Take a Bao Eats

4.7 (110 reviews)

Asian Fusion, Chinese, Pan Asian

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Bernadette C.

I've been following Take a Bao Eats for awhile, and I saw them pop up on my UberEats app. So I decided to try them out without having to drive to them, which was super convenient. I got the Bao Out deal, which includes your choice of two Baos, choice of crispy dumplings, and choice of mini dessert baos, all for a little less than $26! That's such a good deal! When I got my delivery order, I opened the bag, and at the top was this cute & thoughtful note with a hand drawn rose! That was definitely the sweetest touch, and nice to read after a long day. These baos, are SO GOOD. I got garlic aioli on top for the crispy chicken, that sauce is so flavorful, pairs real well with the chicken. The shrimp was still crispy with and the onion/cabbage slaw, perfect match. The crispy pork dumplings was surprisingly still crispy as well for delivery, and the soy based dipping sauce that comes with it balanced well with the flavors of the dumplings. Last but not least, the S'mores Bao Nut dessert baos, I mean come on, how could you not like deep fried bao buns with chocolate and marshmallow fluff?! I wish there was a tad bit more on the inside by the crease/fold, but it was still all good. Can't wait to try some of their other baos!

Anna G.

I ordered delivery, but I think next time I'll go to the restaurant because something does get lost in transit. The baos were delicious with interesting flavors and yummy sauces. The dumplings were okay and the Nutella baos were okay too. Let's face it, Nutella on anything is delicious. But back to the baos: I got the teriyaki pork belly and crispy spicy shrimp and I highly recommend both. The order came well packed with a cute inspirational note, which was a nice touch.

Miss A.

At the end of a long week, ordering in seemed the best way to go. Oh boy was it ever! Take a Bao Eats popped up in my ordering app and immediately I was curious because who doesn't love Baos? There were a number of options, so a bit undecided I put 2 shrimp, 2 pork, and 2 chicken Baos into my cart and an order of vegetable dumplings. About 30 minutes later, they arrived. On opening the bag, my expectations were far exceeded, there was a personalized handwritten note to express appreciation for the business. That just made me happy knowing they care about customers even on delivery orders. Each Bao was in its own individual packaging and everything was labeled clearly on each container. They even provide extra spicy aioli sauces which really made these delicious. For $7 each I was pleasantly surprised by their size. Actually they were well filled and had refreshing red cabbage slaw to go with it. I was stuffed after eating two, so needless to say I'll be eating these for a few meals. Yay! Despite all the ridiculous fees on the app, I would absolutely 1000% recommend giving Take a Bao your business. I am sold.

Anthony M.

EDIT: Decided a few days later to bump it up to 5 stars because the food was good and I got really good response from the restaurant. This is a place worth checking out! This is a ghost kitchen so I wasn't sure what to expect. I know times are tough, but I try to stay away from ghost kitchens. I'm glad I took a chance on this place as the food was actually excellent. They have a special deal which includes dumpling apps, two baos, and dessert baos. While a little on the pricy side, it was better than some sit down restaurants. The dumplings were pretty good and had a nice sauce. My favorite baos were the teriyaki pork belly and spicy shrimp. Both cooked perfectly, especially for a fast food. I also really liked the s'mores dessert baos. What a good way to end the meal. I also got some extra Bao sandwiches and they were excellent. The Korean and Soy Garlic were awesome! My only drawback is that this is just in a pickup ghost kitchen so I really hope they move into a storefront somewhere. It would be perfect in a fancy food court. This food should be successful and I hope it is! I highly recommend and I hope they move somewhere more permanent! Edit to the owner: Thanks for responding. I really liked the food so I will be back. I'd love a more "brick and motor" type experience so I'll keep my fingers crossed. If you're able to make the food in a carry out situation that good, I can only imagine it totally hot and fresh. I didn't include this on my review; but it got a nice little message with my meal. That was a great touch

Eilleen L.

Since I was in Avondale, I wanted to check out a new place for lunch and stumbled upon reviews on Take a Bao - thanks Yelpers! I don't like the Toast Tab app and just called to place my order. Probably better anyway since they won't have to pay Toast a fee. The person who took my order was so nice. I ordered a Crispy Spicy Aioli Chicken Bao and Teriyaki Pork Belly Bao and Crispy Vegetable Dumplings. I knew it would be too much food, but whatever was leftover would be dinner. Take a Bao was only 5 minutes from You're a Cookie, check out my review! I was told to call when I got there since they do curbside pick up. My food was ready in 10 min. It's in the same area as a Jewel, but a separate building with several other eateries. I should have walked in and checked it all out. Next time. My food was promptly brought out and I paid through their Square. Easy peasy. They have a rewards program so I signed up for that. :) The lady who brought out my food was the same person who took my order. I have a feeling she was the owner. Shame on me for not asking. She asked if how I found out about them and I told her through Yelp. She profusely thanked me for my business and told me she gave me a complementary order of Bao nuts! I waited to eat at home. The baos were so pretty and huge! I had to try the chicken bao first. Anyone who knows me knows my love for all things fried chicken. The bao was soft, the chicken and veggies crispy. I loved it. It came extra spicy aioli and I did add more to my bao. I probably could have stopped there and saved my pork belly bao, but I wanted to eat it right away. The pork slices were large and juicy and had the same bao and veggies which I appreciated. Extra teriyaki sauce was included. I didn't use that, but added more of the spicy aioli. I enjoyed the pork bao, but loved the chicken so much, I'd get 2 of those next time. Or try the crispy shrimp or one of the other ones. I saved the dumplings and bao nuts for dinner. The veggie dumplings were so good. Nice mix of veggies inside. I like the water chestnuts in it. It added a nice crunch. I should have tried one of the bao nuts earlier. I have a feeling it would have been better fresh. It was still good. I'll heat the other 2 in the oven in the morning. Everything was seasoned well. It was just right. The prices may seem high, but the baos are huge. I could get away with one or one and a half of a bao and be plenty full. The ingredients are high quality and well cooked. I think it's worth the prices. I will for sure be back. Tell all your friends!

Lynn M.

Chicken dumpling: this was good. Full of flavor and crispy Spicy aioli chicken- this was delicious! Would definitely get this again Spicy shrimp aoli- this was okay definitely think the chicken was the best Teriyaki- this was okay the sauce was on the side so we were able to add how much we wanted Nutella - this was a good closing dessert S'mores - my husband like this one more than Nutella. We got a free dessert and it reminded me of a a churro

Madison S.

Not a bad thing to say about this place - the food was nice and hot and ready pretty quickly (I'd recommend not letting it sit too long , it might not microwave well). Everything was amazing and filled with flavor. I recommend getting 1-2 bao per person and then a an app and dessert!

Paula M.

I am so sad to write this review because people loved it and I wanted to too. A solid 3 to 3.5 stars. I initially saw this place on Yelp Events. Unfortunately, before I could make it there the event was cancelled (this always happens to me). But I love bao buns so I still wanted to try it and I finally got around to it. The service: I ordered online, got a text and email about my order. When it was ready, I was given a locker number to pick up my food via text. I walked in, went to my locker, and grabbed my food. I never interacted with a human, though I got a handwritten thank you note. The food: I only ordered the teriyaki pork belly bao buns and the crispy chicken dumplings. The bao bun and amount of pork belly were plentiful. The pork belly had a good texture (not too chewy). I wish there was more teriyaki and/or more seasoning or more dressings because I felt like the bao bun itself, which was larger than I expected, overpowered the pork belly. I found myself wanting more flavor. The chicken dumplings were 4/5. I wish they had a little more crunch and that the chicken was more seasoned. I dunked them in the included soy sauce, which I enjoyed a lot. I would potentially go back and try another bao flavor but every Yelp review says I picked the best one. **I say give it a try...but I am not sure I would be back.

Tracee T.

Went to this place not knowing it's not really a sit down place rather a take out location but they had a counter on each side of the door along the window with a few chairs so we sat and ate our bao buns. We drove 7 hrs to try them along with other eateries. The bao buns were so good! The potstickers tasted frozen - not homemade but that's my husband's problem. I came for the bao buns and would definitely come again. It's located next to a Jewel Osco so lots of free parking all over.

I don't really write reviews very much but wow I am blown away by this place. Whoever was in that kitchen tonight- made it happen. They cooked hard. The garlic fried rice heavenly. The baos were HUGE and flavorful. I ordered the bao dinner and requested to swap the dumplings for fried rice and they did it. The cherry on top- the cute note they included. I'll definitely be ordering again

Jennifer D.

This place has such a neat feature for food pickup. It's super efficient in terms of confirming your order and messaging you when it's available for pickup. When we arrived to the place everything was paid for and we just had to pick up the food in a locker or through the cashier. Our food was hot when we got it and it was ready in a timely mannVery convenient and nearly a touch less system. Food wise, the baos were bursting at the seams, but a little too saucy and salty for my taste. Prices are steep for what you get. The crispy spicy aioli chicken bao was probably the best out of the baos that we ordered. The s'mores bao would've been much tastier with a softer white bun. This place is still definitely worth trying as people might enjoy these unique takes on traditional bao. Also the management/staff is very kind and wrote hand written thank you notes with our complimentary bao nuts (puffy churros haha).

Joseph S.

Bao is the name of the game and they've got lots of it! They have a ton of flavors and options and I'm excited about trying all of them! We tried the spicy chicken and the pork belly boa and the special sauce baowich. We also got the baonuts! Food 4/5: The baowich was good but a bit flat in flavor. It was a bit salty and the cabbage could've been cut a bit thinner. I don't think I'd get this flavor again. The spicy chicken was not something to write home about either. It was good but a bit boring. Better than the baowich though and the sauce that came with it was good! The pork belly Bao was delicious. I loved the render sweet pork belly. I really look forward to when we can eat these fresh and not in a ghost kitchen that way they don't get too soggy. Definitely will get this again. The baonuts were yummy! Can't wait to get the other flavors. Because this is a ghost kitchen I can't say much for service but they're super nice and really cool. The only thing I have to say is I wish the prices were a bit better. If it were like $5 per Bao or $25 for 5 baos I think it would be much more worth it for me. I understand though that people have to make ends meet. I wish the best for yall!

Jessica J.

We ordered from this place with a high expectation comes from these great reviews. First off, the service is one of the best. The owner hand written us a personalized card to thank us for our support. To me, it's 5 stars right there! Now comes to the food parts: - Crispy Aioli Chicken: the chicken is a taste dry for both of our taste, but overall marinated really well. - Crispy Aioli Shrimp: The shrimps are juicy with crispy layers outside. Definitely want this again. - Pork belly: the taste 10/10. I just wish it would be a little more crispy on the outside. - S'more Bao and Cinnamon Sugar bao: THIS IS A BOMB! Their desserts are soooooo amazing. You won't regret eat this over and over again. - Lastly, Earl grey milk tea: my suggestions are less er ice and maybe more milk!? We both taste a wonderful tea flavor but it was not milky enough for me. Not too sweet though, so I like it. Overall: Service: 5/5 Food: 4.5/5 Drink: 4/5 Come back for more: Definitely YES!

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Isabelle B.

5 years ago

AMAZING , ordered here yesterday and the customer service was amazing when the website was down, they were more than happy to help me order take out. The food was amazing, I enjoyed every bite. They even included a free bao dessert and presentation was on 100. You can tell they really care about the quality of the food and service read more

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Elizabeth S.

4 years ago

Really enjoyed everything we got. Tofu Bao was *chef's kiss* and the desserts were just as solid as the main meal. Excited for this new take out favorite. read more

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Luis H.

5 years ago

First time trying this place after searching for "bao near me" and was so happy I did! Ordered the spicy aioli chicken, spicy aioli shrimp and teriyaki pork belly! All were SO good! Not to mention the final piece of dinner - a Nutella Heaven Bao-Nut. :) definitely ordering again soon! read more

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Matt T.

4 years ago

Food is a little pricey but well worth it. Everything tasted delicious! We will be coming back!!

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Rosie D.

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4 years ago

I very, very rarely write reviews, but I was absolutely prompted to after the service (and food!) I've received from Take a Bao this past week. So, I recently discovered them off Yelp a couple of weeks ago and was very curious about a bao shop opening near me. Most baos I have had around my area are very .... lack luster ... to say the least. But I decided to take a risk at Take a Bao just to try them out. My world has been changed ever since. Not only are these the most delicious bao I have ever had, but their new "big baowiches" are MASSIVE. Holy smokes. And you can tell everything was made in-house; so fresh, and the presentation - regardless of it being delivery - was always 100%. I shit you not when I say I am SERIOUSLY impressed by this place by the food alone. But what really stood out to me is their customer service. With my first order, I received a hand written note by who I presume is the owner, Ana. We received a complimentary order of bao nuts, which .... damn. Well, good job making me addicted to them during bikini season, sigh. I pretty much now have to order them every time now because they're just SO good. But the second time I ordered from them, I received a phone call letting me know their system was down for processing payment. Instead of cancelling my order, they delivered my food any way and absolutely refused to take our tip when meeting with the delivery driver. I couldn't believe it. I'm a born and raised Chicagoan and have NEVER received this type of service before... If I didn't have a full time job, I would consider applying to work here because it seems like they REALLY take to heart their customers and service which means I am positive they take great care of their employees. Just means I'm going to spend even more money on my next order, haha! ;) Not only am I going to be ordering from Take a Bao a couple of times a month now, but I am going to try and spread their name like wildfire. Absolutely a ridiculous level of quality and service. Ana, thank you for opening up! You've found a loyal customer for life. :) I will have to stop by in person to shake your hand at some point! read more

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Isabella H.

4 years ago

There are enough reviews that prove how amazing this place is but WOW. I randomly craved something I haven't had before and found this place, and it was the best meal I've had in a long time. Everything was just so fresh tasting and seasoned really well, the milk tea was super good, and the nutella bao nuts were adorable and perfectly sweet. They even hand wrote a note thanking me for my business, and that just made my friggin day after stressing over finals! Fast, not too expensive, and excellent tasting. That's quite rare and I was blown away by this place. Only complaint I have is not having found this place sooner. I'd give it a 100 out of 10 if I could! read more

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Maddy S.

5 years ago

I got this for delivery through Uber eats & it was sooo good!!!! I got the deal with 2 boa buns, dumplings, & dessert & as long as they have this I will keep coming back because it was so tasty. read more

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Neno N.

5 years ago

We ordered dumplings, salad, crispy chicken and pork bao, milk tea and raspberry tea, every item was well packed and presented. We really enjoyed food and we will order again other items of the menu. read more

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Rocio M.

5 years ago

O M G wow! I don't ever write a review because I don't have the time for it, but I had to for this place. I just picked up dinner after work for me and my hubby and it was so delicious. Wasn't sure on how many to order but two baos per person worked well. The desserts are bomb! The s'mores one tastes like a crispy donut had a threesome with a marshmallow and chocolate. Would definitely order again! read more

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Christopher D.

5 years ago

Food was amazing! From the Bao buns, to the dumplings, and my favorite the Bao Out!!! Not to mention the desserts are killer!!! Take a Bao is top notch!!! read more

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Steven T.

3 years ago

Placed an Uber eats order for delivery with 15 minutes before closing. Food was made perfectly and delivered with 45 minutes. We had the spicy aioli chicken bao and gummies smore bao for desert. What made a lasting impression is a handwritten card thanking me for the order and to have a great weekend. We will be back here again! read more

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William P.

5 years ago

Amazing! I order the teriyaki pork belly bao and the crispy spicy ailoi shrimp bao. They were scrumptious! Also, comes free with bao-nut oozing with nutella. I will come again for my post-workout meal read more

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Lynn W.

4 years ago

We ordered two of the Bao Out combos and they were fantastic. We tried the Crispy Spicy Aioli Chicken Bao, the Teriyaki chicken bao, and the Teriyaki pork belly bao and they were all delicious. We also ordered the pork and shrimp dumplings and the veggie dumplings. Everything warm and fresh and packaged really well. There was a also handwritten note from Anna thanking us for ordering and stated that she gave an extra dessert bao. It was a a really nice touch. We'll be returning soon. read more

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Lovietta S.

5 years ago

My daughter and I wanted Bao buns and Dumplings. We wanted to go out but I wasn't feeling too well. So we found Take a Bao. And I'm so glad that we did. She loves the shrimp and pork dumplings and the bao is amazing. So much flavor, every item was seasoned and tender. I'm glad that the chefs and staff make such wonderful food. They even gave us a beautiful note.They are so friendly and truly made our dinner special. Thank you and we will definitely be back. read more

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Jeff H.

5 years ago

This place is absolutely wonderful. Not only is the food 100% delicious and memorable, BUT! Our driver got our order from the wrong restaurant and the manager DROVE OUT HIMSELF to deliver the correct order. He didn't need to but he did. AND gave us extra dumplings and drinks! This place is the best and that man is a gem. Truly an up and coming Chicago classic. read more

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Maria Riza B.

4 years ago

Delicious tasty Bao ! Great value ! We had the meal and everything was great ! We will order again

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J B.

4 years ago

Really good food. Excellent bao. Chicken was tasty. Enjoyed the pork dumplings. You should try the dessert too. Arrived quicker than expected. I'll be ordering again. read more

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Stephanie B.

4 years ago

Have you ever thought, "I don't feel like cooking tonight", but weren't sure what to eat? Well... if you're lucky enough to find Take a Bao Eats like I did, look no further. Exceptional food? Check. Stellar service? Check. Affordable? Check. Delivery? Check. My experience could not have been better. I ordered the crispy pork dumplings as an app, the Crispy Spicy Aioli Chicken Bao, and for fun decided to add the Nutella Heaven Bao-Nuts for dessert. I opted for delivery and specifically want to praise Ana for the service. When I opened the website to check my order status, I noticed the page wasn't showing the driver's whereabouts, so I called the restaurant to make sure there wasn't a problem. Ana knew who I was, said she'd already checked in with DoorDash and explained the delay was due to a shortage of drivers, but confirmed my food was on its way, and thanked me for my patience. (I know this is outside the restaurant's control and if I'm lazy enough to expect my food to be brought to my doorstep, I'm not gonna fret about stuff like that.) My food did arrive just a couple minutes after I hung up with Ana. I opened the bag to find everything I ordered (packaged quite well, though I wouldn't mind a messier assembly if it meant more eco-friendly materials), plus a very kind, handwritten note from Ana, along with an extra dessert on the house. Not only that, Ana called me back just to confirm I had received my order. These thoughtful little details - on top of an absolutely delightful meal that I devoured - are what set the great restaurants apart from the rest. Do yourself a favor and try Take a Bao Eats. So yum. So wonderful. Thank you, Ana, for the perfect "I don't feel like cooking" dinner! I'll be back to try more! read more

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Miriam L.

4 years ago

Got delivery, a little pricey for the size but the quality and taste makes it worth it. Will definitely order again. The crispy shrimp bun was so delicious! read more

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zarah c.

4 years ago

Beyond AMAZING! Our Sunday lunch was a taste extravaganza! There are three foodies and one picky 6 yr old. We ordered 2 Bao Meals ( 2 Teri pork belly bao's, 2 crispy chicken bao's, 1 chicken dumpling, 1 shrimp & pork dumpling, 1 Nutella bao, 1 cinnamon sugar bao) for pickup. Our meal had a note inside thanking us for our order. It was a nice touch recognizing we ordered from the place. Pickup was right on time, food arrived still warm and crispy. The food was a balance of crispy goodness, sweet, spicy, and savory. The baos were solidly fluffy to hold all the goodness of the pork belly and crispy chicken bathed in sauce and cuddled with accompanying veggies. Chef's kiss. The dumplings were warm and crispy. Our picky 6 yr old devoured her 6 chicken dumplings and asked to go back again for more. The desserts were luscious and decadent. When we opened the package we thought surely the amount couldn't feed us all. Don't let the sizes deter you. The food was packed with so much goodness and flavor and it was all filling. Our bellies are very happy and we surely will be ordering again. They have a rewards program and I will be for sure racking up the points. Don't hesitate! Order and Take a Bao!!! read more

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Sarah S.

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4 years ago

Ordered delivery and the food was amazing. They also included a handwritten note addressed to me thanking me for my business. Such a nice touch! The Crispy Spicy Aioli Chicken Bao was so good and bigger than I expected. I also got the earl grey milk tea and requested light ice which I was happy to see that they paid attention to. Overall awesome food and service is amazing. Highly recommend! read more

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Sarah L.

5 years ago

What a nice surprise to have found this place! They're kind of hidden behind the Jewel at Addison & Elston. We tried the spicy chicken aioli bao, and it was delicious!! The chicken was cooked nicely, and all of the flavors really go together. We also tried the veggie dumplings and cinnamon sugar dessert. Everything was yummy, and we'll definitely be back. The young man that brought our food out was super friendly, and gave us an extra dessert. Thank you! read more

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Rachel P.

4 years ago

So sooo good. I'm new to the Chicago area and have never had bao cuisine and I really wanted to try the bao buns (they look so soft and yummy!) Got the bao out so I can taste a bit of everything. The Nutella dessert bao and the spicy shrimp bao were my favorites but everything was delicious. Service was great, really nice customer treatment. Definitely will be ordering and eating from here again! read more

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Benajamin H.

5 years ago

It was meh, delivery was smooth, Bao's were OK (not good or bad), and the dumplings were not good as they had limited filling and were bone dry, not crispy. Knowing I can get two Bao's at ramen Wasabi which are very good for $8, and these are slightly larger but not as good at $6.49 a piece it's hard to recommend. Overall if you need a quick moderate cost bite in around 30 minutes, this is an ok option. read more

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Sonali A.

4 years ago

I ordered for the first time and was impressed! My food arrived hot and the baos are huge! The crispy chicken with spicy aioli was to die for and the dumplings were crispy and tasty! I'll definitely be ordering again soon. read more

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Branson K.

5 years ago

Roommate and I did doordash from this place and it did not disappoint. Highly recommend the Nutella dessert. Was also given a hand written thank you note in my takeout, so thoughtful! read more

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Justin D.

5 years ago

This place is simply fantastic. Absolutely delicious', you've got to try this!!

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Bea A.

5 years ago

I wish I lived closer so I could eat their bao everyday! I ordered the Pork Belly and Crispy Chicken bao. They were both delicious. Would highly recommend ordering from Take a Bao. read more

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5 years ago

Their teriyaki pork bao and crispy aioli chicken bao are fantastic. Order their peach tea.. thank me later.

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Erika T.

5 years ago

This was my first time ordering from Take a Bao and it met all my expectations. I wasn't sure what to expect since I have never eaten a Bao before. It was so delicious!!!! I had the Crispy Shrimp and Chicken Bao; the taste was amazing and filling. Everything was so good!!! I also had the Sugar Cinnamon and Nutella Bao and they were so soft and yummy! My daughter is a picky eater and she too liked everything! I will definitely recommend it and go back for more!!! All the staff was great! The owner really took his time to explain to me what the food contained since it was my first time ordering! Thank you for a great experience!!!! read more

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3517 N Spaulding Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
Avondale
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What time does Take a Bao Eats open?

Take a Bao Eats opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Take a Bao Eats close?

Take a Bao Eats closes at 10:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM

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Yes, Take a Bao Eats serves alcohol.

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Yes, Take a Bao Eats has parking options.

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Yes, Take a Bao Eats has free WiFi.

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Specialties

We specialize in making stuffed Baos. They are essentially like sandwiches, but instead of the protein between baked bread, it is stuffed in between a steamed Gua Bao.

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Take a Bao Eats is a gem for anyone craving delicious, comforting bao right at home! The flavors are amazing, and I love how fresh everything tastes. Delivery was prompt, with my order arriving hot and perfectly packed. The only downside was a slight hiccup in the ordering process, but overall, it was a delightful experience. Definitely worth a try if you're in the mood for something tasty! read more

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This is by far the most delicious hot chicken sandwich I've ever experienced. Fast, efficient, and professional, as well as delectable.

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The absolute best place. I love the customer service and the food. My favorite is the teriyaki pork belly bao and their mango boba tea

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Love, love, love them!!!!! Give them a try! You'll see they take extra special care with your order!!!!!!!!!!!!

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The bao is on point. A little pricey but you get for what you pay for. Deliciousness!!!

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