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Baos = Hugs. Well, that’s what we believe! As Xiao Bao Bao’s founders, we wanted to recreate some of our favorite Chinese Bao, with flavors that remind us of our families and our travels. We hope that, with our Bao (aka buns), we bring you comforting and interesting food that is easy to eat and enjoy. Our products are inspired by Chinese traditions that Dwight and Derrick remember from their Childhood and Romina discovered during her extensive time in China and Taiwan. Our products also explore and incorporate new flavors and traditions from around the world, using the Bao as its vessel. Bao are convenient, quick to eat on the run, and always satisfying. Our Milk Block location has ample seating and a few extra menu items for you to enjoy.
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Address: 216 E 500 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: (801) 835-2226
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William Lindsey
I really wanted to like Xiao Bao Bao, and it pains me to give the place an unflattering review, since the young people working there when we had an evening meal at Xiao Bao Bao couldn’t have been nicer.
But I have to be honest: the food isn’t good at all. I ordered the wonton soup, which the menu describes (you can see the menu by clicking at the website, with a picture of the soup) as “bok choy and pork wontons in a chicken broth.”
But see the photo below: there was NO BOK CHOY in the bowl or cup of wonton soup I got. This is a basic no-no for any restaurant, to offer on its menu a description of a dish (with a picture included!) that does not match what’s brought to the table. On top of this serious lapse in restaurant ethics, the soup was simply horrible, with almost no seasoning. There was a thick layer of some oil that definitely wasn’t golden, tasty chicken schmaltz but vegetable oil. I had to add soy sauce to make the soup minimally edible.
The three bao that we ordered — char siu bao, pork cabbage, and bok choy shiitake — were also very much suboptimal. They had the typical bao dough, pillowy, soft, somewhat sweet, but the fillings were very skimpy and underseasoned, so that the predominant taste that came through with each bite was doughy sweetness.
This seems to be a restaurant that caters to a younger crowd (it’s across the street from a university), and its furnishings are minimal — stools with metal seats and high round tables or a counter. My bao came to me in a paper sack with no utensils. The soup came in a plastic container with a plastic spoon. The other bao arrived in a paper box. The starkness and minimalism of its furnishings and table service would be fine if the food were good.
But unfortunately it’s just not, and that’s a shame, since, as I said earlier, the young folks staffing the place when we went there couldn’t have been nicer.
… moreBut I have to be honest: the food isn’t good at all. I ordered the wonton soup, which the menu describes (you can see the menu by clicking at the website, with a picture of the soup) as “bok choy and pork wontons in a chicken broth.”
But see the photo below: there was NO BOK CHOY in the bowl or cup of wonton soup I got. This is a basic no-no for any restaurant, to offer on its menu a description of a dish (with a picture included!) that does not match what’s brought to the table. On top of this serious lapse in restaurant ethics, the soup was simply horrible, with almost no seasoning. There was a thick layer of some oil that definitely wasn’t golden, tasty chicken schmaltz but vegetable oil. I had to add soy sauce to make the soup minimally edible.
The three bao that we ordered — char siu bao, pork cabbage, and bok choy shiitake — were also very much suboptimal. They had the typical bao dough, pillowy, soft, somewhat sweet, but the fillings were very skimpy and underseasoned, so that the predominant taste that came through with each bite was doughy sweetness.
This seems to be a restaurant that caters to a younger crowd (it’s across the street from a university), and its furnishings are minimal — stools with metal seats and high round tables or a counter. My bao came to me in a paper sack with no utensils. The soup came in a plastic container with a plastic spoon. The other bao arrived in a paper box. The starkness and minimalism of its furnishings and table service would be fine if the food were good.
But unfortunately it’s just not, and that’s a shame, since, as I said earlier, the young folks staffing the place when we went there couldn’t have been nicer.
Mikiel
Unbelievably soft bao, very tasty filling, not a place to ball on a budget but it was well worth the price! Very fun atmosphere, see photos, and a decent variety to choose from. We both got combos with their iced tea and cucumber salads then shared a large order of their wonton soup, I also got one additional bao. Spent about $50 for the lot of it.
… moreChloe Agyin
I’ve been wanting to try this place for a while because I was excited that they had vegetarian and vegan options. I tried the Eggplant-Tofu, Bok Choy-Shiitake, and Black Sesame. The flavors blew me away; however, they left me wanting due to the lack of filling.
The prices are reasonable for what they offer and the staff member that helped me out was delightful. I will be coming here again.
… moreThe prices are reasonable for what they offer and the staff member that helped me out was delightful. I will be coming here again.
Emily Cebrowski
They are so welcoming and they have plenty of options. I picked up a Too Good to Go from them and it included their vegan bao buns. They were sooo good, I’m excited to try their other options. I’ll definitely be back again.
… moreMorgan Smith
Trying the food at the primary location did not disappoint. The dough was soft, gently sweet, and so pillowy. The flavorings inside are absolutely delicious! As someone who really cares for vegetables, each one of the veggie bao has a big punch of flavor that I love! It’s absolutely fantastic if someone is looking for excellent Chinese comfort food, especially during the chilly season (which is now).
… moreJim Smit
Small soft bao, very tasty filling (not enough), not a place to ball on a budget. ~$10 for 2 bao. Probably need 4-6 bao to be a meal.
… moreBrittney Ma
I was very excited to try this place out and glad I did!
Right when we walked in, we were welcomed by the staff. The decor was really cute too! The menu was simple and had both meat and non-meat options, which was a good variety.
We ordered the Cha Siu Bao, Pork Cabbage Bao, Chicken Curry Bao, Dessert Coconut Bao, and a Hong Kong Milk Tea.
The Baos were good, with the Cha Siu being my favorite. I wish the pork and curry had a bit more salt, but it wasn’t bad. The dessert Bao was good too and not too sweet.
The Hong Kong Milk Tea was pretty decent, but I didn’t see any sugar available for me to add – not sure if it was in the back and just had to ask for it, but I was in a rush and didn’t go back to check.
Overall, good experience to try this new place out.
… moreRight when we walked in, we were welcomed by the staff. The decor was really cute too! The menu was simple and had both meat and non-meat options, which was a good variety.
We ordered the Cha Siu Bao, Pork Cabbage Bao, Chicken Curry Bao, Dessert Coconut Bao, and a Hong Kong Milk Tea.
The Baos were good, with the Cha Siu being my favorite. I wish the pork and curry had a bit more salt, but it wasn’t bad. The dessert Bao was good too and not too sweet.
The Hong Kong Milk Tea was pretty decent, but I didn’t see any sugar available for me to add – not sure if it was in the back and just had to ask for it, but I was in a rush and didn’t go back to check.
Overall, good experience to try this new place out.
Anita Watson
Found this little place by happenstance and it was lovely to come in for a quick bite. One of the owners is half Chilean and the two others are Chinese and they created a great fusion bao in honor of one of the owners Chilean heritage. As a Chilena who loves both Chinese and Chilean food the empanada boa was an awesome treat. Very cute, clean and great staff. Food was good and their Xia Bao Bao is a good price point. I love a great presentation with great food and they hit both. The carrot salad was wonderful.
… moreC. U.
Cute and vibrant atmosphere! The bao breading is light, not heavy. Wish it had more meat filling but overall nice quality made. Friendly staff! Quality spot. We liked how the menu was not too much to choose from nor too little. For the dessert bao buns, the filling was more dense. We would’ve preferred a more warm custardy texture.
… moreroachie h
Happened to walk by when I was at a teacher training and decided to stop at this little gem. I ordered a pork cabbage bun, a Halloween sesame special bun, and a matcha latte. So cute and friendly and quaint. I hope this place stays around. The sesame bun was soft and sweet and the pork cabbage bun was soft and just as I expected.
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