This was the best service I have ever received in a restaurant! The owner personally welcomed every guest and took the time to provide a detailed overview of the menu, which made the experience feel very special and personal. Everything we ordered was absolutely delicious. We had the poke bowl with rice tots and the fried pork rice bowl, and both were outstanding. The food was flavorful, fresh, and beautifully prepared. If you're looking for great food and exceptional hospitality, I highly recommend giving this place a try! read more

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Chicken skewers were delish! A week as the rest of the place! You can tell owner puts her heart and soul into this place. Order at the counter, sit and they bring food as it's ready. Casual. Must stop! read more

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I can't rave about this place enough! As soon as you walk through the doors you know you hit the jackpot! You are typically greeted by the owner, who is clearly passionate about the experiences customers have at the Wicked Bao and the amazing food they offer. The energy and excitement is unmatched, it feeds the energy of the entire restaurant, from the staff to the customers! All I can say is don't be shy, order a bunch of food, try a little bit of everything, you can't go wrong! Also, be on the lookout for the daily specials. Some of our favorites though include the roti (with extra roti), kimchi beef fried rice, of course the bao buns, the charred octopus, and sake sangria. read more

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Great experience here. Was greeted by Nathalie to explain the menu and set up. So nice to have a friendly face that loves what they do and works with her employees. Food was reasonably priced and delicious. Unique menu that you will not find any other place. Restaurant had fun decor and nice cleaning in between table switches. I will definitely be back! read more

Wicked Bao - Pork bao and chicken satay - Asian Fusion Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

This place was delicious. I ordered the smashed cucumber salad, Szechuan dumplings, and the Bao trio. I was so sad to learn that they were out of pork belly for the baos. I ended up liking the fried chicken bao the best. The place was busy but the owner came around and greeted all the customers with recommendations. read more

Wicked Bao - The bao trio - Asian Fusion Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

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Really love this place. The owner and all the staff are incredibly nice. The food is extremely good. I've had the bao buns before as well as some of the rice, dishes, and all are very good. The restaurant is usually quite busy but with a fun overall atmosphere. Great place to try out! read more

I have heard a lot of accolades about this place and could not get the chance to visit it. Every time I went it was closed. Note. They are closed Sunday and Monday. The one time I went the place was jammed packed and I decided to return another day. So I finally went! Oh my goodness what a flavor palette! Lots of choices for appetizers, noodles and rice and main course meals. You can order and then sit in the dining room, bar or outside. The owner is very engaged with the people and wears a beautiful smile, obviously proud of what she has built. The food was delicious, the seasoning, the textures and sauces. There was not one thing that I found disappointing. We enjoyed spring rolls, pork dumplings, and the Bao Trio. Highly recommended! They have a full bar with a few beers on tap. The service and ambiance was great. Joyful atmosphere. A little louder than expected but it was also the holidays so people are enjoying their time together. Make it a point to stop by this place in Fernandina Beach. It's a few blocks away from Centre Street but not a far walk. Parking is available around the restaurant. Enjoy!! read more

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Really good unique food, well prepared, ample choices, great staff-attentive and efficient, owner is always there to greet and guide you, line will be out the door but moves well, free parking. read more

First time going here, while the rest of my group had been before. We tried several different items, and honestly.. I was pretty impressed. Food was great.. service was prompt.. all staff was helpful and kind. We will definitely be back! read more

Different + flavorful + great service. Loved everything about this. Don't be deceived, you may be ordering from a counter but the experience feels full service. The atmosphere is relaxed and the food delicious. Pro tip: the rice fritter/tots are sweet like sticky rice. The pork bao bun was BOMB. read more

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This is a family run place. The hostess greeted us and walked us through the menu. We ordered and the food was brought to us. I had the chicken bao and the Mrs had the pork bao. Service was very quick and friendly and the food was excellent. The place is in an industrial area, but the restaurant is well lit and the parking is right outside. Since it was a warm evening, we sat outside, but the inside looked fine as well. Would happily eat here again, but we were just visiting from the DC area. read more

We always love coming here when visiting Fernandina! It is definitely worth the visit. The owner is absolutely adorable and welcomes diners with so much joy, excitement, and passion. You can feel the welcoming environment as soon as you step foot through their doors. The food? Delicious!!! 10/10! read more

Wicked Bao - Fried Shrimp Bao Buns + Chicken Satay - Asian Fusion Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

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Yes absolutely We tried the dan dan noodles. They're spicy but so delicious. We also tried the 3 bao set=yummy. We had them to go and were given water while we were waiting. I think the owner/manager came up to me because I was wearing my Hello Kitty- t shirt and she showed me her Hello Kitty key chain/charm? We should have tried our Mandarin on her. LOL read more

This place is awesome. You can tell the owner takes great pride in the restaurant; it is ran very efficiently. We got the pork sichuan dumplings, bao bun trio x2, and the kimchi beef fried rice -- everything was excellent with unique flavor! We ended up ordering dessert, strawberry and mango mochi and the bao bun donuts! Yummm We'll be back again & again!! read more

Wicked Bao is a hidden gem! It's a couple of blocks off the main drag, but so worth it. We were enthusiastically greeted at the door, and the menu options and ordering process were explained. We ordered at the front, went to our table and the drinks and food came out so fast! There are servers who circulate around constantly, offering extra plates for sharing, straws, etc. and responded so quickly to requests for extra napkins, etc; they were all friendly and smiling, wearing cute bao T-shirts. The crispy tofu bao were fantastic, and so were the peanut noodles (generous portion!). It is so difficult to find good vegan options, it was so nice to have something delicious vs. another sad vegan burger! My husband got the chili shrimp, which he liked very much (and shared my peanut noodles). The restaurant is cute and clean. Loved it! read more

LOVE this spot. It can get busy on weekends but is worth the wait, Ms. Natalie (the owner) is so nice and friendly.

I've been here once before when visiting family in Fernandina Beach and thought it was fine. They enjoy the food so was happy to try again. Two ordered the crispy pork chop with rice which was a nice portion. They both liked it as it's their usual dish. I gave it a try and would rate it just ok. Breaded pork cutlet with a sweet chili sauce but nothing special. I ordered the grilled octopus which was fine maybe a little overcooked, the pork dumplings which I enjoyed. They were tasty but a little in the sweet side and my wife ordered the spring rolls which had a good flavor and the panko crusted tuna which was my favorite dish on the table. It came with a side of rice and a tasty cucumber salad. Overall the experience was good and probably would return. I'd rate it a 4.0 which I consider good but nothing special and no way at the level of a 5.0. Nice menu and sure everyone could find something they enjoy. read more

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This place is so popular in Amelia Island for a good reason. It's so good. The line is out the door, but the reason is because you order when you come inside and the menu is visible on the wall. Afterwards, you can find a seat and they bring your food to you. For this visit, I ordered the Panko ahi tuna bao buns. It comes in two but others come in three, the ones with meat at least. I scarfed these down so fast but it is bc it was soo tasty. Like my fave food on this whole trip. Definitely this is worth it and I would crave their food now. Thus why I wished I ordered more here. This place is busy and you may or may not be able to hear the others in your group. They do have outside seating also which would be ideal at other times of the year. Hopefully I can be back in the winter for the Dickens Xmas weekend but then I'm sure they place will be even busier read more

Wicked Bao - Panko crusted ahi tuna bao buns / comes with two - Asian Fusion Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida

My wife and I really enjoyed the food at this location, service plus stellar, and the owner came around and greeted each customer at some point during your meal. The location is not exactly on the main drag, and parking is a significant issue, but it's worth the drive and it's worth the meal. But what about the food? Corn ribs - I love corn, but I wasn't thrilled with the ribs. There was not a lot of seasoning and the corn was not very sweet. Grilled octopus - hands-down, my FAVORITE dish. Sweet Chili Shrimp - very good Fried Pork Chop over rice - good, but more of a spice kick than I care for The owner clearly enjoys what she does, because she comes around and speaks to everyone. Some are clearly regulars that she has long conversations with, but she stopped and talk to us, and it was our first time in. read more

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Asian street food in downtown historic Fernandina Beach? Yes please! Ordered the Bao Trio (Bao basically means bun in Chinese BTW) Braised Pork Belly Bulgogi Beef and Fried Chicken-it was alright, the pork was a bit dry and thought the sauce could have more flavorful. Pork Ramen was very good-the Miso broth was delicious and went well with the noodles. The place is very clean, there is enough parking for guests. The ambiance and music was very chill. The staff was very friendly and not to mention, the order was very quick-in less than 5 minutes! It was definitely worth the one drive to check out Wicked Bao and hope to be back soon and order the Vietnamese coffee it was my favorite out of all the items I ordered. read more

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Wicked Bao feels like a secret society dinner club on Amelia Island. They are located in a shipyard and inside an old house. Wicked Bao has a mysterious vibe of an underground club. The line outside was long and we tried to squeeze in the door to avoid the rain. You order and then wait for a seat, reservations are not available. On the menu is Pho, small plates, noodles, rice dishes, bao buns and many vegetables side dishes. We ordered the three braised pork belly bao with pickled greens, cilantro and peanut powder. The baos were fluffy, moist and easy to inhale. We ordered three buttermilk fried chicken bao with arugula and jalepeno aioli. The chicken was nicely battered and fried, but virtually no flavor. The roti canai with a curry dipping sauce was delicious. Our final order was the wok fried green beans special with mayo. They were ok, but not memorable. Wicked Bao has a cool vibe with hip foods at a more than reasonable cost. Their busy staff was hustling at all times. I would definitely return as the menu has multiple items that look intriguing. The energy here is good with a varied crowd. If you are searching for a tasty evening in a fun environment, get to Wicked Bao. read more

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This was a random find. In a very interesting area, not somewhere I would like to find an amazing restaurant. We were greeted by the owner who recommended a few things. Everything was so fresh and sooo soo good! The bao trio was a great choice to try different ones. They all were good but the pork was the best! My husband loved his tuna bowl, best he's ever had. My very picky son was obsessed with the grouper bao! If I lived here I would be a regular! read more

This restaurant looks like a cute little house from outside, offering both interior and patio seating. It's a very trendy hot spot, and we went on a Friday. It was very busy. We stood in the queue to order about 15 minutes. It then took another 25 minutes to get our table. This isn't a traditional sit down and order restaurant. It's like an Asian Tijuana Flats. You order ahead and wait for them to call your number for your table. Then you wait for the food to arrive at your table. We got an order of the chicken satay, the veggie potstickers, the beef noodle soup, and 2 Bulgogi beef bao buns, we were extremely hungry after waiting so long for the table and then the food. The problem with this place is that the plates of food arrive at different times, and I don't mean a few minutes in between. It could be 15 minutes before another plate arrives. There were times when only 1 of us was eating. Then another item would arrive. 1 item at a time. Making it very difficult to eat together. The wait times in between plates were extremely long. When we would ask what was going on, they just kinda shrugged like, "Who knows." The food was good, but I would probably never go again. I didn't feel it was worth the long wait times for semi fast food. read more

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There's plenty of good things to say about Wicked Bao! We ate outside and the breeze kept us cool. Great meld of flavor combinations in the Baos!! I couldn't believe how quickly our food arrived - my favorite was the Vietnamese Coffee!! A layer of sweetened condensed milk in the bottom of cup and boiling water poured over the cup holding the coffee grounds. Wait for all the water to drain. Stir the coffee and milk (a little for not too sweet) and for me, I stirred all the condensed milk in the bottom -- it was a fantastic cup of coffee!!! The service was great too. You order and pay up front and within a few minutes of sitting down, your food has arrived. I forgot to add my video of how the coffee is done. read more

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Cool establishment that generally opens in the late afternoon. The menu was written on a chalkboard upon entry. We ordered our food and sat down. The food was brought out shortly after. The highlights were the bao trio sampler and the pineapple sangria sake (very delish). Overall nice ambiance and good experience. read more

Awesome! Owners greeted us at the door and was so welcoming. Ordering was super quick and everything we tried was absolutely delicious. We make it a point to come every year. Must try! read more

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The location is away from the main business stretch near the industrial area, and the one-way streets mean that parking a couple of blocks away is probably the best decision. The place delivered all I could have asked for in a vacation eatery. An involved owner gave me a personal greeting, the menu had numerous vegetarian options (some with egg, but a worthwhile number without), and ample indoor and outdoor seating was available. I went for green beans and these were a tad heavy being fried and with mayo, but certainly satisfying. The bao one comes for are pillowy soft buns, and fried tofu with carrot and daikon pickles makes for a simple but striking flavor clash. My mochi were a nice little dessert, and a tea washed things down. Watching other tables order, I immediately wished I had room for everything else that I could eat on the menu. read more

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I was visiting and tried this place based on the great reviews. I'm a vegetarian and everything I had here was amazing! I had the tofu bao, the veggie stir fry, and the veggie dumplings. I only got take out, but the vibe was hip and lively. Would recommend. read more

I ordered the pork bao buns, chicken satay and the bulgogi fried rice. The bao buns were great, love the flavor and texture. The chicken satay was just okay, meat is seasoned and grilled and a bit spicy. Not my favorite. The least favorite that I had was the fried rice. It was such a small portion for 20$, it was the size of an appetizer. For 20$ I could have got triple the amount of fried rice at Green Papaya Thai. The flavor wasn't great either, it was kind of bland. I took my order to go. The staff inside was very friendly and has a nice atmosphere. If I went back, I would only order the bao. read more

Nice small, neat airy space with friendly helpful staff. Small plates, like their potstickers are homemade and very tasty. Try the Bao sampler, see which ones you like and get more. Very tasty. I tried the beef soup and it was large and good, but too salty for my taste. Will definitely come back and try some other menu items that sound delicious. Tried the Kimchi pork and shrimp Ramen on my second visit which was excellent and just enough. Baos are very good but very small - more of a small plate then a dinner. The Sake drinks of the month are very unique and tasty. Good small beer selection. Service is very fast so you are in and out before you know it. Would like to see serving sizes slightly larger for the the average diner, but overall a favorite of mine in Fernandina Beach! read more

Third time coming here and it's still the best in fernandina! Service is always speedy and attentive. Ambiance is always lively--owner tries to always greet everyone at the door and explains the menu before we're seated. Always a great experience coming here :) would recommend to anyone visiting Amelia Island read more

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Great atmosphere, quick and easy service (order at the counter and bring a number on a stand to your table that they set up for you), and some of the best food you can find in the area! I've been back here multiple times over the past few years and couldn't recommend it enough! The owner is also incredible and extremely welcoming, and is always ready to explain any items on the menu and to make recommendations. I've had the bao trio, grouper bao, fried shrimp bao, green beans, chicken satay, poke bowl, veggie/pork potstickers, and the house made sake sangria and everything was incredible! my personal top 3 things i've had there would need to be the watermelon sage sangria, pork belly bao, and the fried grouper bao, but you can't go wrong with any of the options. Do yourself a favor, and go to wicked bao! read more

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The pork belly and pickles greens and sprinkled with peanuts bao's . Top notch deliciousness, the buns were soft with tons of juicy goodness and a powerful punch flavors. Veggies pot stickers were fresh, soft with a slight crunch on the bottom. I felt like I was China town in New York. Like what! So good I order another one. The Cuban coffee is presented so beautifully that you have to order it and when you taste this yummy comfort you throw the mic down. The restaurant is located by the shipyard. Cute little garden outside to chill on and service was knowable, helpful. I don't care if you don't like this type of food when go and when you leave you will turn into a fan. read more

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This is probably my favorite restaurant in the Fernandina area. I found this local Jem years ago and I love it when I get the opportunity to come back. The menu is full of delicious items. It's always difficult to pick just one or a few things. Of course, I always start with the Roti. It Comes out of the kitchen quickly and it comes hot & fresh. The Curry that is served alongside is flavored perfectly. Their Bao is another good choice. I like the trio because you get fried chicken, pork belly & the Bulgogi. The crispy Pork Chip Rice was a new item for me and just as delicious. The Pork Chop is seasoned well. Served with slaw & sweet chili sauce over some white rice. You'll be a big fan of Wicked Bao. They don't play around! read more

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Ok... I hate to do this because I really like the owner, but the food (and service staff) the past few times has brought my reviews from 5 stars to 3. Our dishes (appetizers and mains) were cold, I felt like the dishes or the ingredients had been sitting out - they came out way too quickly to possibly be cooked or put together fresh. Natalie is one of the best business owners and an Ambassador of the community who is visible to her clients from the moment you walk in till you leave. Her staff seems to have dropped a notch or two, and I realize it's hard to compete for wait staff, but these are just servers- they don't take your order and I assume the tips are split... and we tip there like a regular sit down restaurant, so I expect a warm interaction, not a cold shoulder drop and run at my table especially when there are empty tables . I've made a point of bringing any guests visiting the island here because of Natalie and the fun/unique dining experience, however the food and service needs to be at least 3 stars for me to return with guests and this past few times it has not, sadly. Perhaps I'll return some time in the future, just with my wife to see if things have changed, before I bring guests. read more

Awesome meal. Lots of variety and some great tastes. Ordered about a third of the menu for our group of 5 and as always it did not disappoint. read more

Our absolute favorite restaurant to visit during trips to Amelia Island. The food is incredible, the ambiance is friendly and casual, and the service is always top notch. Our family adores this place and will recommend it to anyone traveling to the area. read more

This place is phenomenal. You can eat at cheap restaurants, and you can eat at good restaurants. But one of the best things in life is finding a casual dining place with good food, that could easily charge 30% more than it does. The owner is very kind as well, and while touristy Fernandina is full of out of towners, just a few streets over the locals know what's up. Don't read this if you're a tourist. P.S. This is one of my favorite taco shops, and they don't serve tacos. And I love tacos. read more

Decent food. Kimchi rice had great flavor. Ramen was a little bland. Some spice would have made a big difference. Tried the bao trio. Beef one had the most flavor bit not the best in general overall. Staff was friendly. Service was efficient. Atmosphere was nice but more of an order before you sit down lace so service is a little different than your normal sot down restaurant read more

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What a cute restaurant! The owner was lovely and explained the menu when she greeted us. Hard to choose when everything sounds so good! My husband ordered the pork chop rice and I ordered egg drop soup and the bao trio. We also had potstickers. You order at the counter and then they seat you. We sat on the patio and the food came out as it was prepared. Everything was delicious. read more

Wicked Bao - Pork chop rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Fernandina Beach, Florida