St. Louis Asian Fusion Gem Alert ❗️ The B A O

Tucked away in Clayton, this restaurant-bar stays open till 10 PM—and it’s easy to miss if you’re not looking! Push open the wooden door, and you’ll step into a cozy space with fantastic vibes, perfect for dates or casual hangs with friends～ 🐂 Gyodon (Beef) 👍👍👍 A heaping bowl of beef donburi, topped with a runny onsen egg. The sauce is sweet, the rice is fragrant with a subtle chewy texture, and mixing the egg yolk into the beef and rice? Total comfort food magic. I loved every bite! 🍔 BAO Combo Set 👍👍 The restaurant’s signature “baos”—think fluffy steamed bun slices turned into creative sliders! We got the combo: 2 baos + 1 drink, plus free fries (such a steal). We tried the Soft-Shell Crab and Spicy Chicken flavors. The soft-shell crab bao is crispy, and dipping it in the creamy yolk mayo takes it to the next level. The Spicy Chicken bao was a surprise—sweet at first, but after swallowing, the heat kicks in like a fire! It’s seriously spicy 🥵 (fair warning if you can’t handle heat). We paired the baos with a Thai Milk Tea with boba—it’s not too sweet, and the boba has a nice chewy-crisp texture (yummy!). Two of us ate for just over $50, and the service was great too. If you’re in St. Louis or nearby, this spot is a must-try! 📍 14 N Central Ave, Clayton, MO 63105 #ClaytonEatsDrinks #AmericanLife #WUSTL #StLouisFoodRecommendations #StLouis #WashingtonUniversityinStLouis #FusionFood