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Take A Bao
(Now Closed)Asian Restaurant$$$$
Studio City
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Taste TerminalNovember 15, 2011Chef 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
This was surprisingly the most incredibly wonderful dinner! Great drinks, even better tastes and company. Loved the experience.
Bobby CeeApril 7, 2013Very exotic take on the Chinese bao -- fusion at it's best. First timers start our with the original bao.
Hal SteinbergJanuary 2, 2012Good 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.
Josh RichmondDecember 10, 2012Sit 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.
This place makes one of the best old fashions I've ever had.
Peter ClineJuly 28, 2014Their lunch special is a knockout! And defintiely try the kaffir mule if you're feeling saucey!
Highly recommend the Eight Veggie salad. The dressing they use is light and flavorful.
Ask for the special vegetarian menu that they print. (also get an Old Fashioned)
Guy TortoriciSeptember 28, 2014Decent beer selection. Yellow curry with Ramon noodles is my first choice
Ms EmFebruary 23, 2013Sit outside on the covered, heated patio. Get a beer + bao (fried chicken rocks).
- Arnie PanameñoSeptember 13, 2015The chicken pho here doesn't have that traditional taste you'd get from a mom and pop place but it's okay.
- threjymy hertwhnrtydhfSeptember 25, 2012Super small menu, however the Yellow Curry w/Shrimp was da bomb! :)
Soup takes like 5 minutes to cool down. Maybe I'm a wimp...
Casey NewmanNovember 24, 2017Found 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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- Mon–Sat
- 11:30 AM–11:00 PM
- Sun
- 11:30 AM–10:00 PM
(818) 691-7223
Features
Reservations
Yes
Credit Cards
Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating
Yes
Food & Drink
Menus
Brunch, Lunch, Dinner, Happy Hour
Drinks
Beer, Full Bar, Cocktails
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