LOCATION: North Charleston, located on the corner of local street, looks like a run-down gas station with very rustic vibes. Parking can be harder to find when busy as there is street parking and 4-5 in the inside area SERVICE/ENVIRONMENT: Lots of seating inside and out and has a very unique feel and look to it, it can seem a bit run down and not as upscale. Service was great, server came by to explain new menu items and specials for today and was very detailed. FOOD: The Okonomiyaki is the main thing to try here and I believe what got them their Michelin Star. I will say, I would have this everyday if I could!!! The Graw Pow was ok and Dumplings are very small and other plates are small in size. I would love to try the other menu items but it seems like a great place for a first-timer in the area. read more

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So good! Very chill vibes. Good spot for a casual dinner or you can dress up for a night out. Can really go either way. We ordered almost the whole menu and I will say everything was spicy!! But so delicious! The standout dish for me was the mochi dumplings. They came with a really great sauce. If anyone goes while they still have the ice cream special, you must get it! read more

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A neighborhood gem and on the Michelin guide! There's a small parking lot and you can score a spot if you are lucky, however there's plenty of street parking if you don't mind a walk. There's seating inside and outside but I usually opt for the bar. Creative cocktails, local beer and a small selection of imports. Food is well portioned, packed with flavor and comes out quick. Definitely stop by for their friendly service and the best Asian fusion in town. read more

Xiao Bao Biscuit - Mapo tofu - Asian Fusion Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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This was our first stop during our weekend trip to Charleston. Xiao Bao is a Michelin recommended restaurant that's packed with Asian fusion flavor. The place itself is on the smaller side. Parking can be tough, but we lucked out with one of their spots. There's outdoor seating and tables and chatting indoors. I don't see this place accommodating large parties unless you time it correctly. We arrived around 1pm on a Friday afternoon and there were two other small groups. The pad kra pow was delicious! So many yummy flavors in one bowl. The dumplings were really good too, although I do wish they were bigger. The flavors reminded me of Food Terminal in Atlanta. I will say the first set of utensils I got were dirty, and the first order of dumplings had a hair in it - so that put me off for a bit. The waitstaff was very kind and resolved the issue. They have a nice selections of beers, which complemented the dishes. This seems to be more of a place locals go, which was cool. read more

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What a hidden gem! This spot has the cutest outdoor seating along with a cozy interior. Our server was super friendly, funny and great with recommendations. It's a great menu to share and try different dishes. I tried the jiao zi dumplings (pork) which were pillowy, a little heat and warming. Also ordered the okonomiyaki (cabbage pancake) with pork candy which is a must!! It's unlike anything I've ever had. Overall, it was very affordable and you can tell they put care into their food. read more

The food was good but I would say it's more of a lunch spot. We got the soft shell crab special, okonomiyaki, Som Tum with chicken, dumplings and fried rice. My favorite was the okonomiyaki, it was packed with flavor and umami, I wasn't a fan of the pork on top but everyone at the table seemed to enjoy it. Everything else was not bad, it lacked depth and I've had better. read more

Xiao Bao Biscuit - Asian Fusion Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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i love the vibe of this place. the service is great and the food tastes like it's made with love. i'd rate the broccoli a 8/10, the dumplings a 8/10 and lastly the Pad Kra Pow a 7/10. super delicious and can't wait to come back read more

Xiao Bao Biscuit - Pad Kra Pow - Asian Fusion Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This place looks like it is a former gas station. So much vibe it was fun just sitting there and looking around. Jordan, our server, helped us navigate the menu. My wife and I wanted some quick bites and her recommendation were perfect. The dumplings had wonderful flavor but the showstopper was the Japanese pancake. We added the pork candy and egg and it was well worth it. Every bite was a celebration in my mouth. I'm glad we went here!!! read more

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This was a very cold afternoon and I uncharacteristically sat inside. They have no warm drinks but that's OK. I got the green fish curry again- this time with flounder. It was less colorful but super yummy! read more

Xiao Bao Biscuit - Green Curry Fish - flounder - Asian Fusion Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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This is an eclectic, small restaurant I guess previously a gas station. Small seating inside and out with limited parking. This place the food is very good; a spectrum of Asia style foods. Every choice is an adventure! The staff is unforgivingly friendly and helpful in choices. Who doesn't love a restaurant that says " buy beer for the kitchen" on the menu? I recommend this a must of our excellent choices in the holy city. read more

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Locals spot for in the know good Thai/asian fusion dining. Solid spot for lunches and easy-going dinners. Best way to go is with family style picking a bunch of stuff to share with the group. I'll usually order all the share items and some entrees when with like 4 friends. Friendly and helpful service. Some items can get spicy and they can check if you are cool with that. Most of the seating is outdoors, but covered. So great for nice weather. Although there is seating inside with a bar. Just a laid-back atmosphere that you can't go wrong with for asian cuisine. Most locals would consider it in the top ten spots for foodies on the peninsula at a reasonable price point. Cheers! read more

One of our first stops in Charleston. Visited upon a friend recommendation. It was honestly so good. We showed up at 11 when they opened and it was super easy to get in and get our food. We had the Okonomiyaki with pork candy and an egg and the Som Tum w Chicken. I know they are famous for the Okonomiyaki and it was super good but I personally liked the Som Tum better. Definitely should check out if you are in Charleston. I've never had Asian comfort food and it was awesome. Also cool vibes inside. Portions are big so easy to share. read more

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Been excited to try this place for some time now and so happy we did. The menu is small and it showed the GF options which were helpful since my hubby has Celiac. It was also specific on the bottom that they don't modify dishes which I can appreciate. We sat outdoor although they had a nice and spacious indoor seating and bar seats. Our server wasn't the most personable and friendly, but she gave us a breakdown of their dishes. I asked her for a coke with my food and never got it so I didn't even mention it because we didn't see her after our entrees dropped. Now to the food! Pork+kimchi dumplings 4/5 - dumplings and texture were great, the sauce was good but TOO much ginger and that's all you could really taste with a touch of soy. If they toned it down I would've thought it was more pleasant. Pad Kra 5/5 - it was so flavorful and all the textures were amazing, especially with the fried egg on top. Delicious! Som Tum Salad 5/5 - another delicious dish. The flavors were on point, tangy, spicy, sweet and crunchy. You could taste the fish sauce which I love! We ordered a side of rice and it went well with hot dishes. We are looking forward to trying more dishes and some cocktails next time! read more

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This place is very cute and has potential. The thing that was disappointing was the food. They don't give spicy sauce on the side to customise it. The dishes were really salty it masked the other flavors. The service was fast and friendly though. read more

It was a cozy space that served delicious food. Good numbers of outside seats. Small private parking lot- 4 cars, but we were lucky enough to grab one. Got our food pretty fast. read more

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The food here is amazing. We ordered 6 different dishes for the table and shared each one. Every dish was phenomenal. Unique flavors, but they all blended together so well. The various Asian influences in each dish made every dish stand out, and all the flavors were authentic. Every one of us liked every single thing we ordered! I heard zero complaints. I would give this place 10 stars if I could. read more

When we arrived, we were seated right away and given menus. However no one came back to ask if we wanted drinks, so after about 15 minutes I went up to the bar to order drinks. Once the drinks arrived the service was much better and our order was taken right away. The server suggested 2-3 dishes per person to share. This was a great suggestion and ALL of the food was phenomenal! So much flavor! We started with the kickass papaya salad. It was simply amazing, light and spicy. The okonomiyaki is a must have! This cabbage pancake topped with the pork candy and an egg was out of this world! You have to try this!! The Sichuan chicken was the perfect amount with great flavor, you do have to pay extra for rice. Great little place bursting with flavor! We will be back! read more

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I wish I could give this place more stars! Don't the outside look fool you...it is in an old gas station and looks a little run down from the outside. The windows are darkened so it is hard to tell if it is open or not. There was a sandwich board outside that clued us in that it was open. Inside there is a long bar, and several tables, but generally a pretty small space. We sat at the bar and could see the kitchen through and opening behind the bar (which I really like...love to watch the cooking in action!) The bar tender was very friendly and answered all my questions about the menu and provided recommendations. We had two cocktails while we waited for our to go order (cocktails were delicious). I truly cannot convey how amazing the food was. Best. Asian. Fusion. Ever! We had three dishes. The fried mochi dumplings, the braised brisket noodles, and the papaya salad. The fried mochi was so delicious...soft pillowy dough on the outside, and rich savory curry pork on the inside. The mochi came with this incredibly savory, and spicy green sauce. I wish I knew what it was called so I can order the sauce again, it was so good. I may have to call them to ask what the sauce is called. The braised brisket noodles had so much flavor...so many herbs, the beef melted in your mouth it was so tender, and the noodles were perfectly soft yet a little tiny bit chewy in a perfect way. The papaya salad was named "kickass papaya salad" on the menu, and it is true to its name...spicy, crunchy, tangy, sweet, salty, savory deliciousness! I would have eaten here more times while in Charleston...but they were closed on Fourth of July (good for them!), and since it was my first time in Charleston I did want to try a few other places. But, seriously...can't stop thinking about how good this meal was! read more

Xiao Bao Biscuit - Outside window - Asian Fusion Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We wanted to share everything which is recommended by the staff. It was hard for us to put a meal together. My favorite of the dinner were the bao with pork. We also got the OKONOMIYAKI Japanese pancake, and I expected a pancake with veggies. Instead, we got a pile of cabbage shaped like a giant pancake with stuff on top. It was okay. For our third dish we got the mAPO Dou fu that had excellent tofu in it. We wished there was more tofu and less pork in that dish. I was hoping to be wowed by this very casual restaurant. I wasn't. If in the area again, I would eat somewhere else. There are a few parking spaces out front, and we were lucky to snag one. read more

While exploring Charleston for the week, we were in dire need of some Asian flavors so we made our way over to Xiao Bao Biscuit. I really loved the gas station repurposed into a restaurant vibe and the interior + exterior décor. It was cute and charming all while the restaurant is nestled within a residential neighborhood. Ordered the jiao zi, bao buns, papaya salad, and pad kra pow. The papaya salad was my favorite, it was extremely spicy but so flavorful and refreshing. The bao buns were okay, mostly just bao and not much filling. The pad kra pow was alright, it got pretty salty after a couple bites. Not sure if it's cause we're coming from a high standard of Asian food but the food was overall, mediocre. The service on the other hand was great. Our server (can't remember his name unfortunately) was super friendly, helpful, and made the dining experience enjoyable. read more

Xiao Bao Biscuit - Asian Fusion Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Every bite was a delight, we scrapped the plates clean. I think we all agreed that the Okonomiyaki was a clear favorite, with bursts of unique yet perfectly balanced flavor. The runny egg on top added a complimentary texture to savory deliciousness of the pancake. The sauce drizzled on top I could have had a cup of just to drink. Second by a hair for me was the Som Tum w Chicken. It had less complex flavors but it was not lacking at all, the chicken perfectly velveted to almost melt in my mouth. Finally the Pad Kra Pow was very good, but definitely overshadowed by the brilliance of the other two dishes. I would order everything again and then some, I feel as though I'll never forget those wonderful flavors. I genuinely adore the gas station repurposed as a restaurant look, the built in overhangs and overall structure giving an unassuming vibe for such a gem. The decor in the inside was cute and the large windows help it to feel bigger than it actually was. Our service was excellent, incredibly knowledgeable of the food and exactly what was going on in the kitchen that day. Perfect lunchtime experience. read more

Xiao Bao Biscuit - Okonomiyaki - Asian Fusion Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Place is going downhill, especially their takeout. Portions suck unless you're an anorexic! What did I pay over $100 for? Burnt, hardened fried chicken and a side of rice that couldn't feed an infant. As a longtime resident of Charleston, I give this place the middle finger. My advice, go spend your hard earned money somewhere else. If you thinking about ordering the chicken, DON'T. I'd compare their fried chicken to Dodge's Chicken, the gas station. read more

Xiao Bao Biscuit - 2oz of rice. Isn't rice cheap! It is, and so are the owners of this establishment. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The crew was so welcoming and great conversationalists. The food was amazinnggggg. Deff get the cabbage pancake!!

We enjoyed this place! We came for lunch while visiting Charleston. It is really nice inside, and there was a patio and indoor area. They are plates you can split. We got the Okonomiyaki, fancy boy rice, and dumplings. The fancy boy rice was our favorite of the three. Really flavorful and delicious! The Okonomiyaki was good too, but definitely very strong cabbage presence (which I like but my lunch-mates didn't love as much). We got the dumplings too, and they were good! Definitely a smaller portion though. Would recommend this place! read more

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Customer service is well managed, The style of food is excellent, and the cost is worth it in Charleston.

The staff is friendly and very accommodating. You're greeted with a smile. The divey restaurant vibe is very chill. The rustic feel of an old gas station is very cool. The nostalgic chairs or years past remind you of grade school. The environmental design is amazing including a mural on the side of the building. The food is very spicy but delicious simultaneously! The food tasted excellent. The interior and exterior decor is really nifty. The dumplings are gluten free and make your taste buds dance. read more

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This place came highly recommended from a friend so it was our first stop on our trip to Charleston. It has a really cool, hip vibe. The menu is focused but offered a good variety. Our server was friendly and answered our many questions about the menu. We ordered the gong bao stir fry, bao buns, dumplings, and a "happy meal" that was off menu but offered for kids (nice touch!) The bao buns came out first and were some of the best I've ever had! The pork belly was perfectly cooked and the pear balanced out the flavor nicely. The gong bao stir fry was good but I was expecting there to be a bit more spice, it needed a sharper note to cut through the sweetness. The dumplings were good - spicy! - and I enjoyed the black vinegar flavor but my 9 year old dumpling lover did not. She did really love her happy meal though and ate every bite. A tiny gripe because it wasn't a substantial difference but I was charged a different price for my beer than was listed on the menu. Overall, I felt this place was pretty good and has the potential to be great but isn't quite there yet. read more

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Okay fusion food, not the best I've had but it's not bad if you know it is not authentic. We came here for dinner on a weekday and it was fairly empty. We were seated quickly and our waiter was very prompt. Food came out hot and quick. I had a group of 4 and we ordered a bunch of dishes to share family-style. We got the okonomiyaki, the pad kra pow, the mapo doufu, the ceviche, and a coconut curry (don't remember the name). The okonomiyaki isn't bad but not very authentic. We got it with the "pork candy" which is actually just pork floss so that was a bit of a letdown, but it was our fault of ordering it. I would like to try it again next time with pork. The pad kra pow was actually very good and our favorite dish there. Great flavors and crunchy veggies with fluffy rice and an egg. The mapo doufu was just fine, nothing special to write about. The ceviche was good, but it was mostly avocado and cucumber, not much fish. The coconut curry was very sweet - I really was not a fan, although my friends finished it up. Besides the pad kra pow, the food we tried wasn't that great, but I would still be willing to give their other dishes a try. The ambiance and staff here was nice so this is a good place to go if you want more Americanized asian food - just don't have expectations for genuine asian food. read more

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We ordered delivery to our hotel and got to fried rice, fish green curry, papaya salad and the okonomiyaki. The fried rice was mainly a veggie fried rice. Nothing too special. The fish green curry was such a small piece of fish and the green curry was so watery! I always think that watery green curry don't contain as much flavor as green curry that is thicker. The okonomiyaki was delicious! I was happy about the amount of cabbage! And the papaya salad was ok. Overall, this was sadly a miss for me. The okonomiyaki was the only hit here. read more

Xiao Bao Biscuit - Veggie fried rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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I'm conflicted while writing this review, as I love their food, and I myself eat here often. That being said this place is NOT FOR CHILDREN. They WILL NOT accommodate your child. Recently, my child who is 10, wanted an order of dumplings, we asked for chili oil on the side so she could dip instead of it be soaking in the oil. THEY DECLINED. They only had ONE option for children, rice and fried children which she did not want. They WILL NOT ACCOMMODATE ALLERGIES, OR CHILDREN. THEY WILL NOT ALTER THE MENU. They will not remove NOT ONE ingredient from a dish. This makes this restaurant, NOT family friendly. We had to leave since it would not be fair for my child to sit there with nothing to eat while the adults around her were eating. I asked to speak to the manager on duty but he didn't seem to be much bothered or able to do much. I WANT TO REACH OUT TO THE OWNERS, AS THIS IS RIDICULOUS AND NOT FAIR FOR FAMILIES WHO WANT TO EAT. This is otherwise a neighborhood gem, we kindly ask for consideration for families who want to eat WITH their kids. read more

The Okonomiyaki is a MUST try. Definitely get the pork candy on top - it's unlike anything I've ever tasted! We also got some type of fried chicken dish with rice and papaya salad. It was delicious! The papaya salad was very spicy, just a heads up. I was extremely impressed by the portion sizes. Family style is the way to go, as our two dishes could've fed three people! Service was excellent and the flavor the the dishes was just so unique! Still thinking about this meal. read more

Xiao Bao Biscuit - Okonomiyaki - Asian Fusion Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Food so creative, and delicious. Worth going more than once! Service is great in that they guide you thru the tastes.

This was our first stop in Charleston and it was amazing!! We all got cocktails that were creative and delicious. We then shared Okonomiyaki that was beautiful to look at and very tasty as well! We also shared dumplings that were really good. My daughter ordered the fish's curry that we all shared . Really funky fun place- service as great- very helpful. read more

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Excellent mayo tofu and very good okonomiyaki. We occasionally when our daughter and son in law lived nearby.

I ate here while visiting Charleston. It was a nice experience, with good food and wonderful service. An unusual Asian menu, which I personally didn't like because of its limitations for an unadventurous eater. It seemed to be a popular destination for locals. read more

Came here for lunch to try the Japanese pancake. I added the egg and pork candy. It didn't disappoint. Definitely a unique experience! The service was great, the restaurant is small as it used to be an old gas station. There's not a lot of parking so get here early! Also they don't accept cash. read more

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Food is amazing. We went here for carry out. We met some friends who were eating there. They weee at outside seating that comes with these little fans that amazingly work to keep you cool. This place is Asian. They have Korean, Japanese, Indian, and on and on. It is a unique blend of foods all of which (that we had) will knock your socks off! The fish curry is superb! Our kids had dumplings and the Bao Buns. They were gone quickly. My wife had the fried rice and it was super good as well. Come here and be happy you did! read more

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My review is actually based on 2 of the 4 dishes we ordered today. I enjoyed them so much that how little I enjoyed the others won't deter me from coming back. The yu Xiang Brussels were delicious. Charred veggies, sichuan seasoning, some eggplant (I wish there'd been more eggplant in it). I'd 100% get this again. The okonomiyako was also delicious. My friend, who used to live in Japan, said it was missing ginger and a fish flavor, but also said it's made a couple of ways depending on where you live in Japan. We both thought it was delicious, though. We didn't add any toppings to it. The mapo tofu was...it wasn't bad, but the flavor profile was unfamiliar to me. I kept eating it because of the veggies and it looked super flavorful....and it was, but I just honestly can't describe the flavor. I've never had it before. It wasn't good enough for me to finish or get again, though. The som tum salad was way too hot. And the waitress warned me before I event ordered it. I told her I like hot stuff, which is true, but wooo boy lol I barely got through 2 bites. Order at your own risk :) read more

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I will say the service here rocks. Got 4 dishes and left full - forgot to get the oko (cabbage pancake) so will be back for that! Great spot in our neighborhood. read more

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Was recommended this place by a friend and it didn't live up to the hype, service or the food. In their defence, we did go there about 45 min before it was scheduled to close, but the server was very displeased that we even came in and she provided pretty poor service. Had to flag servers down for water and drink refills. The bao buns were delicious noodle dish was decent, but the beef dish was incredibly salty and couldn't eat more than a couple It also is a little stingy of them to charge for a side of rice with all entrees. I hadn't seen that anywhere before. read more

Xiao Bao Biscuit - Asian Fusion Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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