Hi all and Happy Lunar New Year!
I've been craving some bao zi for a while but since it looks like Lee's Bao Zi is closed (permanently??), I don't know of anywhere in South OC where I could get some. That was the only place I had managed to find around here before :(
Anyone know of some south oc bao zi places?
Posted Feb 1, 2022, 6:41 PM UTC
The chef from Lee's Bao Zi seems to like to start restaurants, sell them and move to a different one. Before that store, he had one in Laguna Hills I frequented and then he left and moved onto to Lee's. I'm sure he'll have something else up soon...
Capital Seafood at the Spectrum is pretty decent
That's true I do like that place. Trying for more of a takeout option though.
But if I must I may just go there for a sit down meal sometime soon to get my craving satisfied. I think they are the closest to me
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There are many options in Irvine.
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It's so sad how little there is around here. Really looks like I gotta make my way to Irvine to even have a chance.
Thanks for the suggestion!
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DIY.
The steam baskets are cheap from Amazon. Same for the paper liners (and even reusable silicone ones). Some are even small enough to fit inside Instant Pots. 3 minutes on normal pressure.
Frozen dumplings and dipping sauces can be ordered online: https://calidumpling.com and https://thexcj.com
XLB and Bao Zi are not the same thing
Comes out the same way. Chew on that.
Buns and dumplings are a bit different but you keep on keeping on
Taichi in irvine or little pan fried bun in santa ana
Diho Bakery in Irvine - sold in refrigerator (cooked) and you microwave or steam at home to reheat
Not a bad idea to buy a bunch. Do you know if they freeze well?