King Bao Mills — Restaurant in Orlando

Edit: TLDR - ITS TERRIBLE NOW. prices wet up, quality went way down, and the tables were filthy and dusty, and the customer service was non-existent. INCREDIBLY DISSAPOINTED. I NO LONGER RECOMMEND. Previous review Walked in here on a hungry whim and was entranced by the smell coming from this place. I had 3 baos and that's a good amount for a substantial meal. You can get 3 baos just for 9 dollars which is great for the amount of flavor in these. I had the hogzilla, the shrimp one and the Korean short rib one. My lunch mate had the same and also the tofu one. Honestly, I thought all three that I got were phenomenal and would come here again to try the others . The tofu one was so, so but I'm not a huge fan of tofu it's usually quite bland for me. Very casual and can get busy around lunch time so be ready to share some space! Current review

I was in the downtown are and decided to stop in to one of my favorite spots. I was so excited because I have my perfect Trifecta of baos. I went un last weekend and OMG. IT was awful. From the customer service, ti the cleanliness if the tables, to the food. I ordered the Coco Loco, the hogzilla, and the Glenn Rhee. The Coco loca has 1 singular tiny shrimp, and a little bitnof Mango slaw. SEVERELY disappointed in the portion size but flavor was still there. Moving in to the Glen Rhee. Lots of meat, dry dry dry meat. And then the hogzilla one of my favorite things in the world. They replaced it with pulled pork which was so dry. It wasn't even pork belly, they have changed it! It used to be the most beautiful braised peice of pork belly in a succulent sweet and salty sauce. It was Divine. And now. It's way mor expensive, the quality is down, the restuaruant is now as clean ( I had the wipe dust/ debris off the table and I was the first one in. Super disappointed. I will no longer be coming here,...

King Bao's vibrant atmosphere and enticing menu initially promised a delightful culinary adventure. The concept of gourmet bao buns is intriguing, and the promise of exploring innovative flavor combinations sparked genuine excitement.

However, upon closer inspection, the experience fell short of expectations. The menu, while concise, lacked depth and variety. While some may appreciate a streamlined selection, for those seeking a more expansive exploration of bao possibilities, King Bao felt somewhat limited.

The initial visual appeal of the bao buns quickly faded upon tasting. While the presentation promised a flavor explosion, the fillings themselves fell flat. The meat fillings, particularly in the Hogzilla and Glen Rhee baos, lacked the depth and richness one would expect from "gourmet" offerings. They deviated significantly from the menu descriptions, leaving a sense of disappointment. The overall taste profile felt underwhelming, failing to deliver the exciting flavor combinations King Bao is known for. This inconsistency between presentation and taste was the most significant letdown of the entire experience.

King Bao has the potential to be an Orlando gem. A more diverse menu offering bolder, more exciting flavor combinations would elevate the dining experience. Additionally, actively listening to and addressing customer concerns would demonstrate a commitment to culinary excellence.

Ultimately, the success of any restaurant hinges on creating a memorable and satisfying experience for its patrons. While King Bao possesses an initial charm, the lack of flavor depth and responsiveness to feedback prevents it from reaching its...

Took the wife to lunch here to try it for the first time. Read some really good stuff about King Bao online and wanted to try it for ourselves.

The atmosphere is great. Very casual, fun decor, not huge but it doesn't feel super small either. They make good with the space they have and it feels really open and spacious.

The staff wasn't what I'd call friendly but not exactly rude either. It felt like they were under the impression they were doing us a favor and would rather have been anywhere else but at work. I get it, but it wasn't a warm reception or interaction at all.

Food was...ok. We tried a mix of different bao and they just felt like the were lacking. They were stingy with the dressings on the bao and so it usually just felt like a bite of meat and the bao itself. When you got a bite of the full item it was great, but they were so conservative with the dressings that it felt boring. The pork belly and the fried chicken were both overcooked, which made matters worse. Lots of potential but a big miss. The tots were on point though. Really good.

Pricing is decent, still a bit on the high side. I think if the food was stellar it wouldn't have mattered but 6 bao, 2 drinks and some tater tots for almost $30 felt a bit over the top. You order and pay at the counter then sit down until they call your name. I tipped, but I shouldn't have. There's no service whatsoever. You get up and get your own food. If you're inclined to tip, keep this in mind.

Bottom line, it could have been a lot better. I'm going to stick with Tako Cheena. Much more competitive pricing, larger portions, and fantastic flavor...