NYC Vegan Bao Bun Tour

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[@katykatmasters9707]

I would love to see a Asian food tour with different Asian cuisines like Korean, Thai, Chinese, Japanese and Indian. Maybe you could do a tour for each of them?

[@Inquire703]

I'm surely thinking of becoming a Vegan. I'm in the best City to be in too. Just adding the places you've visit and bookmarking them in my Yelp account. Another great video 👍🏾

[@naturallyeclectic6191]

No joke, I feel like I want to hit up all the place you’ve tried in your videos. New York is so on my bucket list....dope video!

[@berbeyerkaelbevi]

I love your personality you look like very positive and idk just good vibes

[@ronjaottosson5794]

xiao long bao = the one's that lookes like dumplings gua bao = the one's that are like sandwiches bao is the name of this kind of bread :)

[@bodegacatx]

Thank you sooooo much!

[@thexuanny]

I think the fluffy steamed bun ones are baozi, and xiao long bao are specifically soup dumplings with the thin skin (not the fluffy kind like in the video)

[@tessaclarke1242]

Vegan Bodegacat omg a bird pooping on you is good luck in my culture! 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 You have to buy a lotto ticket next time it happens!!! Btw I’m waiting on your Burger King Impossible Burger review!!

[@AliceMeichi]

​@@bodegacatx Yeah no, xiao long bao is definitely specifically soup dumplings. The sandwhich-y bao are specifically called "Gua Bao" because they're bao that have been cut ("Gua") in half to put fillings in. The fluffy dumplings are the original bao, and Gua Bao only became popular in America in 2006 when Momofuku Ssam Bar started doing pork buns with them. It's always been the fluffy dumpling type before that. Also calling them "Bao Buns" is redundant like saying "chai tea" instead of just "chai" because "bao" means "bun". It's just "bao".

[@rivbirds]

yeah no this is not correct lmao xiao long bao are soup dumplings w the soft thin skin, not fluffy dough

[@Blurggg]

Not sure how many Greek vegan options in nyc but if there’s enough, possibly a little food tour? Astoria is a very Greek area but I’m not sure how convenient that is. Great video as always. I appreciate your hard work and dedication. ✌️💕🌱

[@emilycrews2775]

Bunsmith in downtown brooklyn (Dekalb market) has an impossible bao as well as a tofu bao. It’s good and dekalb market has some vegan options for eats too

[@bodegacatx]

Thanks!

[@jenniferjuneau7329]

Oh, this is close to where I live, I have never been there thank you so much!!

[@EmilyWash]

You should have gone to the other Original Buddha Bodai on Mulberry. They have HUGE BUNs and they are amazing!!! So cheap and delicious!! You missed out.

[@jinit8083]

Yep the one on Mulberry is better.

[@aliciajohnson3259]

THE SPRING CAFE IS MY NEW FAVORITE SPOT . THANK U

[@bodegacatx]

I’m glad you like it!

[@Lucybee79]

A bao tea house just opened a block away from me and I just went today after watching this. Omg...the vegan chicken one tasted exactly like what I remember McDonald’s tasting like?? Loved it so much lol

[@GisylleGlam]

I lived in NYC my whole life & have never had a Bao bun because I thought it was always pork. This is great, now I can try something new

[@martazelaya940]

Thank you for this NYC tour vid! I would love you to continue this series💗 Btw me and my sister love your channel and are religious watchers..we just got back from nyc and the amount of times we said your name was HEINOUS. Anywho much love and keep up the good work!

[@bodegacatx]

Haha no problem! I hope you had some amazing eats while you were here!

[@melissaconfused]

So excited for this video! My husband and I are planning an nyc trip in October and I've been watching your videos religiously to make sure we only have the best eats! We will definitely be hitting up spring cafe!

[@laflood]

Also go on Happy Cow website. It's great for vegetarian & vegan restaurants in America?

[@MelloneeKecia]

That bao bun look so delicious and that’s a lot of food for $3.25 . The last bao bun fried chicken look so good 👍👏🤗Great vlog as always. I never had bao bun before.

[@rawglowkristina]

Love this review. Bao buns are so yummy. I will visit these locations the next time we go to NYC. P.s. You’re the pun queen is this video; upon swing the bao bun filler with lettuce. «Lettuce just dig in.» love IT.

[@vincentt.7501]

You always have good content! Interesting and entertaining too!

[@bodegacatx]

Thank you so much!

[@LexusIvana]

The buffalo bao buns at lady bird are outstanding!

[@AussieAngeS]

Oh wow I love Bao buns 😍 those all look amazing and I can’t believe how big that first one was for the price. Awesome video, I’ve never had tofu skin before, I like how you’re honest with all the options that you try.

[@bodegacatx]

Thank you!

[@strawberrysoymilkshake]

Tofu skin is super chewy. It is often used as a mock meat sub. It's yum!

[@stephanienguyen3078]

Go to bodhi not buddha bodai to try the dim sum! So good

[@yulitham99]

Love how you are so honest!!!💖💖

[@quaidmciver172]

The spring house $3 bao looked the best. And was best bang for buck imo.

[@sophiek698]

I would definitely recommend Bodhi on mulberry street over Buddha bodhi. Give it a try next time :)

[@bodegacatx]

Will do!

[@inkeater]

Baohaus! How funny, I read a book a while back by Eddie Huang (the owner) called Fresh off the Boat and he talked about the place he opened called Baohaus that him and his brother Evan opened. The Taro fries have had me curious since I saw them. I need to remember this the next time I'm New York. You're so lucky to have so many Bao bun places in your vicinity in south florida we have these japanese/thai asian fusion places which are cool but I feel like NYC has so much more authentic foods /variety.

[@jinit8083]

I live for the Buddha Bodai buns. They are my Friday night guilty pleasure. Add sriracha to them. Also the Bodai Kosher on Mulberry Street is better in terms of inspection since they have an A rating. The original owner moved over from Mott to Mulberry. They offer 10% discount if you order online.

[@bodegacatx]

Good to know! I’ll go there next time!

[@emilyfernandez5604]

Ippudo has amazing, amazing, amazing buns. Also ramen, but mostly their veggie buns.

[@user-tx4jf5jp2q]

My favorite food channel!!!

[@bodegacatx]

Thank you!

[@jgifpeg]

Super late comment, but I don't see anyone mentioning the difference between baos. They are both types of baos, but they just come from different regions of China. The open type are called Gua Bao, are Fujianese, called be filled with different things, and are different than most other types of baos. The fully enclosed baos have different names based on what they are filled with or what type of wrap they have, but the kind you got from Buddha Bodhai are called Cha Siu Bao and are Cantonese. Cha Siu is a sweet and savory red bbq that's very traditional and popular, but if you don't care for that sort of flavor profile, it makes sense that you'd like it least. Also, just discovered your channel this past week and loving it! Just moved to NY, so I can't wait to try out all these places!

[@bodegacatx]

Thank you so much for the clarification!!

[@Daniel-et9ri]

Omg that baohaus bun is miniscule! I'm obsessed with spring cafe tbh I've loved every single thing I've ordered there 🥰

[@joreitano9575]

Another great video! I just noticed you have beautiful hands...you could definitely do hand modelling :) The first bao bun looked the best especially for the price!!

[@bodegacatx]

Thank you!

[@cokecrazy08]

Yes!!! Like when you were sad you got the “dumpling” looking bao and you were sad about it lol that’s what I thought your video was going to be before I watched it. The bao sandwiches are so great looking and not disappointing like the dumpling ones

[@lalabelle95]

yasss just tried champs diner today bc of you cant wait to try these too!

[@veganspace]

Visiting nyc in 2 was, these videos help soooooooo muchhhhhh omgg lol

[@jenniferjuneau7329]

All i can say is WOW. I never even heard of these. Thank you for this :)

[@MrsTeenagewiccan]

Ughhhhh I love bao but haven’t had it since going vegan because I can’t find any place near me that has vegan bao . Also the one you described as mapley ketchupy, sounds like it was sort of a play on the pretty traditional bbq pork bao because it can be pretty sweet and usually is almost like red in color in the filling from what I remember .

[@aliceruth2440]

Kenzieisawkward They’re delightful to make!

[@tayjessrandom]

I can’t believe I just found your channel! I love your personality!

[@bodegacatx]

Thank you!

[@mariemecisse1347]

omg you should try the veggie bar at the bar tea house its amazziiiing!! Great content as always! my bf and I eat our way through New York city using your videos as our guide.

[@bodegacatx]

Thank you!

[@gabriellakp88]

I love your vids!! I always seem to find myself watching them straightaway /before others when I see them in my sub box! 😏😎

[@gabriellakp88]

Holy guacamole $5.50 usd for 2 large bao buns is crazy!! I live in NZ and last weekend I paid $16nzd for 2 small mushroom bao buns yikes!

[@marmtzMX]

BUDDHA BODAI is totally overrated, my favorite place in NYC, in my top 2 ever is Vegetarian Dim Sum House, almost everything in their menu is Vegan. It is not cute, the waitresses treat you like crap but OMG it's all worth it! My husband and I will be visiting next week and for sure we´ll be there at least a couple times, Spring Cafe is now on our list too. Thank you for your recommendations, because of you we found the just egg special at Orchard Grocer, you were super nice and even gave me some advice via IG IM, 10 out of 10!!

[@hamiltona7]

Always wanted to try Bao buns. Can’t wait to see who has them in PA

[@amandalynn9741]

Look so freaking good! I need these in my life!

[@nematoaddd]

There was a band called Bauhouse lol.

[@laflood]

I had a Bao bun at Loving Hut. So Good!

[@PhillyJawn]

I'll be in NYC this weekend I will be reviewing one of these places I love your work 💯🖤🎬📽📺

[@sierrab1546]

you should try bao hous again !! it’s sooo yummy

[@jamiejars]

I've eaten Baohaus before veganism and after - I thought the meat based buns were delicious, can't say I love the vegan option ~ excited to try Spring Cafe now!! Buns are my fave :-)

[@ddxoxo2]

Looks healthy, delicious and cheap ! Count me in :D.

[@madelynn-delarosa]

Omg.

[@MjKaashlyy]

Just today the owner of Bao Haus went vegan (in response to the Amazon Rainforest fires) so it will be interesting to see if the menu changes!

[@bodegacatx]

That’s awesome!

[@gaylenorman6176]

Having a bird poop on you is good luck! 💯🍀🕊🥴

[@bodegacatx]

I’ve heard!

[@Sleeepy2k]

after your other video i go to spring cafe atleast twice a month for that tofu skin one lmaoo soooo gooood

[@kelly-monique6983]

I want to try a Bao Bun so bad. Where I live they are $10 each and we only have one place that sells them. I may just wait until I come back to NYC.

[@mvsushi]

Woowww I wanna try those so bad!

[@peggym1621]

Great video and you made me really want to try the top two places! Thank you 🙂

[@crispy715]

Loved the adventure 👌🤣

[@Legacy_125]

I'm going to Chinatown tomorrow. I will try to hit all of these places. Yum

[@bodegacatx]

Hope you like it!

[@nom4496]

The other Buddha bodai is so much yummier!! Check it out!

[@bodegacatx]

I will!

[@steve82018201]

You are such a cool person even being as liberal as you are. I’ve watched almost all of your vids almost on a binge. I’m half Jewish and Irish. Berto is a great dude.

[@bodegacatx]

Haha thanks

[@cr8tive401]

For a $5.40 sample size baobun @ Baohouse they should have at LEAST sprinkled gold leaf on it.... Sheesh

[@bodegacatx]

😂😂

[@icedsilverdragon]

there is a restaurant very close to buddha bodai called vegetarian dim sum and they are VERY GOOD, they also have steamed buns and the menu is affordable. they also do dim sum all day. cash only but super worth it. i enjoy them better than bodai tbh

[@bodegacatx]

I’ll check it out. Thank you!

[@tylerkowtatv]

Try the cauliflower bao buns at mother of pearl on Ave a and e 6th!!!

[@danchabungus]

SISTER. HOW DID I NOT KNOW THESE BAOS EXIST. TAKE ME NEXT TIME

[@jdrothman]

Loved this video. Got an NYC trip coming up next week and I'm gonna hit some bao. This will be my first NYC trip since going vegan. What are your must hit vegan meals for just a few days in NYC. Thank you!

[@susunslatky]

Why not 10 out of 10 for the bao bun at Spring?

[@bodegacatx]

It’s a sad sweet for me.

[@alainacarrinov32]

I haven’t been able to find any vegan boa buns (gua boa) in LA :(. If anyone knows of any please let me know!

[@javig3692]

The bun shop has 2 options here and bauhaus also has an option here.

[@Kevin-zi9ku]

Bao buns (gua bao) are kinda rare depending on location. Some of the americanized modern hip asian restaurants might have it. Lucky if there's vegan options. The traditional old asian restaurants everywhere commonly have bao buns with peking duck meat (not vegan). I found a LA restaurant with a vegan bao bun option for ya. Menu item name: Uncle Jesse Bao with organic fried tofu, etc. Pictures: www.yelp.com/biz_photos/baohaus-los-angeles-11?caption=Uncle%20Jesse Yelp link: www.yelp.com/biz/baohaus-los-angeles-11

[@dianemcquay8460]

Ocean, that was very nice of you!!!

[@alainacarrinov32]

Ocean you’re the BEST!!! 🙏

[@nebraskafrankcourtny]

Great video!!!!! Did Berto get some??

[@bodegacatx]

Yep!

[@sierramarie8059]

do you do your own nails if so what brand are the polishes?! They always look so damn good and I'm looking for more vegan nail brands!

[@jordannadilan2337]

I’m curious too!! The current color on her nails is gorgeous!

[@bodegacatx]

I do! I love londontownusa and zoya!

[@sierramarie8059]

@@bodegacatx thank you so much!

[@amandayuan1]

Wow, I can't believe you didn't like the Uncle Jessie bao. That's my favorite bao at BaoHaus and I'm not even vegan.

[@bodegacatx]

Sorry!

[@nder767]

Nice vid! But I have a tip, look more in the camera lens😄

[@bodegacatx]

I try!

[@cristen7426]

Don’t judge Buddha Bodai on this!! They’re not known for their bao lol

[@bodegacatx]

I’ll definitely go again!

[@lintkid5354]

i wonder if baohaus is a play on the band baushaus lmao

[@summerbuddhist]

I'd never actually seen the bao "sandwich" before your videos. I feel like enclosed bun would be less messy? Love that bread in any form tho

[@javig3692]

Do you guys have vegan pho in NYC?

[@caroleerowe8769]

Good question..

[@bodegacatx]

I’m sure we do but I can’t think of anything rn.

[@javig3692]

@@bodegacatx You should totally do a video if you find some! When I visit NY id like to hit some spots up and try things there.

[@Mel-gw6oh]

@@javig3692 Ha Noi House and An Choi both have vegan Pho!

[@Daniel-et9ri]

Saigon Shack in Greenwich village has the best vegan pho I've tried so far :)

[@Printed_Visionz3D]

Have you tried Mama in Korea Town?

[@bodegacatx]

Not yet!

[@e.b.6230]

I went there yesterday. The buns were tasty but not big enough for me. LOL.

[@Deebohhh]

eddie huang! Baohaus!!!

[@Deebohhh]

GUESS THE TRIPOD? IDK ABOUT THIS ON I'M STUMPED 2:01 LOL

[@mgardener8056]

I've never tried Bao Buns but may have to see if there are any vegan versions here in the Twin Cities - they looked so yummy! Just curious - I know Berto bikes to some places in his videos. Do you have a bike or ever use the Citi Bikes to get around NYC & the boroughs? Might save you some longer walks or a hot subway ride! :-)

[@bodegacatx]

I have a bike! But it’s difficult to transport in the subway so I don’t use it as often

[@mgardener8056]

@@bodegacatx We definitely need a "What's Good Berto?"/"Vegan Bodegacat" collab video where you guys ride your bikes to vegan spots! That would be so fun to watch.

[@USMCLP]

Typo in the description with your Instagram link Rebecca: “fwww.instagram.com...”

[@kristiananoel]

Spring cafe def ruined you bc they’re almost never that big (I’ve never seen them that big) and usually 4-7 bucks a piece. So when you said $5-6 was expensive for the small one I was like “oh that’s a normal price and size”

[@bodegacatx]

Haha yes. So spoiled

[@leoheem8617]

I’ve been a regular at spring cafe since your $5 video. I love the ginger chicken bao. Bao tea house is next. Did you make sure that was vegan mayo on that chicken bao? 🤔

[@bodegacatx]

They told me it was vegan 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@leoheem8617]

Nice

[@leoheem8617]

Just had the impossible whopper! Super duper yummy! Roberto is going to love it!

[@bodegacatx]

Leo Heem berto didn’t like it so much when. I thought it was pretty good!

[@leoheem8617]

I use to love whoppers, so i liked it. He liked the Marty v burger because it tasted like a whopper, but I didn’t think so, it had that plant based taste to it. But impossible whopper was spot on. I’m really surprised.

[@mikkhielakbar4578]

Please do a quick study on soy & tofu

[@bodegacatx]

I have a video on it! I did much longer than a quick study.

[@mikkhielakbar4578]

@@bodegacatx so thyroid cancer and soy can you tell the whole of the community something that will help

[@bodegacatx]

Mikkhiel Akbar there is no clear link between soy and cancer. Additionally, there have been a few studies that show a decrease in breast cancer with women that consume soy. That being said, I’ve already made my stance on soy pretty clear and I don’t wish to argue. If you do not like soy, don’t consume soy. It’s as simple as that

[@mikkhielakbar4578]

@@bodegacatx sister I am not and would not arguing with you , I don't think a conversation or becoming educated is arguing I have found much in the things you you bring to the table as good I am going on what I have been tough your being defensive when there's no need

[@Kevin-zi9ku]

10:39 - what brand / company do you think they use for their imitation vegan chick'n? Looks delicious!!

[@bodegacatx]

I dont know sorry!

[@afq04]

Ik

[@janicejanisjan]

bao is chinese for steamed bun.

[@bruhinthewild]

how long did it take to tie your hair??

[@bodegacatx]

Too long

[@sweetzlovin4239]

585th 😂 😂

[@keoannalockett2737]

#4 lol

[@doomjaks5595]

damn i feel p early whaaatt

[@tainalopez871]

omgggg not a fan of chinese bbq pork :'( buddha bodai has such good vegan dim sum.

[@mydoggotshavedtoday]

Buntopia 😡

[@berbeyerkaelbevi]

I love your personality you look like very positive and idk just good vibes

[@bodegacatx]

Thank you!