Wow Bao [Chicago]

While stopping by the Water Tower for a quick shopping trip, we spotted Wow Bao. It's a little stand, reminiscent of those found in a food court, and offers a different take on the traditional Chinese buns that are usually filled with BBQ pork. Behind the glass sat big silver steamers filled with a variety of buns.

For a healthier snack, I shared the whole wheat edamame and vegetable bun with M. The wheat bun was warm and soft, and the taste of wheat was inviting. The fillings were piping hot with a vegetable mix and little rounds of edamame. The buns are rather small for the price you pay (1.29 for one). You can definitely find buns for much cheaper at a Chinese store, but you probably won't be able to find them in all these different flavors (teriyaki chicken, spicy kung pao chicken, etc.).

Wow Bao
845 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 642-5888