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    Bao Tennyson 3973 Tennyson Street

    3973 Tennyson Street

    Denver, CO 80212


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    Featured Items

    • Spicy Pork Dumpling

      Pork dumplings with spicy chili crisp & crispy onions, topped with scallions & fresno chili oil (4 per order)
      $12.88
    • Short Rib Bao

      Slow braised short rib, sweet cherry pomegranate reduction, spicy asian apple slaw, furikake seasoning (2 per order)
      $16.88
    • Drunken Empress Noodles

      Rice noodles, egg, fresno chiles, cilantro, onions, baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, thai basil, bean sprouts, whiskey, oyster sauce
      $17.88

    Food

    Dim Sum

    • Shrimp Chips

      Tapioca Chips lightly fried then tossed with Togarashi & Black Sesame Seeds.
      $5.88
    • Shishitos & Brussels

      Jalapeños, lemon juice, pistachios, treasure aioli
      $15.88
    • Sichuan Green Beans

      Fried green beans, garlic, ginger, honey Sichuan sauce, crispy onions, Daikon and furikake seasoning.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.88
    • Bok Choy Mushroom Trio

      $13.88
    • Buttermilk Fried Wings

      Gochujang glaze. Served with carrots & cucumbers (1 lb)
      $16.88
    • Salt & Pepper Shrimp

      Tossed with scallions, togarashi, served with Chinese mustard and tiger sauce
      $22.88
    • Cheese Rangoons

      Scallions, cilantro, tri-color peppers, sichuan sambal, furikake seasoning. Served with sweet & sour pineapple sauce (5 per order)
      $11.88
    • Veggie Spring Rolls

      Lettuce, cilantro, scallions, jalapeños, thai basil, daikon sprouts, pickled vegetables, tri-color peppers. Served with fish sauce & treasure aioli (5 per order)
      $18.88
    • Spicy Pork Dumpling

      Pork dumplings with spicy chili crisp & crispy onions, topped with scallions & fresno chili oil (4 per order)
      $12.88
    • Shitake Mushroom Dumplings

      Scallions, crispy onions, ginger pao, furikake seasoning (4 per order)
      $12.88
    • Pork Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumplings

      Pork soup dumplings served with black vinegar & fresno chili oil (4 per order)
      $12.88
    • Philly Cheesesteak Dumplings

      Wagyu beef, caramelized onions, chinese mustard, mozzarella & Cheddar cheese blend, furikake seasoning (5 per order)
      $12.88
    • Shrimp Shumai

      Crispy onions, tobiko, cilantro, tamari truffle, bonito flakes (6 per order)
      $15.88
    • Chicken Lemongrass Dumplings

      Chicken dumplings with lemongrass, corn, onion, dill. Served with honey sichuan & treasure aioli. Choice of steamed or fried (4 per order)
      $12.88
    • Kobe Beef Dumplings

      Braised Kobe Beef, Short Rib and Miso Mongolian Sauce, Topped with Fresno Chiles, Thai Basil and Crispy Onions (4 per order)
      $16.88
    • Cheeseburger Dumplings

      All natural ground beef, cheddar cheese, minced pickles and grilled onions, Served with hot mustard and spicy treasure aoili. (4 per order)
      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.88
    • Buffalo Chicken Dumplings

      pan seared dumpling with tender buffalo chicken paired with tofu ranch & gochujang buffalo sauce
      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.88
    • Tuna Crispy Rice

      Crispy Rice topped with Bluefin Tuna. Served with Jalapeño, Eel Sauce and Spicy Mayo. (4 per order)
      OUT OF STOCK
      $19.88
    • Yuzu Tuna Taretare

      $22.88

    Baos & Roujiamo

    • Smashburger Roujiamo

      2 Crispy Edged Beef Partties, Shaved Onion, Melted White American, Chinese Mustard, Garlicky Pickles (1 per order) paired with shrimp cracklins
      $15.88
    • Shaved Duck Roujiamo

      Shaved 5 spice roast duck, scallion threads, cilantro sprigs, mal peppercorn plum sauce (1 per order)
      $15.88
    • Fried Chicken Bao Buns

      Buttermilk Fried Chicken served w/ house-made apple-slaw with a Gochujang Ranch drizzle served with shrimp cracklins (2 pc per order)
      $15.88
    • Sweet Soy Pork Belly Bao Bun

      Pickled vegetables, cilantro, treasure aioli served with shrimp cracklins (2 per order)
      $15.88
    • Short Rib Bao

      Slow braised short rib, sweet cherry pomegranate reduction, spicy asian apple slaw, furikake seasoning (2 per order)
      $16.88
    • Tempura Tofu Bao Bun

      Pickled vegetables, cilantro, treasure aioli (2 per order)
      $15.88
    • Char Siu Bao Bun

      Steamed barbecue pork bao bun, garnished with scallion & sesame seed. Served with our house-made Sichuan sambal (3 per order)
      $15.88

    Skewers

    • Maple Miso Chicken Skewers

      Scallions, furikake seasoning served with jasmine rice
      $12.88+
    • Sichuan Shrimp Skewers

      Furikake seasoning, Chinese mustard served with jasmine rice
      $15.88+
    • Spicy Beef Tenderloin Skewers

      Sichuan sambal, cilantro,, served with jasmine rice
      $14.88+

    Noodles & Rice

    • Drunken Empress Noodles

      Rice noodles, egg, fresno chiles, cilantro, onions, baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, thai basil, bean sprouts, whiskey, oyster sauce
      $17.88
    • Spicy Yakisoba Noodles

      Yakisoba noodles, Chinese sausage, scallions, baby bok choy, fresno chiles, pistachios, cilantro, thai basil tossed with sichuan sambal
      $16.88
    • Garlic Fried Rice

      Chinese sausage, egg, onions, carrots, bean sprouts, edamame
      $15.88
    • Kung Pao Shroom Trio

      Sweet kung pao sauce, shishitos, king trumpet, shiitake, shimeji mushrooms
      $15.88

    Soups & Salad

    • Bao Brew Salad

      Lettuce, cucumber, pickled vegetables, heirloom cherry tomatoes served with tamari truffle vinaigrette
      $9.88
    • Cup Vegan Hot & Sour Soup

      Mushroom dashi, tofu, pickled vegetables
      $9.88
    • Bowl Vegan Hot & Sour Soup

      Mushroom dashi, tofu, pickled vegetables
      $16.88
    • Spicy Duck Ramen

      Baby bok choy, scallions, bean sprouts, thai basil, yakisoba noodles, cilantro
      $19.88

    Kid's Menu

    • Butter Noodles

      $4.88
    • Kid's Chicken Skewer

      $4.88

    Side Orders

    • Side Fried Rice

      $3.88
    • Side Jasmine Rice

      $1.88
    • Side Pork Belly

      $5.88
    • Side Chicken

      $5.88
    • Side Tiger Shrimp

      $9.88
    • Side Beef Tenderloin

      $8.88
    • Side Duck

      $8.88
    • Side Bao Salad

      $5.88

    Dessert

    • Matcha Glazed Donuts

      Lightly fried donuts with a house made matcha tea glaze topped with rice puffs.
      $9.88
    • Red Bean Sesame Balls (Jian Dui)

      $5.88

    Drinks

    Signature Cocktails

    • White Lotus

      Vodka, nigori sake, lychee, lemon, ku cha "Summer tranquility" white tea
      $15.88
    • Silk Slippers

      Gin, elderflower, gentian, mint, cucumber, lime, soda
      $15.88
    • Enter the Dragon

      Tequila blanco, melon liqueur, jalapeno, pineapple, lime
      $15.88
    • Passion Pagoda

      Rosaluna mezcal, cachaca, italicus, passion fruit, pineapple, lime
      $15.88
    • Red Lantern

      Mars iwai Japanese whiskey, akashi ume (Japanese plum whiskey), Japanese sweet vermouth, aperol
      $15.88
    • Bao Private Barrel Old Fashioned

      Rotating single barrel whiskey, lapsang-infused demerara, sakura cherry bitters
      $16.88
    • Take Me Out

      Flor de Cana Rum 2oz, passion fruit 1 oz, Lemon.5 oz and Red Bull Yellow Edition (Tropical) Float
      $15.88

    Non-alcoholic Beverages

    • Pepsi

      The bold, refreshing, robust cola
      $4.88
    • Pepsi Zero Sugar

      Real cola taste, with a refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without sugar
      $4.88
    • Starry

      A light and refreshing, caffeine-free, lemon-lime soda made with real sugar
      $4.88
    • Mountain Dew

      Mtn Dew exhilarates and quenches thirst with its one of a kind citrus taste.
      $4.88
    • Crush Orange

      The original orange soda
      $4.88
    • Dr Pepper

      A signature blend of 23 flavors makes every sip of Dr. Pepper truly unique.
      $4.88
    • Tropicana Lemonade

      The invigorating taste of freshly squeezed lemons with no artificial sweeteners or flavors
      $4.88
    • Lipton Unsweetend Iced Tea

      $4.88
    • Fountain Drink

      $4.88
    • Soda Water

    • Garden Breeze

      Martini & Rossi "Floreale", Fever Tree Yuzu-Lime Soda, Lemongrass
      $12.88
    • Matcha-Colada

      Ku Cha Matcha-Infused Cream of Coconut, Pineapple, Basil, Ginger
      $12.88
    • Bao Shirley Temple

      $4.88
    • Bao Lemonade

      $4.88
    • Fiji Water

      700 ml
      $8.88
    • San Pellegring Sparkling Mineral Water

      500 ml
      $7.88
    • Rejuv 100% Apple Juice

      10 oz
      $4.88
    • Ginger Beer

      $6.88
    • RedBull

      $5.88
    • Sugar Free Redbull Can

      $5.88
    • Tropical Redbull Can

      $5.88
    • Watermelon RedBull

      $5.88

    Draft Beer

    • Empourium "Honey Panda" Honey Lager with Bluberry Lavander

      16oz, 6.0% ABV, Denver, CO Emporium created a specialty honey lager for Bao using a lavender-blueberry black tea blend from Ku Cha House of Tea
      $8.88
    • Westbound & Down "Juice Caboose" Hazy IPA

      12oz, 7.2% ABV, Idaho Springs, CO Hazy IPA dry-hopped with copious amounts of Idaho 7, Mosaic and Strata. Oozing with notes of juicy pineapple, cara cara oranges and mango Hi-Chew candy. Prepare to have your senses dunked on. When the hype train is full, there’s always room in the Juice Caboose! Choo, choo!
      $8.88
    • Woods Boss "Czech Dam" Pilsner

      16oz, 5.5% ABV, Denver, CO A classic Czech Style Pilsner. Bright, crisp, and super clean. Brewed with 100% Pilsner Malt, Zuper Saazer and Halletaur Tradition. Nothing added and nothing subtracted just pure.
      $8.88
    • Broken Hops Brewing West Coast IPA

      12oz, 6.8% ABV, Idaho Springs, CO West Coast IPA brewed and dry-hopped with Mosaic and Strata. Packed with flavors and aromas of pineapple, strawberry, tangerine and cantaloupe. Finishes dry with a restrained bitterness. 2022 GABF® Silver - New Zealand India Pale Ale, 2023 World Beer Cup Silver - International India Pale Ale
      $8.88
    • Highpoint "Mother Trucker" Unfiltered Cider

      12oz, 5.0%, Victory, ID New England-style, unfiltered, hazy cider. Balanced semi-dry and fresh apple
      $8.88
    • Odell 90 Shilling Ale

      Odells Flagship, medium bodied amber ale. 5.3% ABV. Distinct copper color, it features a smooth, balanced flavor profile with notes of caramel and biscuit.
      $8.88
    • Zaku Hazy Ipa

      $13.88
    • Kirin Ichiban

      $8.88

    Beer Bottles/Cans

    • Sapporo

      Japan, 22 oz, 4.9%
      $12.88
    • Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale

      Japan, 330 ml, 7%
      $12.88
    • Okayama Doppo Yuzu Ale

      Japan, 12 oz, 5%
      $12.88
    • Wednesday Cat

      OUT OF STOCK
      $9.88
    • Lucky Buddha

      China, 11.16 oz, 4.8%
      $8.88
    • Tsingtao

      China, 12 oz, 4.7%
      $5.88
    • Coors Banquet

      Colorado, 12 oz, 5%
      $7.88
    • Coors light Can (12oz)

      $4.88
    • High Noon

      $6.88
    • Modelo Oro

      $4.99
    • N/A Best Day Brewing Hazy IPA

      $7.88
    • N/A Best Day Brewing Kolsch

      $7.88

    Wine

    • Juggernaut Cabernet Sauvignon

      California, 14.5%
      $15.88+
    • LaCrema Monterey Pinot Noir

      California, 14.5%
      $15.88+
    • Benziger "Wild Running" Chardonnay

      Sonoma, California, 14.5% Grown on a working farm, Running Wild showcases aromas of ripe pear, honeysuckle, green apple, and zesty citrus rind. Notes of manuka honey, butterscotch and a hint of nutmeg on the palate.
      $15.88+
    • Hartford Court Chardonnay

      6oz, 14.5% ABV, Russian River Valley, CA Established in 1994, this Sonoma Chardonnay sits in fresh oak for no more than 9 months at low malo-lactic development with notes of pineapple, nectarine, and flint
      $18.88+
    • Whispering Angel Rose

      Cotes-de-Provence, France, 13% Whispering Angel rosé has a Fresh red berry fruit characteristics with floral notes. Made from Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle (Vermentino), its pale color is pleasing to the eye and draws one in.
      $16.88+
    • Ruggeri "Argeo" Prosecco

      Italy, 11%
      $15.88+
    • Chandon Sparkling Rose

      California, 12% ABV Dry, vibrant rose pink, fresh red cherry, strawberry, raspberry and watermelon. Dry finish with strawberry, apple, and pear flavors. It’s creamy, seductive with definite structure.
      $17.88+
    • Nappa Cellars Sauvignon Blanc

      $15.88+
    • Banshee Pinot Noir

      Santa Barbra County Pinot Noir grapes sourced from select vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley along with the unique climate and soil of Santa Barbra County produce and Elegant Pinot Noir you won't find anywhere else.
      $17.88+
    • Ide Cabernet Sauvignon

      $14.88+

    Sake

    • Yunki No Tenshi Snow Angel" Nigori

      (Smv-11)180 ml, 12.5%
      $13.88
    • Maneki Wanko "Lucky Dog"

      (Smv +4) 180ml, 13.2%
      $13.88
    • Little Sumo Sake (200ml)

      $13.88
    • Tozai Night Swim

      180 ml, 14%
      $13.88
    • Tozai "Snow Maiden" Nigori (720mL)

      Junmai Nigori, 70% Rice Polish, Gohyakumangoku/Gin-Ohmi, 14.9% ABV, Fushimi, Japan. This sake is named after Hanako, or “Flower Maiden”, the most famous Japanese koi fish that lived for 226 years in the snowy, icy waters at the foot of Japan’s Mt. Ontake. Bright and fresh with a lovely fruity combination. Flavors of honeydew and melon with a creamy texture and full body.
      $48.88
    • "Snow Angel" Nigori (720ml)

      $65.88
    • Tozai "Typhoon" (720ml)

      $37.88
    • Toazi "Typhoon" (1800ml)

      $84.88

    Cocktails

    • Aperol Spritz

      $14.88
    • Aviation

      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.88
    • Corpse Reviver

      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.88
    • Cosmopolitan

      $14.88
    • Daiquiri

      $14.88
    • Espresso Martini

      1oz Mile High Spirits "Elevate" Vodka 1oz Borghetti Espresso Liqueur 1.5oz Family Jones "Automatic Jones" Espresso Martini Liqueur .5oz Demerara Syrup Shaken, Served Up in a coupe
      $15.88
    • Gimlet

      $14.88
    • Last Word

      OUT OF STOCK
      $14.88
    • Lemon Drop

      $14.88
    • Manhattan

      $14.88
    • Margarita

      $14.88
    • Martini

      $14.88
    • Mojito

      $14.88
    • Naked & Famous

      $14.88
    • Negroni

      $14.88
    • Old Fashioned

      $14.88
    • Side Car

      $14.88
    • Vesper

      $14.88

    Hot Tea

    • Jasmine Oolong Tea

      $10.88
    • Lapsang Black Tea

      $10.88
    • Ginger Refresh Tea

      $10.88
    • Hibiscus Tea

      $10.88
    • Winterberry Green Tea

      $10.88
    • Roobios Tea

      $10.88
    • Blue Butterfly Green Tea

      $10.99
    • Summer Tranquility Tea

      $10.99

    Retail

    Merchendise

    • T-Shirts

      $29.88+
    • Hats

      $29.88

    American Lore

    Food

    • Cheese Rangoons (AL)

      Cheese Rangoon, topped with Sichuan Sambal, Tri-Color Peppers, Micro Cilantro, and served with our house-made Pineapple Sweet & Sour Sauce. 5 per order **CANNOT OMIT GLUTEN OR DAIRY*
      $11.88
    • Shishitos & Brussels (AL)

      Jalapeños, lemon juice, pistachios, treasure aioli
      $15.88
    • Buttermilk Fried Wings (AL)

      Gochujang glaze. Served with carrots & cucumbers (1 lb)
      $16.88
    • Smashburger Roujiamo (AL)

      2 Crispy Edged Beef Partties, Shaved Onion, Melted White American, Chinese Mustard, Garlicky Pickles (1 per order) paired with shrimp cracklins
      $14.88
    • Shaved Duck Roujiamo (AL)

      Shaved 5 spice roast duck, scallion threads, cilantro sprigs, mal peppercorn plum sauce (1 per order)
      $14.88
    • Maple Miso Chicken Skewers (AL)

      Scallions, furikake seasoning served with jasmine rice
      $12.88+
    • Spicy Beef Tenderloin Skewers (AL)

      Sichuan sambal, cilantro,, served with jasmine rice
      $14.88+
    • Spicy Pork Dumpling (AL)

      House- made Pork Dumplings topped with Spicy Chili Crisp, Fried Onions, & Scallions. 5 per order
      $15.88
    • Chicken Lemongrass Dumpling (AL)

      House-made Fried Chicken Dumpling with a Corn, Ginger, Garlic, Green Onion, and Lemongrass filling. Served with our house-made Treasure Aioli and Hot Chinese Mustard. (5 per order)
      $15.88
    • Shiitake Mushroom Dumplings (AL)

      Scallions, crispy onions, ginger pao, furikake seasoning (5 per order)
      $15.88
    • Philly Cheesesteak Dumplings (AL)

      Wagyu Beef, Caramelized Onion, Tri-Color Peppers, Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese. Topped with a sweet & spicy Chinese Mustard, Daikon Sprouts, Tri-Color Peppers, Sesame Seeds, Scallions, & Micro Cilantro. (5 per order) (Contains gluten that cannot be omitted)
      $15.88
    • Kobe Beef Dumplings (AL)

      Braised Kobe Beef, Short Rib and Miso Mongolian Sauce, Topped with Fresno Chiles, Thai Basil and Crispy Onions
      $22.88
    • Shrimp Shumai (AL)

      Tobiko, Micro Cilantro, Shaved Bonito Flake, served with our house-made Truffle Tamari Sauce. (6 per order) (Contains gluten that cannot be omitted)
      $15.88

    Cinco De Mayo

    Food

    • Al Pastor Dumplings

      Al Pastor filling, garnished with an avocado crema drizzle, roasted pineapple, pickled red onions and cilantro, served with our togarashi pineapple sweet and sour
      $12.88
    • Al Pastor Bao Buns

      Al Pastor Bao Buns topped with roasted pine apple, picked red onion and cilantro
      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.88

    Drinks

    • Puebla Margarita

      $15.88
    • 1862 Cristalino Manhattan

      $16.88

    All hours
    Sunday12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Monday12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Tuesday12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Wednesday12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Thursday12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Friday12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Saturday12:00 pm - 9:30 pm
    Restaurant info

    Bao Tennyson is a quick and casual spot serving up Asian street food–inspired eats and a full-service craft cocktail bar program. Packed with flavor and made to order, it’s your go-to for a crave-worthy lunch break, dinner on the run, or late-night fix—all ordered right at the counter or online for takeout.

    Location

    3973 Tennyson Street, Denver, CO 80212

    Directions