Discover the vibrant flavors of BAOZ's Asian fusion menu in San Francisco Potrero Hill district.
Nestled in the heart of San Francisco's bustling Potrero Hill, BAOZ offers an irresistible menu that celebrates the art of Asian fusion cuisine with a modern twist. This menu is a treasure trove of bao buns, rice bowls, and expertly crafted sides designed to satisfy foodies and adventurous eaters alike.
Starters to awaken your palate
Begin your culinary journey with a selection of vibrant starters that perfectly balance freshness and bold flavors. Dive into the crispy golden Waffle Fries accompanied by homemade spicy mayo for a satisfying crunch. The assorted Gyozas – Pork, Chicken, or Vegetable – offer delicate dumplings filled with savory ingredients and served with your choice of hot, hoisin, or ponzu citrus soy sauce, catering to every preference.
For lighter options, the Marinated Bean Sprout Salad delivers a refreshing hit with green onion, sesame seeds, and a hint of heat, while the Seaweed Salad offers a delightful touch of sesame oil. Seafood lovers will enjoy the Shrimp Bean Thread Salad featuring sautéed shrimp, vermicelli noodles, fresh herbs, and cherry tomatoes. Those seeking a vegetarian delight can savor the Vegetarian Bean Thread Salad packed with crisp veggies and aromatic herbs.
Mains: signature baos and rice bowls
BAOZ's baos are a sensory delight, each wrapped in uniquely flavored buns that complement the fillings perfectly.
Try the Pork Belly Bao with tender pork belly hugged by a ginger bao bun, accented with Fresno chili, cilantro, and crushed peanuts for a spicy, fresh crunch. The Saute Shrimp Bao dazzles with shrimp in a dragonfruit bao bun, enriched by shiso sauce, pickled daikon, green onions, fried garlic, and sesame seeds, delivering a complex and fragrant bite.
Duck Bao lovers will appreciate the roasted duck paired with pickled carrots, scallions, and hoisin sauce within a ginger steamed bao bun—rich and balanced. Vegetarians can indulge in the Glazed Eggplant Bao, featuring house-glazed eggplant, carrot mint sauce, wasabi lotus root chip, cilantro, green onion, sesame, and furikake inside a ginger steamed bao bun for a vibrant umami experience.
For a hearty option, savor the Braised Beef Bao with succulent braised beef, garlic sauce, kimchi, pickled onions, sesame, green onions, and crispy onions nestled in a ginger steamed bao bun. The Korean Chicken Bao is a local favorite, boasting Korean sweet and spicy chicken, shiso sauce, slaw, togarashi crispy noodles, all embraced by a vibrant beet bao bun.
Seafood enthusiasts will not want to miss the Fresh Ahi Bao, a standout dish with fresh tuna, spicy mayo, chili, yuzu, red onion, soy, lime, avocado, sesame, crunchy wasabi peas, and crispy rice noodles all wrapped in a charcoal bao bun for a smoky finish.
Rounding out the mains, the Korean Chicken Rice Bowl features crispy chicken tossed in a vibrant red sauce with banh mi slaw, Thai basil mayo, and togarashi crispy rice noodles served over steamed rice—comfort food with a bold punch.
Decadent desserts to complete your meal
Finish your feast with BAOZ’s irresistibly soft and fluffy dessert baos, a delightful twist on traditional sweets. The Ube Bao boasts a creamy purple yam filling inside a ginger steamed bao bun, bringing subtle sweetness and earthy tones. The Banana Custard Bao offers a luscious banana custard nestled in the same comforting ginger bao bun, perfect for banana lovers. For chocolate aficionados, the Nutella Bao is a heavenly treat, blending rich Nutella filling with the light ginger bao bun for a perfect balance of indulgence.
Refreshing drinks
While BAOZ focuses on its outstanding food menu, guests can complement their meals with a variety of beverages available upon request, perfect for pairing with the rich and diverse flavors of the bao buns and rice bowls.
Experience BAOZ
BAOZ is a must-visit destination for those craving authentic yet innovative Asian flavors in a casual setting, offering takeout, delivery, and curbside pickup for convenience. Whether you’re a local in San Francisco or exploring the city, this Potrero Hill gem elevates the bao experience with its vibrant menu and quality ingredients.
- Signature baos offering diverse fillings from pork belly to fresh ahi tuna.
- Fresh salads and sides like marinated bean sprouts and seaweed salad to complement your meal.
- Decadent dessert baos featuring unique fillings like ube and banana custard.
