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Wow Bao
Dumpling Restaurant and Asian Restaurant$$$$
The Loop, Chicago
The Chinese food at Wow Bao is a can't miss
"Yes, the chocolate bao are awesome!!!"(10 Tips)
"... very often gets you a free bao!"(6 Tips)
"Free order of Potstickers with every 5th checkin = #Winning!"(13 Tips)
"The kung pao chicken bun and Mongolian beef buns are great"(9 Tips)
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Serious EatsMay 24, 2013It is best known for freshly steamed dumplings and, obviously, bao—a Chinese-style bun stuffed with various meats and vegetables. The noodles are also pretty good, and the rice bowls can hit the spotUpvote5Downvote
Ha DuongAugust 21, 2016The baos and potstickers are really good. I liked the coconut custard bao and the pork and cabbage potstickers. I don't recommend the buns - they were too sour and not really good.Upvote4Downvote
Time Out ChicagoNovember 2, 2011Pot stickers are fine; better to go with the Thai curry-chicken rice bowl with its yellow curry. Or just stick with the bao, steamed buns stuffed with fillings such as slightly spicy kung pao chicken. Read moreUpvote6Downvote
Stacy Bo BacyFebruary 2It is quick + easy, especially the online ordering from their website. They have a meager points rewards system. Carb-heavy and salty but sometimes that’s what one craves in the middle of the workday.
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Abdulrahman Almunayes 🇰🇼November 10, 2019Smart Restaurant, order, pay & collect your food by your self. Delicious Asian Food. Very unique technological environment.
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Sarah van der PloegMarch 19, 2013First time & loved it. Used the kiosk outside the door for v easy & fast ordering and received my two bao within 1 minute after my receipt printed. Mongolian beef & Thai chili chicken both AMAZING!!UpvoteDownvote
sydney sFebruary 28, 2015Homemade ginger ale was not as great as expected but ginger was intense. Veggie bowl over chow fun was amazing, and whole wheat veggie bao is worth trying.UpvoteDownvote
If you swipe your debit card in the machine out front it pulls up your past 3 orders & you can select one of those as your new order with one click.Upvote1Downvote
Try the BBQ pork bao! My favorite! Of course, the dessert bao are wonderful, too. Be careful not to order too much, two or three bao is usually enough for me. :)UpvoteDownvote
Nikki KanterJune 16, 2013BBQ pork bao was pretty tasty. The all veggie bowl with noodles is completely favorless... Adding soy ginger dipping sauce makes it a little better.UpvoteDownvote
Deborah FerdinandAugust 8, 2014The Teriyaki and Spicy Kung Pao Chicken Boas are great. If you checked on Foursquare and let the staff know, you get a free Boa.UpvoteDownvote
Bao for dinner and lunch is always a favorite, but breakfast bao is surprisingly delicious, and for under five bucks, the combo is a steal.UpvoteDownvote
When you check in on Foursquare, you get one bao for buying one. It's such a great value and a great snack.UpvoteDownvote
The spicy Mongolian beef rice bowl and the hibiscus lemonade are to die for!
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Haile RitchieMarch 4, 2021Loved the kung pao bun the best! Dessert bao was also surprisingly yummy 😋UpvoteDownvote
RENJanuary 15, 2018kung pao chicken served over lo mein noodles 🥢 & a beef bun on the side was delicious...UpvoteDownvote
Madm FiaDecember 7, 2014Get the veggie bowl and the broth and BOOM - soup. Add some soya and spice and all that's niceUpvoteDownvote
Alfie MartinFebruary 8, 2023eating a bowl of spicy Kung Pao Chicken with Lo Mein noodles and 12 pieces of Ginger Chicken potstickers.UpvoteDownvote
Allison KaminskiSeptember 9, 2015Love the baos, especially the spicy ones!!! Great quick lunch optionUpvoteDownvote
New low-carb calorie friendly base option for bowls - napa cabbage. Ends up being a little soupier than with rice it noodles but worth it.UpvoteDownvote
Thai herb broth is the perfect mix of warmth, citrus, and spice. Perfect for Chicago wintersUpvote1Downvote
Get the chocolate bao... It melts in the mouth with warm dark chocolate with a hint of coconut!UpvoteDownvote- A must on every visit to any location is the green tea ginger ale. And if you can't decide on what kind of bao to order, go with the spicy Mongolian beef. You won't be sorry.Upvote3Downvote
AmberRose TVAugust 11, 2014Make sure you take advantage of their BOGO special!Upvote2DownvoteUpvoted Jan 26
Aleksandra ArcipowskaApril 27, 2019Comfort food! Warm soup with egg noodles and veggie dumplings!UpvoteDownvote
The Pork Belly And Chicken Sriracha buns are SUPER delicious!!UpvoteDownvote
TeresaOctober 26, 2014New pork belly bao that tastes delicious! More expensive than normal baos thoughUpvoteDownvote
- Fresh lemonade + pomegranate + spicy ginger = DELICIOUS, THIRST QUENCHING GOODNESS IN A CUP!!UpvoteDownvote
Anamaria HernandezMay 21, 2015If you want bao, the service is super fast. Stop in and grab something while you're waiting for the delayed 6 bus.UpvoteDownvote
Joanna FlammJuly 8, 2013Fun "fast casual" concept. Get a set of six and try one of each of the non-sweet bao.UpvoteDownvote
Don't forget to check-in every time you come in! There is an offer for every check-in :)UpvoteDownvote
Karen FordFebruary 8, 2012As if Wow Bao couldn't get any better.. they now have QUINOA! The vegetable quinoa is excellent :)UpvoteDownvote- Time Out ChicagoAugust 2, 2014The newest of Lettuce Entertain You's chain of Chinese-style steamed bun carryout shops doesn't tinker with success. Read moreUpvoteDownvote
- Make sure to save room for a chocolate bao. Otherwise, skip the bao & go for the potstickers.UpvoteDownvote
LumiMarch 26, 2012Thai curry chicken bao = rules me forever. Friendly staff, great food, pretty location. Comfy atmosphere.UpvoteDownvote
- The ginger ale here is my favorite and it goes perfect with any bao.UpvoteDownvote
Teriyaki rice bowl is ridic! The BBQ pork bao is also a fave. Make sure to avoid the chocolate bao - blech.UpvoteDownvote
Matt DickerJuly 10, 2017Pop in for a quick bao or two if you're enduring the long weekend wait for the bus to Museum Campus.UpvoteDownvote- Karen FordFebruary 27, 2012The oatmeal is BRILLIANT. It's very creamy, very much like a hot rice pudding. And the serving is gigantic.
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@nicoleyearySeptember 5, 2011quick spot to eat, plus they rock foursquare with a bonus at check-in! I like the potstickers & chocolate bao!UpvoteDownvote
Simply SocialOctober 15, 2011My favorite place for a quick bite, gotta love the hot Asian buns. And the Thai iced coffee is delicious!UpvoteDownvote- Stephen LemoineAugust 6, 2012Great food. The kung pao chicken bun and Mongolian beef buns are greatUpvote1Downvote
- Use the kiosk! It is so much faster than waiting in line. It will also remember your recent orders using your credit card #!UpvoteDownvote
Pork and cabbage pot stickers with the sesame mustard sauce= yummy :)UpvoteDownvote
Scan the QR code outside the store for a special offer. I got 3free potstickers today plus my regular 2x1 baoUpvoteDownvote
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Wow Bao is an innovative, small footprint restaurant. Based in...(Show more)
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- Mon–Fri
- 8:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Sat
- 11:00 AM–9:00 PM
- Sun
- Noon–6:00 PM
(312) 658-0305
View menu on http://orderwowbao.com/menu
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No
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Yes (incl. Discover & MasterCard)
Wi-Fi
Free
Outdoor Seating
Yes
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