Jack's Bao — Restaurant in Capitola

Was excited to see this Bao place open. Had high expectations, maybe too high? Ordered Steamed Pork Bao (3 pieces). They were average, I've had better from 7/11 in Japan. Ordered Steamed Pork Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings), no black vinegar 🤯 and they serve them without a spoon! Never saw that before, I lost my soup from a few of them before asking for a spoon and them giving me a shovel sized spoon. They tasted OK, very thin wrappers so they broke easily. Doesn't feel authentic to me. For my money (not cheap) I'll drive to Special Noodle...

Service was great, the server she was very polite and courteous as well as knowledgable and helped also explain the specials + drinks well. Food was presented and served in a very attractive way. Had the dinner special which included Fried Wontons + Spicy Ground Pork Noodle Soup & drink of choice. Very tasty and good mix of flavors, definitely a lot of food just for one person might even be able to share between two people. Will be back to try other...

I tried the new Aptos restaurant Jack’s Bao tonight. I don’t really do restaurant reviews, but after hearing mixed reviews, I felt compelled to let ya’ll know I thought it was really good. I ordered the Lions mane meatball soup and 3 pork bao buns. My daughter ordered the jasmine milk tea too. Everything was excellent. I will definitely go back & you should too. Friendly service as well. Super yum. Happy we have a new,...