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    Bun'd Up

    4.0 (167 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    James W.

    Bund Up was a bit small in size for me, each bun was enough to take 2 big bites to wolf down, which was underwhelming. The freshness was also a bit lacking including the toppings. I was hoping it was made to order but instead, it was scooped out of a warmer, pre made for who knows how long. If only the toppings were fresher and the size was larger, It would have made up for it. The taste was not completely there for me, if this is going to be bite size and $5 each, it better be more of a complex flavor. I cannot say that it was bad, just could be better. Try adding some fresh toppings and pour it on, so it doesn't look so small.

    Gerald H.

    Stopped here while bouncing around the Union Square Market. Ordered three buns (2 bulgogi and 1 pork belly), as well as a water and ginger ale. The buns came out fairly quick and they were very good. Would have liked to have a better seat to enjoy them, but we just found an adjacent ledge and posted up. Would recommend as a stop while walking around the marketplace.

    Lauren M.

    I stopped by this spot in Union Market today after leaving FreshFarm, and unfortunately the food was a complete miss for me. I ordered the bun combo with Korean Beef Bulgogi, Shredded Pork Belly, and Sweet Soy Fried Chicken -- and honestly, I can't believe I ate it. As other reviewers mentioned, the buns are small. I didn't take any pictures or videos because I wasn't enjoying any of it, and hunger had me hoping maybe the next one will be better. That moment never came. The bao bun itself tasted stale -- dry on the outside, soft inside, but overall not fresh. This is not a made-to-order place, so keep that in mind. The meats sit in silver warming containers, and the quality reflects that. The bulgogi lacked flavor entirely. I've bought pre-marinated bulgogi from H Mart that tasted far better; this reminded me more of steakums. The sauce was watery and didn't cling to the meat. The "shredded" pork belly wasn't shredded at all -- just sliced, extremely fatty, and unpleasant. And the sweet soy fried chicken was basically a nugget with sauce poured on top. If you want good, flavorful, freshly made bao buns, skip this place altogether and walk over to Meecha Noodle Bar around the corner -- they never miss. Only thing I have to show for today is the receipt... unfortunately, it's also the only proof of how I wasted my money.

    Beef & miso chicken.

    This place is such a ripoff. $15 for basically bread. One tiny piece of chicken and a shred of beef. Never going back!

    Saha S.

    We were in the area with family and decided to get food from Union Market. I was feeling something light and Asian, so decided to get some buns. The buns tasted great.

    3 Bun Combo: Sweet Soy Fried Chicken, Shrimp and Tofu
    Paul J.

    Dodging through the crowd at Union Market, I found Bun'd Up and got pulled in by the allure of soft Chinese bao buns filled with Korean goodies. I got the Three Bun Combo with Fried Chicken (sweet soy), Fried Shrimp, and Fried Tofu. The buns came out hot and steaming, with each filling freshly prepped and ready to eat. The fried ingredients were still crispy, not wet and mushy, and the pickled veggies added the crispiness and sweet side. Can't decide which one was my favorite, which only means I'll have to try this place again. If you're at Union Market, stop by Bun'd Up - you won't be disappointed!

    From L to R: Shredded Pork Belly, Korean BBQ Beef (Bulgogi), Spicy Fried Chicken
    Calder S.

    I've visited Bun'd up a few times and it's pretty good. On my recent visit, I got six buns: two each of Spicy Fried Chicken, Korean BBQ Beef (Bulgogi), and Shredded Pork Belly. Each bun was a few bites. The buns themselves were very tender, and the fillings were very flavorful and colorful. I liked each about equally. Avoid the pork belly if you don't like pineapple. The chicken patties were a little dry but still ok. I ordered through Uber Eats and the standard price was $5 per bun, but they were running a 1/2 off deal so my total was $16.50 after tax. I think $5 per bun is pretty expensive. You need at least three buns to make a medium size lunch meal. I would pay maybe $12 total. Bun'd up is a small, basic stall in Union Market. My food was ready when I got there, about 15 min after ordering. Not much to say in the way of service or ambiance.

    Korean Fried Chicken (Spicy)
    Chelsea C.

    This was a lot smaller than expected, but we understand it's usually ordered as a trio for a meal. The chicken was a lot larger in the photo. This very mild and sweet in terms of flavor, we didn't really pick up a distinct spice despite our specification. But overall, the bun was soft and pillowy with a mellow sweetness, the slaw complimented the friend chicken, and the burst of scallion made it more cohesive. We wish there was a larger bite of chicken to taste in each bite, since we got more slaw and scallion in our order.

    Shrimp, Pork Belly, and Bulgogi Bao Buns
    Kyle W.

    Very tasty! Grabbed the bulgogi, pork belly, and shrimp bao buns. Delicious! Great bang for the buck and made fresh to order. Quick and seamless process. Will definitely stop back if I'm in the area and in the mood for good bao buns.

    Jasmin J.

    I LOVE this place! The food is always made fresh to order and packed with the best flavors! Shout out to Lou who is always so nice and sweet! He never gets my order wrong and he's always so nice when I have special request lol! The vibe here is cool since there are so many fun varieties to choose from. I've never had anything nasty, EVERYTHING on the menu is worth trying and has amazing flavor. Definitely going back and recommending to everyone I know!

    Pork belly bao bun (single)
    Farhat K.

    I've had their bao buns in the other VA location but this spot was solid too. I was already full from eating at different places within the Union market, so ordered one bao and it was the pork belly. Came out within 10 mins, super tasty, with the pineapple doing a lot of work to bring in that extra sweetness. Glad to have tried them again.

    Chell H.

    So good & flavorful! I didn't visit the actual restaurant, I stopped at their vendor stand during a weekday farmers market for lunch. The line was long so I automatically assumed they were good, right? lol. Well they were!

    Steph Q.

    (RATING 3.5 stars) Decided to try out Bun'd Up while visiting Union Market on my most recent trip to D.C. I'm a sucker for a good bao bun sandwich and Bun'd Up had some great flavors to choose from off of their menu. Staff were patient with questions and were professional during interactions. I ended up ordering the two chicken buns. They were okay; not bad. Bun'd Up's offering is unique to all of Union Market, so that alone makes it worth the stop. My order consisted of their 2 for $11 special (singular buns cost $6). As noted above, I ordered the two chicken buns: Spicy Fried Chicken and Sweet Soy Fried Chicken. The buns themselves were a great texture and cooked perfectly, although a little small. Definitely the highlight to the sandwich as it should, based on their name. The chicken pieces were sized proportionally to the buns. The respective sauces for each chicken piece tasted good, but the chicken pieces I received did not seem to have an even coating of the sauce leaving various parts of the chicken dry. The coleslaw added a nice crunch and a bit of freshness to the buns. Perhaps an asian slaw may have complemented the taste better with the bun flavors. Again, nothing abysmal to the buns in terms of taste. They were average, especially for the price point. Perhaps my expectations were too high or I caught them on an off day. Bun'd Up has a great offering they're bringing to Union Market patrons and they are worth a try if you're curious about this type of take on the traditional bao buns. I might recommend trying other buns that aren't the chicken ones as this may elevate the taste and quality for you.

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    They serve the best bao bun breakfast sandwich, at the Old Town Alexandria farmers market! It's huge and delicious!

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