We (2 couples) tried almost all of the appetizers on the menu and I found the appetizers amazing! I didnt have very high expectations before to Bao as I thought it was another trendy fusion places in the LES. However, the restaurant kept the Vietnamese flavors true but enhanced the presentation and cooking styles. Some items that stood out were grilled short rib, which was really really tender with a nice lemongrass flavor, the calamari stuffed with prawn had a good texture and the frog leg, which was very crispy. However, I found the main to be too American. But maybe thats because we ordered the mignonette, duck breast and steak and not the traditional style mains. The fish our friend ordered had a beautiful presentation. The meat was filleted and the bone was served standing up and curved around the fish. I also love the sake selections
Pros: Appetizers, Sake list, decor
Cons: noise level
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