This place smacked me in the face with how incredible it was. I came here one day with some friends, and we went to town on these baos. Small store right off the Mills-50 intersection. Found street parking really easy this Saturday afternoon. Came in, got a table, and started browsing the specials menu, to see if I wanted to opt for any of them over their regular menu baos. I love that they have a specials menu. Not sure how often they rotate them, but the fact that it exists at all give this place pretty significant replay value. So I made my choices and went to order at the screens. You can't order through a real person, which bums me out, but hey, I guess that's what's popular nowadays. So I got eight baos and an order of the Truffle Tots (Tots, Truffle Oil, Truffle Salt & Chives). I can't remember every single bao, but I do remember at least that I got the: Hogzilla (Thick Cut Braised Pork Belly, Pickled Carrots, Daikon, Ground Honey Roasted Peanuts & Cilantro), and the WTF "What the Fish" (Tempura White Fish, Kimchi Slaw, Yuzu Tartar Sauce & Scallions). Sorry I can't remember the six other ones I got. Yeesh. I gotta start writing this stuff down. But I will say that every one of the eight baos I got were incredible. The bun itself is perfectly soft and fluffy and chewy and strong enough to really pack those toppings in for a good bite. I also love that the toppings per bao were scant. Just enough for each one to play a crucial part to the bao. Like in Hogzilla for example, pickled carrots for acid, daikon for the freshness, peanuts for the crunch, cilantro for the disgusting. Kidding. Kind of. But yea, this was excellent. And I can't quite put my finger on why, but having a truffle tot or two in between bites just made this a five star meal. Will be back, repeatedly. read more

King Bao - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Been wanting to try...worth the wait. My daughter and I walked in and we saw the menu on the wall so we looked and decided. Then turned to the counter and saw the monitors to order and proceeded to order. But surprisingly someone came over to take our order (big plus in my book). Gentleman was nice and polite took our order got our food in a timely manner. Ordered elote and soft shell crab bao both done nicely and yummy. Too bad we do not live close enough for regular visits but we will be back read more

King Bao - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Ambiance is great, very modern take of a bao restaurant. Service is great and fast, I like how they have a kiosk for ordering, it makes things so much easier and orders don't get messed up as often. The baos were great, the only one I did not like was the Korean short rib one. I would not recommend that one due to how dry it is. The Cuban one was MY FAVORITE of all time though! read more

King Bao - Various baos and their sizes - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I absolutely love this place, the food was delicious and came out quickly, the music was on point and the staff was friendly. I came here on a weekend afternoon for a quick bite after we couldn't get into Hawker's quickly enough. I ordered the hot chicken, softshell crab, and lobster roll bao. Y'ALL! They were all absolutely delicious, but I was shocked at how good the lobster roll was. I used to live in the NE and am a sucker for a hot lobster roll, and until I tried King Bao's cold lobster salad, I believed hot was the only way. Mind BLOWN and changed. This bao was perfect, I am a believer. As a former resident of Music City (Nashville!), I love hot chicken and was pleasantly surprised at how good the gochujang hot chicken sauce was, the chicken was juicy and perfectly cooked and the sweet pickle offset the spice perfectly. I enjoyed the softshell crab as well, I am picky about crab in general but this was well-cooked and the toppings made it so delicious. I cannot wait to go back again and again, they have definitely gained a fan! read more

King Bao - Hot chicken, softshell crab & lobster roll - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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We really loved King Bao! The employees were very friendly and welcoming! They have a very large menu of bao options and even a board for specials (definitely don't miss checking out these!). There are also a couple of vegan options and they can also make the Mr Potato Head vegan! In addition to baos they also have tots and desserts. We all got a bao combo and I got the Mr Potato Head, Kickin Chicken Bao and one of their specials: Chicken Catsu Curry. I was a huge fan of Mr Potato Head and the Chicken Catsu Curry. They were all delicious, those were just my two favorites. It is a small-ish restaurant, but we had no trouble with getting a seat on a Saturday afternoon. You order at the counter and then find a seat while you wait to pick up your order. Overall, I highly highly recommend checking out this place! The food is a great price for the quality and deliciousness, the food came out quickly and the staff was wonderful!! A definite gem in Orlando! read more

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These are one of my favorite bao buns in town! They never disappoint! Inner Harbor and Firecracker shrimp are my favorite. Porky tator tots is great! The Tarzan dessert is perfect when you love Nutella and banana! read more

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My husband and I were downtown around lunch and we wanted to try a new spot and King Bao looked amazing. We were NOT disappointed! The employees were helpful, the food was fast and accurate, and the vibe of the restaurant was light and fun. You order off of two self service kiosks and you are able to customize items easily. The employees offer to answer any questions, so the whole process is easy. My husband and I started with the truffle tots. They tots were amazingly crispy and the truffle sauce had a delicious punch of truffle flavor. I got the Firecracker shrimp and the WTFish baos. My husband tried the Hogzilla, Kickin chicken, and the hoisin beef. I loved both of my baos, but I think the WTFish was slightly bigger. My husband loved his baos too and said that the hoisin beef was his favorite. He described it like an upscale, adult version of the McRib with a fresh bao twist. Rating from F to A+++, I would give it an A+++! We will definitely return to try some of the other baos! read more

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I remember trying this place for the first time. I never knew what a bao was and got talked into trying one. I've never had anything better than this. I absolutely love this spot, the service and the ambiance they have is pretty cool too. I will say though if you have sensitive eyes wait outside cause the oil fumes will burn your eyes. read more

Definitely a no frills kind of place. The inside is painted all black and definitely not very inviting but the food speaks for itself. We got two baos and they were both pretty good but I liked the firecracker shrimp more. It was breaded nicely and the sauce had a great kick to it. Personally, I liked the tater tots the most! It was loaded with all the toppings and had some runny egg and sauce in every bite. read more

King Bao - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

It's the Asian version of soft taco. Options for meat and limited vegan choices. Ordered the Hogzilla, kickin chicken, glen rhee, hot chicken. Fast service. Relaxed ambiance. Prices are acceptable read more

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Their food is always yummy! Today I was starving so I came here for a quick bit! The cashier was super friendly and nice! The place is clean and not too crowded I ordered three boa with a drink combo ( hogzilla, chicken catsu curry, hoisin bbq rib)! They are all delicious and yummy! Never disappointed here! One thing is there is not a lot of parking right outside the restaurant, so I normally parked across the street at a parking lot and crossed the road to get to them! So just be careful of parking, do not park at the back of the store there! read more

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Amazing bao buns!!!!! I wish the restaurant had a larger location because there wasn't a lot of seating inside and the parking situation is not the best. Nonetheless, we took the food to go and it was still great! The staff is extremely nice and knowledgeable! The bao buns are full of flavor! I will definitely come back. read more

King Bao - 3 Bao combo - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I have been going to King Bao for YEARS now and they have never failed to disappoint. This gem of a restaurant is right around the corner from my former job right on Mills. It's prime location is really just a plus as it's near other great gems, like The Strand, Tori Tori, Royal Teas and a slew of other great restaurants along Mills and Colonial. To make matters better, their Firecracker Shrimp Bao - which wasn't overly spicy and well seasoned - always BLESSES my soul ! And if I could live off sweets and not have to worry about any repercussions I would do it!!! But alas that isn't the case but their Igloo surely made me want to reconsider that plan! It is just delectable!! Their pricing is reasonable and their baos (sweet and savory) are just worth it!! I definitely recommend!! read more

King Bao - Firecracker Shrimp Bao - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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I can say all the food was great besides the Mr Potato head it did not have much flavor. The rest were super good. The kimchi tots were delicious! I also liked that the kimchi was cut in small chunk a. We all shared each others. Think my favorite was the oyster, so flavorful and juicy. It is super busy, but we found front row parking and a table. You place your order on the screen and wait for your order. It did not take long and it was a little loud but not too bad. read more

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Of course you have to eat here. Food is always great. Went to the Winter Park location. Parking is a gamble but when you figure it out everything else is great. Staff was friendly and location was clean. read more

King Bao - 3 boa combo!! - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

First time visiting and most definitely won't be the last! After hearing about how amazing it is I was in the area and finally decide to try it. It's not very big inside but I like how they used their space and added seating along the wall. You order on a screen, which I like because as a first timer I could take my time looking through the menu. Everyone who worked there was friendly as well. I was there for the bao but let me tell you, those tater tots were the best I've ever had! I was iffy about ordering the lobster roll bao but I am so glad I did. It was incredible! The Hoisin BBQ Rib bao was like a McRib in the absolute best way possible. I absolutely loved everything that I ordered and can't wait to go back. read more

King Bao - Tater tots Lobster roll bao Chicken Katsu Curry bao Hoisin BBQ Rib bao Firecracker Shrimp bao Hogzilla bao Glen Rhee bao - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

King Bao is definitely somewhere I'm a regular at. You can always count on the food to be bursting with flavor and to be freshly made every time. I got the hot chicken bao and the veganville. I usually get the kickin chicken and veganville which is what I'll continue doing for sure. Kickin chicken has a sauce on it that's just too good! Veganville is honestly my favorite one even though I'm not vegan, it's filled with so much flavor I crave it all the time! Now they have a self order area along with ordering with a cashier. The staff is super nice and even asked if the music was okay for us which was super funny and thoughtful. It was only me and my friend when we went but it was still a vibe. I recommend you stopping by and supporting this local spot! Definitely an Orlando staple. read more

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Awesome food is what you'd expect here. We had ordered 8 different kinds of baos and all of them had their unique combination of flavors that's perfectly put together. I enjoyed particularly the most - Hogzilla, What the Fish, and the Ouster Bao. Parking is a bit challenging. I actually got lucky that there was one open street parking available when we arrived. read more

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Super quick service and the servers were so nice! The lady at the counter let me try the kickin chicken sauce before ordering because I was worried it would be too spicy, which it wasn't. HIGHLY recommend the kickin chicken bao as it was super flavorful and had a great crunch with the breading. The ambiance is very laid back and casual too with plenty of seating. read more

You really can't beat this place. Prices are great, food is yum and service is fast. It's a no frills quick bites spot, but the food is what you're coming for, after all. We tried the Hogzilla (loaded with meat) , Kicking Chicken, WTF, Hot Chicken and Ghee. Every single bun was delicious. The bao was soft and fluffy. And....as if it couldn't get any better... the truffle tater tots were the perfect side accompaniment. This was well worth the visit to the downtown area for us. read more

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These are delicious!!! 5/5. Love that you can order on your own on a screen and make modification. Great for groups. Recommend the short rib tots, short rib, pork belly, and catsu curry. Every one of the Bao's are delicious. Recommend getting there at noon. read more

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most amazing food i've ever had workers were quick asf and nice music and art is a vibe read more

We ordered the pork tots, and 4 baos: hot chicken, kimchi chicken, pork belly, and soft shell crab. My favorites were definitely the pork belly and soft shell crab!! Pork belly was cooked and seasoned well so it melted in your mouth and the crab had the perfect crunch with a creamy sauce on top. Even tho I typically don't like mayo based sauce it complimented the seafood taste well. As for the chicken ones I probably wouldn't order them again. I think the hot chicken would be more delicious if it had typical hot chicken seasoning instead of the gochujang based sauce which didn't have much of a gochujang flavor anyways. Also the kimchi chicken had no trace of kimchi which would've elevated it so much! Instead I think the kimchi got incorporated into the aioli on top which wasn't my favorite. The pork topping the tots was also tender and flavorful. We loved them! Overall pretty good experience for a light meal! read more

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Food is great!! Parking is a challenge sometimes especially since it's in a busy area

Despite the grungy interior, the Bao here are well-filled and delicious! They do not skimp on the fillings. From seasonal flavors to traditional ones, and if you order at the counter, they might be able to mix flavors to create another unique Bao. My favorite one is the Hogsville, but the Cuban with Curry is also delicious and the Hot sauce mixed with the Kickin chicken! The staff are great at providing recommendations and one picks up the food once it's prepared. read more

Wow is an understatement! First and foremost the staff is all super friendly. I have to apologize that I didn't ask their name. He recommended the hot chicken, hogzilla and the Glen Rhee Bao. They have a 2 Bao and a drink for $8.50 which is a great deal! I highly recommend coming to this gem. read more

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King Bao has been one of our favorite places for a weekend lunch since 2019...which was when we really started out Orlando foodies journey! Their baos are always fresh and I tend to order the same combination of baos and they are always consistent. My favorite two are the Baja Avocado and Potato Head Potato Croquette Boas. We also love to get a side of the Fire Tots which matches perfect with the baos. The sauce on top of them is ! They are located in the Mills 50 District and are close to so many other great places that you can go after like a tea shop next door, and breweries down the street. read more

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Basically you can't go wrong with anything you ask for here that you know you would like to eat. From top notch high energy customer service when you walk in to the rememberable party in your mouth from your first taste of food that comes out fast. This will be my go to place. Limited seating. You can take out or instead of catching a table you can sit a long side the wall with bar type of seating. A must try place! read more

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Have been here a few times and the naps always taste amazing! The staff is always upbeat and friendly. They have a separate special menu that will change from time to time, I must say right now my favorite is the spicy chicken bao, if you love some spice then this is definitely you're go to! The place is a local Spot but they have other locations too. Weekends get busy but there's plenty of seating. If you love bao buns come check this place out. Btw there's parking right next to the building it's around the corner from the tea shop, also street parking. Enjoy! read more

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I came back to king bao what the fish 4/5 Soft shell crab 3.5/5 Oyster po bao 3.5/5 They have vegan options read more

The food their was so good it the bao bun was so soft and the sauce was so good and the chicken in it was amazing and the service was really good but the ambiance was kinda not great but besides that it was amazing I recommend this read more

I haven't been here in ages, and I recently returned with a friend. The service was friendly. I ordered the kickin' chicken bao, what the fish bao, and a Korean beef bao. We also shared the truffle tots. The tots had a subtle, savory taste of truffle. The chicken bao had a spicy-Mayo like sauce with sliced cucumbers. It wasn't very spicy, a little plain. Still tasty, but maybe could use a little more seasoning. The What the fish bao was good too. A thin slice of fish that was fried so it mostly just felt like you were eating the cruchy batter as opposed to having any flaky fish inside the crust. Nevertheless, it still tasted good. Overall, I enjoyed my meal. I may try some different options next time I'm there. Maybe I didn't pick the best ones at this visit. read more

King Bao - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

The quality of the food is absolutely outstanding. It came relatively quick and it was very reasonably priced. The staff were very kind and the interior is certainly something to marvel. There were a lot of interesting art pieces, even on the napkin dispensers. And the menu names were very creative. Honestly it was one of the nicest places me and my family have had the pleasure of dining at. Bao combo with the drink is best deal! Highly recommend the kick in chicken Bao ! read more

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Food all delicious! Service was quick! We went here to grab a quick lunch. Ordered on screens (we got a little help cuz we thought we did it wrong, thanks again) waited maybe 10 min for food (Monday at 2:30) and we were back on the road enjoying the food while we drove. Perfect! read more

King Bao - WTF - What the Fish Bao and softshell crab - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

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This place was quick, good and easy just how I like. Nice menu options. Street parking available. And the bao buns were yummy. read more

King Bao - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

Pros: Excellent location, right in the heart of Milles 50 surrounded by great boba tea shops and Asian markets. Along with their awesome menu of bao, there are additional specials to choose from that make the decisions even harder! Bao are the perfect food to eat flight-style. A couple of bites of each variety mean you get to try to many more things! Good tot. I can't describe why, but tots are the perfect side dish for bao. Cons: Doing the bao math for figuring out if combos are a better deal than order three expensive bao was difficult. Lol. I didn't have stomach room for any more and had to settle for sharing only eight. =( Those are the only cons. Tips: The menu item with "white fish" in it doesn't sound too appetizing, but it was surprisingly one of the best bao we got! Don't shy away from the WTF. read more

Creative menu with good variety and good prices. Self order on a touchscreen and seat yourself, super basic location (not a ton of parking!) but keeps things quick and simple. Flavors were good and so many options! read more

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Hidden Gem. If you're not looking for it you might miss it but trust me, you don't want to. No frill delicious food. I ordered the hog one..can't remember the name but it was braised pork belly. Yum! The bao bun was delicious and sturdy enough for the pork belly. The restaurant itself is small but there are a few tables and bar-style seating along the wall. Not for large parties but definitely ok for a quick bite. If you are really hungry you will need to order several! They have Coca-Cola products which is a plus in my book. I will definitely be back to try more! There is some street parking along the road. read more

King Bao - Hog - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

It's been a year since I've been here and the quality and taste is still phenomenal! Inner Harbor - My go to! I get it every time it doesn't disappoint. I'm also a crab cake fanatic Baja Avocado - Safe choice Oyster Po Bao - comes on a fried bao which was different from the other baos. This was pretty good! It's what you would expect it to taste like Cuban - the meat pairs perfectly with the bao. It's always moist with food portions Coco Loco - this is good and exactly what you would imagine it to taste like. Glen Rhee- pretty good. It is a little dry for me. The sauce was at the bottom of the bao Pro tip get some royal tea next door and have it with your meal. The last few times it has been a little smoky and my eyes burned. read more

King Bao - Top left - oyster bao, baja avocado, loco coco right Bottom - inner harbor, Cuban, glen rhee - Asian Fusion Near Me - Orlando, Florida

This walk in place is hip & cool, but If you've never had a Bao definitely bring your wallet! The food is fabulous! It's tasty and it wasn't a disappointment. I ordered one Bao - the WTF "What the fish" and the Porky's tots and that was enough for me. I barely ate quarter of the tots. My husband ordered one Bao (it had crab cake w/ coleslaw) it was ridiculously delicious. This place is bougie price (lol). But I am telling you straight from a New Yorker Heart it is stupid good! Price point is approximately $5.50 each (depending on what you get) .The service was fast and place was super clean. read more