Bao and Broth Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Bao and Broth, an exquisite culinary destination nestled in Optimist Hall at 1115 N Brevard St, Charlotte. This vibrant eatery specializes in a delightful fusion of Asian flavors, offering an eclectic menu that shines a spotlight on their signatures: Tonkotsu ramen, pork belly buns, and refreshing lychee tea.
Patrons rave about the tantalizing broth, tender meats, and unique vegetarian options, like the vegan ramen. Each dish is thoughtfully prepared and served separately for personalized enjoyment, allowing you to savor each flavor at your own pace. Highlights include the melt-in-your-mouth pork belly, flavorful miso chicken, and expertly crafted bao buns with diverse fillings.
Whether you crave robust ramen or a light summer treat, Bao and Broth promises an unforgettable dining experience that invites you to indulge in each delicious bite.
FOOD - Ramen
Miso Ramen
Miso Chicken Broth, Ginger Chicken, Burnt Garlic Oil, Roasted Corn, Bamboo , and Scallions
Spicy Pork Ramen
Chashu Pork Belly, Shoyu Egg, Shredded Cabbage, Pork Chicken Stock, Fresno Chili Paste.........yes the OG Spicy Pork!
Spicy Chicken Ramen
Chicken Broth, Noodles, Ginger Chicken, Chili Paste, Shoyu Eggs, Shredded Cabbage
Tonkotsu Ramen
Pork Bone Broth, Chashu Pork, Shoyu Egg, Mushrooms, Scallions
Broth And Noods
Build your own Ramen bowl. Choose your broth and toppings.
Vegan Ramen
Unctious Onion Broth, Marinated Mushrooms, Bok Choy, Crispy Tofu
Vegan Miso
Vegan Miso Broth, Tofu, Corn, Bamboo, Scallions
Just Broth
Build your own Soup. Choose your broth and toppings.
Extra Bowl
Hiyashi Ramen
Chilled ramen noodles, Ginger chicken, Edamame, Corn, Shredded cabbage, scallions, and served with a Sweet and tangy soy Sauce
"The O.G." Belly Bun
NEW BUN! "The O.G." 5 spice pork belly, pickled vegetables, scallions, hoisin sauce
Gringo Bun
Bao bun, crispy wonton taco shell, seasoned ground beef, cabbage, tomato, cheddar, and cilantro lime aioli
"The K.F.C."
NEW BUN! "The KFC" Crispy fried chicken, sweet and spicy Korean bbq sauce, cucumbers, kewpie mayo
GYU Bao (Japanese Sloppy Joe)
NEW BUN! "Japanese Sloppy Joe" Ground beef, onion, and green pepper cooked in a savory sauce. Topped with sriracha aioli and crispy scallions. *CAUTION CONTAINS FISH SAUCE*
Musubi Bun
Weekends only! Tomago Egg (Japanese omelette), Crispy Spam, Sriracha Aioli, Scallions
Falafel Bun
Falafel (chickpea fritter), Seasoned Cucumbers, Cilantro, Tzatziki (yogurt sauce)
Vegan BBQ Bun
VEGAN BBQ BUN Chopped jackfruit, Japanese BBQ, asian slaw, crispy onions
Thai Chili Tofu Bun (Vegan)
NEW BUN! Crispy tofu, sweet Thai chili sauce, fresh cabbage, cilantro
Lap Cheong Bao
Bao-Ffalo Bun
Curry Chix Bun
Curry Chicken Salad (Roasted Chicken, Curry mayo, Dried Apricot, Walnuts, Green apple) and shredded cabbage
FOOD - Buns
FOOD - Kids
Kids Noodles- Chicken Broth
Kids Noodles- Vegan Broth
Noodles and Vegan Broth
Plain Buns
2 plain steamed buns
Togarashi Fries
Fresh cut potato fries, togarashi spice (Japanese chili powder), sesame aioli
Spicy Cucumbers
Side Kimchi
Contains fish and shrimp
FOOD - Sides
FOOD - Sauces
Chili Oil
Chili Paste
Chili Crisp
Gochujang Sauce
Sriracha Sauce
Sriracha Aioli
Sambal Chili Sauce
Thai Chili Sauce
Sesame Aioli
Tatziki Sauce
Hoisin Sauce
Kewpie Mayo
Soy Sauce
Cilantro Lime Aioli
Miso Ramen
Miso Chicken Broth, Ginger Chicken, Burnt Garlic Oil, Roasted Corn, Bamboo , and Scallions
Spicy Pork Ramen
Chashu Pork Belly, Shoyu Egg, Shredded Cabbage, Pork Chicken Stock, Fresno Chili Paste.........yes the OG Spicy Pork!
Spicy Chicken Ramen
Chicken Broth, Noodles, Ginger Chicken, Chili Paste, Shoyu Eggs, Shredded Cabbage
Tonkotsu Ramen
Pork Bone Broth, Chashu Pork, Shoyu Egg, Mushrooms, Scallions
Broth And Noods
Build your own Ramen bowl. Choose your broth and toppings.
Vegan Ramen
Unctious Onion Broth, Marinated Mushrooms, Bok Choy, Crispy Tofu
Vegan Miso
Vegan Miso Broth, Tofu, Corn, Bamboo, Scallions
Just Broth
Build your own Soup. Choose your broth and toppings.
Extra Bowl
Hiyashi Ramen
Chilled ramen noodles, Ginger chicken, Edamame, Corn, Shredded cabbage, scallions, and served with a Sweet and tangy soy Sauce
Ramen
Buns
"The O.G." Belly Bun
NEW BUN! "The O.G." 5 spice pork belly, pickled vegetables, scallions, hoisin sauce
Gringo Bun
Bao bun, crispy wonton taco shell, seasoned ground beef, cabbage, tomato, cheddar, and cilantro lime aioli
"The K.F.C."
NEW BUN! "The KFC" Crispy fried chicken, sweet and spicy Korean bbq sauce, cucumbers, kewpie mayo
GYU Bao (Japanese Sloppy Joe)
NEW BUN! "Japanese Sloppy Joe" Ground beef, onion, and green pepper cooked in a savory sauce. Topped with sriracha aioli and crispy scallions. *CAUTION CONTAINS FISH SAUCE*
Musubi Bun
Weekends only! Tomago Egg (Japanese omelette), Crispy Spam, Sriracha Aioli, Scallions
Falafel Bun
Falafel (chickpea fritter), Seasoned Cucumbers, Cilantro, Tzatziki (yogurt sauce)
Vegan BBQ Bun
VEGAN BBQ BUN Chopped jackfruit, Japanese BBQ, asian slaw, crispy onions
Thai Chili Tofu Bun (Vegan)
NEW BUN! Crispy tofu, sweet Thai chili sauce, fresh cabbage, cilantro
Lap Cheong Bao
Bao-Ffalo Bun
Curry Chix Bun
Curry Chicken Salad (Roasted Chicken, Curry mayo, Dried Apricot, Walnuts, Green apple) and shredded cabbage
Kids Noodles- Chicken Broth
Kids Noodles- Vegan Broth
Noodles and Vegan Broth
Plain Buns
2 plain steamed buns
Kids
Sides
Togarashi Fries
Fresh cut potato fries, togarashi spice (Japanese chili powder), sesame aioli
Spicy Cucumbers
Side Kimchi
Contains fish and shrimp