The Bao Menu (Update 2025)
Introducing the menu at The Bao, a Shanghainese restaurant in New York City, offering a diverse range of dim sum and seafood options. Known for its colorful baos and unique dishes like fish slices in chili oil, fry squid, and mapo beancurd, this restaurant caters to both meat lovers and vegetarians with many options available. The ambiance is cozy and inviting, perfect for a casual night out or a quick lunch. Standout dishes include the Pan-Fried Pork Soup Dumplings and the Black Truffle Bao, both bursting with flavor and satisfaction. With a menu that boasts extensive options and high-quality ingredients, The Bao is a must-visit for those seeking authentic Chinese flavors and modern dim sum experiences.
Friendly Reminder: Rice Does Not Come With Your Orders, Please Order If Needed
White Rice
Steamed white rice, fluffy and light, perfect for complementing any meal.
Kung Fu Xiao Long Bao
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Crab Meat Xiao Long Bao
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Fresh Shrimp Xiao Long Bao
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Colorful Soup Dumplings
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Super Spicy Xiao Long Bao
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Chicken Xiao Long Bao
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Black Sesame Xiao Long Bao
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Cabbage & Egg Bao
Finger Bao
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Chicken Spring Rolls
Scallion Pancake
Scallion Pancake W. Sliced Beef
Scallion Pancake W. Shredded Duck
Sesame Bun W. Sliced Pork Belly
Five Kinds Of Dim Sum
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Har Gow
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Shrimp Shumai
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Wonton In Chili Oil
Pan Fried Dumplings
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Veggie Spring Rolls
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Purple Potato Balls W. Black Sesame
Cheese Crab Rangoon
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Steam Vegetable Dumplings
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Pork Dumplings
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Shrimp & Pork Dumplings
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Chicken Dumplings
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Vegetable Dumplings
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Dim Sum
Appetizers
Sliced Beef Mixed With Hot Chili Sauce
Steamed Chicken With Sesame In Chili Sauce
Passion Fruit Cucumber
Spare Ribs W. Garlic
Deep Fried Crispy Pork
Cucumber Salad
Sweet & Sour Pork Ribs
Hot
Vegetarian Hot & Sour Soup
Seaweed Egg Drop Soup
Shredded Chicken Hot & Sour Soup
Soup
Entrees
Brown Sugar Glazed Peking Duck
Please Select the Duck Size
Crispy Duck
Crispy duck served in two sizes: half (small) or whole (large).
Crispy Garlic Chicken
Sichuan Chili Fried Chicken
Sizzling Cumin Chicken
Sizzling Black Pepper Chicken
Pineapple Chicken
Chicken W. Broccoli
Kung Pao Chicken
General Tsos Chicken
Sesame Chicken
Orange Flavor Chicken
Fish Fillet In Chili Oil
Fish Fillet In Sour Cabbage Golden Soup
Mapo Tofu
Pea Shoots W. Garlic
String Beans W. Eggplant
Eggplant In Garlic Sauce
Bamboo Mushroom & Snow Pea
Sauteed String Beans
Sauteed Bok Choy
Green Mapo Tofu
Shredded Pork W. Garlic Sauce
Braised Pork Belly
Double Cooked Pork
Sizzling Cumin Lamb
Sizzling Cumin Beef
Crispy Beef
Sizzling Black Pepper Beef
Shredded Beef W. Green Chili Peppers
Beef W. Broccoli
Spicy Diced Beef
Diced Beef In Black Garlic Sauce
Salt & Pepper Jumbo Shrimp
Crispy jumbo shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper, lightly fried to a golden brown.
Cabbage W. Soy Sauce
Minced Pork Sour String Beans
Stir Fried Shredded Pork W. Wood Ear Mushroom
Beef Spicy Pot
Served w. Lotus Roots / Potato / Mushroom / Broccoli / Wood Ear / Chicken Wing
Lamb Spicy Pot
Served w. Lotus Roots / Potato / Mushroom / Broccoli / Wood Ear / Chicken Wing
Spicy Pot
Rice / Noodle
Fried Tofu W. Vermicelli Soup
Duck Meat W. Vermecelli Soup
Tender duck meat with vermicelli noodles, garnished with fresh cilantro, tofu cubes, and blood pudding in a savory broth.
Yang Chow Fried Rice
Savory fried rice with shrimp, scrambled eggs, peas, and diced ham, seasoned with soy sauce.
Dan Dan Noodles
Shanghai Pan Fried Noodles
Braised Beef Noodle Soup
Black Truffle Fried Rice
Roast Pork Egg Fried Rice
Vegetable Fried Rice
White Rice
Fluffy steamed white rice, perfect for pairing with any dish.
House Special Stir Fried Rice Noodles
Coke
The cold, refreshing, sparkling classic that America loves.
Diet Coke
A crisp, refreshing taste you know and love with zero calories.
Sprite
The cold, refreshing flavors of lemon and lime, perfectly blended.
Ginger Ale
Refreshing, crisp ginger-flavored carbonated soft drink.
Club Soda
Effervescent Club Soda: Crisp, Refreshing, Perfectly Carbonated