It's refreshing to have a Taiwanese spot in the heart of Buenos Aires, it's a nice break from all the steak, hehe. You can tell Bao Kitchen uses high quality ingredients. Gua Bao (shrimp) - the best bao buns I ever had. Great flavors and fresh ingredients. 5/5 Ban Mian - wheat noodles in peanut sauce, with toppings of red cabbage pickles and sweet and sour turnip, cucumber, cilantro and soft egg ajitama 5/5 Niuroumian Soup- spiced meat broth with soy sauce, spices and star anise, with homemade noodles, meat and green leaves, definitely had a kick 5/5 Dropping a star because the bathroom door is smack in the middle of all the tables. The door kept being opened and not closed by its patrons. I could tell that the servers were trying to close the door as frequently as possible. I also understand its an inconvenient layout of the restaurant. However, the smell permeating from the bathroom ruined the experience and forced us to eat our food quickly. read more

I like the ambiance being elegant contemporary. Food taste wasn't too strong. Mild taste of Taiwanese beef noodle soup. No much spices added but good. Anyone miss Taiwanese food can come here. read more

Bao Kitchen - Very Mild spicy 紅油炒手 dried dumplings. - Taiwanese Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

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Yelp address is wrong. Go to their website. This restaurant is near the Recoleta and not in Retiro. Many of the addresses in Yelp are WRONG - always go to the website linked on Yelp and look at that address. read more

Amazing food and service all the employees are super friendly. you will find the menu in English and Spanish. Please don't be offended when they give they give you some literature at the end after you have paid your bill. Just enjoy the food and the service. read more

Bao Kitchen - Vegetarian dumplings - Taiwanese Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

Good food Great break from parilla's and steakhouses Ramen was okay Gyoza and lo mein was excellent Some semi weird literature passed out at the end read more

Typical yelp BS! There's nothing at this location. You would think that a company is big as Yelp would be able to update information on a timely basis. That's really too much to ask. read more

Excellent lunch, despite a bizarre ending that cost this restaurant a star (more on that later). This cozy little restaurant makes the most of the "open kitchen" concept - you can see all the food being freshly prepared as you enter the restaurant. I started with the curry bao - it reminded me of an empanada, but it was stuffed with delicious curry filling and came with a nice little salad. I also stole a piece of the "huevo estofado" that my companion ordered. The best Google Translate could do was "upholstered egg" - but it's really an organic egg cooked in soy sauce. One of the tastiest eggs I've ever tried! For my main course I chose the pork and shrimp dumplings with house-made noodle soup. With the weather outside raw and damp, the soup turned out to be a perfect choice. The firm noodles and savory broth perfectly complemented the delicious dumplings. Feeling pretty good about Bao Kitchen so far! Now for the bizarre ending. Our server, who had provided such friendly and efficient service throughout our meal, and who had (wisely) already collected our payment and tip, stopped by one last time to drop off some Falun Gong pamphlets, lecturing us of the atrocities being committed by the Chinese government. One of my companions, originally from China, was quite offended. I might or might not be sympathetic to this cause - but after being bombarded by the 24-hour negative news cycle in the States, I'd really prefer not to have my meal served with a side of politics. After all, isn't food one of the most effective vehicles for building mutual understanding among cultures? Please stick to the cooking, Bao Kitchen. If you feel passionately about Falun Gong, perhaps you could put some pamphlets on your front counter so that patrons can pick one up if they're interested. read more

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Great food and friendly service. Nice little hidden gem in Palermo area of Buenos Aires.

It's really hard to find good Chinese food in Argentina. But I did it! Oh yea, this place is soo good! I'm a huge fan of pork belly, so I got the pork belly Gua Bao and I think it's the best Gua Bao I ever had. If you get a change to go here, I highly recommend the pork belly Gua Bao. My friend got a dish (forgot what it was called), and it came with ribs, salad, and rice, that one was also pretty good. For dessert we got there banana pops and we got there shaved ice. Everything here is also very clean, from the food to the place. The service was excellent, and the people are so nice :) From the main course to the dessert, everything was amazing and well made. They also provide free wifi! If your in Argentina, make sure you stop by Bao's kitchen. read more

Bao Kitchen - barbecued pork ribs with rice - Taiwanese Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

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Excellent food, friendly service, and great price. Food was delicious!!! I fully recommend this place. Great vegan options!

Just walked into here during our trip to Buenos Aires, a great space on San Martín. They just opened up last week! Amazingly friendly staff - speaks English and Spanish. Restaurant is clean, simple and air conditioned. Their menu is specialized every couple days, so there's always something different being made. Very good tasting and very fresh. We have lots of bao restaurants in LA and this ranks up with them easily. Highly recommend the pork bao and the spice is worth it! Much love to the staff and congratulations on the new opening. I'll be back! read more

Bao Kitchen - Taiwanese Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

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I've been eating out for a few days in Argentina and needed a change of pace from steak, meats, and pizza. This place was perfect for that. I ordered the Japanese green tea and Taiwanese style beef noodle soup. The green tea was good. The beef noodle soup was also very good. It was a little on the light side and I asked for their hot sauce which made it perfect. Also the serving size was definitely very filling for one person. Lastly the noodle texture was very good. This place makes their noodle by hand! My friend ordered the Taiwanese pepper steak which he enjoyed a lot. It comes with a huge portion of meat and a side of white rice. I tried some and it was very tasty. I'd probably try this next time if I get the chance. The decor here is also nice and their is a good amount of seating. This place isn't huge but it's comfy. Next time I would like to try out their desserts. Another table ordered it and it looked good. Overall this place is a hidden gem in the area. The food is authentic and tasty. The servers speak both English and Spanish. Their is an English menu. The staff are also very friendly! I'd recommend stopping by and trying this place out to anyone looking for tasty Chinese food! read more

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Came here during their first week being open, and glad we did. They are a good alternative to the numerous steak and pizza joints in the city. Food is light and fresh tasting, and is even a good departure from typical Asian cuisine, and I'm from LA! The revolving menu ensures the food is at its best and peaks curiosity of what's next. The staff is super friendly, speaks Spanish and English, and very attentive. Given they are new, I hope that remains (the friendliness and attentiveness, that is. The language thing I'm sure will remain!). Come by and grab a quick meal or a snack! The portions are sized for either purpose. read more

Bao Kitchen - Bao down (when you come to their town) - Taiwanese Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

We were visiting for 8 days from New York. This place was our last eatery before we flew. ack read more

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Very tasty food and good service. We're looking forward to trying out their newer location. read more

Bao Kitchen - Taiwanese Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

Once in a very great while you'll make a totally improbable find, and Bao Kitchen is one of them. Having seen almost no Chinese food of any stripe on our tour of Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires, I was blown away to find Taiwanese food in Buenos Aires. Bao Kitchen serves Taiwanese items including pork gua bao, chicken gua bao, curry bao, beef noodle soup, three cups chicken along with other items. The curry bao, with a panko crust was different and extremely good, while the gua bao were good. I suspect most of the locals are ordering off the less authentic side of the menu. If so they don't know what they're missing. read more

We were walking by on the way to the hotel and noticed their sign that says they do not serve anything they don't eat. Loved that. They use organic ingredients. Food was excellent. I had shrimp bao and husband had the special of the day, teriyaki chicken. Service above expectation. The owner speaks English, Spanish and German fluently. When we ordered too much food she told us not to order so much. Such honesty. I would go again but I am leaving on a cruise tomorrow. read more

They have been open for a little over a week and we ate there on Monday and Wednesday of this week. I love the honesty of this place. On Monday, they told us that the choice was limited to what they could find fresh that day, thus we had chicken tacos, a shrimp salad, mint tea and topped that off with a banana iced dessert. We have been to so many places that throw every plate up against the wall. Having a select but excellent menu was a refreshing change of pace. Last night, I had the pork ribs, which were to die for. My wife is Chinese, and she spoke to the owner. The woman and her daughter made a noodle plate exactly to my wife's taste. We ordered a wine and the servings were delicious and plentiful. There appears to be a large staff, thus we had no delays or problems getting served. I recommend you try this place soon before it gets too crowded. read more

wonderful food... wonderful services.. wonderful owner!! is a great little spot to find great comfort food.. amazing flavor in soups and the bao bun with pork belly is insanely good.. gets crowded on the weekdays with downtown workers.. but the weekends are light.. read more

Bao Kitchen - Taiwanese Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

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Legit Taiwanese food. My grandma would approve. Their Ru Ro Fan is made with meat pork rather than fatty pork and it's still fantastic. The service was outstanding as well, we chatted with the owner and she was very friendly and speaks fluent Mandarin and English on top of Spanish. Wish we found this place earlier, but a worthy last meal in Buenos Aires. read more

Surprisingly good authentic Taiwanese food. Great to take a break from all the steak dinner and enjoy something else. read more

Bao Kitchen - Taiwanese Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

Delicious Taiwanese food with friendly service! Authentic flavors. Tea is refreshing.

Great restaurant in Retiro. In a country where spicy food is hard to come by, it was a breath of fresh air. Their bao's are really delicious and their soups were even better. Wine selection was slightly limited but also not the main attraction, would definitely go back again read more

I have been living here in Buenos Aires for about 3 months and this restaurant is my one of my favorite spots so far. The dumplings were delicious and the overall menu has something for everyone! The owner and staff were so accommodating for our group of 8 girls and they were very helpful with explaining the menu. There are also some fun bars close by that you can go to after! read more

A great place. We had potstickers, Kimchi, and 2 different noodle/meat bowls. Service was great. Staff spoke English. Place is clean about the size of 2 storefronts so you're not cramped. Would definitely recommend it. Prices were quite fair too. read more

This amazing little gem has suddenly shot to the top of my ever-growing list of favorite culinary establishments in BA. After reading their praises on pick up the fork & Yelp (& tripadvisor, so on& so on) I decided to make the trek one solo Saturday night from Palermo all the way to Retiro, in the hopes of finding some delicious but quality Asian cuisine. Bao Kitchen was EXACTLY what I was searching for, in so many more ways that I didn't even know! Where to begin. Before I dive into the food, the establishment. The owner and staff was SO attentive, invested, and aware. She gave me personalized custom service, offering me single smaller portions of certain items so I wouldn't fill up too quickly & could try more things. She knew my eating style without me even having to say anything! Spot on. And she spoke impeccable English. The ambiance of the restaurant was also BEYOND exactly what I was searching for. It was immaculately clean and calming, casual and easy, with peaceful Asian-inspired music playing & simple yet elegant decor, all of which created the most tranquil setting- a wonderful respite away from the hustle and bustle that was right outside of the doorway. Looking back on it now, my mind classifies it as a space of culinary serenity amidst the chaotic craziness that can often be Buenos Aires. Next up- the food. The owner cares about her ingredients and food, and it shows. I am very mindful of what I put in my body and really try to eat as naturally and organically as I can. Fresh and in season. And these are all things that this restaurant values as well. The pork belly BAO was out of this world. By far the best I've ever had. Tender, juicy, perfectly seasoned and flavors just oooooozing with sweet succulent deliciousness. The Bao gods have answered, and this is their gift. The curry bao also exceeded my expectations, although it is such a unique dish that I hardly had any! The flavors of the curry & meat inside were spectacular, and it was far more moist and juicy than I would have expected for a fried item. But it didn't feel heavy or unhealthy fried. I envisioned if a Bao and an empanada had a baby, this would be it. And finally the pork BBQ ribs. Fall off the bone tender with perfectly sweet amount of sauce. The meat was cooked to perfection. Both dishes also came with a fresh salad of butter lettuce and a mix of raw & pickled radishes with some sort of amazing creamy Asian dressing that I would love to get my hands on again. Actually, I'd love to get my hands on all of it again! I told her that my only complaint was that I wish my stomach were big enough so I could eat more!!!! I truly would have eaten four more BAO and wanted to try everything else on the menu if I could. I'd gladly let them roll me out of there. I sat there for a good solid two hours, and felt so relaxed and not rushed in the slightest. Honestly I didn't ever want to leave- if they had asked if I wanted to spend the night I probably would have posted up right then and there!!! Bao Kitchen, hats off. Amazing, amazing job. I cannot wait to return. read more

love love love love LOVE!!! cannot say enough good things about this place. everything i tried was delicious....definitely would recommend trying the pork belly bao! dreaming about this meal and will most definitely be returning soon read more

Bao Kitchen - Taiwanese Near Me - Buenos Aires, C

We stumbled upon Bao Kitchen while researching restaurants in Buenos and the reviews looked great and its proximity to our hotel in Retiro was close. It was a cute place with amazing food (I had the steamed buns with pork belly and a traditional rice dish with different types of pork). What I loved most besides the food, was the hospitable staff. The owner talked with us for a while and she was so kind and welcoming and has such a great story for why she started the business. If you find yourself in Retiro, you must go to Bao Kitchen! My husband went back for lunch again while I had business. Lucky him! read more

I would come back to Buenos Aires just to eat here again!! The staff are friendly and helpful. All of the ingredients are organic. Loved it. read more