The Blueberry Files has published a first look review of Bao Bao.
By the time we left Bao Bao, the 40-ish seat restaurant was full, with a few people waiting outside. Several people came into ask about take-out options (none yet). The restaurant never felt too loud or crowded, although we did clearly overhear our neighbors’ conversation, so it’s not the place for secret transactions.
Rather, Bao Bao offers comforting Chinese delights, for which West Enders seem eager. Check out Bao Bao Dumpling House (open for lunch at 11:30am and until 1am); I’ll be back for those fun cocktails and to sample the many more flavors of dumplings.
I sidled up to the sunken bar and ordered an Oxbow farmhouse (best with dumplings) and perused the menu. Seated to my left was Sam Hayward and Dana Street. The power duo behind Fore Street, Street and Co. and soon Scales (2), were halfway through a five-course meal and ready to socialize.
I asked the epicure elder statesmen for a recommendation, because that’s what you do in situations like this. “Order the hake or lamb,” they said between chop sticking and white wine drinking.
Disappointed. Wrappers were too thick and combination of ingredients failed. Empire is still the king of dumplings in PWM.
Curious about the pricing, were the dumplings $6.08 per half doz. or $12 per half?
Ronald, they’re $6.08 (or $7or $8) for 6 dumplings.
The menu Anestes had here a few posts ago said six dollars per half dozen.