5 Kid-Tested, Kid-Approved Restaurants for Bao Buns in NYC
Submitted by Judith Aquino on
![Shuya Cafe de Ramen's take on a classic bao bun features an extra-thick slice of glazed pork belly.](https://mommyp-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/image620x420/s3/shuya-cafe-de-ramen_self_taken.jpg?itok=5nzzKwU5)
Also known as pork buns, gua bao-style buns are a Taiwanese night market staple. Pillowy, yet compact and stuffed with mouth-watering ingredients, bao buns are a great light meal when you and your family are on the go or looking to try something new. A tasty finger food, these morsels are perfect for foodies-in-training. If you want to introduce your kids to this staple, here are five kid-tested—and approved!—restaurants serving bao buns in NYC. Even a picky eater will find a bao bun to love among these picks.
Find more kid-approved eats in our Guide to Family-Friendly Restaurants in NYC.