Top 4 Bao in Boston (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 4 restaurants:
- Myers + Chang, $9.00 (South End)
- Pagu, $8.00 (Cambridge)
- Pagu, $7.00 (Cambridge)
- Myers + Chang, $7.00 (South End)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 4 Restaurants Compared
#1
Myers + Chang
South End·$$
Braised Pork Belly Buns
$9.00
Soft steamed buns filled with braised pork belly and vegetables.
Tip: This is hearty enough for a solo meal — order it with a side of greens to balance the richness.
#2
Pagu
Cambridge·$$
Pork Belly Bao
$8.00
Fluffy steamed bao bun filled with braised pork belly, pickled papaya, and aioli.
Tip: Two bao plus patatas bravas and one or two vegetable dishes makes a complete meal for one person. The portions are small but the quality is high.
#3
Pagu
Cambridge·$$
Green Pea Bao
$7.00
Steamed bao filled with green pea fritter, aioli, and pickled papaya.
Tip: This is a satisfying vegetarian option that holds its own against the meat-focused baos. Order both pork and green pea for variety.
#4
Myers + Chang
South End·$$
Bao with Brandy-Hoisin Filling
$7.00
Pillowy steamed bao with house-made filling and brandy-hoisin glaze.
Tip: Order multiple bao if sharing — the filling is addictive and one bao per person is considered modest.