I was a little bit familiar with Korean steamed buns, but these are not in your typical format. Instead, the Korean buns are used in all kinds of ways and I have a feeling that someone had a lot of fun making this menu!
Since we recognized the always-dapper Ben Bauer behind the bar, we immediately went to the cocktail list. Both drink and food menus were printed on long pieces of paper, almost as if you were at a sushi restaurant, but no pencil is necessary.
I knew I wanted a gin drink and I appreciated the pictures of the drinks as if it helped me envision what it would taste like. hehe
Cocktail Menu |
Dough of Existance |
Shadows of Words |
We started out ordering a couple of things from the small plates and one item from the entrees to see if that would be enough.
I had to get the Taiwanese Dumpling since I'm a huge fan of dumplings in general and I had never seen this version with it served "upside down" and all connected. It easily breaks apart with a fork and they were amazing. The dumplings were chicken (not pork, yay!) and included vegetables, soy, vinegar, and scallions.
Taiwanese Dumpling |
Little Bao |
Our main entree was Patience's pick: Lobster roll!
Lobster Roll |
We thought we could each do one more small plate, but since the restaurant got busy, we had to wait a little longer for the second round of dishes, and I wasn't as hungry by then.
I tried the Crab & Avocado, which was served with cute lotus root chips. Delicious!
Crab & Avocado |
Korean Street Corn |
Mango Sticky Rice |
If you enjoy food adventures, be sure to bring some adventurous friends so you can try everything!! I was really impressed with the chef's creativity and don't be afraid to ask your server questions.
Menu - Small Plates |
Menu - Bao |
Bao = https://www.thebaostl.com/
Photos by Patience Scanlon
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