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Bao Works: Crafted Buns

asian
  • 4.5(2,000+ ratings)
  • 30 min
  • Open now
  • 74 5th Ave, Union Square

Craft Baos

5 items
Chashu Pork Bao

Chashu Pork Bao

Fluffy steamed bun with seared pork chashu, creamy togarashi mayo, crushed peanuts, crispy onion, and fresh cilantro.

$6.55
Island Chicken Katsu Bao

Island Chicken Katsu Bao

A tropical twist on our baos, featuring crispy Chicken Katsu topped with sweet and smoky Hawaiian BBQ sauce, tangy coleslaw, and zesty pickled onions.

$6.55
Seoul Beef Bao

Seoul Beef Bao

Fluffy steamed bun with bulgogi beef, pickled onions, scallions, and crispy shallots.

$7.50
Sweet Chili Shrimp Tempura Bao

Sweet Chili Shrimp Tempura Bao

Fluffy steamed bun with tempura prawn, kale salad, pickled onion, crispy onion, mango habenero, and cilantro

$7.50
Tokyo Katsu Bao

Tokyo Katsu Bao

A fusion of flavor and texture, this bao is filled with crispy Chicken Katsu, mixed greens, red pickles, and crispy shallots, all drizzled with creamy Togarashi sauce.

$6.55

Bao Sets

4 items
Bao Trio Set

Bao Trio Set

Your choice of 3 buns.

$17.99
Two Bao Combo with Crab Rangoon (3 pc)

Two Bao Combo with Crab Rangoon (3 pc)

Your choice of 2 buns served with 3 pcs crab rangoon and sweet chili sauce.

$17.50
Two Bao Combo with Dumplings (5 pc)

Two Bao Combo with Dumplings (5 pc)

Your choice of 2 buns served with 5 pcs of dumplings and dumpling sauce.

$17.99
Two Bao Combo with Potato Croquette (2 pc)

Two Bao Combo with Potato Croquette (2 pc)

Your choice of 2 buns served with 2 pcs potato croquette and classic yuzu aioli.

$18.25

Bowls

4 items
Crispy Tofu Bowl

Crispy Tofu Bowl

Crispy tofu with garlic soy, sprinkled with sesame seeds, cucumbers, coleslaw, scallions, and choice of base.

$15.00
Fried Chicken Bowl

Fried Chicken Bowl

Breaded fried chicken with cucumbers, coleslaw, tonkatsu sauce, and choice of base.

$16.00
Gyu Don Bowl

Gyu Don Bowl

Thinly sliced marinated ribeye with cucumbers, coleslaw, sesame seeds, scallions, and choice of base.

$17.50
Salmon Poached Bowl

Salmon Poached Bowl

Glazed salmon with coleslaw, cucumbers, sesame seeds, scallions, and choice of base.

$18.50

Appetizers

13 items
Chili Cucumber Salad

Chili Cucumber Salad

Crisp and refreshing cucumber with chili oil.

$6.55
Crab Rangoon (3 pc)

Crab Rangoon (3 pc)

Take on a classic. Kani crab with cream cheese and scallion. Served with a sweet chili dipping sauce.

$3.99
Dan Dan Noodles

Dan Dan Noodles

A Chinese street food classic, our traditional Sichuan-style dan dan noodles are made with Shanghai noodles, tossed in our house special chili oil. Topped with savory dan dan pork, crushed peanuts, and fresh-cut scallions—crafted to satisfy your authentic Chinese cravings.

$12.99
Fried Pork & Chives Dumplings

Fried Pork & Chives Dumplings

Fried pork and chives dumplings.

$8.75
Fried Vegetable Dumplings

Fried Vegetable Dumplings

Fried spinach dumplings.

$8.75
Kung Pao Chicken Egg Roll

Kung Pao Chicken Egg Roll

Crispy egg roll with tender slices of chicken, cabbage, carrots, and kung pao sauce.

$4.00
Mac & Cheese

Mac & Cheese

Creamy swirly macaroni prepared with freshly made cheese sauce and parm frico.

$7.65
Mango Sesame Crunch Salad

Mango Sesame Crunch Salad

A vibrant salad with crispy shallots, sesame seeds, togarashi, cucumber, edamame, mango, pickled radish, pickled onions, scallions, and sesame shoyu dressing.

$10.95
Miso soup

Miso soup

A smooth, flavor-packed broth made with miso, wakame seaweed, silken tofu, and scallions.

$4.35
Scallion Pancake

Scallion Pancake

Crispy scallion pancake served with savory dipping sauce.

$7.65
Shrimp Wonton

Shrimp Wonton

Five pieces of fried shrimp wrapped in wonton skin and served with sweet chili sauce.

$9.50
Steamed Pork & Chives Dumplings

Steamed Pork & Chives Dumplings

Steamed pork and chives dumplings.

$8.75
Vegetable Spring Rolls

Vegetable Spring Rolls

Four crispy spring rolls with cabbage, carrot, and mushroom served with sweet chili sauce.

$9.99

Sides

6 items
Fries

Fries

Crispy fries with sea salt

$4.99
Sea Salt Tots

Sea Salt Tots

Tater tots with sea salt.

$4.99
Seaweed Salad

Seaweed Salad

Seaweed salad.

$6.99
Side of Vegetable Lo Mein

Side of Vegetable Lo Mein

Savory stir-fried egg noodles made with carrots, cabbage, and scallion.

$6.99
Side of White Rice

Side of White Rice

White Rice

$2.99
Spicy Crab Salad

Spicy Crab Salad

Crab salad, seasoned with masago, cucumbers, and spicy aioli.

$6.99

Desserts

8 items
Brownies

Brownies

Choose one of our brownies.

$5.89
Chia Puddings

Chia Puddings

Choose one of our chia puddings.

$7.50
Crumb Cookie

Crumb Cookie

Handmade cookie infused with delicious filing.

$5.89
Dessert Cups

Dessert Cups

Choose one of our dessert cups.

$7.50
Matcha Mochi Brownie

Matcha Mochi Brownie

A chewy, gluten-free brownie infused with Japanese matcha. Smooth and energizing.

$7.65
Mochi Brownies

Mochi Brownies

Choose one of our mochi brownies.

$5.89
Ube Cream Cookie

Ube Cream Cookie

Indulge in a chewy ube cookie with a rich, creamy cream cheese center.

$5.89
Ube Mochi Brownie

Ube Mochi Brownie

Our best seller! Chewy and vibrant, this brownie blends sweet purple yam with coconut milk.

$5.89

Drinks

15 items
Cherry Lime Sparkling Water

Cherry Lime Sparkling Water

Lime’s citrus lift and cherry’s rich tang come together in this crisp seltzer for a perfectly fizzy balance. Made with real juice, with no added sugar.

$4.35
Coke (Can 12 oz.)

Coke (Can 12 oz.)

Can 12 oz.

$3.99
Diet Coke (Can 12 oz.)

Diet Coke (Can 12 oz.)

Can 12 oz.

$3.99
Gorgie Sparkling Tropical Punch

Gorgie Sparkling Tropical Punch

Good for you and good tasting, our energy drink combines the right amount of fruit punch flavor and fizz. Formulated with better for you ingredients, natural flavors, and none of the nasty sugar replacements. Sip sip enjoy!

$4.99
Gorgie Sparkling Watermelon Splash

Gorgie Sparkling Watermelon Splash

Good for you and good tasting, our energy drink combines the right amount of flavor and fizz. Formulated with better for you ingredients, natural flavors, and none of the nasty sugar replacements. Sip sip enjoy!

$4.99
High Tide Yuzu Sparkling Water

High Tide Yuzu Sparkling Water

Crisp, refreshing, and delightfully citrusy, made with US-grown yuzu, sparkling water and no added sugar.

$4.35
Iced Lychee Hibiscus Tea

Iced Lychee Hibiscus Tea

Tart crimson tea infused with lychee juice.

$5.45
Ito En Oi Ocha Green Tea; Unsweetened

Ito En Oi Ocha Green Tea; Unsweetened

16.9 oz. Japan's #1 green tea! Unsweetened and zero calories. With more than 100% rda of vitamin c

$5.00
Natalie's Fresh Orange Juice

Natalie's Fresh Orange Juice

Deliciously squeezed from one ingredient only: oranges. No preservatives, artificial ingredients, added sugars, or GMOs.

$7.49
Open Water (Aluminum Bottle 16 oz.)

Open Water (Aluminum Bottle 16 oz.)

Made in a reusable aluminum bottle and enhanced with essential electrolytes for optimal balance, this still water is the perfect companion for your active lifestyle.

$3.99
Passion Fruit Sparkling Water

Passion Fruit Sparkling Water

From vine to fizz — the tropical tang of passion fruit makes this seltzer feel like a getaway in a can. Low calorie, with no added sugar, it offers a pure kick of refreshment.

$4.35
Passionfruit Iced Green Tea

Passionfruit Iced Green Tea

Refreshing tropical passionfruit juice with Japanese sencha green tea.

$6.49
Thai Iced Tea

Thai Iced Tea

Thai tea sweetened with milk, cream, and sugar.

$5.45
Vietnamese Iced Coffee

Vietnamese Iced Coffee

Cafe du Monde coffee with condensed milk.

$5.45
Yuzu Lemonade

Yuzu Lemonade

Freshly squeezed lemonade infused with yuzu juice.

$6.49