Bao on the Block

Alexey Korshunov

4.0

Hello everyone! It has been a long time since the last time we shared an EATSperience in Quezon City. We have been guilty of just going around areas near our place like Makati and Bonifacio Global City. But since our baby’s pediatrician is based in Quezon City and we have to visit her for the monthly checkup, it gives us time to EATSperience restaurants that we rarely go to, and just simply appreciate what that side of Metro Manila has to offer. In this edition of EATSplorations, we will share with you about our latest Quezon City food find, Bao On The Block. It is located in Sgt. Esguerra just across ABS-CBN. This place serves up baos and rice bowls perfect for lunch and after work chow downs. We decided to visit Bao On The Block on a weekday lunch (during our school break) and it was pretty easy to go to. The place is small but it was decorated nicely, for diners who are simply looking for a place to dine at after a long day’s work.

Olcay

5.0

Love the baos! Full of flavor! 😍 and presentable too!!! Baos are soft and sweet- just the way i like it. It compliments well with all the fillings i have tried! Cant wait to come back to try everything in their menu

Joy Marie

5.0

Great place to satisfy your bao cravings!! Affordable dishes to choose from!! Their baos are also filling with delectable flavors. Worth the visit! Will be coming back here!!

Deni Firmansyah

3.0

We only know the siopao, siomai, and those streotypical Chinese dishes copied by lots of restaurants in Metro Manila. However, we don't usually hear of the Bao. Fortunately, the owners of Bao on the Block seek to introduce Bao to the general public. Bao is actually steamed or fried dough that is usually filled with meat. Traditionally it is mixed with asado sauce. However, the owners thought of different toppings that can be used with this lesser known Chinese snack.

Robyn Gail

5.0

Dragon Bao Z and Bao to the King are my favorites!! Their siomai is one of the best I've ever tasted! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻 Will definitely recommend this to my friends! #ItsBaoOrNever

Cristal May

5.0

Initially ordered FISH BAO WITH YOU, and trust me, it's soooo good! Loved the softness of the fish and how well it blended with the wasabi mayo. Definitely a must-try!When I learned that it wasn't yet their bestseller -- given how good it was -- I got curious of what else they could offer. With no hesitation, I tried their DRAGON BAO Z because I'm a fan of kimchi. Haha. And wow, it did not disappoint! Will definitely go back here to try their other dishes. Great food for a great price. Two thumbs up! 👍🏼👍🏼

Frederika Foe

3.0

I had the opportunity of visiting and trying out the food at Bao on the Block in Tomas Morato, Quezon City, on a sponsored invite. It wasn't just a day that’s centered on just reviewing Bao's food, but what I had in mind is to have the time of my life trying out their dishes. I was very excited in this whole dining adventure that awaits, having met the owners of Bao on the Block. You can tell how young entrepreneurs, Bien, Bibien, and Marga are very passionate about their business, having expressed their desire to learn more about the food industry so they can serve their dining clients better. We had a lengthy talk about the ideas they have for Bao and their future plans for it.Bao on the Block is a novelty concept for a food place. It actually displays so much potential in making it big in the food business. As far as I know, they are the only restaurant that focuses on making a a variety of cuapaos. Aside from coming up with five different kinds of cuapao, they also have four types of rice toppings in their menu.The way that they have creatively named their food items might even make Bao a household name. Their Bao to the King is light and fluffy as a bun. The texture and flavors of the chicken teriyaki meat and beansprouts blended in well together.Their Dragon Bao Z, (named after that famous Japanese cartoon, Dragonball Z), has a very catchy name, but lacked the needed kick to it. It could have been better, I think, if they only made the kimchi spicier, and seasoned it with a little more dash of salt.Bao’s Back to Baosics has the typical fried chicken in it, paired with sour pickled vegetables. I had a nice crunchy bite off of it, but just like the DragonBao Z, it kind of lacked the oomph that I was looking for in this cuapao variety.If you are not that much into cuapaos, you can have Bao whip up some rice specialty for ya. I so much enjoyed their teriyaki rice, partnered with a generous serving of fish and wasabi mayo. Everything in this meal were just so perfectly matched for each other, IMO.I also got to try out Bao’s siomai and shark’s fin dumpling. They were prepped up and cooked, just like the usual siomai and dumplings being sold in food carts, but I’d say that it is of good value for its price, and could do well as an appetizer.Next time you visit Bao, try out their must-have, fried cuapao with ice cream. Its nicely fried bun came together with sweet graham crackers. Try to eat the fried cuapao like a sandwich, and please let me know how that feels like. I might just try doing that the next time I visit Bao.

Gina Walker

4.0

Re-posted from our FB page:Address: 52 Sgt. Esguerra (in front of ABS-CBN), Quezon Citybao • /baʊ/a Chinese steamed bread roll with a filling of meat or vegetablesFor as low as 89 pesos, Bao on the Block offers yummy quick bites with their Special Baos, Rice Bowls, and Dumplings.Special Baos are the modern steamed buns or one can see it as "Siopao with a Twist" or even as "Siopao Burger". Great as an alternative for the usual asado and bola-bola siopao, Bao on the Block offers Chicken Terriyaki, Pork Hoisin, Pork Kimchi, and Fish Wasabi as their fillings for the cua pao.Their special dessert, the Deep Fried Ice Cream Bao, is a must try. The warmth of the deep fried bao unexpectedly matched the coldness of the vanilla ice cream served on top of it!Visit Bao on the Block now!#ItsBaoOrNever

MiMi Maii

5.0

Tried the BOTB Classic. I had it on-the-go, and it was still good even after an hour of travel. Smell was tempting, since I had to wait as I was driving. Portions were good -- everything mixed well perfectly! Will be back soon!!! 😍😍😍

Nina Chuaan

5.0

The store offers a refreshing break from the meals normally served at food parks (ie pasta, american, street food)... I have never imagined cuapaos to be as yum, filling, and satisfying as those they serve. Tried bao to the king--their signature cuapao dish, which, for its price (90 I think?) is generously served with wanton chips... But what I enjoyed the most is the fish be with you, which offers a mix of japanese dish elements such as wasabi, nori and japanese mayo. 😍 Will def go back to try their rice bowls!