Since I was already posting on Bao, I though it would be a good time to get this one done. During my visit to R&B, I decided to get our skeleton crew a small snack. So, I dropped by TP Banh Bao 3 which is in the same strip mall and placed an order before heading to grab my plate from R&B.
They are in full Coid-19 mode; one customer at a time in the shop. If you have to wait for your order, they ask that you wait in your car for the 5-10 minutes. I really like the young ladies who work here; they are friendly and very pleasant. Anyway, after grabbing my lunch and putting in the car; I returned, grabbed my package on the counter, and left.
For me; there's only one way to get the Banh Bao from TP……you get it fried. Yes, it costs and extra $2.50; but it's well worth it to me. I haven't had much luck with the steamed versions that turn out too soggy/mushy for my taste.
The fried stuff though……needs to be eaten in a timely manner. My favorite is #3; the pork and salted egg yolk.
The crew at the office just loved this; crunchy, salty, porky-savory, sweet……I like mine with some Black Vinegar on it to help cut the richness…..because it is indeed quite rich. One is usually enough for me.
While I have had these bao over-fried on occasion; I'm thinking the sugar content can make it burn quite easily; on this day it was a very nice snack. And a little something always puts everyone in a better mood.
T.P. Banh Bao 3
11271 Camino Ruiz
San Diego, CA 92126
Hope everyone had a nice, safe weekend!
glad it wasn’t over fried 🙂
Yum!
Me too Kat!
A bit on the rich side….but having this once in a while is a nice treat RD!
When I first saw that picture I thought it was andagi.
It does kind of look like Andagi…..good one Kyle! It’s been so long since I’ve had andagi….now I’m missing “home”.
Ate from here this morning. Hubby likes the breakfast omelette with jalepeno bao or the quail egg bao while I like the fried bao. We did buy a full set fried once but they just don’t taste as good as leftovers (with only 2 of us). I’ll take mine fresh especially since they are so close! =)
I can barely finish two of those fried bao Lynn….and you’re right; you need to eat them fresh….just not good later on.
Did no know they have a location in SD.
Well Tom; it’s really nice to hear from you, it’s been quite a while. Yes, they opened a location here a couple of years back. Hope all is well!