Bao Chick - Irvine (CA)

5 /5 Lawrence Battle: I was pleasantly surprised by how good the food was! I could not fathom what I was going to experience once I got my chicken sandwich. It was so massive and so filling that I wasn’t able to finish it all and once sitting! The dumplings were also very delicious! The staff was extremely friendly, and the establishment was very clean. This is a must have stop if you have a big appetite!

5 /5 Justin: After perusing the options within the food court, Bao Chick caught my attention. Rather than the fried chicken, it was the lamb soup decal (in Mandarin) by the stall that led me to make my lunch order. The Chinese couple running the stall were quite enthusiastic in getting people to sample their fried chicken. I ended up ordering the lamb soup ($16) and a large fried chicken fillet ($9). After paying at the counter and taking a pager, I got my order after another 5 minutes. The husband running the stall (I assume) explained, with the same enthusiasm as before, which chili oil was for the soup and which was for the chicken. The lamb soup proved savory and flavorful without being too heavy. It was a touch oily, but easily cut with the bowl of rice. The soup contained plentiful protein, from lamb meat to stomach and other offal. The fried chicken filet lived up to its name. The meat remained juicy and tender throughout, The breading was flaky and buttery. It had a softer texture to it. I quite enjoyed it, though I definitely was already full from the soup. Overall, I would not have expected a food court stall to have such delicious food, especially one serving both fried chicken and lamb soup.

5 /5 Kevin Duong: I would like to preface this by saying that I initially came here for the dumplings. But then someonewho I assume to be the owner gave me a free sample of their fried chicken. And the rest is history. I got a chicken sandwich. And it was no joke, the largest and juiciest chicken sandwich Ive ever had. Cant believe it was that good. If youre craving chicken, this is the place to go. Prices is a bit up there, but not unreasonable for what you get. Mac and Cheese was a bit too wet and bland for me. Otherwise, amazing chicken.

5 /5 Cody Pham: Bao Chick is located in the Trade Marketplace food court and offers up delicious fried chicken sandwiches and dumplings. The food court itself is lively and has a variety of other cuisines to try. Bao Chick specializes in fried chicken dishes with a Chinese twist. The portions are huge! The chicken sandwiches are the size of my head. If it’s your first time, the original chicken sandwich is definitely the way to go. The fried batter is impressively voluminous and crunchy - it’s also a different fried batter than regular fried chicken. I don’t exactly know how, but it’s very large and it charge. And the chicken is so juicy and moist. If you’re not too hungry, the wings are also a good choice - but just be warned that they are also huge hahaha. They’re cooked perfectly though, with the same fried batter and juicy meat as the sandwiches. The fries are also very yummy and served with a Cajun spice. The owner is very passionate in his work, enthusiastically sharing free samples of his dumplings and delicious dumpling sauce. He clearly loves his food and it reflects in his cooking. Definitely check them out!

5 /5 Joe Andrade: Best lunch in Irvine. They have a menu that serves dumplings along with other delicious options. The chicken sandwich is insanely delicious. The most crispy chicken sandwich Ive had and I opted for it Spicy. So good. Give them a shot