Taiwanese Gua Bao (steamed bun sandwiches)

[spoonpop]

I recently had my first Taiwanese Gua Bao (steamed bun sandwiches) & it was amazing! I want to re-create it, but can't find the pancake shaped buns anywhere. Does anybody have a tip on where to buy these? I really don't want to make them myself!

[zenim]

You can get those bao at Maxim in Rockville or at the other Chinese food market in the cold cases. You can also get a jar of the preserved vegetables that go in the sandwich. Occasionally I can get them at AllGreen in Glen Burnie.

[spoonpop]

Thanks! I'll check these out!

[ipsedixit]

A&J in Annandale or Rockville.

1319 Rockville Pike, Ste C,
Rockville, MD 20852
[phone]

- or -

4316 Markham St, Ste B
Annandale, VA 22003
[phone]

[SandyCat]

Unfortunately, I have no tips on where to get the bao, but where did you have those sandwiches? Looks tasty!

[spoonpop]

Iin San Francisco! I hear they have them in NYC too. They are also called Gwa Pao

[woodleyparkhound]

These look similar to something I had at Ippudo -- a wonderful ramen place in NYC.