Bao

Soft, slightly sweet steamed yeast buns. Filled versions (baozi) hold barbecued pork (char siu bao), vegetables, custard or red bean; baked char siu bao has a glossy golden crust instead. Unfilled folded buns (gua bao, "lotus leaf buns") come with braised pork belly or Peking duck to stuff at the table.

Typical price: $8.95

Half of the 143 restaurants below that list a price charge between $6.38 and $12. Each restaurant counts once, at its lowest-priced version, and only plain dollar prices are counted. Prices come from each menu as it was last checked, so call ahead to confirm.

Typical price by city

Cities with at least 5 restaurants that list a plain dollar price, counted the same way as above.

City	Typical	Middle half	Restaurants
New York, New York	$7.30	$6.95–$9.75	12
San Francisco, California	$8.50	$8.13–$11.98	11
Chicago, Illinois	$7.47	$4.34–$9.99	8
Portland, Oregon	$13	$11.47–$14.50	7
San Diego, California	$8.73	$7.56–$13.49	6
Las Vegas, Nevada	$15.95	$9.49–$16	5

169 restaurants with Bao on the menu

East Ocean Seafood RestaurantAlameda, CA
- Steamed BBQ Pork Buns$8.23
- Baked BBQ Pork Buns$8.23
- Steamed BBQ Pork Buns$11.95
Ming Dynasty Chinese CuisineAlbuquerque, NM
- Char Siu Bao
101 Noodle ExpressAlhambra, CA
- Steamed Mini Pork Buns$14.99
Lunasia Dim Sum HouseAlhambra, CA
- Sakura Egg Yolk Bao$6.67
Xiang La HuiAlhambra, CA
- Jia Duo Bao Herbal Tea$3.50
Chang's GardenArcadia, CA
- Steamed Pork Buns (10)$8.95
Din Tai FungArcadia, CA
- Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao$18.50
- Chicken Xiao Long Bao$18.00
- Crab & Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao$21.50
- and 7 more on the menu
Lan NoodleArcadia, CA
- Xiao Long Bao (10pc)$13.99
Yunnan By PotomacArlington, VA
- Crispy Pork Belly Bao Buns$15.75
- Spicy Fried Chicken Bao Buns$14.70
Old ThousandAustin, TX
- Char Siu Bao
Wu ChowAustin, TX
- Gong Bao Chicken$20
Din Tai FungBellevue, WA
- Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao$17.50
- Chicken Xiao Long Bao$18.00
- Crab & Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao$21.50
- and 1 more on the menu
Top Gun Seafood RestaurantBellevue, WA
- Steamed BBQ Pork Bun$6.25
- Baked Hum Bao$6.25
- Pork Buns$6.25
Q by Peter ChangBethesda, MD
- Cumin Duck Bao
Red PearlBirmingham, AL
- Pork Bun
Grand SzechuanBloomington, MN
- Jia Duo Bao Sweet Tea$2.95
Yen ChingBoise, ID
- Steamed Bao (6)$11.00
- Steamed BBQ Pork Buns (2)$8.00
China PearlBoston, MA
- Steamed BBQ Pork Bun
- Baked BBQ Pork Bun
Great Taste Bakery & RestaurantBoston, MA
- Steamed Roast Pork Bun$3.70
- Roast Pork Bun$0.90
- Dry Minced Pork Bun$0.90
Hei La MoonBoston, MA
- Steamed Roast Pork Bun
- Bake Roast Pork Bun
Zoe Ma MaBoulder, CO
- Duck Bao Bun$8.00
- Pork Belly Bao$6.00
Birds of a FeatherBrooklyn, NY
- Pan Fried Pork Buns$12
Win Son RestaurantBrooklyn, NY
- sloppy bao$13
- pan-griddled pork buns$15
Sumiao Hunan KitchenCambridge, MA
- Sizzling Xiao Long Bao (6)$17
88 BaoBaoCastro Valley, CA
- Pork Xiao Long Bao$14.95
- Crab & Pork Xiao Long Bao$17.95
- Pan Fried Pork Bun$13.45
- and 3 more on the menu
Canton HouseChamblee, GA
- Steam Barbecue Pork Bun$4.95
- Baked Barbecue Pork Bun$4.95
Chou's KitchenChandler, AZ
- Pan Fried Pork Buns (6)$9.98
- BBQ Pork Buns (2)$4.98
- Steamed Pork Buns (2)$7.00
FuramaChicago, IL
- BBQ Pork Bun (Steamed or Baked)
Go 4 FoodChicago, IL
- Taco Bao$17.23
Haidilao Hot Pot ChicagoChicago, IL
- Fried Steamed Bun$5.99
Hing Kee RestaurantChicago, IL
- Xiao Long Bao Pork Soup Dumplings$9.99
- Xiao Long Bao Crabmeat & Pork Soup Dumplings$10.50
- Xiao Long Bao Chicken Soup Dumplings$9.99
- and 1 more on the menu
Hunan CuisineChicago, IL
- Jia Duo Bao$3.5
Lao Sze ChuanChicago, IL
- H03. Sheng Jian Bao (6pcs)$12.95
- H04. Xiao Long Bao (8pcs)$12.95
- H09. Steamed Bun (6pcs)$8.95
MingHin CuisineChicago, IL
- BBQ Pork Bun
Qing Xiang Yuan DumplingsChicago, IL
- Grilled Steamed Bun Kebab (2)$9.99
Sze Chuan CuisineChicago, IL
- Jia Duo Bao Herbal Tea$2.60
Triple Crown RestaurantChicago, IL
- Steamed BBQ Pork Bun$6.14
- Pan Fried Vegetable Shrimp & Pork Bun$6.84
- Hong Kong Fried Dough (Bao)$4.62
Grand OrientalCincinnati, OH
- Mini Juicy Pork Bun (4)$6.49
- Steam BBQ Pork Bun (2)$5.49
- Baked BBQ Pork Bun (2)$5.49
Dough Zone Dumpling HouseCupertino, CA
- Pork Xiao Long Bao$12.80
- Pork & Crab Meat Xiao Long Bao (8)$12.80
- Chicken Xiao Long Bao (8)$12.80
- and 2 more on the menu
Duan Chun Zhen Noodle HouseCupertino, CA
- Pork Xiao Long Bao$10.03
Lei GardenCupertino, CA
- Crispy Baked B.B.Q. Pork Bun$8.25
- Pan Fried Pork Bun$10.25
Royal ChinaDallas, TX
- Pork Belly Buns - Gwa Bao
- Soup Dumplings - Xiao Long Bao
- Pork Baozi Buns
Koi PalaceDaly City, CA
- Steamed BBQ Pork Bun
Bao BrewhouseDenver, CO
- Pork Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumplings$15.88
- Char Siu Bao$15.88
- Bao Brew Salad$9.88
- and 1 more on the menu
Hop AlleyDenver, CO
- Lap Cheong Bao$9.45
MAKfamDenver, CO
- Shredded Pork Belly Bao$11.00
- Diced Spicy Chicken Bao$11.00
- Marinated Shiitake Bao$11.00
Star KitchenDenver, CO
- BBQ Pork Buns
The PeterboroDetroit, MI
- Fried Chicken Bao Buns
China TownEl Paso, TX
- Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao (8)
Good To EatEmeryville, CA
- Gua Bao with Braised Pork Belly$12.00
Peking Gourmet InnFalls Church, VA
- Golden Yuan Bao (4)$18.95
Asian Jewels Seafood RestaurantFlushing, NY
- Steamed Roasted Pork Bun$7.99
Nan Xiang Soup DumplingsFlushing, NY
- Crispy Bottom Buns (Sheng Jian Bao)
Shanghai You GardenFlushing, NY
- Pan Fried Pork Buns (6 Piece)$10.95
- Frozen Pan Fried Pork Bun$20.50
- Frozen Steamed Roast Pork Bun$15.00
Mei Sum Dim SumHonolulu, HI
- Baked Char Siu Bao$5.75
Royal KitchenHonolulu, HI
- Kalua Pork Bun$2.50
HK Dim SumHouston, TX
- Steamed BBQ Pork Bun$4.99
Silk Road Asian Tapas & BarHouston, TX
- Xiao Long Bao$15
- Chasiu Bao$12
- Mushroom Bao$13
- and 3 more on the menu
Tim Ho WanIrvine, CA
- Baked BBQ Pork Buns (3 Pieces)
Heritage by Bo LingsKansas City, MO
- Bao Buns (2)$11
- Steamed BBQ Pork Buns (2)$8
- Gong Bao Chicken$17
- and 6 more on the menu
China MamaLas Vegas, NV
- Mama's Special Pan Fried Pork Buns (8)$17.99
- Mama's Guo Bao Pork$23.99
Mott 32 - Las VegasLas Vegas, NV
- Signature Crispy Sugar-Coated Pork Buns$16.00
- Almond & Chocolate, Oolong Tea "Xiao Long Bao"$20.00
Shanghai TasteLas Vegas, NV
- Crab Yolk Xiao Long Bao$15.95
Special NoodleLas Vegas, NV
- Mini Pan Fried Pork Buns(6)$9.49
- Spicy Panfried Pork Buns (6)$15.59
- Pork Yummy Yummy Bao (4)$11.49
- and 1 more on the menu
Xiao Long DumplingsLas Vegas, NV
- Pan Fried Pork Buns (4)$10.25
- Nutella Banana Xiao Long Bao (4)$8.95
Three Fold Noodles + Dumpling Co.Little Rock, AR
- Steamed Pork Bun
Uncle Yu's at the VineyardLivermore, CA
- Pan-Fried Little Dragon Bao$17.00
Chef Chu'sLos Altos, CA
- BBQ Pork Bun (Char Siu Bao)$3.50
Din Tai Fung - Century CityLos Angeles, CA
- Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao (10)$17.50
- Crab & Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao (10)$21.00
- Chicken Xiao Long Bao (10)$17.00
- and 6 more on the menu
Hop Woo BBQ & Seafood RestaurantLos Angeles, CA
- Steamed Pork Bun$5.95
Little FattyLos Angeles, CA
- Baos (6) Included
- +2 Baos = 8 Baos+$2.00
- +4 Baos = 10 Baos+$4.00
Meizhou DongpoLos Angeles, CA
- Steamed Soup Mini Bao
- Meizhou Pork Buns (2 pcs)
Pine & CraneLos Angeles, CA
- Panfried Pork Buns$15.40
Woon Historic FilipinotownLos Angeles, CA
- Pork Belly Bao
- Vegan Tofu Bao (v)
- Ice Cream Bao (vo, gf)
Hutong MiamiMiami, FL
- Truffle Mushroom Baos$29
- Dan Dan Xiao Long Baos$24
Little ChengduMillbrae, CA
- Sichuan Style Pork Bun$11
Cheung HingMilpitas, CA
- BBQ Pork Bun$6.98
- Baked BBQ Pork Bun$6.98
China Palace RestaurantMilpitas, CA
- Boa Bao Tray$11.95
HL Peninsula RestaurantMilpitas, CA
- Steamed BBQ Pork Baos$6.88
- Pan-Seared Pork Bao$9.49
- Tangerine Salty Egg Yolk Lava Bao$9.49
- and 3 more on the menu
Tea HouseMinneapolis, MN
- Shanghai Pork Buns (4)$8.95
Beijing Pie HouseMonterey Park, CA
- Regular Steamed Pork Bun$13.99
- Chinese Steamed Bun$14.99
Capital Seafood RestaurantMonterey Park, CA
- BBQ Pork Bun (Cha Siu Bao)
NBC Seafood RestaurantMonterey Park, CA
- Baked BBQ Pork Bun
Sichuan Hot Pot & Asian CuisineNashville, TN
- Steamed Pork Bun (4)$10.49
Kung Fu KitchenNew Haven, CT
- Xiao Long Bao
- Steamed Buns with Bok Choy & Mushroom
Dian XinNew Orleans, LA
- Xiao Long Bao (6)$13
- Crabmeat & Crawfish Bao (6)$14
- Pan-Fried Tiny Bao (4)$11
Café ChinaNew York, NY
- Pan Fried Pork Buns (4)$12.00
CheLiNew York, NY
- Song Dynasty Steamed Buns$8
Dim Sum Go GoNew York, NY
- Steamed Pork Buns (3pcs)$6.95
Golden Unicorn RestaurantNew York, NY
- Steamed Pork Bun$7.09
- Baked Roasted Pork Bun "Kao Char Siu Bao"$7.09
Jing FongNew York, NY
- BBQ Roast Pork Buns$6.95
Joe's GingerNew York, NY
- Pan Fried Tiny Pork Buns, 5 pieces$7.25
- Steamed Buns, 2 pieces, roast pork/chicken/vegetable$4.95
- Frozen Pork Bun Shanghai Style, 5 pieces$7.95
Kung Fu Little Steamed Buns RamenNew York, NY
- Shanghai Pan-Fried Pork Buns (6)$17.00
- Steamed Buns with Mushroom and Bok Choy$9.00
- Steamed Pork Buns$12.00
- and 5 more on the menu
Nom Wah Tea ParlorNew York, NY
- House Special Roast Pork Bun$5.65
Pinch ChineseNew York, NY
- Sweet Pork Buns$15.00
The Handpulled NoodleNew York, NY
- Bao Slider (2pc)$7.00
Tim Ho Wan (East Village)New York, NY
- Baked BBQ Pork Buns$7.50
uluhNew York, NY
- Pan Fried Mini Pork Bao$15
Saigon Seafood Harbor RestaurantNewark, CA
- Steamed BBQ Pork Bun$4.80
Peony Seafood RestaurantOakland, CA
- BBQ Pork Buns (3pcs)$8.75
- Pan-Fried Shrimp & Pork Buns (3pcs)$9.75
Taste of ChengduOrlando, FL
- Diced Chicken Bao$14
Bo LingsOverland Park, KS
- Steamed or Baked Roast Pork Buns$6.95 / $5.95
Bai WeiPhiladelphia, PA
- Cumin Beef & Steamed Buns$21.00
Lee How FookPhiladelphia, PA
- Fook's Roast Pork Buns$11.45
Tom's Dim SumPhiladelphia, PA
- Steamed Pork Bun (Per)$4.25
- Roast Pork Buns (3)$9.05
Wu Wei Din Chinese CuisinePlano, TX
- Pork Xiao Long Bao x6$11.00
- Shrimp & Pork Xiao Long Bao x6$12.95
- Pan-Fried Pork Buns x6$12.50
Ding & SpicePortland, OR
- Xiao Long Bao$14.00
- Pan-Seared Xiao Long Bao$14.00
Duck House Chinese RestaurantPortland, OR
- Pork Xiao Long Bao (9)$18.95
- Pan Fried Pork Bun (4)$18.95
- Shrimp & Pork Xiao Long Bao (9)$19.95
Empire Chinese KitchenPortland, ME
- Char Siu Bao (2 buns)$10.50
Excellent CuisinePortland, OR
- Steamed BBQ Pork Bun$9.95
- Baked BBQ Pork Bun$9.95
- Pan Fried Shanghai Pork Bun$10.95
- and 1 more on the menu
HK CafePortland, OR
- Steamed BBQ Pork Bun$6.95
Mandarin HousePortland, OR
- 107. BBQ Pork Bao$13.00
- 108. Shepherd's Purse Bao$13.00
- 109. Xiaolong Bao$13.00
- and 2 more on the menu
Master KongPortland, OR
- Steamed Buns$12.98
- BBQ Pork Buns$12.98
ShandongPortland, OR
- Pork Soup Shao Loong Bao$15.00
Hotpot OneQuincy, MA
- "Xiao Long Bao" Soup Dumplings$9.95
- "Char Siu Bao" Steamed BBQ Pork Buns$6.95
- "Bolo LauSha Bao" Pineapple Buns with Molten Egg Yolk$7.95
New Winsor Dim Sum House & BarQuincy, MA
- BBQ Pork Buns$6.14
- Vegan BBQ Pork Buns$6.35
- Crispy BBQ Pork Buns$6.35
RubatoQuincy, MA
- Cha Siu Bao$4
- Beef Brisket Bao$4
- Lava Egg Yolk Bao$4
- and 2 more on the menu
Canton Chinese RestaurantRichardson, TX
- Me Cai Tron Bao Tu
Kirin CourtRichardson, TX
- Steamed BBQ Pork Buns$5.25
- Baked BBQ Pork Buns$5.25
Royal SichuanRichardson, TX
- A14. Steamed BBQ Pork Bao (4)$7.95
Peter Chang - RichmondRichmond, VA
- Pork Bao (2)$8.00
A & J Restaurant RockvilleRockville, MD
- Steamed Pork Bun (4)
Bob's Shanghai 66Rockville, MD
- Pan-Fried Pork Buns (3)$9.75
Sichuan Jin RiverRockville, MD
- Small Pork Buns Filled w/ Chicken Broth (8)$10.95
- Steam Pork Buns w/ "Ya-Cai" (2)$4.95
888 Seafood RestaurantRosemead, CA
- BBQ Pork Bun$5.50
JTYH RestaurantRosemead, CA
- Pan Fried (Steamed) Bun with Pork$6.55
All That 'N Dim SumRowland Heights, CA
- Steamed BBQ Pork Buns$5.49
- Baked BBQ Pork Buns$5.49
Journey to the DumplingSacramento, CA
- Xiao Long Bao (8)$17.50
- Sheng Jian Bao (6)$15.95
Red Maple Chinese CuisineSalt Lake City, UT
- Steamed BBQ Pork Bun (3)$6.50
Boiling BeijingSan Bruno, CA
- Pan Fried Bao Bun (6)$7.95
China Max Dumpling HouseSan Diego, CA
- Pork Xiao Long Bao (6pcs)$9.95
- Crab Xiao Long Bao (6pcs)$15.95
- Truffle Xiao Long Bao (5pcs)$16.95
- and 3 more on the menu
Dumpling InnSan Diego, CA
- Xia Long Bao, Soup Dumplings "XLB" (10)$15.00
Emerald Chinese CuisineSan Diego, CA
- Steamed BBQ Pork Bun$5.38
- Steamed Juicy Pork Bun$6.38
Facing East Noodle & BarSan Diego, CA
- Pork Xiao Long Bao (7 pcs)$15.50
- Chicken Xiao Long Bao (7 pcs)$15.50
- Pork Belly Baos (2 pcs)$10.50
- and 1 more on the menu
Jasmine Seafood RestaurantSan Diego, CA
- Steamed BBQ Pork Buns (3 pcs)$7.25
Spicy CitySan Diego, CA
- Twice Cook Pork with Steamed Bun$20.99
China LiveSan Francisco, CA
- Sheng Jian Bao$20
Dumpling HomeSan Francisco, CA
- Numb & Spicy Pork Xiao Long Bao, 4 pieces$9.95
- Numb & Spicy Pork Xiao Long Bao, 8 pieces$16.95
- Beef Xiao Long Bao, 4 pieces$10.95
- and 15 more on the menu
Dumpling KitchenSan Francisco, CA
- Shanghai-Style Pan-Fried Pork Buns (6 pcs)$14.30
- Steamed Chicken & Shiitake Baos (4 pcs)$10.50
- Steamed BBQ Pork Baos (4 pcs)$9.45
- and 3 more on the menu
Dumpling TimeSan Francisco, CA
- BBQ Pork Bao$9.50
- Chicken Bao$9.50
- Eggplant Bao$9.00
- and 1 more on the menu
Great Eastern RestaurantSan Francisco, CA
- Steamed Pork Buns (3 pcs)$8.25
- Peking Duck w/ Steamed BunHalf $23.50 / Whole $48.00
HK Lounge BistroSan Francisco, CA
- Steamed Berkshire BBQ Pork Buns$12
- Baked Berkshire BBQ Pork Buns$12
Hong Kong LoungeSan Francisco, CA
- Steamed BBQ Pork Buns$6.50
- Baked BBQ Pork Buns$7.25
Lai Hong LoungeSan Francisco, CA
- Baked BBQ Pork Bun$6.95
Palette Tea HouseSan Francisco, CA
- Steamed BBQ Pork Bao / Cha Siu Bao (3)$10
- Pan Seared Black Pepper Beef Bao (3)$14
- Salted Egg Lava Bao / Lau Sa Bao (3)$9
- and 1 more on the menu
Shanghai Dumpling KingSan Francisco, CA
- Shanghai Steamed Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)$11.95
- Pan-Fried Pork Buns (Sheng Jian Bao)$12.95
Supreme Dumplings StonestownSan Francisco, CA
- Supreme Pork Xiao Long Bao$15.00
- Chicken Xiao Long Bao$12.00
- Szechuan Spicy Xiao Long Bao$14.00
Yank SingSan Francisco, CA
- Steamed BBQ Pork Bun
Hui Tou XiangSan Gabriel, CA
- Pan Fried Pork Bun$15.50
- Pork Xiao Long Bao$14.50
- Pork & Crab Xiao Long Bao$15.00
New Shanghai No 1 Seafood VillageSan Gabriel, CA
- Shanghai Pan Fried Pork Buns$16.99
- Steamed BBQ Pork Bun$4.29
- Baked Char Siu Bao$4.29
- and 1 more on the menu
Mandarin GourmetSan Jose, CA
- Steamed Pork Xiao Long Bao$11.95
TLT BBQSan Mateo, CA
- Sweet and Sour Pork Tenderloin (Guo Bao Rou)$20.99
Town of DumplingSan Mateo, CA
- Jia Duo Bao$2.50
Yan FlowerSanta Cruz, CA
- BBQ Pork Bun$6.00
Dumpling The NoodleSeattle, WA
- Signature Pork Xiao Long Bao (6)$9.95
Hong Kong BistroSeattle, WA
- Chinese Steamed Bun$6.50
- Deep Fried Steamed Bun$6.50
- Steamed BBQ Pork Buns$6.75
- and 2 more on the menu
Jade GardenSeattle, WA
- Baked BBQ Pork Bun$7.00
- Steamed BBQ Pork Buns$7.00
Xi'an NoodlesSeattle, WA
- Pork Bun$7.50
Zoe's Chinese RestaurantSomerville, MA
- Steamed Juicy Pork Buns$14.95
- Pan Fried Pork Buns$14.95
- Steamed Juicy Pork Bun$14.95
- and 1 more on the menu
Golden Fu WahSoquel, CA
- B.B.Q Pork Buns (3)$8.79
Nuniu Spicy NoodlesSouth San Francisco, CA
- BBQ Pork Buns$9.98
Corner 17St. Louis, MO
- 4 pieces steamed buns$3.99
- One taro bao$3.99
- Three taro bao$11.95
- and 6 more on the menu
Dumpling DepotSunnyvale, CA
- Chocolate Xiao Long Bao$9.99
Ginger CafeSunnyvale, CA
- Beef Jian Bao$13.00
- Worcestershire Lamb with Steamed Bun$32.00
Harbor City RestaurantTacoma, WA
- Baked B.B.Q. Pork Buns$5.95
- Steamed B.B.Q. Pork Buns$5.95
- Steamed Bun with Egg Paste$6.65
- and 2 more on the menu
Hiya ChiliTulsa, OK
- BBQ Pork Bao
Reren Lamen & BarWashington, DC
- Xiao Long Bao$10.00
Katy's DumplingsWestmont, IL
- BBQ Pork Buns (4)$12.95
- Kung Bao$14.95
- Kung Bao Chicken$14.95
Legend of TasteWhitestone, NY
- Little Juicy Pork Bun (4ps)$11.95
- Kong Bao Chicken$15.95
- Kong Bao Shrimp$21.95
- and 1 more on the menu