Bao buns in Barcelona
Soft bao buns with something good inside: braised chashu pork with hoisin, pickled cucumber and scallion; tender Koku pork with cool pickles and herbs; crispy chicken; the Angry Chicken, with tangy pickles and a peanut sauce; shrimp tempura with Koku mayo; and a plant-based Heura bao.
They're made to share alongside a bowl of ramen, at any of our four restaurants in Barcelona or delivered to your door.
Which bao should I order?
The classic? Classic pork bao (x2). Two buns of braised chashu pork with hoisin, pickled cucumber and scallion.
Pork, the Koku way? Koku Pork Bao. Tender pork with cool pickles, herbs, a bite of arugula and our house sauce.
Something with a kick? Angry Chicken Bao. Crispy chicken, tangy pickles and sprouts, with cilantro, mint and peanut sauce.
Something crunchy? Crispy Chicken Bao or Tempura Bao. Crispy chicken, or shrimp tempura with pickles and Koku mayo.
No meat? Heura Burger Bao. A plant-based Heura burger in a soft bun.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a bao?
- A soft steamed bun from China, folded around a filling. Ours are filled with chashu pork, crispy chicken, shrimp tempura or plant-based Heura.
- How much is a bao?
- Our baos cost €6.10 to €9.90. The classic pork bao comes as a pair.
- Is there a vegetarian bao?
- Yes: the Heura Burger Bao, made with plant-based Heura.
- Where can I eat baos in Barcelona?
- At our four restaurants, in El Gòtic, El Born, Sant Antoni and Gràcia, every day for lunch and dinner, or delivered to your door.
- What goes with a bao?
- A bowl of ramen, or a round of gyozas to share.
- What are your opening hours?
- Every day, lunch and dinner. Sunday–Thursday: 13:00–16:00 and 20:00–22:30; Friday–Saturday: 13:00–16:00 and 20:00–23:00.