{"id":751679,"date":"2025-04-25T09:48:07","date_gmt":"2025-04-25T09:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=751679"},"modified":"2025-04-25T09:48:11","modified_gmt":"2025-04-25T09:48:11","slug":"craving-bao-buns-heres-where-to-enjoy-them-in-beirut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/751679\/craving-bao-buns-heres-where-to-enjoy-them-in-beirut\/","title":{"rendered":"Craving Bao Buns? Here&#8217;s Where to Enjoy Them in Beirut"},"content":{"rendered":" <p>Who else is obsessed with bao buns? We rounded up some of the best spots in Beirut where you can get your bao bun fix.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-futomama\">1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/751019\/futomama-gemmayzes-new-japanese-deli-hidden-speakeasy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Futomama<\/a><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DHp0niOMAY2\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>The new Japanese deli and speakeasy impresses with its delightful Japanese bites. They specialize in flavorful baos and bowls. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\ud83d\udccd<strong>Location<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Rue Pasteur, across from Drop Sociale.<\/p>    <p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/g.co\/kgs\/9NXeox5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> for the exact location.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\u23f0 <strong>Opening Hours<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Tuesday to Sunday &#8211; Starting 4 PM<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\ud83d\udcde <strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>    <p>+961 70 909 666<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-mii-yao\">2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/657640\/mii-yao-the-coolest-new-bar-in-beirut\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">MII-YAO<\/a><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C79jLhzMVa5\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Mii Yao might just become your favorite Asian bar in Beirut, with its unique cocktails, tasty bites, and beautifully quirky vibe.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\ud83d\udccd<strong>Location<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Gouraud St., Gemmayze<\/p>    <p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/g.co\/kgs\/4kUev51\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> for the exact location.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\u23f0 <strong>Opening Hours<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Daily from 6 PM until 1 AM (until 2 AM on weekends)<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\ud83d\udcde <strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>    <p>+961 78 893 993<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-kp-japanese-brasserie\">3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kp_japanese_brasserie\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KP Japanese Brasserie<\/a><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DCrfiYLMWCh\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>This spot specializes in staple Japanese dishes, promising to serve you nothing but authentic flavors. If you&#8217;re craving something comforting, then try their chicken katsu bao.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\ud83d\udccd<strong>Location<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Monot, near Monot Suites<\/p>    <p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/g.co\/kgs\/W7PnD5k\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> for the exact location.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\u23f0 <strong>Opening Hours<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Daily from 12 PM until 12 AM (24 hours on Sundays)<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\ud83d\udcde <strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>    <p>+961 3 566 119<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-meat-the-fish\">4. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/directory\/meat-the-fish\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Meat The Fish<\/a><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/CqcuJ69MwWw\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>If you haven&#8217;t tried the bao buns at MTF, you&#8217;re seriously missing out \u2014 they&#8217;re fluffy, packed with flavor, and the perfect mix of street food comfort and creative flair.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\ud83d\udccd<strong>Location<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Saifi, next to Malibou<\/p>    <p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/tEWiRdmmZyxGTfkN7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> for the exact location. <\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\u23f0 <strong>Opening Hours<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Daily from 9 AM until 11 PM<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\ud83d\udcde <strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>    <p>+961 1 993 606<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-obi-urban-sushi\">5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/obisushi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Obi Urban Sushi<\/a><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C5vqjRyM4sx\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Soft, filling, and bursting with flavor, Obi Urban Sushi promises a bao experience that hits all the right notes \u2014 perfectly steamed buns stuffed with bold, mouthwatering fillings.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\ud83d\udccd<strong>Location<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Badaro, facing Concierge Coffee &#8211; Click <a href=\"https:\/\/g.co\/kgs\/89Mqasf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> for the exact location.<\/p>    <p>Achrafieh, at Restos St. Nicolas &#8211; Click <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/9EkP5BRwGtmgKPpk6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> for the exact location.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\u23f0 <strong>Opening Hours<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Daily from 1 PM until 11:30 PM<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\ud83d\udcde <strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>    <p>+961 1 383 411 (Badaro)<\/p>    <p>+961 76 905 054 (Achrafieh)<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-kami\">7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kami.experience\/?hl=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">KAMI<\/a><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C-Z-kDNsluI\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>A go-to spot for Japanese food craving an exquisite sushi dinner date. Sink your teeth into their soft bao buns, made with black pepper beef and red onions.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\ud83d\udccd<strong>Location<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Gourad St., facing Levant in Gemmayze<\/p>    <p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/g.co\/kgs\/kEKb7h8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> for the exact location.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\u23f0 <strong>Opening Hours<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Daily from 12 PM until 11:30 PM (until 10:30 PM on Sundays)<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\ud83d\udcde <strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>    <p>+961 76 611 633<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-goodmen\">8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/goodmen_restaurant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Goodmen<\/a><\/h3>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DBqpKlassvf\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>Offering delicious bites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, we recommend trying their beef or chicken bao buns. Perfect to pair with their Asian salad.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\ud83d\udccd<strong>Location<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Hamra, Gefinor Center<\/p>    <p>Click <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/twdtRWjXSbRnmcJNA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> for the exact location.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\u23f0 <strong>Opening Hours<\/strong><\/p>    <p>Monday to Saturday &#8211; 8 AM until 11 PM<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p>\ud83d\udcde <strong>Contact<\/strong><\/p>    <p>+961 81 668 568<\/p>    <div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p class=\"has-blush-light-purple-gradient-background has-background\" style=\"font-size:17px\"><strong>Not in the bao bun mood? 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