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Take A Bao

Take A Bao

(Now Closed)
Asian Restaurant$$$$
Studio City
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  • Taste Terminal
    Taste TerminalNovember 15, 2011
    Chef Gavin was brought to Take a Bao to take control of the menu and kitchen. With a background in Asian kitchens, Gavin’s bao’s feature the Duck Confit, Banh Mi, the Crispy Panko, and more. Read more
  • Fara K.
    Fara KaufmanMay 5, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    This was surprisingly the most incredibly wonderful dinner! Great drinks, even better tastes and company. Loved the experience.
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    Makena HeffernanMarch 31, 2016
    Tempura tofu bao is a must try. Tons of veggie options!
  • Bobby C.heart icon on user image
    Bobby CeeApril 7, 2013
    Very exotic take on the Chinese bao -- fusion at it's best. First timers start our with the original bao.
  • Chris S.
    Chris SimentalMarch 27, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    This place makes one of the best old fashions I've ever had.
  • Peter C.
    Peter ClineJuly 28, 2014
    Their lunch special is a knockout! And defintiely try the kaffir mule if you're feeling saucey!
  • Josh R.
    Josh RichmondDecember 10, 2012
    Sit down first with a menu at table you want then go up and order. Don't stand around at cash register and rush trying to figure out what you want.
  • Hal S.
    Hal SteinbergJanuary 2, 2012
    Good food, good prices. But identical to Kogi and Flying Pig's menu at times. I know those were variations on other food as well but come on: try to be a little different.
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    Arnie PanameñoAugust 24, 2015
    Make sure you order two Baos one won't be enough ;)
  • Morgan C.
    Morgan C.August 2, 2013
    Very cool atmosphere, very nice staff, and very cool about special orders!
  • Mario L.
    Mario L.June 5, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Highly recommend the Eight Veggie salad. The dressing they use is light and flavorful.
  • Yasir H.
    Yasir HossainSeptember 8, 2014
    Their salads are huge. Fried chicken bao is great.
  • Zach B.
    Zach BehrensJanuary 2, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Ask for the special vegetarian menu that they print. (also get an Old Fashioned)
  • Evan
    EvanNovember 12, 2012
    pulled pork bao is a must have classic. Grab a beer as well
  • Guy T.
    Guy TortoriciSeptember 28, 2014
    Decent beer selection. Yellow curry with Ramon noodles is my first choice
  • Ms E.heart icon on user image
    Ms EmFebruary 23, 2013
    Sit outside on the covered, heated patio. Get a beer + bao (fried chicken rocks).
  • Jason C.heart icon on user image
    Jason CDecember 28, 2015
    Fried chicken bao was great.
  • Eliza C.heart icon on user image
    Eliza ChaseMay 20, 2017
    Been here 5+ times
    Duck bao is the best bao
  • Arnie P.heart icon on user image
    Arnie PanameñoSeptember 13, 2015
    The chicken pho here doesn't have that traditional taste you'd get from a mom and pop place but it's okay.
  • Meghan P.heart icon on user image
    Meghan PhelpsAugust 9, 2016
    Steamed buns and noodles. Vegetarian options.
  • Brenda L.
    Brenda LimApril 20, 2012
    Thai peanut bao, pulled pork bao and the yellow curry noodle
  • Siranush
    SiranushJune 23, 2014
    Curry tofu shrimp
  • threjymy h.
    threjymy hertwhnrtydhfSeptember 25, 2012
    Super small menu, however the Yellow Curry w/Shrimp was da bomb! :)
  • Jamie C.heart icon on user image
    Jamie CarmodyApril 9, 2014
    They sell their salad dressing!
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    FerranSeptember 7, 2014
    Pekin Duck Bao + Banana Nutela Bao = WIN
  • Lily Y.
    Lily Y.July 6, 2013
    Get the tofu popcorn! So yummy!
  • Drknlvelyheart icon on user image
    DrknlvelyDecember 21, 2012
    Must get the potsticks fried tell Gavin Robin told you :-)
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    DrknlvelyDecember 21, 2012
    Must try the fried chicken and slaw bao!!!
  • Shannonheart icon on user image
    ShannonDecember 28, 2015
    Try the fried chicken bao.
  • Stephen W.
    Stephen WilliamsNovember 15, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Burger Bao is always a good choice
  • kim l.
    kim leJanuary 22, 2012
    Don't forget to say thank you to Gavin, the ginger chef!
  • Chachi
    ChachiSeptember 14, 2012
    Chicken teriyaki is bomb! Do it now!
  • John W.
    John WongAugust 24, 2013
    Must get lemon grass chicken wings!
  • Mike S.
    Mike SMay 28, 2012
    The peanut chicken bao is fantastic!!
  • Melissa A.
    Melissa AMarch 27, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Get the Tempura Tofu and Chinese Eggplant
  • Katy E.heart icon on user image
    Katy EggletonAugust 2, 2015
    Chinese chicken salad and Fried chicken bao! 👌
  • Say W.
    Say WellerNovember 11, 2011
    Been here 5+ times
    Pulled pork bao on lettuce...very good
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    nyc2laDecember 28, 2015
    Chinese chicken salad is ridiculous
  • Ace T.heart icon on user image
    Ace The Amazing CatJune 20, 2015
    8 veggie salad & beer
  • Olesta M.
    Olesta MacheoDecember 4, 2011
    Try the lemongrass caramel chicken!
  • Elona O.
    Elona OystrakhNovember 14, 2011
    Pulled Pork on Wheat is really good
  • Larisa G.heart icon on user image
    Larisa GrollemondFebruary 11, 2017
    Dessert buns!
  • Melissa S.
    Melissa SussmanFebruary 23, 2012
    Get the $2 side salad with your bao.
  • Steve M.
    Steve MichelsonJune 13, 2014
    Great food
  • Rachel D.heart icon on user image
    Rachel DavisFebruary 3, 2015
    Yellow curry
  • Vera V.
    Vera ValentineJuly 19, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Soup takes like 5 minutes to cool down. Maybe I'm a wimp...
  • Adam H.
    Adam HortonNovember 1, 2011
    Good times, order it all.
  • Grace C.
    Grace CheongApril 1, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Takeout to avoid the crowd. :)
  • Benjamin M.
    Benjamin MontoyaMarch 11, 2012
    Hanger Steak!!!!
  • Casey N.
    Casey NewmanNovember 24, 2017
    Found a dead cooked roach in my food they seen it and refunded me but didn’t offer an apology and I should sue
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