Best Bao in Chicago
2 restaurants compared
Price range: $3.00 – $6.50
Avg recommendation: 88%
Top 2 Bao in Chicago (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 2 restaurants:
- Triple Crown Restaurant — 90% recommended, $3.00 (Chinatown)
- Oiistar — 86% recommended, $6.50 (Wicker Park)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 2 Restaurants Compared
#190% recommend
Triple Crown Restaurant
Chinatown·$$
BBQ Pork Bun (Char Siu Bao)
$3.00
Pillowy steamed bun filled with sweet-savory roasted pork.
Tip: Start with these if you're new to dim sum — they're comforting and immediately recognizable.
#286% recommend
Oiistar
Wicker Park·$$
Berkshire Pork Belly Bao
$6.50
Steamed bao buns filled with tender pork belly, sauce, and fresh garnishes.
Tip: Bao are smaller than the ramen — order one or two as an appetizer before your noodles arrive.