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Read All a-BAO-t It? National Bao Day!
Celebrate National Bao Day: Fluffy Buns, Fun Facts & Where to Find the Best in Nassau!
If you're looking for a tasty excuse to celebrate, National Bao Day (August 22) is the perfect one. Think of it as your invitation to bite into soft, pillowy buns packed with savory (or sweet!) fillings that have been loved for centuries. Whether you're a foodie always chasing the next best bite or just someone who loves a little comfort food with history behind it — bao is here for you.
Why National Bao Day Exists
This holiday isn't just random — it was actually started by Wow Bao, a Chicago-based restaurant chain, back in 2017. They created the day to spread awareness (and love!) of bao beyond traditional dim sum spots. Now, it's your turn to join in and celebrate right here on Long Island.
Why You'll Love Bao
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History with flavor: Baozi (or bao) has been around since the Song dynasty (yes, over 1,000 years!). They started as simple steamed buns and evolved into dozens of varieties — from pork to custard-filled. Each bite connects you to a story that's been shared across generations.
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Variety for every craving: Meat-lover? Vegetarian? Dessert fan? There's a bao for you — like xiao long bao (soup dumplings), gua bao (the "bao sandwich"), and even sweet custard buns.
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A foodie conversation starter: Ever heard the legend of Zhuge Liang? He's the general credited with inventing mantou (the bun that inspired bao) to feed his army. So yes, you can officially say bao is battle-tested.
Fun Facts to Impress at the Table
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Bao has gone global — from London supermarkets to NYC street carts.
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Chefs keep reinventing it: bao burgers, dessert bao, bao tacos.
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The name baozi literally means "little bag" — which makes sense, since it's basically a flavor-filled package.
Where to Get Bao Near You (Nassau & Nearby)
Here's the real tasty part — where YOU can celebrate National Bao Day without hopping on a plane to China:
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Shanghai You Garden (Westbury, inside 99 Ranch Market)
→ Famous for their Peking Duck bao buns and soup dumplings that are basically heaven in one bite. -
MB Ramen (Port Washington)
→ This local favorite isn't just about ramen — their bao buns are a must-try. Fluffy, flavorful, and the perfect sidekick to a steaming bowl of noodles. -
Bird and Bao (Patchogue Village)
→ Technically Suffolk, but worth the short trip. Locals swear by it: "Bird and Bao all day!" -
Red Tiger (Smithhaven area)
→ Bao plus dumplings? It's a two-for-one kind of treat.
How to Make Bao Day Yours
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Grab your crew and make a bao crawl out of it — pick a spot or two from above and vote on your favorites.
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Try something new — go beyond the classic pork and order custard, duck, or veggie bao.
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Share it — food this good is meant to be bragged about. Snap that bao pic for Instagram (bonus points if you tag the spot).
Final Bite
National Bao Day isn't just about food — it's about connecting with history, trying something new, and (most importantly) giving your taste buds a reason to smile.
So this August 22, thank Wow Bao for getting the party started back in 2017 — then go find your perfect bao in Nassau County and celebrate the fluffiest holiday of the year.✨
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