Wow Bao
Chicago, IL
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The Bao That Inspired a National Holiday
Did you know that August 22 has been deemed National Bao Day? The reason behind the holiday? Wow Bao! Wow Bao first opened on that date in 2003, with a compact 384 square foot kiosk at the main entrance of Chicago’s iconic Water Tower Place Mall. Wow Bao is introducing the U.S. to Bao – steamed hot Asian buns. A popular portable street food that originated in China, bao are streamed, fluffy buns filled with a variety of meat, vegetarian, and sweet dessert flavors. Wow Bao's imaginatively inventive, chef-driven recipes combine traditional Asian flavors with high-quality ingredients. They're passionate about the taste, freshness, and quality of every item on their menu. Wow Bao has been on the leading edge of innovation since its founding and continues to actively pursue new ways to deliver their signature flavors to their guests, wherever they live, work, travel, or play.
