Hao Bao Dumplings

If I were only rating this on the food, I would give 4 stars. Food: I had the spring rolls and pork fried dumplings. Spring rolls were great and I loved the sauce combo, if a bit messy. The pork fried dumplings were a little thick and could have used more flavor. The house sauce with them was great- so definitely get a dipping sauce. Ambience: I walked in for dinner on a weeknight and used the self service ordering. Seems like staff was at a minimum. I was barely into my meal before a homeless man came and sat at the table across from me. His pants were part way off and he made me extremely uncomfortable. The employee working cleared other plates but didn’t say anything to him, so I got up and left the rest of my meal.

The dumplings are pretty good, but don’t order them boiled. They will break apart in the takeout box on the way home. Rather, indulge in the extra calories and order them pan-fried! Nice and juicy! Don’t forget the house sauce, which is a combo of sweet and spicy flavors. The house made noodles were plentiful, but on the salty side. I’d just go with the dumplings here!

I think you get what you pay for. Hao bao dumpling is a quick dumpling place that is not expensive and good if you're craving some oily bites. The portions are decently big, under 10 dollars for like 12 dumplings. It's a bit too oily for me, but glad it isn't dry. The chilli oil sauce is acrually spicy.