Hannah K.
Yelp
I came in hoping for a quick snack and got so much more. Ordering ahead through the app is a breeze, and my order was ready about 5 minutes after placing it. Talk about fast food! Luckily, I was already on the road and quickly closing in on my prize.
There's plenty of parking out front and they even have curbside delivery if you're still skiddish about going in. Of course, you would then miss out on the entertainment portion of the program. I had no idea that they had such a fun system in place for no contact pickup! You put the last four digits of your order number into a keypad which props one of the cubicles in a wall of doors to open. Tadah! It's a little moment of modern magic. Since we can't safely go out to the movies, I'll take what I can get.
Beyond the bells and whistles, these bao are legit. Still warm, super fluffy, they practically melt in your mouth. They look like giant bricks but go down easy like cotton candy. Plus, there are vegan options, of course! I LOVE the umami veggie bao which is stuffed with cabbage, tofu, mushrooms, and more, and comes with a spicy dipping sauce on the side. The red bean bun is a satisfying sweet treat, with a creamy adzuki bean filling that has a delightful nutty taste.
Brownie points for using mayo that's eggless! Yes! Vegans can enjoy the cooling, crunchy slaw, too!
Do not sleep on this place, or any of the other locations for that matter. If you download the app (use my code 2271 pretty please?) you automatically get 500 points, which could translate into two free bao and slaw, or Sichuan fries and a bao, or a fancy bubble tea, or... You get the idea.
Bow down to Bao'd Up!