This unassuming, cute little spot is right at the end of the main drag in downtown. The restaurant is oddly L-shaped and wraps around the back of the building, but they manage to comfortably fit a good amount of seating. The server was friendly and happily answered our questions; our food came out quickly and was quite good. I had the chicken curry bao and satay chicken bowl. The bao were well executed with a nice fluffy dough and good amount of filling. My chicken bowl was delicious- a nice balance of flavors with fresh, sweet and savory elements. The portion could have been larger, but overall well done. Great little spot for a quick lunch or dinner! read more

Bao 155 - Chicken curry bao buns - Thai Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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I mean, the photos speak for themselves. I'm just a visitor of the area, but this place seems to be very new. The inside is extremely clean and the space is very nice and comfortable. The menu has tons of options. I couldn't pass up trying the pork belly Bao bun sandwich and I'm glad I got it. The bun itself usually Fall short with many places. Well, not here. It's their main attraction. Pillowy and the perfect size to carry all the fillings. $10 for one of these bad boys and that may seem a little on the higher side for a bun but this thing was packed. I'd pay that again in a heart beat. The pork belly was cooked well. The fat was rendered perfectly and it was tender. If they did it roasted and got it a little crisp, boy it'd be a 10/10 but honestly, the freshness from the pickled onion, the cilantro and the sauce they used on it was all wonderful. Loved it and when I'm in the area I'll surely come back. Especially considering I ordered and got my bun in 5 minutes flat. I could sneak away from my family real quick, have my bun and be on my way before anyone got too worried. Thanks Bao 155! read more

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Amazing bao!! Great vegetarian options and my meat-lover husband was very happy too. Service was quick and we had adult beverages to go with our food which was a nice surprise. Definitely check this place read more

Bao 155 - Clockwise from top left: chicken teriyaki, potato croquette, mock-shell crab (vegetarian), not-meat (vegetarian), satay chicken. - Thai Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Long term customer but probably won't be back. Was always great for a quick bite but looks like they changed to waited service only. Not really where I would go for a full service meal. read more

Great crowd pleasing baos combos! The place is immaculate and design minimal Asian cool. We wanted lunch and ordered a couple of rice dishes . The pork bellly and the Khao moo dang. Both are very good. We finished off with a Nutella Bao which is a filled donut. We'll be back for the popcorn chicken which looked amazing - our neighbor was hailing them. read more

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Good was tasty and staff was nice. Not sure it warrants return. Portions are quite small and a bit pricey. It was worth a try! Location is walkable if staying local but parking can be a challenge if you drive, depending on time of day. read more

Stopped into the very new Bao 155 for a quick lunch. This is an attractive fast casual spot where you order food at the counter, and it is delivered to your table. The restaurant advertises "Bao and Thai Street Food". As one would expect, there is a nice selection of bao buns and bao sandwiches, as well as some bowls and dumplings. We started with some pan fried dumplings. There was a nice selection to choose from, and the dumplings we had were quite tasty, but nothing extraordinary. We sampled two of the different Bao buns ($5 each), and enjoyed both. The "classic" was quite tasty, but we liked the roast pork bun better. I think this is a great addition to Portsmouth, and is perfect for when you might want a light and fast bite, or I suppose you could make a big meal of it. Note that they don't seem to be open for dinner service at this time. Give them a try! read more

Bao 155 - Bao and dumplings - Thai Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

Stopped here as I was looking for something small and yummy to snack on before dinner. So glad I did. I grabbed 2 bao buns and a passion fruit green tea. Absolutely loved it all! Good portions. Fresh and delicious read more

The ambiance and staff at this restaurant were excellent. The food...not so much. The bao buns were too doughy and the various fillings were ok. I tried the chicken saytay and another chicken bun and it was bland. I had to drench it with hot sauce. The restaurant just did not feel authentic. It seemed like it was very Americanized for local taste. I wish the restaurant was an authentic Asian/Thai restaurant. read more

Tasty meals, thanks. The palace is set up as a basic fast food place, but it's clean and simple, polished on its own way.

The food is great but the server had a real attitude. I ordered two meals and they put everything on one box. When I explained that one meal was for me and the other was for someone else, she rolled her eyes and went into the back. She was in a better mood when she returned with my food in two different bags, but by then my Mood and impression of the restaurant had soured. read more

Absolutely delicious and a family favorite when visiting! Very quick turnaround when ordering online. I'm hoping they add more sauce for the rice bowls since the rice can be bland on its own. The buns are tasty, but can be on the smaller side so order extra. Recommend also having the different teas/lemonades as they are refreshing. Highly recommend to anyone coming to the area! read more

Food very good Quality ingredients... Only suggestion is to make the bao rolls 4 dollars instead of 5... 5 seems a little steep The yum Gai Zap Salad was hot and spicy , nice flavors , fresh ingredients.. Yum. Bits amazing nonetheless read more

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Everything was SO good. Couldn't recommend this place enough for those who enjoy an assortment of bao bun flavors! read more

Bao 155 - Gyoza, side rice, lemon cream sauce friend chicken sandwich (no tomato), katsu chicken and braised pork belly sandwich - Thai Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

This was a fun stop. Wasn't sure it would happen, but parking wasn't as much of an issue as I suspected. Got the short rib "and ich" and a traditional pork bao. Both were excellent. The sandwich had more complex flavors, but I think that's a cooked vs fresh sitch. Cute little corner shop in downtown Portsmouth. Would definitely do this stop again. read more

The Bao buns are excellent. If you like mushrooms, the mushroom bun had such awesome flavor. Clean and pleasant atmosphere. And the people were extremely pleasant. This is a wonderful addition to Portsmouth and offers something different in an otherwise crowded good scene. Great for a quick bite! read more

Bao 155 - Absolutely enjoying some delicious Bao Buns! - Thai Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

I got the katsu curry rice bowl with chicken. Delicious and also got some garlic mushroom bao. So good. I'll be back.

Tried Bao 155 today for the first time and LOVED IT. we got the Bamee Hang Tom Yum (chicken), pork gyoza, sesame chicken bun sandwich, and the katsu pork bun sandwich. Everything was great, very flavorful and delicious. Will definitely be going back again! read more

Bao 155 - Bamee Hang Tom Yum (chicken), pork gyoza, sesame chicken bun sandwich, katsu pork bun sandwich. - Thai Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

This is a really cute place with great food. The mushroom bao was perfect, tasty and tender, and the red bean bao makes a wonderful dessert. If you've never tried bao, here's your chance. read more

Great food, fast and friendly service. Not much for atmosphere but the place is clean and conveniently located.

The service was amazing, the staff were so sweet. It's such a cute place too, with plants and gentle music playing. We got the Thai tea and the passion fruit honey green tea, so yum! Also the portions are perfect for a variety or a little snack. 10/10 will be back!!! read more

Chicken Curry was the best bao I have ever had in my life. People working there are nice. The ambiance is good vibes you can sit and eat for a while or grab a quick bite. So yummy!!! read more

Food is good. Service wasn't warm/fuzzy and a bit slow. Room for improvement there. The place is clean but the layout is somewhat odd. It is like to different spaces in one. It feels like a fast(er) food / counter service place with sit-down restaurant pricing. Overall I liked it and will go back with the hope that they've improved their service. read more

This new Thai place is great and would recommend stopping by here for lunch. I grabbed some Baos for lunch and a bowl for S/O. Both meals were delicious and filling. The baos dough was airy and pairs great with the variety of flavors they have such as the steak and cheese or the traditional. Very clean location and the staff was very welcoming! read more

Almost walked by the restaurant as it's kind of indistinguishable from the sidewalk. Just know it's a narrow store on the corner. We had the Lemon Cream Sauce Fried Chicken Bao Sandwich and the Grilled Teriyaki with a Green Bun and BBQ Pork bun because the Traditional Bao Bun was out of stock. All were delicious, but the sandwiches were our definite favorites. The Green bun was a tasty veggie mix with a sweet touch. They are little pricey at $10 a sandwich, but the ingredients were very fresh. The food is a definite 5. The reason for the 4 was because people coming in after us ordered at the counter (like us) but they chose to eat in-house and were served long before we got our take-out. And not just a minute or two.....that couple who ordered about 5 minutes after we did got served, ate the bao sandwich and buns, and were finished and out of the restaurant BEFORE we got our order. There was no explanation and it was NOT busy. I'm sure they'll work out whatever the problem is as they learn to streamline orders. Next time we'll order to eat in-house or place the order on-line and then pick-up. I'm not recommending ordering for take-out at the counter as you get put last on the que. read more

What an amazing place! I am a fan of their sister restaurant (Bamee in Durham) as well. This restaurant feels like a perfect take-out and snacky type menu, easy to eat with just your hands and very portable! The BBQ Bao bun and beef curry bun were phenomenal so soft of a bun and delicious flavors, very balanced! The Takoyaki is as good here as it is at their sister restaurant too! The Thai tea was phenomenal!! I was worried because most Thai teas are unsweetened or lightly sweetened, but this one was perfect and so tasty! Though the wait was slightly longer since I went on opening day, the service was great, and the staff still remembers me as a regular from their sister restaurant! The design of the restaurant is so pretty and modern as well! (I really want those cute dumpling balloons they had for opening too ) They dont have the bubble tea yet since they needed to open before everything was 100% there and ready, but I've had it at the other store and its sooo good! A perfect lunch in between work! I will 100% be going back here and to the sister store! read more

Bao 155 - Takoyaki and BBQ Bao bun - Thai Near Me - Portsmouth, New Hampshire

A fantastic find in this beautiful community. Every menu item was beautiful prepared and fantastically delicious. A modern Asian restaurant that keeps its roots in bold brillant flavors while making wonderful modern updates. read more

As a self proclaimed Bao lover who has gotten the opportunity to sample Bao in many restaurants I would say this is in my top 5. The noodles and rice bowls are also incredible. If you love Bao and are in the area this is a MUST TRY! The traditional and vegetarian bao are delicious and the moo palo is great. Give it a shot, you won't regret it. read more

Place is amazing! Wish it was open a little later and served alcohol. Otherwise Bao is a must stop in Portsmouth!