Bar Bao Menu

Introducing Bar Bao: Nestled in the heart of Arlington, VA, Bar Bao offers a vibrant blend of Asian Fusion delights. Renowned for its bao buns, the menu features an array of options like Fried Chicken and BBQ Short Rib Bao, all delightful and priced around $8. The restaurant’s atmosphere is a perfect mix of casual and trendy, making it suitable for everything from lunch to late-night gatherings.

For those craving hearty meals, their Lo Mein selections include Veggie, Chicken, and Shrimp varieties. Each dish is crafted with freshly stir-fried egg noodles and vibrant vegetables, ensuring a fulfilling experience.

Don’t miss their dessert offerings, such as the Banana and Nutella Egg Roll. With happy hour specials, free Wi-Fi, and a friendly staff, Bar Bao entices patrons to enjoy great food in a lively setting. Whether you're dining in or taking out, it's an experience worth savoring.

Brunch Sandwiches

Bulgogi Cheese Steak Sandwich Brunch

Bulgogi, kimchee and mozzarella.

$9.00

Banh Mi Brunch

Braised pork belly, pickled carrots and hoisin.

$8.00

Grilled Chicken Sandwich Brunch

Provolone, Thai basil aioli and fries.

$10.00

2 Pieces Fried Chicken Bao Buns Brunch

$8.00

2 Pieces Grilled Chicken Bao Buns Brunch

$8.00

2 Pieces Grilled Pork Belly Bao Buns Brunch

$8.00

2 Pieces Braised Pork Belly Bao Buns Brunch

$8.00

2 Pieces Crispy Pork Belly Bao Buns Brunch

$8.00

2 Pieces Shrimp Bao Buns Brunch

$8.00

2 Pieces BBQ Short Rib Bao Buns Brunch

$8.00

2 Pieces Fried Avocado Bao Buns Brunch

$7.00

2 Pieces Korean Tofu Bao Buns Brunch

$7.00

2 Pieces Bulgogi Cheese Steak Bao Buns Brunch

$8.00

2 Pieces Crab Cake Bao Buns Brunch

$11.00

Brunch Bao Buns

Brunch Bao Nedicts

Fried Chicken Brunch

$12.00

Classic Pork Belly Brunch

$12.00

BBQ Short Rib Brunch

$14.00

Bao Bang Shrimp Brunch

$13.00

Fried Avocado Brunch

$12.00

Calamari Brunch

$12.00

Korean Tofu Brunch

$12.00

Bulgogi Cheese Steak Brunch

$13.00

Egg Omelet Brunch

Served with sweet chili sauce.

$13.00

Brunch Egg Banh Xeo

Brunch A La Carte

Quick Two Egg Breakfast Brunch

2 eggs hard fried, jasmine rice, soy sauce and kimchi. Gluten free.

$6.00

Lao Pho Hangover Soup Brunch

Oxtail, short rib, beef meatball and house condiments. Gluten free.

$9.00

Fried Chicken and Waffles Brunch

Caramelized sweet chili and Hong Kong waffle.

$15.00

Morning Bulgogi Fries Brunch

Short rib beef, kimchi, sriracha mayo and two eggs.

$13.00

Bulgogi Breakfast Cheese Steak Brunch

Beef, kimchi, mozzarella and fried egg.

$11.00

Crispy Beef Brunch

Ginger sauce, fried egg noodle and two eggs anyway.

$14.50

Braised Pork Bowl Brunch

Braised pork, bok choy and jasmine rice. Gluten free.

$11.00

Bulgogi Bowl Brunch

Bulgogi and kimchi. Topped with two fried eggs. Gluten free.

$11.00

Orange Chicken Bowl Brunch

Orange ginger sauce and vegetables. Topped with two fried eggs.

$11.00

Chicken Curry Bowl Brunch

Coconut curry and mixed vegetables. Topped with two fried eggs. Gluten free.

$11.00

General Souls Bowl Brunch

Chicken, sweet, sour sauce and broccoli. Topped with two fried eggs.

$11.00

Brunch Bowls

Brunch Sides

Chinese Broccoli Brunch

Gluten free.

$4.00

Baby Bok Choy Brunch

Gluten free.

$4.00

Jasmine Rice Brunch

Gluten free.

$4.00

Korean Spiced Tofu Brunch

Gluten free.

$5.00

Home Fries Brunch

Gluten free.

$4.00

Kohlrabi Salad

Served with orange sesame dressing, tomato and orange slices.

$11.00

Watermelon Poke Salad

Served with poke dressing, bell pepper and mozzarella.

$11.00

House Salad

Mix greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, carrots and Sesame dressing

$8.00

Japanese Seaweed Salad

Boston lettuce, cherry tomatoes, mixed greens and shiro dashi vinaigrette.

$13.00

Been Sprout Salad

Nuk mam sauce, mix greens, oranges and candied walnuts.

$12.00

Salads

Bao Buns

JFC Bao Bun

Fried chicken, Japanese chili glaze and cucumber.

$4.00

Shrimp Tempura Bao Bun

Bang bang sauce and red coleslaw.

$4.00

Fried Tofu Bao Bun

Japanese chili glaze.

$4.00

Short Rib Bao Bun

Braised short rib and eel sauce.

$4.00

Braised Pork Belly Bao Bun

Cucumber and hoison sauce.

$4.00

Cauliflower Bao Bun

Hong Kong sauce, ranch and pickle.

$4.00

Bulgogi Cheesesteak Bao Bun

Kimchi, mozzarella and bulgogi.

$4.00

Hong Kong Chicken Bao Bun

Hong Kong sauced, pickle and ranch.

$4.00

Grilled Chicken Bao Buns

$8.00

Fried Chicken Bao Buns

$8.00

Grilled Pork Belly Bao Buns

$8.00

Crispy Pork Belly Bao Buns

$8.00

Fried Avocado Bao Buns

$7.00

Crab Cake Bao Buns

$11.00

Shrimp Tempura Bao

Bang bang sauce

$4.00

Bulgogi Cheese steak Bao

Bulgogi, Mozzarella, Kimchi

$4.00

Hangover Soup

Lao pho. Short rib, rice noodles, beef meatballs and house condiments. Gluten free.

$10.00

General Tso Chicken

Broccoli, onions and jasmine rice.

$16.00

Drunken Noodle

Beef, wide rice noodles, bell peppers, onions, tomatoes and Thai chili.

$16.00

Crispy Beef

onions, bell peppers, broccoli and spicy soy ginger. served over white rice

$17.00

Crispy Chicken Sandwich

Asian slaw, Japanese chili glaze and lettuce.

$14.00

Sesame Poke Bowl

Sesame marinated tuna, avocados, seaweed salad, cucumbers, pickled carrots, tobiko, togarash, furikake and rice.

$15.00

Grilled Salmon

Pineapple oyster sauce and bok choy. Gluten free.

$15.00

Chili Basil Stir Fry

Onions, bell peppers, basil & chili with choice of protein; served over steamed rice

$13.00

Entrees

Snacks To Share

Wonton Nachos

Braised short rib, bell peppers, onions, jalapenos, mozzarella and spicy mayo.

$16.00

Calamari

Tossed in sweet chili sauce.

$12.00

Wings

$12.00

Chicken Lettuce Wrap

Chicken, onions, bell peppers, cilantro, scallions and peanuts.

$13.00

Bulgogi Fries

Bulgogi beef, kimchi, mozzarella and spicy mayo.

$15.00

Tuna Nachos

Wonton chips, fresh tuna, avocado, cilantro, tobiko, poke sauce and spicy mayo.

$16.00

2 Piece Veggie Egg Roll

Served with sweet chili sauce.

$6.00

Crab Rangoon

Served with sweet chili sauce.

$8.00

Edamame

Togorachi, salt and furikake seasoning.

$8.00

Crispy Brussel Sprouts

Sweet chili, crispy shallots and sesame seeds.

$12.00

3 Pieces Tuna Poke Taco

Wonton shell, slaw and tobiko.

$14.00

Grilled Chicken Skewers

Lemongrass, ginger and curry peanut sauce. Gluten free.

$6.00

Grilled Sliced NY Strip

Sweet sour spicy dipping sauce. Gluten free.

$12.50

Korean Spiced Tofu

Gochujang, sesame. Gluten free.

$6.00

Pho Dog

Thai basil, hoisin, sriracha and crispy onion.

$5.00

Pho Roll

Beef, thai basil, hoisin and rice paper.

$5.50

Tamarind Shrimp

Mango salsa and spicy sauce.

$11.50

Pork Dim Sum

$7.00

Veggie Dim Sum

$7.00

Chicken Dim Sum

$6.50

Lemongrass Chicken Dim Sum

$7.00

Pork and Shrimp Siu Mai

$7.50

Shrimp Siu Mai

$7.50

BBQ Pork Bun

$6.00

Lemon grass Chicken

$7.00

Dim Sum

Lo Mein

Veggie Lo Mein

Served with stir fried egg noodles and vegetables.

$12.00

Chicken Lo Mein

Seerved with stir fried egg noodles, vegetables and chicken.

$15.00

Beef Lo Mein

Served with stir fried egg noodles, vegetables and short rib.

$16.00

Shrimp Lo Mein

Served with stir fried egg noodles, vegetables and shrimp.

$17.00

Combo Lo Mein

Served with stir fried egg noodles, vegetables and assorted meats.

$17.00

California Roll

Crab stick, avocado, cucumber and tobiko.

$9.00

Spicy Crunchy Tuna Roll

Spicy tuna, avocado, cilantro and tempura flakes.

$10.00

Spicy Crunchy Salmon Roll

Spicy salmon, avocado, cucumber and tempura flakes.

$9.00

Shrimp Tempura Roll

Shrimp tempura, cucumber, spicy mayo and scallion.

$12.00

Spider Roll

Soft shell crab, avocado, cucumber, tobiko, eel sauce and spicy mayo.

$13.00

Poke Roll

Tuna, avocado, cucumber, tobiko and poke sauce.

$12.00

Bar Bao Roll

Shrimp tempura, cucumber, tobiko, topped with crab stick, seared mayo and eel sauce.

$15.00

Tuna

$6.00

Salmon

$6.00

Sushi

Fried Rice

Veggie Fried Rice

Served with white rice, vegetables, soy sauce, eggs, peas, carrots and green onions.

$12.00

Chicken Fried Rice

Served with white rice, chicken, soy sauce, eggs, peas, carrots and green onions.

$15.00

Beef Fried Rice

Served with white rice, rib, soy sauce, eggs, peas, carrots and green onions.

$16.00

Shrimp Fried Rice

Served with white rice, shrimp, soy sauce, eggs, peas, carrots and green onions.

$17.00

Combo Fried Rice

Served with white rice, soy sauce, eggs, peas, carrots and green onions.

$17.00

Chinese Broccoli

Gluten free.

$4.00

Baby Bok Choy

Gluten free.

$5.00

Jasmine Rice

Gluten free.

$6.00

Fries

Gluten free.

$6.00

Sides

Dessert

Banana and Nutella Egg Roll

$7.00

Korean Bingsoo

Shaved ice, condensed milk, fresh fruit and chocolate drizzle. Gluten free.

$8.00

Waffle Ice Cream

Hong Kong waffle, seasonal fresh fruit and pocky sticks.

$9.00

Coke Can

$2.00

Diet Coke Can

$2.00

Sprite Can

$2.00

Water Bottle

$2.00

Beverages