A woman with dark hair in a messy bun, wearing rings and earrings, holding a steamed bun in front of her at a food stand. The stand has bright yellow and red signage with the words 'RED BAO' and 'BAO IS LIFE' at night.

BAO IS LIFE

Bao Bun.

Just Tastier.

What is Bao?

Bao is a traditional Chinese steamed bun with a soft, pillowy dough and a savory filling like pork, beef, chicken, or vegetables. Freshly steamed and easy to eat on the go, bao is warm, flavorful, and one of China's most popular street foods. 🥟✨

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Pork Bao
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Our classic bao features juicy seasoned pork wrapped in a soft, fluffy steamed bun. Made with traditional Chinese flavors and simple, quality ingredients, it's the timeless favorite that never goes out of style. 🥟❤️

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Chicken Bao
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Fluffy steamed bao filled with juicy seasoned chicken and fresh vegetables, crafted with simple ingredients and steamed to perfection. Light yet satisfying, it delivers a warm, savory flavor and a comforting bite that's perfect for enjoying on the go. 🥟🐔

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Veggie Bao
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Pillowy steamed bao filled with a savory blend of fresh vegetables, mushrooms, and aromatic seasonings, crafted with simple ingredients and steamed to perfection. Rich in natural umami flavor, it delivers a wholesome, satisfying bite that's both comforting and delicious. 🌱🥟✨

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WHAT’S STEAMIN’?

Discover the world of bao, one bite at a time.

  • Bao ≠ Dumpling

    The steamed bun America's been missing.

    From above hands of unrecognizable woman rubbing aromatic spices into piece of raw meat over parchment paper

  • How We Make Bao?

    Crafted with care, steamed to perfection.

    Crafted with care, steamed to perfection.

  • The Perfect Bao Bite

    Open. Dip. Bite. Repeat.

    Close Up / Preparing red meat on the barbecue grill.

ABOUT
Red Bao

Red Bao brings one of China's favorite street foods to Columbus—soft, freshly steamed bao filled with bold, savory flavors. Order now and pick up at 1400 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH. More Red Bao locations are coming soon across Columbus.

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Woman taking a bite of a freshly steamed Chinese bao bun from Red Bao, featuring soft fluffy dough and savory filling, authentic Asian street food in Columbus, Ohio.