordable and delicious. They have pretty much all the Hongkonese BBQ style meats served with ham bow or rice. They now do banh mi too. The place is small. I dont recommend eating inside.

Review №6

2023-04-24 18:54:31

Loved the Cali style burrito with the beef bulgogi! The size of the burrito was pretty big so I only ate half for lunch. The sauce was decent but not my favorite. Overall I loved all the different flavors in the burrito. Can’t wait to try the baos next!

Review №7

2023-04-27 00:50:07

Extremely disappointed, i ordered the duck it looked awesome but it was pretty bad. They serve it cold which was really off putting and it had very little flavor. The rice was way overcooked and mushy, the sauce was weak. The highlight was the sambal lol. I wont be back.

Review №8

2023-11-26 00:27:57

I cant believe how long it took me to finally try this spot. If you dont know about this spot, they specialize in a variety of baos and rice plates. Theyve been in business for awhile and because of its location (tucked in a corner of the plaza), I tend to forget about it until after Ive left the plaza. I was really craving for some chinese bbq one day and then I suddenly remembered about this spot. After trying them out, I can see why theyre still in business despite so many new food establishments popping up. Portions are generous and the pricing is very reasonable. Ill definitely be back for more!|| L O C A T I O N / P A R K I N G ||-Cross Streets are Brookhurst St. and Westminster Ave.-Located in the same plaza as Boiling Point, Banh Mi Che Cali, Sunmerry Bakery, Sunright Tea Studio and more. Theyre tucked in the corner of the plaza closely facing Brookhurst St.-Parking is a hit or miss depending on the time you come. Theyre located in a super popular plaza that houses a Vietnamese supermarket as well as many other popular tea/food establishments.|| F O O D ||Duck Bao ($5.50) - This has got to my favorite bao of all time. Im not kidding you when I said their baos are super loaded. They gave me a thick piece of duck in my bao and honestly, I could just eat one of these and be done with my meal. The duck was flavorful and very tenderBolsa Bao ($5.50) - My second favorite bao! Its crispy pork and again, you get a thick slice of it too! I liked the pickled onions on top which helps to counter the oiliness from the crispy pork skin. So much flavor in this oneCharsiu Bao ($5.00) - A close second favorite but Ive always loved my crispy pork over charsiu so it did not surprise me that this was my 3rd favorite. Again, they load up the bao with thick pieces of charsiu. It seems like the charsiu is healthier too because there werent any fatty pieces which I appreciated.Hainan Chicken Rice with dark meat ($12.50) - You have the selection of white meat or dark meat for this dish and I opted for the dark meat which cost me an additional $1.00 which I didnt mind. This was recommended to me by the worker as one of their most popular rice dishes. I do love a good hainan chicken rice so I decided to try one for myself. It was pretty good although I have to say its on the sweeter side which I personally didnt mind. It might be from the sauce itself? Nonetheless, it was still good, and they provided a generous portion of chicken.

Review №9

2023-06-01 03:57:23

Enjoyed their Taiwanese boas. Duck, boss, and cow baos were excellent. Will come again.

Review №10

2021-03-21 18:38:19

Really great little hole in the wall in Garden Grove off of Brookhurst, really close to the 22 Freeway for easy access. The parking lot is a little crazy and people drive up right next to the shop, so be careful when you step off the curb!The food is really fantastic. Freshly made, very large, fluffy bao and huge portions on the fillings. We went two days in a row because we were so impressed the first day. The girl who helped us the first visit was amazingly friendly. The boy the next day not so much, he also got our order wrong, but you really cant get anything bad here, so we werent that bothered, although they did forget the one item I was craving the most.Our favorites: Duck Bao which is $4.50, but huge pieces of duck, so worth the money; Boss Hog Fries (choose between pork or beef, comes with sauces, cilantro, and onions), cauli fries (you should get 12 orders of these so no one fights or dreams about them); Fish Bao.Definitely going to keep eating here!

Review №11

2019-07-31 02:04:23

Im not sure that you can beat this restaurant for the price. I got a Duck Bao and somehow it was only $3.50. For the price, it was great.The service was so incredibly fast and the employees were all friendly. Im genuinely not sure how they made it so cheap and yet so delicious. Plus I got a Vietnamese Iced Coffee, which was amazing.Definitely check this place out!

Review №12

2023-10-17 04:46:56

A Culinary Gem in the Heart of Westminster - BAOS HOG ReviewStepping into BAOS HOG, youre immediately welcomed by a fusion of contemporary decor and inviting ambiance. This small, yet noteworthy establishment stands out in Westminster for its innovative approach to bao buns, often known as baos.Each bao is a masterpiece, with the Hog special possibly being the star of the show. The pork is succulent and flavorful, indicative of the care in preparation. Accompanied by crisp, fresh vegetables and a secret sauce that adds an unexpected but delightful kick, its a harmonious blend of textures and tastes.Beyond the baos, the menu is an eclectic mix, suggesting influences from various cuisines, a bold move that seems to pay off. The drinks selection complements the food, with both traditional options and more unique offerings, indicating that the proprietors are aficionados seeking to provide a full culinary experience.Service is efficient and warm.

Review №13

2023-08-24 23:15:46

The food was delicious. Can’t complain with the service I received. I felt like I was eating at home.

Review №14

2020-01-30 01:12:32

This was a great find in a cool little part of town. The food was excellent. We searched best steamed buns in L.A. and this is where Google maps brought us. It was totally right. The place is a modern little bun shop with good drink options. We got the Duck and the two Pork options. Would recommend all of them highly.

Review №15

2019-09-13 03:21:41

Omg!!! I drive out of the way for this place omg!!! Everything is freaking delish, today I bought my favorites, next the Fish wrap Im tasting it looks good never tried it but Im sure its good all the food here is Fire...😋 lol🐷🐽

Review №16

2023-09-21 03:41:57

The presentation of the food was topnotch, but unfortunately both proteins (duck and pork) were completely dry and cold.

Review №17

2018-03-02 06:52:03

We got the chicken and duck bao, lychee lemonade 50% less sweet and less ice, and their short rib fries. Highly recommended to get dem fries!

Review №18

2021-11-11 09:03:59

No wait and quick service on a Saturday afternoon. The food looked and tasted awesome! Service was phenomenon!Each entree was provided with different sauces, Bolsa/Heo Quay Bao and Duck Bao and Char Siu Bao and Boss Bao were yummy!Check out Baos Hog if youre in the area!

Review №19

2022-05-23 05:04:34

Im amazed by the buns here. Kinda feel good and healthy for some reason lol. Will definitely come back to try everything else

Review №20

2018-07-05 02:31:37

Awesome Chinese bun sandwiches. The roast duck and braised pork belly was delicious. Price is right and food is tasty, what more can you ask for.

Review №21

2023-06-29 22:52:08

Go to place when I am craving roast pork belly.

Review №22

2019-02-11 02:28:19

DELICIOUS potstickers and very well seasoned beef in the cow bao but a bit too many flavors in all the rest. Tried a duck bao and honestly was a little bit disappointed that the duck wasnt the star of the show.

Review №23

2019-08-01 21:02:41

If you want to eat like a boss, head over to Boas Hog, with the best pork in the city of Garden Grove! Adding the egg on top of that hot food is how to do it!! Thanks for the great service guys.

Review №24

2023-04-04 22:25:28

Always a bit whenever I come in town, I always get the Bolsa bao and lychee lemonade. This time, I decided to get the boss fries with pork and it’s now my new favorite. Each bao is less than $7 and I always get 2.

Review №25

2017-04-24 21:34:13

Ive tried their bao sandwiches before, which was great mix of flavors. This time I tried their hainam chicken rice dish. Chicken rice was cooked to perfection, not oily nor dry. The dark chicken consist of thigh and drumstick, which was perfectly cooked and had that ga di bo (free range chicken) texture. The ginger sauce is different than other places, which i loved because it wasnt oily. Next time I would ask for 2 extra sauce 1 want enough for me.

Review №26

2022-08-11 18:26:57

Ordered a ton of food from here and it was ok. The bao buns were light and fluffy with a perfect texture. We liked a few of the baos but some were pretty greasy or just not flavored to our liking, we also got the chicken and rice which was very good. The chicken was tender, and the rice was flavorful and fluffy. I would recommend this place but probably wont be back for the bao.

Review №27

2017-04-18 02:10:41

The watermelon chiller is a must! Everything Ive tried here is good: the baos: The Duck and The Bolsa, the Hainan chicken with rice, steak & eggs rice plate. Fast, friendly service! Parking is not bad till boiling crab opens.

Review №28

2023-08-14 01:17:44

Pork Bao Buns were super sticky and too moist and pork was dry dry like couldn’t chew dry…. Was disappointed

Review №29

2018-07-29 05:32:03

Wow this place is good. I got the 2 most popular items, Bolsa Bun and something else Bun. Both were delicious and the pickled carrots and daikon really complemented the bbq and bun.

Review №30

2022-11-26 07:20:27

The duck and roasted pork here is way better than Sam Woo. Dont order through doordash because you are going to pay 50 percent more per item call the restaurant directly and order from them. I felt very cheated because I thought doordash would charge the same price as the restaurant but unfortunately they marked it up alot

Review №31

2020-12-12 00:41:41

The different choices of meats was good and the portions were huge. We tried the pork, duck and crispy chicken and they were all amazing. When you take a bite you taste so many flavors from the meat to the veggies to the sauces. The price was not bad also for the portions we ordered.

Review №32

2021-11-16 21:42:54

My friend and I came back to Baos Hogs for lunch today. We both wanted the Hainan Chicken with dark meat (our favorite) but it was sold out at 11am. Wow! We had to get the white meat. We even asked for extra ginger sauce. It’s really good. The chicken is as tender as expected. Rice was cooked nicely. We’re slightly disappointed because the chicken was a bit salty this time. Hence the 4 stars instead of 5. We’ll definitely come back again.

Review №33

2017-03-29 19:30:08

Bolsa Heo Quay Bao. Super good. The breading is soft and the fatty cut with pickling was very juicy. I would love to try the others if I happen to visit again.

Review №34

2022-11-23 20:45:54

Tasty pork belly and roasted duck rice.

Review №35

2021-08-10 22:03:51

THIS PLACE IS AMAZING! I ordered the Boss Bao and I think it was the best thing I have eaten in a long time. The pork was succulent and had such good flavor, not to mention is was only $4! Ive already told my colleagues how good it is and will definitely be going back to try the other Bao buns.

Review №36

2022-09-19 22:42:19

Haven’t gotten my food yet but had a very strange interaction while ordering . This is my first time here so I had a few menu based questions and the cashier couldn’t have been more visibly agitated and overly annoyed . I ended up only ordering one thing as I felt severely less interested in sides and drinks because he seemed angry I was asking about them . :/ bummer

Review №37

2019-01-05 05:37:39

New ideas of Asian fast food. Come in small amounts so you can try different menus. Good customer service. Price range $3.50 - $10. This place would attract more customers if they can change the look from outside, and have better internal design.

Review №38

2019-04-26 05:23:59

I love the interior of the restaurant and they vibe they gives off. However, that is the only thing that I love about them. I ordered duck with rice and it tasted really really bad. Even though I love to eat meat with fat, the duck have too much of them and gave up after having 2 scoop. I want to come back just to try the pork but it is highly unlikely.

Review №39

2016-04-12 04:03:26

One of my favorite new places.The fusion of Chinese food with an American twist really makes a great food.My favorite bao would have to be their duck. It is very tender and the meat is very fatty and flavorful. Their fried pork bao is also very good. The skin is fried to perfection and their sauces are not over bearing.I will definitely be back. My only gripe is it is a bit expensive for a single item.

Review №40

2022-04-17 02:42:29

Update: still a (hidden) gem in OC as of April 2022. Im surprised they dont have tons of other locations yet. Hainan Chicken Rice is also very good if you wanna try.I have been to Bao Hogs for many times, back when their Bolsa bao was $3.50 (now $4.00). But Ive been coming back still because the fact that this is an absolute gem in OC. Its so much that Im surprised why there is not a line outside every night. In fact, I think if they open one in the hipster LA area, theyll make a killing with $5+ a bao. The Bolsa bao is the one I always get as the crispy skin is where it at - my wife usually gets the Chasiu bao, which is not bad. Skip the line at Boiling Crab or Boiling Point and come here instead.

Review №41

2018-12-13 19:00:49

This place is in a very busy albeit slightly ghetto strip mall off Brookhurst. We stopped by for lunch. I really liked the baos, the duck was fresh and very similar to Peking duck preparation. Crispy pork was very crunchy and with good texture. The Hainan chicken rice was below average. The rice was too soft and overcooked. The chicken overly salty. I would stick to the namesake baos. They are slightly larger than the usual ones so 2 was enough for lunch.

Review №42

2021-12-27 01:47:31

I wish I could give it zero star. They asked me to wait for them to get the duck from next door, Lien Hoa BBQ. Then, they charged me $29.5 and ++. If you go to Lien Hoa BBQ, only $23 for the same thing! Stay away!

Review №43

2016-05-06 17:18:22

Been here a couple times already and I love the roasted pork belly with Hainan rice. Its perfectly cooked pork belly with well rendered fat and crispy skin. I shouldnt even say crispy; the skin is almost crunchy. The Hainan rice is a great compliment and so flavorful.Last time I went, I got an egg with my roast pork belt and the server broke the egg before hanging it to me. She offered to remake it but I declined; I was about to break it and eat it myself so it didnt matter. While I was feasting she brought out some of their new Cinabao fries, because she broke my egg, which are strips of bao deep fried, sprinkled with cinnamon sugar and topped with whipped cream. It was totally unnecessary but Im glad she did. They were amazing!Overall, great place with friendly staff and affordable delicious food.

Review №44

2019-03-18 22:30:13

Had the Baos Hog Fries, its meh. the sauces were to be desired (mostly sweet and tart, lacking savory) at least the fries were good! I think instead of the pork belly, I should have gone for the beef short rib....

Review №45

2016-07-13 05:00:49

Baos Hog serves delicious baos with Chinese BBQ meats. The baos are stuffed with various meats, pickled vegetables, garnish, and layered with sauce. The atmosphere is nice and clean in a fast-casual environment. You order the food at the register, pick-up the food at the counter, and clean up your own table (so, no tipping). The restaurant is small, so I can see it getting very crowded. The service was friendly and my meal was prepared within a few minutes. The ingredients were high quality and the baos were carefully constructed. Big parking lot, but gets busy. Tip: Watch out for the red light cameras in the area!

Review №46

2016-02-19 04:21:45

We tried the Duck, Boss and Bolsa buns. The boss was pork belly while the Bolsa was a fried crispy pork belly. The Bolsa was definitely better with the crispy skin. The Duck was also delicious and comes with a yummy au jus sauce.We also ordered a watermelon drink which was fresh and refreshing.Highly recommend the food.

Review №47

2015-11-24 20:37:41

Great place to fill your bao cravings without having to order a huge plate of duck at a chinese restaurant! I love having duck and this place makes it uber convenient to get.Place does get packed at times so be prepared to take to go if you dont want to sit in a cafeteria like setting. Takes around ~15 mins for them to fill your order. Parking can be a major pain in the plaza.I personally love their duck baos and bolsa bao; very big piece of meat and tender (would recommend you to ask them to cut in half because it can get chewy to bite down). I dont have much love for the chasiu baos because its a bit fatty for me and I sometimes get hard pieces of meat. I will be back for more!

Review №48

2017-09-03 03:11:20

The food was amazing! We got the cow bao, the bbq pork bao and the cauliflower fries. Everything was hot, fresh and although I went on a Saturday afternoon, fast. I would def recommend...ill be going back soon✌❤

Review №49

2016-11-08 15:45:58

I definitely got a case of my eyes being bigger than my stomach, because when you look at the menu, you might think, Is it only one Bao per order? Is that enough to keep me filled? I ordered 3, the Duck, the Cha Siu, and the Boss baos since I wasnt too sure.The over stuff the baos just a tiny bit, where it was especially hard to keep everything in the Cha Siu as one, but its a good problem to have. The sauces werent overpowering and provided enough sweetness in each bite.Good luck with finding parking, this is one of the most packed parking lots in Garden Grove, especially when I visited on a Sunday afternoon.

Review №50

2016-03-05 23:31:24

Baos Hog belongs to the same owner as its neighbor Lien Hoa BBQ. So the meat is really good. The bun is better than most of other Bao places, but does not much traditional Asian standard.

Review №51

2022-05-23 04:31:41

Yummy baos with affordable price!

Review №52

2017-11-16 04:09:06

SO GOOD!!! Best buns around! I recommend the crispy pork belly. Not the most attractive location but food that will blow your mind!!

Review №53

2016-02-18 19:59:04

Simply delicious! Who wouldve thought bánh bao pancakes + toppings of your choice can be so explosive! Recommend the Bao Bolsa with the crispy pork skin.

Review №54

2017-09-28 16:14:06

Great tasting, quick and reasonably priced!

Review №55

2017-12-31 04:15:36

Best buns in the OC! The cha sui and duck baos are my favorites. Their black peppered wings are delicious!

Review №56

2017-02-02 16:05:42

Its a small shop but packs all the right flavors into its simple buns. I like places that have a small menu but really know how to deliver on what they do have and this place is one of them.

Review №57

2019-10-08 20:14:12

Absolutely delicious!!! The food is fresh with a super laid back atmosphere. The portions are super satisfying.

Review №58

2016-07-02 22:18:43

This was an excellent first try!!! Baos were good, I was full with 2. Their chicken dishes were good too!! Surprisingly that the place wasnt as crowded though...

Review №59

2021-02-27 20:58:48

Good food great price except for parking

Review №60

2018-01-19 03:40:44

Cinnabaos are amazing and a must! Love both of the rice plates(steak w/egg and the Hainan chicken)

Review №61

2019-10-23 00:55:18

Decent dishes and decent customer service. I like the rib eye rice with fried egg and Roasted Duck baos.

Review №62

2022-08-03 17:33:15

Very good food !

Review №63

2018-01-17 15:17:28

When Im craving a bao taco, Ill come here. Though there are better bao tacos around. I just live in the Garden Grove area. Convenient.

Review №64

2019-08-26 00:49:30

The food was delicious, and girl at counter was super helpful and informative. Small seating area

Review №65

2019-10-06 07:09:04

Cheap and good quality, they serve you in a box to go so you can finish your meal later.

Review №66

2017-01-15 19:32:34

I loved their Hainan Chicken and crispy pork over rice.

Review №67

2017-03-23 19:21:46

A great change-of-pace wonderful flavors crispy chicken if youre in the area you must try it

Review №68

2018-10-05 20:06:19

Really good duck (with rice) for 7.50 and strong, good iced tea

Review №69

2020-02-02 05:41:00

The girl said they they cannot make drink without ice, have to put ice in drink depite requested no ice and written on the cup

Review №70

2018-11-08 23:43:59

Hainan chicken rice is low key the best thing to get here.

Review №71

2017-07-04 19:21:34

Duck breast on a bao! You dont always get the breast, but when you do, like this, geeez.. $4 and insanely good

Review №72

2022-04-19 16:24:11

Good food and prices. Would recommend.

Review №73

2017-02-13 21:06:01

Lunch for today 🍴 🍚

Review №74

2017-06-04 08:12:18

Cute inexpensive baos, yummy everything, love the duck

Review №75

2019-04-08 15:07:43

Cheap and so good.

Review №76

2019-12-06 03:05:11

Good food but a lil bit pricey.

Review №77

2022-02-20 01:06:56

A must-try when youre in the area. The food is BOMB

Review №78

2018-06-19 20:28:50

Food not bad...

Review №79

2020-07-03 01:44:15

Great food all around and super quick!

Review №80

2019-08-13 20:25:25

Best dry rub ribs that I have ever had!!!!

Review №81

2019-08-24 19:51:21

I enjoyed it

Review №82

2019-08-30 02:18:13

Tey the specialty fries. Really good!

Review №83

2019-09-21 03:01:36

Bomb.con its a must try !! Highly recommend it...

Review №84

2018-11-19 22:17:52

Small place with quite yummy food!

Review №85

2018-07-12 03:58:59

Many Good various foods and reasonable prices

Review №86

2015-09-13 00:32:17

Good portions, delicious food!!

Review №87

2021-04-18 01:07:38

$$ food could have been better

Review №88

2017-12-25 01:35:15

I love this food most spacial the boss

Review №89

2018-12-02 20:11:59

Fantastic fried cauliflower and bao.

Review №90

2020-02-02 23:02:07

Love that there are vegetarian options!

Review №91

2016-03-27 22:16:29

Tasty boa, very friendly staff.

Review №92

2016-02-20 03:16:38

Its good

Review №93

2018-09-02 20:43:27

Under average point of servings

Review №94

2018-12-17 20:57:48

A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. And so affordable

Review №95

2019-06-21 00:59:11

Amazing

Review №96

2020-07-15 21:40:50

Quality Asian bbq

Review №97

2022-05-16 14:08:07

Delicious.

Review №98

2018-08-19 04:42:10

Food was good

Review №99

2019-05-10 03:40:01

Great place

Review №100

2017-12-11 01:42:47

Pop chicken!

Review №101

2019-08-19 21:32:21

Bland food

Review №102

2021-03-18 17:00:30

Very good attention and they take measures for the corona virus