Bao

Veg Options Chinese Dim Sum, Vegan Menu

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★ 5 · $$$ · Hours

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Amenities: deck Outdoor Seating

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lightbulb Popular tips:  "Try the mushroom steamed buns and vegetable gyoza with chili soy sauce" "Try the mushroom steamed buns and vegetable gyoza with chili soy sauce"
"Look for the green leaf symbol on the menu to find vegan items"
"Arrive within an hour of opening to avoid wait as no reservations are taken"
"Pair vegan dim sum with a beer for a complete experience"
"Expect trays of six dumplings priced around $15-$20 each"
 

restaurant_menu Must-try:  dumplings, bao, dim sum dumplings — popular (×19)
bao — popular (×13)
dim sum — popular (×4)
eggplant tofu — popular (×4)
stir fry — popular (×4)
 

thumb_up Praised for:  many vegan options, fresh ingredients, fast service many vegan options ×13
fresh ingredients ×4
fast service ×2
attentive service ×2
friendly staff ×5
 

Bao is an upscale Chinese dim sum restaurant known for its variety of fresh, handmade vegan baos and dumplings alongside meat options. The restaurant offers a warm environment with artful small plates and clear vegan markings on the menu, making it a popular spot for lunch and dinner. While service can be busy and occasionally slow, staff are consistently friendly and knowledgeable about vegan choices.

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Hours

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Sunday 11:30 AM-2:30 PM, 5:30-9:30 PM

Monday 11:30 AM-2:30 PM, 5:30-9:30 PM

Tuesday 11:30 AM-2:30 PM, 5:30-9:30 PM

Wednesday 11:30 AM-2:30 PM, 5:30-9:30 PM

Thursday 11:30 AM-2:30 PM, 5:30-9:30 PM

Friday 11:30 AM-2:30 PM, 5:30-9:30 PM

Saturday 11:30 AM-2:30 PM, 5:30-9:30 PM

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590 Valencia St
San Francisco
CA 94110

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Spinach Rating

star 5.0

out of 5

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External ratings

star 4.6 (559 reviews)

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star 4 (4 reviews)

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Vegan Friendliness

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Good vegan options

Vegan Options

many

Protein Options

tofu, mushrooms, eggplant

Menu Clarity

clear labeling

Staff Knowledge

Knowledgeable

Warnings info

No warnings

Bao

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