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What to order at Bao Bei
- Must order
- Shao bing pork belly bun with the spicy peanut noodles; pair with a sake highball.
- Signature dishes
- Shao bing pork belly, Mantou with chicken, Spicy peanut noodles
- Editor tip
- No reservations; the bar walks in from 17:30. Sunday evening is the easier seat.
CuisineModern Chinese
Price$$$
Neighborhoodchinatown
HoursWed-Sun 17:30-22:30, closed Mon-Tue
Phone+1 604 688 0876
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Signature dishes: Shao bing pork belly, Mantou with chicken, Spicy peanut noodles
Must order: Shao bing pork belly bun with the spicy peanut noodles; pair with a sake highball.
Tip: No reservations; the bar walks in from 17:30. Sunday evening is the easier seat.
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