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    Asian Fusion

    the B A O

    14 North Central Avenue

    Clayton, MO 63105


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    Featured Items

    • Survivor BAO

      choose 3 baos & free fries
      $22.99
    • Popcorn Chicken

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $14.50
    • COM BAO 2

      choose 2 bao , choose 1 drink , side of fries
      $17.99

    FOOD

    COMBO BAO

    • COM BAO 1

      Choose 1 bao , choose 1 drink, side of fries
      $12.99
    • COM BAO 2

      choose 2 bao , choose 1 drink , side of fries
      $17.99
    • Survivor BAO

      choose 3 baos & free fries
      $22.99

    SOUP

    • TOM KHA SOUP

      Coconut soup with shiitake mushroom and chili oil. [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - Yes Dairy Free - Yes
      $6.95
    • TOM YUM SOUP

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - Yes Dairy Free - Yes
      $6.95
    • TOM SAP SOUP

      Clear sour soup, shiitake, cilantro, scallion. [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - Yes Dairy Free - Yes
      $6.95

    HOT APP

    • Fries

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - Yes Vegan - Yes Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $5.95
    • Spring Roll (Pork)

      $7.95
    • Crispy Gyoza

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $7.95
    • Steamed Gyoza

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $7.95
    • Edamame

      $6.95
    • Takoyaki (Octopus)

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - No
      $7.95
    • Popcorn Chicken

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $14.50
    • Loaded Char Siu Fries

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $14.50
    • Loaded Wagyu Fries

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - Yes Dairy Free - Yes
      $14.50
    • Loaded Impossible Fries

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - Yes Vegan - Yes Gluten Free - Yes Dairy Free - Yes
      $14.50
    • Pizza Gyoza

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $23.95

    COLD APP

    • Seaweed Salad

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - Yes Vegan - Yes Gluten Free - Yes Dairy Free - Yes
      $9.95
    • Tofu Salad

      arugula, radish, carrot. tomato, sesame oil Tofu, wasabi dressing, wonton chips [Allergy List] Vegetarian - Yes Vegan - Yes Gluten Free - No (Yes, Upon Request) Dairy Free - Yes
      $12.95
    • Chicken Yuzu Salad

      cabbage, cucumber, yuzu, radish, fried chicken , fried shallot [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - No (Yes, Upon Request)
      $13.95
    • Tokyo Salad

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $16.25
    • Tuna Nachos

      cucumber, sesame oil, chives, masago, spicy mayo, wonton chips, radish
      $18.95

    RICE

    • GYUDON ( Sliced Beef )

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $19.95
    • CHAR SIU (BBQ Pork)

      cucumber, fried shallot, onsen egg [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $18.95
    • Kakuni Bowl (Pork Belly)

      Pickle, cucumber, cilantro, fried shallot, onsen egg [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $18.95
    • Mala Teriyaki Chicken BOWL

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yea
      $18.95
    • Sweet Chili Chicken Bowl

      Pickle ginger, Cucumber, Chive, Onsen egg [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No (Yes, Upon Request) Dairy Free - No (Yes, Upon Request)
      $18.95
    • Teriyaki Chicken BOWL

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $18.95
    • Mala Chicken Bowl

      pickled ginger, cucumber, chive, onsen egg [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No (Yes, Upon Request) Dairy Free - No (Yes, Upon Request)
      $18.95
    • POKE

      Cucumber, seaweed salad, radish, nori, scallion, masago [Allergy List] Vegetarian - Only w/ Tofu Vegan - Only w/ Tofu Gluten Free - No (Yes, Upon Request) Dairy Free - No
      $17.95
    • LARB

      fish sauce, lime, shallot, toast rice, mint, chilli powder, culantro, cucumber, rice [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - Yes Dairy Free - Yes
      $19.95
    • Chicken Katsu Curry

      $19.95
    • Tofu Katsu Curry

      cabbage, nori, onsen egg, pickled ginger
      $19.95
    • Shrimp Katsu Curry

      Japanese curry , cabbage , Nori, Pickle ginger, onsen egg
      $24.95
    • Sliced Beef Curry

      cabbage, nori, onsen egg, pickled ginger
      $22.95
    • Impossible Curry

      cabbage, nori, onsen egg, pickled ginger
      $21.95
    • Green Curry

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - Yes Dairy Free - Yes
      $19.95

    UDON

    • SOUP UDON

      fish cakes, chive, onsen egg, mushroom togarashi, Seaweed, Udon noodle soup [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $20.95
    • Black Pepper UDON

      Black pepper, cilantro, beef broth, Braised beef brisket, shitake mushrooms
      $21.95
    • Khao Soi UDON

      shallot, chives, fried shallot, kimchi, fried wonton, firm handmade udon [Allergy List] Vegetarian - Yes Vegan - Yes Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $21.95
    • Yaki UDON

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - Yes Vegan - Yes Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $21.95

    BAO

    • Spicy Szechuan TOFU BAO

      Szechuan chili, cabbage, pickles [Allergy List] Vegetarian - Yes Vegan - Yes Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $6.99
    • Sweet Chili TOFU BAO

      fried tofu, sweet chili sauce, cucumber, chives [Allergy List] Vegetarian - Yes Vegan - Yes Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $6.99
    • Impossible BAO

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - Yes Vegan - Yes Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $6.99
    • Yuzu BLT BAO

      Bacon, yuzu arugula, tomato [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $6.99
    • Spicy Bacon BAO

      bacon, thai fried chili paste, dried shredded pork, chives [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $6.99
    • Teriyaki Bacon BAO

      crispy smoked bacon, teriyaki, kewpie, dried shredded pork [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $6.99
    • Fried Chicken BAO

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $6.99
    • Kakuni BAO

      braised pork belly, kimchi, cucumber, chives [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $7.99
    • Mala Hot Chicken BAO

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $7.99
    • Bangkok Chicken BAO

      fried chicken, seasoning of Thai spices, cucumber, Thai basil [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $7.99
    • Gangnam Chicken BAO

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $7.99
    • Matcha Lemon Chicken BAO

      $8.99
    • Crispy Shrimp BAO

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $7.99
    • Wagyu & Bacon BAO

      $9.99
    • Soft Shell Crab BAO

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - No Dairy Free - Yes
      $15.99

    Gluten Free

    • TOM KHA SOUP

      Coconut soup with shiitake mushroom and chili oil. [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - Yes Dairy Free - Yes
      $6.95
    • TOM SAP SOUP

      Clear sour soup, shiitake, cilantro, scallion. [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - Yes Dairy Free - Yes
      $6.95
    • TOM YUM SOUP

      [Allergy List] Vegetarian - No Vegan - No Gluten Free - Yes Dairy Free - Yes
      $6.95
    • MALA BOWL

      $18.95
    • Sweet chili BOWL

      $18.95
    • POKE BOWL

      $17.95
    • Larb BOWL

      $19.95

    SIDE

    • Seaweed sea salt

      $4.95
    • Steamed Rice

      $2.99
    • Onsen Egg

      $1.49
    • Bacon

      pls mention to on top your favorite dish
      $0.99
    • Cucumber Pickle

      $0.99
    • Shrimp 2 pcs

      $7.00
    • Belly 2 pcs

      $5.00
    • Fried chicken 1 pc

      $4.45

    SAUCE

    • BAO Sauce

      $0.99
    • Yuzu Mayo

      $0.99
    • MALA Sauce

      $0.99
    • Sweet Chili Sauce

      $0.99
    • Black Garlic Mayo

      $0.99
    • Chimi Mayo

      $0.99
    • Kewpie Mayo

      $0.99
    • Sesame Poke Sauce

      $0.99
    • Sambal Sauce

      $0.49
    • Masago Mayo

      $1.99
    • Curry Sauce

      $2.50

    DRINK

    SAKE

    • Bushido Way of the Warrior (180mL)

      Tart raspberry, asian pear, watermelon rind, white flowers Premium Ginjo Genshu sake in a can! -Tasting notes: Tart raspberry, Asian pear, and watermelon rind with a hint of white flowers and a spicy finish. -Size: 180ml can
      $12.00
    • Shibata Black YUZU

      $20.00
    • Nihon Yuzu

      OUT OF STOCK
      $81.00
    • Snow Maiden (180mL)

      OUT OF STOCK
      $12.00

    Beer

    • Asahi

      $8.00
    • Hitachino

      Refreshing Orange and lemon, coriander, and light floral notes. When you like Blue Moon but want it to be "Next Level"
      OUT OF STOCK
      $11.00
    • Sapporo

      Light and crisp lager, which is not too different than our big hometown brewery, this peer pairs with any food and any occasion
      $8.00
    • Singha Beer (Thailand)

      Clean, crisp refreshing lager representing the owner's home country. German hops, pairs well with food or just a table with friends.
      OUT OF STOCK
      $6.00
    • Terra

      “The most popular beer in Korea” with malty, crisp flavors and a hint of honey on the finish
      $8.00
    • Koshihikari Echigo

      OUT OF STOCK
      $11.00

    SOJU

    • Fresh Soju

      $15.00
    • Grapefruit Soju

      $15.00
    • Plum Soju

      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00
    • Green Grape Soju

      $15.00
    • Strawberry Soju

      OUT OF STOCK
      $15.00
    • Peach Soju

      $15.00

    Soft Drinks

    Hot Japanese green tea
    • Thai Tea

      BOBA Thai Jasmin Green Tea
      $5.95
    • Jasmin Green Tea

      $5.95
    • Thai Coffee

      $5.95
    • Rose Tea

      $5.95
    • Coke

      Coca-Cola Original Taste — the crisp, refreshing taste you know and love
      $2.49
    • Sprite

      Classic, cool, crisp lemon-lime flavored taste that's caffeine free
      $2.49
    • Diet Coke

      Take a Diet Coke break with this refreshing, no-calorie soft drink
      $2.49
    • Club Soda

      $3.95
    • Unsweet Tea

      $3.95

    ID REQUIRED
    alcohol

    Sapporo

    $8.00

    Light and crisp lager, which is not too different than our big hometown brewery, this peer pairs with any food and any occasion

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    All hours
    Sunday4:00 pm - 9:15 pm
    Monday11:00 am - 1:15 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:15 pm
    Tuesday11:00 am - 1:15 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:15 pm
    Wednesday11:00 am - 1:15 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:15 pm
    Thursday11:00 am - 1:15 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:15 pm
    Friday11:00 am - 1:15 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:15 pm
    Saturday11:00 am - 1:15 pm, 4:00 pm - 9:15 pm
    Restaurant info

    Neighborhood cocktail bar Bao / Rice / Udon

    Location

    14 North Central Avenue, Clayton, MO 63105

    Directions