Been following them on insta for awhile and stopped by for lunch today while visiting family in town. I knew we wanted the loaded fries and we also decided to try a variety of bao buns. The bao buns were very soft and loaded with flavor. I had the spicy pork and I wouldn't consider it spicy but it was bursting with umami. The wife had the shorty and said it tasted just like the fries but in a steamed bun. I also had the chashu but it was lacking compared to the other two. If we were to come back while visiting family we would probably get two orders of the loaded fries. The fries were super crisp and had a giant portion of short ribs, green sauce, and cilantro with radishes. The green sauce is a very unique combo of flavors but isn't spicy. The only downside today was they were out of drinks but were able to go inside York and get some water. Regardless the service was super quick and we hope to be back while visiting. read more

High quality food trucks are lacking in Michigan. Bao Boys sets the bar pretty high. The staff is friendly and efficient. We had a food allergy and they were very accommodating and knew the menu which provided much needed reassurance. The Food? HOLYYYYY some of the best baos I've ever had. I'm used to having stuffed baos rather than an open taco shaped bun. The bread material (??idk what to call it) was so light and fluffy. It held up well for my dive home. We ordered the shrooms. Chicken. Bahn Mi and shorty. Hands down some of the best food I've ordered. It was light and savory. Vibes were so nice outside. Good sitting area. Can't wait to come back read more

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Bao Boys is the real deal. Steamed bao bun sandwiches have been an obsession of mine for the past year, but they're a hard find. Bao Boys is the only place I could find in or around Detroit that specializes in them. The menu features Korean braised beef, spicy pork, chicken apple sausage, charred spam, tofu, and mushroom options. I ordered all aside from the tofu and mushroom baos. All 4 were so good, that I didn't have a favorite or least favorite. My only critique is that I wish there were more options on the menu. If you're in the Ann Arbor area or love baos like I do, you won't be sorry. read more

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This place is so fun & it's definitely a hidden gem! It's located on Packard behind the York, so it can be easily missed. You need to go down the side, road and around back and you will see the food truck. There are a ton of different places to sit some shaded some in the sun so you can take your pick. The service was super quick under five minutes. The vibe is really fun and really good pricing too! See the menu pic I provided. The green sauce which I think is mostly cilantro, was absolutely delicious. I could put that on anything. The Bao buns were pillowy and soft. The meat plenty and spicy. Cabbage slaw crunchy and with a perfect pop of acidity. A new staple for me. To work a bit, some people were on laptops. I don't know if they were on Wi-Fi or had their own stuff, or to read a book or visit with a friend. I crowded places here. Airy and colorful with yummy smells. Def a must! read more

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Partner and I visited them recently and wanted to give a shout out. 1. Great customer service 2. Amazing fries (properly crispy) 3. Partner reports the veggie mushroom bao was excellent FYI since this isn't advertised anywhere: the bao buns have dairy in them so please avoid them if you have dairy allergies or dietary restrictions. I might recommend getting your food on rice instead. Good business, go check them out. read more

We did a shopping day in Ann Arbor and stopped here for lunch. The naps are so good! I had the last shorty which is made with short rib, and a mushroom one. My daughter had the chicken/apple and a pork one. All excellent. We will be back for sure. Picked up drinks at York next door, the cappuccino was very good. read more

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Delicious Bao with fresh ingredients! The Bao had a hearty amount of meat and sauce, something I've noticed other Bao places tend to use sparingly. Overall, the Bao was flavorful and held its texture really well even with all of the toppings, soft, springy and tasty on its own. I will definitely be back when I swing back in town. read more

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If you are looking for your next obsession, you have to try Bao Boys buns. The slow roasted pork belly will have you groaning at the first bite. Melt-in-your-mouth tender pork with a slight sweet glaze in a pillow-y soft bun, topped with some whatnot that I would sell my last born for - she's worth the trade, trust me. Don't pass up the mushroom bun or the short ribs. Just amazing! Try something new and get a pile of buns to try them all. The seating area are casual tables with fire pits when it's cold. Fans when it's hot. Music on the weekend evenings and other dining options in the York yard. Sheesh now I want to visit tonight! read more

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This was my 2nd trip and honestly, didn't love them as much as I did the first time. Everything seemed greasy. I couldn't even get a pic of my shorty bun as it was soaked all the way through with red grease. The pork belly was still good but not as flavorful as my previous visit. Like it was lacking sauce or something. Dunno. still decent but wouldn't make a special trip to get more read more

Need more places like this ! Good Prices for really High Quality Food. Definitely recommend the shorty ! read more

Bao Boys - Shorty Bao Fries Spicy Pork Bao - Food Trucks Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I've been wanting to checkout Bao Boys since I saw them on IG and finally went yesterday. The baos were delicious and definitely worth the visit. Each one was packed with a lot of meat and flavor. The loaded fries were also great! I appreciate the service and that they did allow me to make a few adjustments by excluding the cilantro. The food truck is located in a very vibrant unassuming outdoors area behind some other restaurants and stores. read more

Bao Boys - Loaded Shorty Fries, Chicken Apple Bao, Spicy Pork Bao, Shorty Bao, Chashu Bao - Food Trucks Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Let's start with the good. Bao Boys makes some tasty snacks. There is no arguing that. The combinations of flavors and contrast of textures makes these things a lot of fun to eat. And it's a great treat to have available in the York Yard if you are feeling a little peckish. You can even order straight from insta once you're done posting a pic of your craft cocktail. Three bao are sold at a little bit of a discount, making it seem like the appropriate quantity for a meal. That said, I find even one to be enough to satisfy my hunger. After two I'm full. Three I feel is one too many, but I can't eat like I used to in my youth. With fatty meats, creamy sauces, and some fried components, these are more nutritionally dense than they may appear. Perhaps that helps to justify the cost of $5 per bao. I recognize that nobody is getting rich off the Bao Boys food truck. Good food costs money, and I am happy to splurge for culinary treats. What would make Bao Boys special is if they actually made their own bao. Instead, they warm up store bought ones to fill with their clever mixtures of meats, vegetables, and sauces. In Beijing, inside spaces as small as a trailer, cooks are able to crank out fresh steamed bao to sell out their windows. This feels like going to a truck called Tortilla Town, to buy $5 tacos only to find they were using industrially produced tortillas, when you have had equally good tacos for less served on fresh handmade tortillas elsewhere. If a main ingredient is the name of your business, and you are charging a premium for your product, I expect more. Of course, I'm old and grumpy about such things. Could you imagine a biscuit and chicken wing place that sold store bought biscuits? For those who can look beyond this, Bao Boys is sure to be a pleasure. read more

Bao Boys - Fewer choices at the end of the night. - Food Trucks Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

I absolutely love Bao Boys! You really can't go wrong with anything on their menu - the real issue is that I can't order everything! The Shroomy Bao and the chashu bao are probably my favorites. The shroomy is like flavor OVERLOAD! And the pork on the chashu is super tender and deliciously crispy! Such great flavor, textures and spice! Such a delight to eat with the warm, fluffy bao! The Don-belly Bowl is also delicious to have alongside the bao. It's also extremely great value and quality for the price! The bao look small but with all their delicious flavors and ingredients are actually pretty filling - for less than the price of a local coffee! If you have more of an appetite, an order of 3 is the way to go - and that way you get to try out a few different ones! My partner and I usually share an order of three and the Don-Belly bowl and that is plenty! Service is always great and it's super easy and convenient to order for pick up. Definitely a frequent go-to! read more

Bao Boys - Spicy Pork Bao Chashu Bao Shroomy Bao - Food Trucks Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Ordered from here for a work lunch call and it was DELICIOUS. Delivery was prompt (I had prescheduled my order to arrive before the call and it was right on time) and everything was packaged so carefully and it all stayed super warm despite the unseasonably cold weather today. I had the shroomy bao (gochujang marinated portobello mushroom, vinegar slaw, mayo, onion crisps, sesame) for science and also ordered the Don Belly (chashu pork belly, Japanese-style poached egg, dashi broth with onion, green onion, sesame. Served over steamed rice) and was HUGE. Such a hefty portion I have lunch tomorrow, too! And it excellent to boot. Sometimes pork belly can be a little too rich for me but the chashu preparation really helps render out a lot of that fat leaving just the tastiest bits behind! I also ordered a couple of bao for my husband, the chicken apple sausage (chicken apple sausage, vinegar slaw, grilled onion, spicy mayo) and the shorty (Korean braised chuck short rib, vinegar slaw, special green sauce, sesame) and he loved both but proclaimed "The shorty is where it's at!" Next time I'm excited to try it for myself! read more

This place has been on my to-try list for the longest time. I have been missing out!! This food truck specializes in fusion, savory Asian food. Their flagship menu item is the shorty bao, which is a bao bun stuffed with Korean-inspired, saucy and flavorful braised short rib. We also tried the baos stuffed with gochujang-flavored pork and chicken apple sausage. The loaded fries were also very delicious. These were topped with scallions and braised short ribs. Service was fast and friendly. The weather was beautiful - we sat at one of the picnic tables outside. Snagged a mimosa from York next door to complete my meal with. Delicious. Will definitely. E back here again! read more

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I was impressed. My wife brought me home two baos at my request: one char siu, one shorty. The char siu bao was really great. Specifically, the pork belly was perfectly fatty and tender, with just enough creamy sauce to accentuate it, and a soft, mildly sweet bun that provided enough bread without making the bao excessively dry or doughy. The pickles in the bao were not a welcome addition, and felt out of place. The shorty bao, while not quite as good, was still a markedly positive flavor experience. The shredded beef was tender and savory. I though the green, chimichurri-style sauce on top was a bit of an odd choice. All in all, for the food alone, it would be near 5 stars for food truck fare. However, it takes a hit on value points. $10 for two bao got me no where close to full. Regardless, this is among the better Asian-inspired food I've had in Ann Arbor, and I'll probably be back. read more

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I have to say the Baos here are pretty good. The selections are creative and meat (pork belly) is very tender. I'd recommend getting the spicy pork bao - has the kick and the crispy texture. read more

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LA represent in mitt! I've had bao like these in: arguably the OG (my parents' motherland Taiwan) as well as at veritable establishments like Momofuku, Ippudo AND local spots like Miss Kim's. So there's a complexity here, but at the end of the day, what I ask myself is "DID IT TASTE GOOD?" Answer: heckin' yes. Per my usual, I literally ordered the entire menu. They didn't have the curry available, so in my defense...it was really only 6 items! In order of preference - please note that there is not a bad one/flavor! The fluffy white bun is pretty legit too. No complaints, so I'm focusing on the filling in the below: *Shorty (Korean Braised Chuck Short Rib, Vinegar Slaw, Special Green Sauce, Cilantro, Sesame) - the braise was perfection and the green sauce & cilantro added that pop up freshness & creaminess. *Musubi (Charred Spam, Grilled Kimchi, Seaweed Sheet, Teriyaki Glaze) - It's probs unpopular that this one is #2 for me but I LOVE spam musubi and I haven't been able to find it here in A2 (I know it's not hard to make, but still), this brings me back to the shores of Hawai'i. Ono. *Chashu (Braised Charred & Glazed Pork Belly, Mayo and Pickle) - REALLY nicely rendered. super tender with all the right crisp. *Spicy Pork (Gochujang-marinated pork should, vinegar slaw, onion crisps, mayo) - Loved the texture on this one. I'm just not a huge gochujang fan, but if you're looking for something super flavorful - get it! This flavor was in my partner's top 2! *Chicken Apple (Chicken Apple Sausage, Vinegar Slaw, Grilled Onion, Cilantro, Spicy Mayo) - It's tasty. I just personally find it a lil' sacrilegious to stick chicken sausage in these buns. Not even lapcheong, c'mon! Haha. But, real talk - this is probably widely appealing for a picky eater but still complex enough for your food-forward folks to enjoy. YOU MUST save room/get the Don-Belly (chashu pork belly, japanese style poached egg, dashi broth, green onion, served over steamed rice). It's been SO long so I've had a donburi and this hit the spot. So comforting & delicious!!! Lovin' the outdoor seating right now (in the pandemic & in the great summer MI weather!) read more

Bao Boys - Food Trucks Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

(1) check this place out! (2) you can't go wrong with ANY Baos They are filling, despite it looking small. If you want to eat and be full, I'd recommend 3. It comes to about $15 which is pretty solid for a full, delicious entree. Every bao was so unique and different from the next. I really enjoyed my experience here, and I can't wait to come back. read more

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Finally able to try it after months and months of waiting. We got the 3 for $14 and picked the spicy pork, chashu & chicken apple. & the Loaded shorty fries which was super loaded it was a meal itself! Everything we tried was delicious and can't wait to do picnic at the park with these yummyness next year and try more items! *trying to look for my pictures. read more

I wanted to try all of them, but they were out of short ribs and musubi. So got the other 3 for $13 (without tax). Ordering and getting the food took less than five minutes. First impression. Chashu has to be my favorite. While the pork was bit salty, it worked out at the end. I wish they had the picked radish to give it that crunch, but you can't ask for everything. Maybe adding cilantro might help too (just suggestions). The cucumber was raw, was not pickled or anything. Spicy Pork - it was decent. Chicken Apple bao - skip! I hope to be back and try the short rib bun and other menu offerings as well. read more

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Stopped by for lunch on a Friday around 12-12:30. I ordered a Shorty, Chashu, and Musubi bao. I LOVE and crave musubi but I usually only ever find it when I'm on the west coast. I thought musubi would be my favorite for that reason (who doesn't love Spam?) but the Shorty was hands down the best one. My partner got a spicy pork one which he also liked. Of those 5 they were all amazing and would totally order then again, but the Shorty is not to be missed. They have a small assortment of cool Korean soft drinks (Milkis fans, turn up). I would love to try one of their bowls sometime as well. We ordered and took our food home to eat. There was spaced outdoor seating available but felt better eating at home where we could wash hands and be away from people. Excited to return and try more of the menu! So glad this place exists so I can get my bao cravings met. read more

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This food truck automatically gets 5 stars from me off the strength that they gave me 3 free Bao buns to try since I wouldn't have made it back in time to try the food! Customer Service - 5 stars: Super friendly and communicates well. I actually went here while delivering for Grub hub since this was the order and I was super interested in the food! Atmosphere/Area - 3 stars: This is a food truck so it's what is expected. It's kind of tucked away behind a building so it might be hard to discover if you are searching for it. They do have a seating area which would be great in the warmer months. Food - 5 stars: SO GOOD. I am a fan of Asian food, I make a lot of Asian inspired dishes at home and I go out of my way to eat them for lunch and when I go out. So imagine the glee when I got to try something I love for free? I was able to try the three top buns: Shorty, Spicy Pork, and Chashu. My absolute favorite was Chashu hands down! Seriously, restaurants don't use pork belly enough and it was the perfect combination of porky, savory and sweet that I didn't know I needed. Shorty was delicious too, this one tasted like BBQ and I really like dishes that have sweetness in them. Spicy pork was obviously...spicy but it was still really good! The spiciness wasn't overwhelming either. I ate all 3 disrespectfully. Also, at $3 a bun, this is well worth the price. Final Thoughts: I can't wait to go back here. I don't live in the area anymore but this is definitely the type of restaurant where I would drive 30 minutes just to go to. I am so grateful they let me try their food for free, because I have been awakened and I can't wait to go again. read more

They said their baos are the dankest in Michigan, so I had to give them a try! I ordered the char siu bao. I liked the pickle that they added to the bao, it gives it more dimension. I also ordered the shroomy which was a mushroom bao. It was so delicious! The peppery gochujang was my jam! Topped with crispy garlic, it can be messy to eat but it was so worth it. Bao Boys is located at York in the outdoor area. I recommend checking out the bar inside and the other vendors they have! read more

This food truck is tucked away off of packard street! Took us a minute to find it but we're so happy we did. They have a really cute patio which has open seating. We ordered the shorty, spicy pork, chashu (FAV), chicken apple and shroomy. The baos were super flavorful and didn't really need extra sauce (tho they can give you extra spicy Mayo on request). The service was amazing as well, the guys were so kind and gave us an extra bao on the house Def will be going back and would highly rec!! Portions are obviously small, I'd say order 3 (you could prob eat 4 or more tho if you're really hungry haha). read more

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Whoa...I've been sleeping on this. Every day I look at their menu and think I'll go there today. But each time laziness won out and I'd say I'll go next time.... I actually went and tried some today and cannot believe it took me this long to get off my butt and try these delicious fluffy sandwiches. So if you have been thinking about going and just haven't quite been able to make it out, do yourself a favor and go NOW! read more

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The bai sandwiches were amazing. I had the beef and spicy chicken and can't imagine them being any better. I am glad they are just far enough away from my work that I won't be able to get there very often. They are so good I would be there almost every day. As an added bonus I managed to drop my work badge in the parking lot and the person preparing the food found it and called me to come get it. Needless to say great food and service above and beyond the call of duty. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

Saw this place on tik tok and it's worth every bit of the hype. If you're in town and you like bao or even just want to try it, you simply must stop at this food truck. If they opened a restaurant one day I would bust down the doors as soon as they cut the ribbon. 10/10 if I could give more than five stars I would. The flavors of the spicy pork bao were perfectly balanced--every bite had exactly the right amount of ingredients. The broth that came with the don-belly bowl was one of the most flavor-packed foods I've eaten in a very long time and expanded on the saltiness of the pork belly, giving it even more depth and flavor, and the rice texture was immaculate. Don't change a thing. read more

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Bao is one of my favorite things to eat and I love Bao Boys! Their tofu and mushroom bai are delicious and spicy!! 12/10 would recommend!

Food was delicious! We tried all of the boas and they were all really good. I think my favorite was either the tofu boa or the spicy chicken boa. They were all very flavorful and filling and came with a lot in them. We also tried the elote fries and they were really good. The service was pretty quick and very nice. The boa boys is a food truck with some good free parking spots surrounding it and a lot of seated area outside to enjoy. There was also a fire pit by it which was cute. Overall I really enjoyed my experience there and I will be back again. read more

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Don't sleep on the Chicken! That was the last one I chose, but it is fantastic! A nice slow heat in the mouth and the fried crunchies and slaw is a nice contrast to the unearthly soft bun. I literally stopped eating to write this. Why are you still reading?? Ok, I just tried the pork belly. I am moaning "mmmm" out loud, but I am alone so I am not embarrassed. I recommend eating these alone so you don't feel obligated to share. They can get their own, these are so well priced! I'm going back to try the rest. I ordered all but the mushroom, but I am thinking Bao Boys might make me like mushrooms. We shall see! Wow is is my review. So good read more

Bao Boys - Pork belly, chicken and their flagship bao - Food Trucks Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Delicious, prompt, friendly. I've enjoyed everything I've ordered, and I'm sure I've had every bao. It's a great bargain as the baos are quite filling. The flavors are great-my favorite is the mushroom. read more

ALL THE FLAVOR! Needed a quick bite to eat for lunch and found this on a quick Google search of "food near me". Incredible bao buns made with love and so much flavor. Stopped by today and did a mobile order pick up, friendly service at pick up, packaged well, and fresh! The flavor options are great and incredibly fresh. 10/10 recommend. Just food that makes you feel good! read more

Bao Boys - Food Trucks Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Best, hidden gem in a2. Worth the lunch trip to South "side". Gets supper busy on weekends.

Tickle your tastebuds with the amazing flavors at Bao Boys!!! So good! You can choose 3 Bao buns for $13. Three Bao buns makes for a great lunch. The portion is just right and $13 is reasonable. I tried the Shroomy, Musubi and Chicken Apple. The flavors of all 3 were unique and delicious. My husband got the Shorty, Spicy Pork, and the Chashu. Fabulous! If you like spicy the Shroomy and Spicy pork are for you. Can't wait to go back! read more

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I LOVE baos I wish more places served these but belly deli is closed on weekends now. I found this gem on yelp! It's a food truck on Packard St. hidden behind York. I've got to say, these are delicious. I did the 3 for $13 deal which isn't too bad. Definitely come satisfy your bao cravings at Bao Boys! read more

Bao Boys - Shorty Bao & Chashu Bao - Food Trucks Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Loved it! The baos were simple and delicious, nothing excessive. Each kind was distinct. The meat was juicy and cooked just right. It's a fairly small sandwich as the guy rightly warned me... Will certainly return! read more

Bao Boys - Two of four! - Food Trucks Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

10 out of 10, haven't met a bao we don't love. It's like Pokémon, you gotta catch them all. read more

Bao Boys - Food Trucks Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Just drove an hour to get here to find out they're closed for the winter. Update your hours listings please ‍

Tonight, we decided to have dinner from Bao Boys! we ordered all dumplings (except for the chicken bao and the mushroom Bao), and the rice with pork belly. everything was delicious. our only issue that keeps this from a five star is a pretty big issue, in our opinion. we knew that the restaurant closes at 7:30, so when we decided what we wanted at 5:30, there was a weirdly messaged instruction on the checkout page. it said "come pickup any time after 5:45" which made us think that when we picked it up, they would take out foods, but them in the buns, and then bag. instead, they bagged right away, and never called us. it sat on the counter for an hour. although it was tasty, it was cold and the buns were soggy. also, I thought everything (except the musumi) needed a tad more salt, but my partner thought salt levels were fine. generally, very tasty, but their ill-worded checkout page that could easily be misinterpreted definitely left a bit of a bad taste in my mouth. I really wish we could have tried this food a bit fresher. read more