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    Bao

    4.2 (272 reviews)
    ModerateVietnamese
    Closed 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Casual
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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Green Thai tea and Thai tea
    Amy

    I've been here a few times and the food has never disappointed me yet!! The portion sizes are insanely generous and very filling and fresh. The service is always very sweet and on it. The drinks I always get are either of the Thai teas which are delicious and of course the setting of the place is very modern and aesthetically pleasing!!

    Rare steak pho and butter garlic Edamame
    Raegan D.

    This was SO GOOD! The butter garlic edamame actually changed my life. I haven't stopped thinking about. Definitely try if you are a garlic lover! And their beef pho is some of my favorite in the Baton Rouge area!

    Maggie H.

    Pretty decor inside. The front area with the fountain and gate is fun and pretty too. I can see why this place got voted top viet spot in Baton Rouge's 225. I got the combo pho. The soup was good, it had some flavor, but tasted thin. There was plenty of meat, tendon, and tripe. They have a drink menu with sweet iced drinks averaging $6 and some beer and sake selections. Although it's named bao, there weren't any bao buns? Service didn't take too long, and there were many tables spread out. Free parking in the lot. It's right next to an Asian grocery store too. Not the best pho I've had but passable. I could come here again for pho or something else.

    Pho- Chicken
    Erica R.

    Bao is a solid four star experience. The restaurant is tucked away in a shopping plaza that offers plenty of parking. They have a nice outdoor dining space and the inside is spacious. I sat at the bar. It was a dimly lit and quiet. I settled in and ordered the spring rolls and the pho ga. The spring rolls came out right away and they were fantastic! The pho didn't come out FOR A WHILE. The waitress was very apologetic which I appreciated but it definitely put a damper on the overall experience. When the pho came out it was a great portion. It was good pho and well worth the price. If I were going to be in town again, I would probably consider stopping in for another meal.

    Sophia H.

    The food was delicious, however the food took a bit long. They're very generous with their portion.

    Pho- Chicken
    Sophia A.

    The food was really good! I normally go to the Prairieville location. This location's ambiance was more of a restaurant, which I liked. I took one star off my review because the service was very underwhelming. The restaurant wasn't busy and our waitress was no where to be found.

    Bo kho (beef stew)
    Quincy P.

    I got an ubereats order today that was bo kho, che ba mau, and a small side of fries ( that's not part of the review though, i had a craving and didn't expect much lol). I'm a big fan of the bao market & deli in prairieville now, but for years I only went to this location. And from everything i hear, i think it's probably just gone down in quality because of how much business they get at the other location. But my 17 dollar soup was, as you'll see, a pretty pathetic amount. And the chunks of beef shank were mostly tendons. I'll spare you a pic of what I had to spit out, but it was the bulk of what was in that container. Bo kho always includes fatty pieces of meat, that's part of the dish. But it isn't meant to be pieces that are totally inedible. On top of that, the che ba mau, while good, is such a small amount for 7.19. Times are hard though so who knows how much those ingredients cost. Only thing that met my expectations was the don phuong bread, but BR natives already know about that! Either way, I ended up paying 42 bucks for a meal consisting of bread and broth. So I'm kinda bummed.

    Pho Pho- Build Your Bowl
    Kathleen N.

    Bao is my go to place when I'm craving Vietnamese food!! Service is always cheerful and helpful. The restaurant is spacious and has bright lighting. Their Vietnamese fried chicken wings are a must try! I love their Hu Tieu, super flavorful with combination meat and seafood. Always down to eat their pho also - especially the rare streak. If you're wanting something sweet to drink, try the Thai tea!

    Adding provided veg to chicken pho-before broth
    Erica S.

    I can't wait to go back and try something else! The atmosphere is beautiful. Every person that works there checks on you. Amazing customer service. Prices very reasonable. I ordered chicken pho and pork spring rolls. Absolutely delicious. Best I've had in the city so far.

    Large bun bo hue, with blood and pig feet
    Chelsey D.

    Over the years, Bao has proven to be the most consistent Vietnamese restaurant in Baton Rouge, whether it's the flavor of the food or the quality of the service. I love getting the tamarind wings when I get the chance to dine in here - the wings are usually huge and always fried to perfection. I'm a sucker for anything sour or spicy, and tamarind seasoning happens to be my weakness. If you want to try something new, I highly recommend getting the bun bo hue and maybe even pair it with one of their milk teas or even a soda chanh (Vietnamese lime soda). I love the chill atmosphere along with the Vietnamese music playing in the background. It isn't usually noisy, but it certainly can be when it's busy. If you prefer some quiet away from the crowd, Bao has outdoor seating as well. Side note - I love that the bathrooms are always clean here and even the non-viet servers know the menu when we order in Vietnamese! They always get our order right and the food comes out in the correct order.

    Sash T.

    Delicious authentic food! Lots of great drink options the tai tea and coconut is so yummy! The food is fresh and light not making you feel gross or stuffed! Just perfect! Very friendly staff as well!

    Empty bowl of pho tai, brisket
    Michel W.

    Ever been to a Vietnamese restaurant with southern hospitality? I'm from California, spit distance from little Saigon. Never expected amazing pho in Baton Rouge. This place hit the spot. Staff is friendly and accommodating. This is a must checkout spot.

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    Great service and food. Ambience compliments them both and finally you end up with a great experience for the price.

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    In love with their Pho!! My daughter is too!! Lol!! We get all the fixings!! The Tamarind chicken wings are soo yummy!!!

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    10 months ago

    Best vietnamese food in BR! We love the banh mis and pho here. Spacious interior & the outdoor seating is wonderful on a nice day.

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    Ask the Community - Bao

    What do they have that is vegetarian? The menus are hard to read on the web.

    I spoke with the manager and head chef recently, and they said they're adding vegetarian options to the menu asap! as of right now, their only vegetarian protein option is lemongrass tofu. it's off the menu, but they have it if you just ask for it.

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