Must Try: Bao on the Block’s classic and dessert Asian baos
Pushing Chinese flavors in leaps and baos. *Restaurant is permanently closed*
Bao On The Block – South Triangle
“It’s Bao or Never.” Emblazoned on the wall in bold, it’s undeniably the first thing you see when you enter and sets the expectations when you enter their doors. Baos (steamed buns) have always been a Chinese staple, but you haven’t had them like this before.
Bao on the Block is a trendy little restaurant located on Sgt. Eguerra just across ABS-CBN compound. They specialize in Asian steamed buns with a modern twist.
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Aside from the fun and welcoming walls, the store also features a small gallery of polaroid photos of customers enjoying their signature baos.
Bao on the Block’s menu consists of their signature baos, rice bowls, dumplings, and other Chinese-inspired specialties.
Baos
Their bao menu is as delicious as it is punny. All served with a side of chips, the baos come in five unique flavors and can be ordered in 1, 2, and 5 pcs.
Insider tip: Order 5 pcs. of baos and get to choose two flavors!
Bao to the King
Chicken / teriyaki / bean sprouts
BOTB Classic
Pork / hoisin / nuts
Dragon Bao Z
Pork / kimchi / spring onions
Insider tip: Avail of Bao on the Block's Baby Bao Platter--which comes with 12 pcs. of baby baos and a tray of their new Peanut Noodles, for only P999! Only available this December.
Rice Bowls
Served with a side of chips, Bao on the Block’s rice bowls come with toppings such as Chicken Teriyaki, Chicken Chop, Pork Hoisin, and Fish Wasabi.
Fish Wasabi
Fried rice / deep fried fish fillet / wasabi mayo / wanton chips / vegetables
Dumplings
They offer either beef or pork siomai, served in 4 or 8 pcs..
Insider tip: You can also avail their Dumpling Party for potlucks, 50 pieces of dumplings for Php 475.
Dessert
The Deep Fried Ice Cream Bao, their only dessert offering, offers a sweet twist to their usual bao. Golden, deep fried, and crispy baos sandwiching two scoops of ice cream and drizzled with chocolate syrup. P.S. It’s only P99!
They also host game nights and trivia nights, so bring your friends along! Make sure you save Bao on the Block on your MUST-TRY list on the Booky app so you won’t miss out on any updates. Also, share your bao experience with us in the comments below or tag us on Instagram @bookyapp.
No reservations accepted
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52 Sgt Esguerra, South Triangle, Diliman, Quezon City
(0917) 824-3678
Take a Bao.
