Jack's Bao

4.1 ( 146 reviews )
Checking... 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM See Hours
$10–20
751 Cannery Row #121, Monterey, CA 93940, United States
+1 831-215-1703
Jack's Bao is a delightful Asian restaurant located in the scenic Cannery Row of Monterey, CA. Known for its modern atmosphere, this charming spot serves a variety of signature dishes that encapsulate the essence of Asian cuisine. The highlight of the menu includes the Steamed Pork Bao and the Steamed Pork Xiao Long Bao (XLB) which received rave reviews for their rich flavors and mouthwatering texture. Sam Gomez described the pork bao as "delicious and soft," emphasizing its warmth and flavor. The spicy pork soup, also a favorite among patrons such as Tracy Forde, offers a comforting kick for spice lovers. Vegetarians are not left out; the Steamed Veggie Bao and flavorful mushroom veggie noodle soup add to the variety, although some diners, like J, suggested more non-pork options could enhance the offerings. Beverages like the Lychee Lemon Rose Green Tea provide a refreshing complement to the meal, while the ambiance invites families to experience Asian cuisine in a laid-back setting. Overall, with its friendly staff and reasonable prices, Jack's Bao stands out as a must-visit gem for anyone looking to explore delightful Asian flavors in a charming environment.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • Has no-contact delivery
    • Offers delivery
    • Has drive-through
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
  • Popular for
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves comfort food
    • Quick bite
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
  • Dining options
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Has catering
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
  • Crowd
    • Popular with tourists
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
  • Parking
    • Free multi-storey car park
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Paid multi-storey car park
    • Paid parking lot
    • Paid street parking
    • Valet parking

Reviews For Jack's Bao

Sam Gomez
Jun 4,2025
Excellent rich food! The steamed pork bao was delicious and soft and warm full of flavor. The spicy pork soup was very tasty and perfect for spicy lovers. The mini pork and shrimp wanton soup was also a delight. Highly recommend.
Tracy Forde
Jun 2,2025
This modern vibin dumpling shop located on cannery row has got wontons, steamed dumplings and delicious sticky rice. It is pay first and then sit and this lady comes and brings you your order. Its really a sweet little shop with friendly staff We couldn't quite make it to china town and this was perfect to introduce my kids to asian food
Shomita Mandal
May 25,2025
Simple clean space, nice friendly staff good food that is not overpriced even though in a tourist area. The Xiao long baos bun was thicker at the top than I usually like, but still tasty as were the rib noodles so overall recommend m. The bathroom was a bit of a mess, but the staff cleaned it up after I alerted them.
J
May 10,2025
Loved it! We got the veggie bao, mushroom veggie noodle soup, and the jasmine and rose green tea all to go. Definitely big portions. The tea had great flavor and looked beautiful too. More veggie or non-pork options would be nice but will come back just for the two dishes we ordered.
Paige Christine
Apr 23,2025
Had the steamed pork bao, pan fried Dumpling, and pork rib noodle soup. Broth in the soup was really good, pork and done a little more than I would prefer. Bao and Dumplings were great, bao had a nice ginger vinegar sauce. Nice atmosphere, too
Christina George
Apr 10,2025
Been to this spot a few times! Their food is delicious! We love their spicy ground pork noodle soup, steamed pork xiao long boa (soup dumplings), and lychee tea. Their lychee tea is so good. I definitely suggest trying it if you’ve never had it before and love tea - it’s not super sweet; it’s light and refreshing.
Mia Juarez
Mar 1,2025
Got the steamed pork bao and the soup dumplings and both were very good. Good customer service as well
Jim Lo
Feb 6,2025
Next to the Intercontinental Hotel with great location. The restaurant is clean with decent food. The recommended tip percentage on the receipt does not include the tax. People know how much I hate restaurants include the tax in the recommended tip percentage. This is a good restaurant. I will definitely come again next time I visit Monterey.

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