Baos Hog, Steamed Pork Bun Restaurant, Opens in Garden Grove

Edwin Goei • OC Weekly • June 18, 2015
In the past year, you've seen ramen burgers and sushi burritos. Now get yourselves acquainted with baos, Chinese-style steamed bun clamshells wrapped around meat that's usually pork. Cafe Hiro serves a version on its appetizer list, but if you're...
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