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Where to Find The Best Bao Buns in Cairo - A Scene Eats Guide
Get ready to Bao down to these Bao Buns…
Oct 04, 2024
Legend has it some military strategist in China’s Three Kingdoms era invented bao buns as a nourishing snack for soldiers, but let’s be real - we’re not here for the history lesson. We eat them because they’re fluffy little clouds of perfection, packed with pure deliciousness. No strategy needed to conquer these babies - just your appetite.
Biting into a bao bun is like sinking into a pillow of pure, steamy goodness. The softness practically melts in your mouth, while the flavorful filling hits you with just the right amount of savory punch.
Without further ado, here is where you can get your bao bun fix:
Don Eatery – District 5, 5A by Waterway, and Arabella, New Cairo & Galleria 40, Sheikh Zayed
Don Eatery reigns supreme when it comes to Asian street food. These pillowy, steamed delights come stuffed with mouthwatering fillings like chili shrimp and chicken katsu.
Nairu - First Nile Boat, Giza
What’s better than bao? Bao with a view. At Nairu, you’re sitting on the First Nile Boat, munching on the best buns by the river. They’ve got it all - Japanese, Chinese, Thai, and Indian cuisine - but trust us, the bao buns will be the dish that steals your heart.
Esca – 4 Al Badeya St., Heliopolis
If your idea of the perfect bao includes artistic presentation, Esca is your spot. Here, the bao buns are not just food, they're a masterpiece. Expect Instagram-worthy plating that tastes even better than it looks.
Tama Fusion - U Venues, New Cairo
This place is where bao buns meet an immersive Asian food experience. Whether you’re in the mood for steak, fried chicken, or fried shrimp, Tama Fusion's bao buns are an explosion of flavors wrapped in that signature fluffy bun.
Yangtze Qu – The Nox, New Cairo
Bao buns and udon noodles—name a better duo, we’ll wait. At Yangtze Qu, the bao buns are so good, you’ll wonder why you don’t order them by the dozen.
Gyoza – Mivida, New Cairo
Gyoza takes bao buns to another level with their unique twist on "baozis." These buns are soft, pillowy, and packed with flavor.
The Smokery - 8 Beirut St., Heliopolis, Katameya Heights, New Cairo & Palm Hills, Sheikh Zayed
The Smokery has long mastered the art of the perfect meal, and bao buns are no exception. Like everything else on their menu, the bao buns are meticulously crafted and guaranteed to hit the spot.
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