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Bao Nine

4.6

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38 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States

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Mon10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Tue10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Wed10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Thu10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Fri10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sat10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Sun11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
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El P. 
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a year ago

Summary: ordered a "threesome" of baos through uber eats. The baos were good - an Americanized fusion of different flavor profiles all tucked into a bao. Bao nine offers a pretty wide variety of different flavor combinations that are a mix of more "classic" flavors with newer Americanized fusion options in there too. The taste was okay/good. It kind of felt like the Bao-equivalent of a taco place that tries a bunch of flavor options, but it doesn't always quite hit its mark. The baos themselves weren't quite as fluffy/soft... read more

Business response:

Thank you for trying out our baos through Uber Eats! We appreciate your feedback on the flavor combinations and overall experience. We're glad to hear that Uber Eats provided timely delivery. We'll take your comments into consideration to ensure we continue to improve our offerings and maintain high quality, especially in terms of fluffiness and softness. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again soon, either through delivery or in person, so you can experience our full range of flavors and the ambiance of Bao Nine. 

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Greer J. 
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a year ago

Went here on a whim and very hungry after a long urban hike. If I had known that a bao was a fat roll. I would have kept moving. However, it was not bad. My spouse ordered a chicken, pork, and beef versions. I ordered the charred Brussels sprouts. They were a bit over seasoned, but good. I am giving the place a 5 because it was clean and in good repair. Clearly it is a newer facility. I hope they will keep it maintained. The background music was unobtrusive. Overall, good afternoon pre - diner light meal when share... read more

Business response:

Thank you for giving BAO NINE a try during your urban hike! We're glad to hear that despite not knowing what a bao was initially, you found the experience not bad. We appreciate your feedback on the charred Brussels sprouts and will ensure to adjust the seasoning accordingly. We're committed to maintaining our clean and well-maintained facility, and we're pleased to hear that you found it to be so. We hope to welcome you back for another light meal soon, and we'll strive to make your experience even better next time! 

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McKinley R. 
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a year ago

I loooove bao buns and I was in the area. The time I went was around 6:30PM on a Monday -1/28/24. I ordered ahead so my food was ready by the time I arrived. There was only one person I saw working but he was nice when he greeted me. There wasn't anyone sitting inside but for the most part it was a pretty clean place. I had ordered 2 of the sticky chick, 1 Bao Boa, and 1 Big Finish. I was a huge fan of the sticky chicky and the boa was okay to my liking. And the big finish was delicious as well. Would definitely go back when... read more

Business response:

Thank you for your visit to BAO NINE! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed our bao buns, especially the Sticky Chicky and Big Finish. We appreciate your feedback on the Bao Boa as well. We're glad that your food was ready on time and that you found the place clean. We'll continue to strive for excellent service and delicious food, and we look forward to welcoming you back next time you're in the city! 

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Ryan D. 
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a year ago

Service was fast and friendly. Ambiance is new age chill. The food was delicious with many options of boas with different protein selections from chicken, beef, pork, tofu, and more. Not in the mood for boas? Build yourself a bowl instead. 

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Jocelyne W. 
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a year ago

So yummy today, and I had an extra bonus for my birthday. Free bao!!! Also, since this is Valentines week the buns were pink (no different flavour, but pretty cool). Sorry I didn't get a photo, but I was pretty hungry. Ordering via the web is super fast, and my preferred way to go. I also tried the brussel sprouts, amazingly good. Had a sweetish (but not too sweet) taste and the crispy rice was a neat complement. I would definitely get them again, but the order was pretty large so I would suggest if you are going with someon... read more

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Sweet C. 
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a year ago

Bao Nine caught my eye when I was walking past on my way to my usual spot on this block. The shop was clean, bright, and empty when I walked up around 6pm I pondered the many options on the wall, and decided to try a three pack...opting for the cheeseburger one, short rib and crispy teriyaki flavors. Each had cute names, but I can't recall. I also didn't manage to get a photo because I inhaled these buns!! They were a pretty filling portion, between a heavy snack and a light meal. The flavor of the short rib bao was perfec... read more

Business response:

It sounds like you had a delightful experience at Bao Nine! The variety of flavors you tried sound delicious, especially with the unique touches like the truffle sauce and pickled veggies. The pink bao buns for Valentine's Day are a cute touch too. Remembering to take a picture next time sounds like a good plan to capture those tasty moments! Enjoy your next visit! 

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Caroline P. 
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a year ago

Such a fun vibe! Fast casual. Food was great. Service was super fast. Will be back!!!!! 

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Luke C. 
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a year ago

This is a bao+bowl restaurant. I went for dinner and it was quite quiet. I got the steak bowl. Toppings: Crispy fried shallots - very nice and flavorful with good crunch. Vegetables: Slices of carrots, cucumber, green onions, a radish of some sort or jicama, and lettuce Noodles - These were cold but pleasant. They were rice noodles. Two sauces: There was a fish sauce and a more soy type sauce. Both of these sauces were flavorful and worked well with the other ingredients. The one thing that was off was the steak. So t... read more

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Brad M. 
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a year ago

Small little cafe feel place with a few tables in the back to sit and eat. The menu has all the bao buns you'd like. The lady that helped us was very nice and patient. We decided with 2 threesome meals. Each one was light and fluffy with crispy meat and tasty sauces. 

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Bao Nine has a 4.6 star rating with 989 reviews. 

When is Bao Nine open?

Bao Nine is open now. It will close at 9:00 p.m.