Xiao Bao

830 Meridian St, Nashville
(615) 239-5553

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Spicy Papaya Salad \u0026 Okonomiyaki
Spicy Papaya Salad & Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki with Pork Candy
La ZI Sichuan Chicken
Fried Mochi Dumpling
Bubble Mochi Waffle
Pork Belly Bao Buns
Hand Pulled Noodles
Noodles Vegetarian
Kimchi Fried Rice

Menu

Featured items
Noodles
biang biang hand pulled noodles with chili cumin brisket and local greens *contains Soynot gluten free
La Zi Sichuan Chicken
fried chicken stir fry, green beans, ma la flavors, rice
steamed dumpling
steamed pork dumplings, umami broth
Okonomiyaki
Japanese savory cabbage pancake in a unique style we learned while farming in Japan*contains Soy
Pad Kra Pow
Beef & Basil chili garlic stir fry, served with short grain rice *contains shellfish & Soycan be gluten free, please ask.
Vegetarian Noodles
biang biang hand pulled noodles with Chanterelle mushroomsnot gluten free*contains Soy
hamburger bao
smashburger, chili, cheese, ginger scallion

Brunch
Breakfast Bao
hamburger bao
smashburger, chili, cheese, ginger scallion
Congee
Pad Kra Pow
Beef & Basil chili garlic stir fry, served with short grain rice *contains shellfish & Soycan be gluten free, please ask.
La Zi Sichuan Chicken
fried chicken stir fry, green beans, ma la flavors, rice
Okonomiyaki
Japanese savory cabbage pancake in a unique style we learned while farming in Japan*contains Soy
Noodles
biang biang hand pulled noodles with chili cumin brisket and local greens *contains Soynot gluten free
Vegetarian Noodles
biang biang hand pulled noodles with Chanterelle mushroomsnot gluten free*contains Soy
steamed dumpling
steamed pork dumplings, umami broth
an eggroll
pork + kimchi, hot mustard sauce*contains gluten*contains peanuts
Beef Fat Fries
skinny fried beef fat potatoes with fry sauce
Red Curry Beef Mochi
red curry beef dumplings

Featured items
Noodles
biang biang hand pulled noodles with chili cumin brisket and local greens *contains Soynot gluten free
Crab rice
butter fried rice with crabGluten-Freecan substitute veg for crab still contains fish sauce so NOT vegetarian
Okonomiyaki
Japanese savory cabbage pancake in a unique style we learned while farming in Japan*contains Soy
pork belly bao
red cooked pork belly, pickles, scallion*contains gluten
beef cheek
(khao soi i like) thai curry - fried wontons*contains gluten*contains shellfish
Fried Cauliflower
local cauliflower, broccoli, cashew*contains gluten and tree nuts
Beef Fat Fries
skinny fried beef fat potatoes with fry sauce
Vegetarian Noodles
biang biang hand pulled noodles with Chanterelle mushroomsnot gluten free*contains Soy
roasted squash
xiao's garlic chili crisp, whipped feta, pickled beets
yu xiang brussels
local vegetables, Sichuan flavors*contains gluten
Papaya Salad
Green papaya salad. Kickass spicy. Beans, peanuts & herbs. Contains shrimp and Peanuts. Gluten freeno modifications.

Dinner
Noodles
biang biang hand pulled noodles with chili cumin brisket and local greens *contains Soynot gluten free
Fried Cauliflower
local cauliflower, broccoli, cashew*contains gluten and tree nuts
yu xiang brussels
local vegetables, Sichuan flavors*contains gluten
Okonomiyaki
Japanese savory cabbage pancake in a unique style we learned while farming in Japan*contains Soy
Crab rice
butter fried rice with crabGluten-Freecan substitute veg for crab still contains fish sauce so NOT vegetarian
Vegetarian Noodles
biang biang hand pulled noodles with Chanterelle mushroomsnot gluten free*contains Soy
Beef Fat Fries
skinny fried beef fat potatoes with fry sauce
Papaya Salad
Green papaya salad. Kickass spicy. Beans, peanuts & herbs. Contains shrimp and Peanuts. Gluten freeno modifications.
pork belly bao
red cooked pork belly, pickles, scallion*contains gluten
Rice
dumplings
chili cumin lamb, zhug + kefir*contains gluten
roasted squash
xiao's garlic chili crisp, whipped feta, pickled beets
an eggroll
pork + kimchi, hot mustard sauce*contains gluten*contains peanuts
beef cheek
(khao soi i like) thai curry - fried wontons*contains gluten*contains shellfish
Utensils to Eat With / Napkins
one set of chopsticks, a plastic fork and a napkin
Buy Kitchen a Beer
if you enjoyed your food and want to do something nice (aka tip) the kitchen $5

Featured items
Noodles
biang biang hand pulled noodles with chili cumin brisket and local greens *contains Soynot gluten free
La Zi Sichuan Chicken
fried chicken stir fry, green beans, ma la flavors, rice
Okonomiyaki
Japanese savory cabbage pancake in a unique style we learned while farming in Japan*contains Soy
Pad Kra Pow
Beef & Basil chili garlic stir fry, served with short grain rice *contains shellfish & Soycan be gluten free, please ask.
KFC Sando
korean fried chicken sando*contains shellfish*may contain cross contamination with peanuts
Vegetarian Noodles
biang biang hand pulled noodles with Chanterelle mushroomsnot gluten free*contains Soy
Beef Fat Fries
skinny fried beef fat potatoes with fry sauce
hamburger bao
smashburger, chili, cheese, ginger scallion
Papaya Salad
Green papaya salad. Kickass spicy. Beans, peanuts & herbs. Contains shrimp and Peanuts. Gluten freeno modifications.

Lunch Foods
Noodles
biang biang hand pulled noodles with chili cumin brisket and local greens *contains Soynot gluten free
KFC Sando
korean fried chicken sando*contains shellfish*may contain cross contamination with peanuts
hamburger bao
smashburger, chili, cheese, ginger scallion
Beef Fat Fries
skinny fried beef fat potatoes with fry sauce
Pad Kra Pow
Beef & Basil chili garlic stir fry, served with short grain rice *contains shellfish & Soycan be gluten free, please ask.
Okonomiyaki
Japanese savory cabbage pancake in a unique style we learned while farming in Japan*contains Soy
Vegetarian Noodles
biang biang hand pulled noodles with Chanterelle mushroomsnot gluten free*contains Soy
Papaya Salad
Green papaya salad. Kickass spicy. Beans, peanuts & herbs. Contains shrimp and Peanuts. Gluten freeno modifications.
Rice
La Zi Sichuan Chicken
fried chicken stir fry, green beans, ma la flavors, rice
potstickers
banh xeo
Utensils to Eat With / Napkins
one set of chopsticks, a plastic fork and a napkin
Red Curry Beef Mochi
red curry beef dumplings

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Recent Reviews

I would consider this one of the best quick food places to eat in Nashville. The food was great and the service was extremely nice and fast with orders. We had the crispy magic dumplings first which were exactly that. Magic! The other dishes were an order of noodles and pad kra pow. Both full of flavor and spice like no other. Simple sit down restaurants dont usually have these types of flavor options for under $100. Can't beat it.
August 2025
Hi! So, this is certainly a weird review to write… I’ve been to the Nashville Xiao many times and I lived in Charleston, SC for a time and loved the OG Bao there. Tonight was rough/underwhelming and I’m so sad about it. My bff and usual dining-partner and I came in and got the same things we usually do. Two issues, tonight the Bao bun was undercooked/literally raw dough (we had to wipe dough off our front teeth). The 2nd and oddest issue was when my best friend ordered a...
August 2025
Came here for a lunch date, really enjoyed the ambiance and set up of the restaurant. The Lychee martini option they have was tastyyyy, and I really enjoyed the La Zi Ji fried chicken. I’ve seen multiple comments raving about the Okonomiyaki, but it honestly wasn’t really my favorite. That might be more of a personal preference though so definitely try if you have a love for cabbage pancakes! I think the vibe would be different during the evening as well, but overall my experience...
August 2025

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Xiao Bao

830 Meridian St, Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 239-5553