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Bao Nine
- Asian Fusion
- Philadelphia, PA
About this business
Location details
38 S 19th St, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Tue | 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Wed | 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Thu | 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Fri | 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
I drove by this place recently after remembering I had them bookmarked for over a year now and decided it was a perfect time to try them out. I completed an online order and was pleasantly surprised that with your first order you get a free bao or side ! I decided on 3 buns: the short rib, garbanzo (veggie option) and buffalo chicken. The time for pick up was 20 mins and I was so hungry I almost cancelled the order but they texted me after 7 mins that it was ready for pickup. Inside, it was so clean! One of the cleanest ... read more
Wow, I was very amazed at this place. Prices were good, selection was very different, taste was better than expected, and even the packaging was good (it turns into a little plate). I tried 4 different flavors, some of them I have never seen in bao before, so it was a nice treat. I tried the yenta, bao BAO, lil BAO wow, and the bang bang. Each one was full of flavor and different from each other. I'm only upset that I didn't get to try the gobbaoler due to not being available right now. I will definitely be back here on my n... read more
Came here with 2 friends and we shared the 12 pack of buns. We chose the hot motha clucka, bao boa, crispy chick, and lil bao wow. Crispy chick was definitely the best of the 4. Overall wasn't wowed by any of the food and they all came out pretty cold. Also pretty pricey for baos. Came out to $20/person
Got 3 buns for $14.50 for lunch. I liked the bang bang (tempura shrimp) but was not a fan of the recommended Bao Boa (braised short rib and wiz - their take on Philly Cheesesteak) bc the meat was too hard and dry or the Crispy Chick (which I also thought was dry). Would be interesting to try some of the others though! The service was quick and friendly and there was no wait, which I appreciated, and plenty of tables and a couple of outlets.
Came here for a quick lunch; had diner-esque vibe. Menu was straightforward and easy to read. Staff was friendly. We rodered 4 baos and a side of taro chips. Food surprisingly took a while (~20mins) but was worth the wait. Each bao was very unique, with ingredients well thought out and delicious. Crispy chick (5/5) - I was surprised this one was my favorite since it was so simple (fried chicken), but the chicken was perfectly crispy and worked well with the soft bun Yenta (4/5) - Pastrami was cooked as well and tasted as a... read more
Ordered delivery- the baos come in the cutest packaging that makes it super easy to eat! Favorite were the Crispy Chick and Teriyaki Chicken! The falafel bao was very dry since there wasn't much sauce. The short rib bowl wasn't that good either. The Brussels sprouts were AMAZING! Definitely should get this if you're ordering from here.
My friend and I had lunch at Bao Nine. Personally, I ordered two baos (the bao boa and bang bang shrimp), taro chips, and dessert bao. We shared the taro chips as an appetizer. The chips came with two sauces, a cream based horseradish dipping sauce and a lighter sweet chili sauce. I thought that the chips tasted better without sauce but if I were to choose between the two sauces, I would recommend dipping the chips in the sweet chili sauce. The bang bang shrimp bao never disappoints (this is my 2nd time coming to bao nin... read more
The baos were good and there was a decent amount of seating, but I didn't think it was that special. It is good for a small bite but I don't think it impressed me. They have a lot of interesting menu options though with their range of combos. The Sticky Chicky was a lot better than the Bao Boa as the flavoring and texture of the teriyaki chicken in the first was good, and the crunch of the cucumber made it better. The Bao Boa fell short on the flavor, and I was disappointed in the lack of peppers and lack of texture and flav... read more
Staff were welcoming, and courteous; service was rapid; food very flavorful and expertly prepared. Restaurant very clean. Wonderful. Looking forward to returning!
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How is Bao Nine rated?
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 8:00 p.m.