WEST LOOP — On the heels of opening Asadito earlier this summer, the father-and-son team behind the taqueria and tequila bar have unveiled their newest eatery Wok N’ Bao Wednesday in West Loop.
At Wok N’ Bao, Barrel Aged Hospitality’s Art and Tyler Mendoza will serve up customizable street bowls, wings, salads and bao aplenty at 36 N. Clinton St. The new spot aims to bridge the divide between American Chinese food and authentic Chinese food.
The 43-seat counter-service restaurant draws inspiration from Tyler Mendoza’s time living abroad in Shanghai.
Chef David Wang helped craft the menu which includes Gua bao, Fujian-style hand buns, filled with a variety of protein options including pork belly, kung pao chicken, tofu, or salt-and-pepper shrimp.
Guests can grab street bowls for $9.50, salads for $8.99 and wings for $8.99. Baos are $3.50 each, two for $6.50 or three for $9.
The Mendozas previously opened Little Toasted and Slightly Toasted in the neighborhood.
Wok N’ Bao is open from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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