Baohaus's Gua Boa

[wew]

Sorry to lead with this, be aware that the sticker will shock you. It was $7.95 for two smallish braised pork belly bao. The very bad news is that they are just so good as put a smile on your face. It would be nice to dismiss them but it can't be. If found these at a stall at the Golden Mall or as a feature at a dim sum place they would release a joyous noise from the choir. But at either the price would cause twitters of, at best, mirth. (Something about this place makes me want to split an infinitive).
The pork belly is rich with flavor the bread is jumping fresh and plump the seasonings and garnishes zippy and lingering on the palate. So much better, as a whole than. well

[jester99]

Baohaus Gua Boa is solid, reminds me the ones i would get in Taiwan. The Uncle Jessie, the tofu one is actually a favorite of mine, which is surprisng for me, because pork is just...well awesome.

I like that you can also get apple sidra as a drink as well.

[NewYorkNewHaven]

The pork belly, definitely the highlight, brought me back to China, and while I liked these I was not blown away. There was something missing, maybe I just needed more of the garnishes? Definitely will return though.

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[kathryn]

Just in case people don't know what a gua bao aka Taiwanese hamburger is...It's braised pork belly served with cilantro, pickled greens, and peanut powder, served in a "lily pad" style mantou bun.

http://newyork.seriouseats.com/2008/1...

This is DIFFERENT from what Momofuku serves, which is braised pork belly with hoisin and scallion and cucumber -- a take on Peking duck. Gua bao are fatty but also nutty and have that nice zing from the pickled greens.

Gua bao are also available at Andy's in Rego Park and Temple Snacks in Flushing.

[Bone Thug n Hominy]

Momo's pork buns (or those at most ramen shops) definitely evoke a comparison, though.

[wew]

Kathryn
In price/size you might compare Baohaus to Momofuku, in type to Temple Snacks.

[wew]

Bao for Boa in title please, feathers are so dry in the mouth
And last line So much better, as a whole than, well

[Bone Thug n Hominy]

I prefer Momofuku's, but these were very good. They were out of the beef when I went, which was disappointing. I'll definitely be back soon.