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the BAO Bun & Bar
BAO / RICE / UDON
www.thebaostl.com

No speed limits here. Open your mouth and catch the hot bao flip in town.
10/16/2026

No speed limits here. Open your mouth and catch the hot bao flip in town.

Crazy weather out here. One minute it's warm, next minute it's freezing and pouring.
10/15/2026

Crazy weather out here. One minute it's warm, next minute it's freezing and pouring.

New hours, same great taste! 🖤 Please note our updated operating hours starting this week.Mon - Fri: 11am-2pm & 4pm-10pm...
10/13/2026

New hours, same great taste! 🖤 Please note our updated operating hours starting this week.

Mon - Fri: 11am-2pm & 4pm-10pm
Saturday: 12pm-10pm
Sunday: 4pm-10pm
(Kitchen closes 30 mins prior to closing)

Dine-in or order online. See you at The BAO! 📍

Warm meets cool in our newest sweet creation! 🥭✨Introducing the Tropical Mango Bao Sundae — a golden, warm fried bao stu...
09/12/2026

Warm meets cool in our newest sweet creation! 🥭✨

Introducing the Tropical Mango Bao Sundae — a golden, warm fried bao stuffed with velvety vanilla ice cream, traditional Thai coconut sticky rice, and drizzled with a vibrant tropical mango sauce.

It’s crisp, creamy, warm, and refreshing all in one bite. Come try your new favorite dessert today! 🍦🌴

Meet Nolan’s Spicy Sunset 🌶️🌅Vibrant, fiery, and full of depth. Rich, oak-kissed Milagro Reposado Tequila sets the stage...
08/11/2026

Meet Nolan’s Spicy Sunset 🌶️🌅

Vibrant, fiery, and full of depth. Rich, oak-kissed Milagro Reposado Tequila sets the stage, paired with tart Giffard Pamplemousse (grapefruit) and lush blood orange liqueur. muddled with fresh jalapeños for a spirited kick, then balanced with juicy mango syrup and bright lime juice for a sweet, tropical finish.

Profile: Spicy, fruity, vanilla oak, with a subtle bittersweet finish.

Ready to add a little heat to your evening? Drop in and try one!

Meet The Rachel Spritz 🥂✨Vibrant, bubbly, and packed with sunny flavor. Built on a crisp base of Planteray 3 Stars White...
08/10/2026

Meet The Rachel Spritz 🥂✨

Vibrant, bubbly, and packed with sunny flavor. Built on a crisp base of Planteray 3 Stars White Rum and tropical passion fruit liqueur, this sparkling cocktail blends rich peach syrup, warm honey syrup, and bright lemon juice. Shaken with fresh mint and topped off with a generous splash of Prosecco, it delivers a effervescent, paradise-in-a-glass sip.

Profile: Tropical, refreshing, fruit-sweet, with a slight floral finish.

Pour yourself into vacation mode—come get a glass!

Meet Marley and Me 🥒✨Light, crisp, and effortlessly smooth. Crafted with clean Haku Vodka and subtle, aromatic Blanc Ver...
08/09/2026

Meet Marley and Me 🥒✨

Light, crisp, and effortlessly smooth. Crafted with clean Haku Vodka and subtle, aromatic Blanc Vermouth, this cocktail blends delicate floral notes of elderflower liqueur with bright fresh lemon and a touch of simple syrup. Finished with cool cucumbers and a dash of cucumber bitters, it delivers an exceptionally clean and revitalizing sip.

Profile: Refreshing, cucumber-forward, slight botanical.

The ultimate refresher—stop by and try one tonight!

Meet the Constantini 🍸✨Bold, refined, and beautifully complex. Built on a crisp foundation of Suntory Roku Gin and smoot...
08/08/2026

Meet the Constantini 🍸✨

Bold, refined, and beautifully complex. Built on a crisp foundation of Suntory Roku Gin and smooth Shibata “Black” Sake, this spirit-forward creation weaves alpine herbal notes from Genepy with the iconic hint of melon sweetness in Midori. Balanced with fresh lemon, rich honey syrup, and a dash of orange blossom bitters, it hits the perfect harmony between vibrant botanicals and sharp citrus.

Profile: Strong, alcohol-forward, botanical & citrus.

Come take a sip—your new favorite cocktail awaits.

Every cocktail tells a story, and our 4 new signatures honor the legendary bartenders who built the legacy of BAO. 🍸✨Cra...
08/07/2026

Every cocktail tells a story, and our 4 new signatures honor the legendary bartenders who built the legacy of BAO. 🍸✨

Crafted with passion and named after the icons who shaped our bar, each sip captures their unique spirit and style.

Come taste the story in every glass at BAO. 🥂

Now Hiring: Line cookThe BAO in Clayton is looking for a reliable and hardworking individual to join our BOH team. We ar...
08/03/2026

Now Hiring: Line cook

The BAO in Clayton is looking for a reliable and hardworking individual to join our BOH team. We are an Asian fusion restaurant specializing in hand-crafted steamed buns and craft cocktails.

We have both part-time and full-time positions available.

To Apply: If you are interested in learning more or scheduling an interview, please send your resume or inquiry to [email protected].

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits: Employee discount, Flexible schedule, Paid training

Address

14 N Central Avenue
St. Louis, MO
63105

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 2pm
4pm - 10pm
Tuesday 11am - 2pm
4pm - 10pm
Wednesday 11am - 2pm
4pm - 10pm
Thursday 11am - 2pm
4pm - 10pm
Friday 11am - 2pm
4pm - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 2pm
4pm - 10pm
Sunday 4pm - 10pm

Telephone

+13148999089

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