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(310) 551-1100
10250 Santa Monica Blvd
Century City,
CA
90067
34.0599
-118.4197
Neighborhoods: Century City, West LA
Last updated 1.24.11
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What People Are Saying About Take A Bao
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In Short – This eatery has the one thing that saves it from its cheesy name and food court location--good food. Their unique take on the traditional Chinese bao, a steamed bun stuffed with a variety of savory fillings, introduces mall-goers to a little known dim sum favorite with a new Western twist. The buns, of which there are 8 varieties including the signature barbecue pork and the light and airy panko crusted fish, are served in pairs (mix and match!) and make a hearty meal in spite of their small size. The menu also includes fresh salads, noodles and other interesting concoctions…
Editor's Tips
- The Extras:
- Those with vegetarian or dietary restrictions, take heed: You can substitute your baos' steamed buns with a bibb lettuce wrap, ask for wheat buns instead of regular buns, or create a custom bao or rice bowl with any vegetables on the menu.
- Where to Sit:
- One side of the eatery's counter is exclusively reserved for its customers. Remember those 8 seats the next time you're looking for a table during the food court's Saturday lunch rush.
- Parking:
- Parking is free for three hours (with validation from the lot machines) in the shopping center garage.
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11/07/08
YUMMY NEW ASIAN OPTION AT WESTFIELD!
by foodlvr250 at Citysearch
I work in Century City so i was excited when a new restaurant with healthy options showed up! the 8 veggie salad is amazing - I get it with grilled chicken and its fabulous..also love the Veggie Bao..it has tofu with this amazingly unique sauce..very yummmy...
Its my new favorite place in century city, perfect before or after a movie and my ten year old asks for the smores bao at home! check it out....
- Pros: yummy food. healthy. unique...cool look/feel ambience..especially for a food court!
- Cons: parking, i walk so not a problem
09/21/08
Take a Bao is a great spot for a quick bite in Century City.
by miss90048 at Citysearch
I work in the Century City area and constantly find myself at the food court looking for a quick, healthy lunch. Take a Bao is my new favorite and is so yummy yet healthy. I really like the peanut chicken bao- it's two bao buns filled with chicken in a peanut sauce and topped with all sorts of veggies- cucumbers, carrots etc. and it comes with a very tasty side salad. Also the bao s'more is a ridiculously good, decadent dessert. I will be back!
- Pros: yummy, fresh food, cool design, big menu, good value
- Cons: in the food court
The Details on Take A Bao
Place Categories:
- favorite veggie bao
- favorite place
- ridiculously good dessert
- great meal
- very tasty side salad
- amazing veggie salad
- amazingly unique sauce
- great spot
- really like peanut chicken bao
- yummy new asian option
