Since I was already posting on Bao, I though it would be a good time to get this one done. During my visit to R&B, I decided to get our skeleton crew a small snack. So, I dropped by TP Banh Bao 3 which is in the same strip mall and placed an order before heading to grab my plate from R&B.
They are in full Coid-19 mode; one customer at a time in the shop. If you have to wait for your order, they ask that you wait in your car for the 5-10 minutes. I really like the young ladies who work here; they are friendly and very pleasant. Anyway, after grabbing my lunch and putting in the car; I returned, grabbed my package on the counter, and left.
For me; there's only one way to get the Banh Bao from TP......you get it fried. Yes, it costs and extra $2.50; but it's well worth it to me. I haven't had much luck with the steamed versions that turn out too soggy/mushy for my taste.
The fried stuff though......needs to be eaten in a timely manner. My favorite is #3; the pork and salted egg yolk.
The crew at the office just loved this; crunchy, salty, porky-savory, sweet......I like mine with some Black Vinegar on it to help cut the richness.....because it is indeed quite rich. One is usually enough for me.
While I have had these bao over-fried on occasion; I'm thinking the sugar content can make it burn quite easily; on this day it was a very nice snack. And a little something always puts everyone in a better mood.
T.P. Banh Bao 3
11271 Camino Ruiz
San Diego, CA 92126
Hope everyone had a nice, safe weekend!
glad it wasn’t over fried :)
Posted by: kat | Sunday, 14 June 2020 at 08:07 PM
Yum!
Posted by: RedDevil | Sunday, 14 June 2020 at 10:37 PM
Me too Kat!
A bit on the rich side....but having this once in a while is a nice treat RD!
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 15 June 2020 at 05:41 AM
When I first saw that picture I thought it was andagi.
Posted by: Kyle | Monday, 15 June 2020 at 08:10 AM
It does kind of look like Andagi.....good one Kyle! It's been so long since I've had andagi....now I'm missing "home".
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 15 June 2020 at 08:43 AM
Ate from here this morning. Hubby likes the breakfast omelette with jalepeno bao or the quail egg bao while I like the fried bao. We did buy a full set fried once but they just don't taste as good as leftovers (with only 2 of us). I'll take mine fresh especially since they are so close! =)
Posted by: Lynn | Friday, 19 June 2020 at 03:48 PM
I can barely finish two of those fried bao Lynn....and you're right; you need to eat them fresh....just not good later on.
Posted by: Kirk | Saturday, 20 June 2020 at 11:41 AM
Did no know they have a location in SD.
Posted by: beachbumsb | Monday, 22 June 2020 at 09:47 AM
Well Tom; it's really nice to hear from you, it's been quite a while. Yes, they opened a location here a couple of years back. Hope all is well!
Posted by: Kirk | Monday, 22 June 2020 at 09:53 AM