Bar Bao Menu – Arlington, VA

Type : Asian fusion restaurant

Location : Arlington, VA

Vast industrial-mod setting for creative takes on bao buns & Asian pub grub riffs like bulgogi fries Based on 643 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 3.9 stars. Price $$

✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery

Bar Bao 22201

Address:
3100 Clarendon Blvd, Arlington, VA 22201

Phone: (703) 600-0500

Website:

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Hours

Sunday 11 AM–12 AM
Monday

(Labor Day)
4 PM–12 AM

Hours might differ
Tuesday 4 PM–12 AM
Wednesday 4 PM–12 AM
Thursday 4 PM–12 AM
Friday 4 PM–12 AM
Saturday 11 AM–12 AM

Menu

Snacks to Share
Tamarind Shrimp
Mango Salsa, Spicy Sauce
$13.00
Wonton Nachos
Braised Beef, Mozzarella, Cilantro, Sriracha Mayo
$13.00
Calamari
Tossed in Sweet Chili Sauce
$12.00
Wings
General Tso | Sweet Chili BBQ | Honey Sriracha | Spicy Soy Ginger | Buffalo | Spicy Teriyaki
$11.00
Tuna Poke Taco
Wonton Shell, Slaw, Tobiko
$10.00
Bulgogi Fries
Bulgogi Beef, Kimchi, Sriracha Mayo, Mozzarella
$15.00
Tuna Poke Nachos
Wonton Nachos, Ahi Tuna, Avocado, Seaweed, Sriracha Mayo, Cilantro
$15.00
Korean Spiced Tofu
Gojujung, Sesame
$6.00
Veggie Eggrolls
Sweet Chili Sauce
$5.00
Wasabi Guacamole & Chips
Wasabi Infused Guacamole, Wonton Chips
$8.00
Miso Deviled Eggs
Miso, Smoked Paprika, Kimchi
$6.00
Crab Rangoon
Sweet Chili Sauce
$7.00
General Tso Cauliflower
Deep Fried Cauliflower, Scallions, Sesame Seeds
$12.00
Chicken Lettuce Wraps
Chicken, Onion, Bell Pepper, Peanut, Cilantro, Scallions
$9.00
Edamame
Chili, Lime, Salt
$8.00
Crispy Brussel Sprouts
Spicy Ginger Sauce
$10.00
Bao Buns
Fried Chicken
Grilled Chicken
Braised Pork Belly
Crispy Pork Belly
Bao Bang Shrimp
BBQ Short Rib
Fried Avocado
Korean Tofu
Bulgogi Cheesesteak
Hong Kong Hot Chicken
Dim Sum
Pork
Fried | Steamed
$6.75
Veggie
Fried | Steamed
$6.75
Lemon Grass Chicken
Fried | Steamed
$6.75
Pork & Shrimp Siu Mai $7.50
Shrimp Siu Mai $7.50
BBQ Pork Bun $7.50
Fried Rice / Lo mein
Tofu $12.00
Chicken $13.00
Beef $15.00
Bulgogi Kimchi $15.00
Shrimp $16.00
Combo $16.00
Salads
House Salad
Lettuce, Carrots, Tomatoes, Soy Ginger Vinaigrette
$8.00
Japanese Seaweed Salad
Crab, Sriracha Aioli, Sesame Seeds, Panko
$9.00
Pan Seared Tuna Salad
Seared Tuna, Spring Mix, Soy Ginger Dressing
$16.00
Entrees
Hangover Soup (Lao Pho)
Short Rib, Beef Meatball, House Condiments
$9.00
General Tso Chicken
Broccoli, Jasmine Rice
$15.00
Orange Chicken
Broccoli, Jasmine Rice
$15.00
Drunken Noodle
Beef. Wide Noodle. Chinese Broccoli, Thai Chile
$15.00
Crispy Beef
Ginger Sauce, Roasted Pepper, Fried Noodles
$15.00
Beef & Broccoli
Beef Stir Fry, Broccoli, Scallion, Jasmine Rice
$15.00
Seoul Burger
Korean Bean Sprouts, Caramelized Onions, Thai Basil, Aioli, Romaine, Red Cabbage
$15.00
Grilled Chicken
Bok Choy, Jalapeño Aioli, Jasmine Rice
$17.00
Korean Ribs
Korean Marinated Beef Ribs, Bok Choy, Jasmine Rice
$17.00
Grilled Salmon
Pineapple Oyster Sauce, Bok Choy
$18.00
Sides
Chinese Broccoli $4.00
Baby Bok Choy $4.00
Jasmine Rice $4.00
Fries $4.00
Dessert
Banana And Nutella Eggroll
Chocolate Drizzle
$7.00
Waffle Ice Cream
Hong Kong Waffle, Seasonal Fresh Fruit, Pocky Sticks
$9.00
Korean Bingsoo
Shaved Ice, Condensed Milk, Fresh Fruit
$8.00
Cocktails
Asian Old Fashioned
Toki Japanese whiskey, Chinese Bitters, Orange Zest
$12.00
Uzamaki Manhattan
Toki Japanese Whiskey, Plum Wine, 5 Spice Syrup
$12.00
Lychee Lotus
Macchu Pisco, Lychee, Lime
$10.00
Pen-Apple Cream
Skyy Pineapple Vodka, Pineapple Juice, Peach Liqour, Coconut Lychee Foam
$11.00
Mochi Paradise
Captain Morgan Coconut, Pineapple, Ginger Beer, Mochi
$10.00
Japanese Mule
Toki whiskey, Chinese Bitters, Lime, Homemade Ginger Beer
$12.00
Star Dragon
Apple Brandy, Lime, Pomegranate, Star Anise
$11.00
Choji’s Breakfast
New Amsterdam Gin, Peach Liqueur, Schochu, Melon, Apple-pepper Syrup (limited availability)
$15.00
Bao Julep
Woodford Reserve, Mint
$12.00
Kama-Sutra
Belvedere, Mango Purée, Peach, Pineapple Juice
$11.00
Hidden Samurai
Hendrick’s Gin, Cucumber, Mint Lime
$10.00
Sake / Soju
Hakushika Tanuki
Dry With A Refreshingly Crisp Finish; Junmai / 150 ml
$8.00
Kikusui Organic
Medium Bodied / Aromas Of Honeysuckle & Banana / Hints Of Honeydew; Junmai Ginjo
$32.00
Kikusui
Light And Comfortably Dry / Aromas Of Cantaloupe & Banana / Mandarin Orange Overtones; Junmai Ginjo
$28.00
Kikusui Funaguchi
Unpasteurized & Undiluted / Rich & Full-Bodied With A Clean Finish / Fruity Finish; Honjozo
$12.00
Hana-Kohaka
Mildly Sweet With A Pleasant Citrus Finish; Plum Sake
$22.00
Hakushika Snow Beauty
Creamy With A Mild Sweetness / Scents Of Mildly Steamed Rice; Nigori
$22.00
Kikisui Perfect Snow
Unfiltered / Full-Bodied And Mildly Sweet / Crisp Finish; Nigori Genshu
$26.00
Hakkisan
Lightly Sweet / Crisp & Refreshing; Sparkling Nigori
$42.00
Born Gold
Medium Bodied / Elegant Aromas Of Green Apple & Peach; Junmai Daiginjo
$105.00
Apple Chum Churum
Soju
$13.00
Saan
Soju
$13.00
Drafts
Unita / Pilsner / UT / 5.3% $7.00
21st Amendment Hell Or High / Wheat / CA / 4.9% $7.00
Great Lakes / OH / 9% $8.00
Bells Oberon / Wheat / MI / 5.8% $8.00
Founders All Day IPA / Session IPA / MI / 4.7% $7.00
XX / MEX / 4.7% $6.00
Yuengling / Amber Lager / PA / 4.5% $5.00
Stella Artois / Pale Lager / BE / 5.2% $6.00
Victory Golden Monkey / Belgium Tripel / MEX / 9.5% $9.00
Kirin Ichiban / Lager / JAP / 5% $6.00
Bold Rock Virginia Apple / Cider / NC / 5% $7.00
Guiness / Stout / IRE / 4.2% $8.00
El Guapo / Agave IPA / Norfolk, VA / 7.5% $8.00
Tröegs Perpetual IPA / IPA / PA / 7.5% $8.00
Ballast Point / IPA / CA / 7% $8.00
Lagunitas A Little Sumpin’ / Ale / CA / 7.5% $8.00
Sam Adams / Seasonal / MA / 5.3% $7.00
Southerntier / New Skool IPA / NY / 6% $8.00
Anderson Valley / Framboise Rose / CA / 4.2% $7.00
Bottles
Bud Light $5.50
Heineken $6.50
Coors Lite $5.50
Miller Lite $5.50
Budweiser $5.50
Michelob Ultra $5.50
Sapporro Tall Boy $10.00

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Reviews

Vivian Cam
Food was great. Parking is a nightmare! We went there because google listed that this “asian restaurant” is open late until 12-1am. We drive 45min there for family dinner of 8people. Theres no information online saying that the restaurant will close at 10 and turn it into a club. We was shock! After 45min of driving, we have 45min to dine in To super rush on eating and get kick out before 10pm. Some food dish is not even done cooking before we have to get out of there. Our bill is near $250 for a super rush dine in. It was an unhappy experience for our first time visiting the area. A plus for the food but the hours and bar/club info need to be listed clearly and correctly for first time visitor like me who based on google info.

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Elizabeth Dou
We stopped by because my friends liked the outdoor seating area and wanted a drink. They have good beer on tap and a nice outdoor space. That’s where the good things. Food is pricy with just okay portions. The kimchi bulgogi fries are $19 with little meat and kimchi but a lot of mayo. The food is not anything special. The service is not consistent and confusing. Your best bet is to order drinks and food at the bar and then wait there until it comes. The outdoor patio is great when there’s nice weather but I would not order food again.

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Stephanie Justiniano
You definitely want to come here! Geo was our bartender and he made EXCELLENT margaritas and green tea shooters! The food was exceptional. They have a fun vibe, with an outdoor patio/ bar. Service was fast and friendly. Geo took the time to come to our table and talk with us. Loved the bulgolgi fries (really delicious and unique) and drinks were strong (that’s a plus!) and the buns were delicious! Definitely a new favorite spot!

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Camille Wu
This place was so amazing and so under the radar. The restaurant had a beach bar theme in the back with a quieter, yet still hip atmosphere in the front. The server and the hostess were both so attentive and helpful. The bao buns were incredible and small bites were great too. I highly recommend the bottomless brunch on the weekends for $35 all you can eat + 25 cent mimosas! The happy hour menu also has some interesting selections for reasonable prices too.

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Claire Hamilton
Definitely recommend happy hour! It gets pretty busy at dinner time so we went a little early and still had a great experience. The happy hour menu has a tasty selection and the service was really fast!

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Desire G
Decided to finally try out this place today since I wasn’t too far from the establishment and I thoroughly enjoyed the food and the drink I got. I ordered the kama Sutra drink and it was pretty good. I came for the bao buns, I got the shrimp tempura, braised pork belly and short rib bao buns…they were delicious. I ordered bulgolgi fries and took them to go they were good but got too much of a kick to it for me so next time i’d do without the kimchi and sauce. I ordered the chicken lo mein for my son and it DID NOT MISS! The establishment was pretty clean and the staff were courteous…the chair my son was on was broken (we did not notice) & one of the staff members and a security came up to us inspecting the quality of the chair and asked to switch out the chair. My experience was good.

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Lynnette Duford
Not like any bao that I’ve ever had. I wanted the spongy ones that you fold in half like a taco. Had to heat everything up and egg rolls were way overdone. Meat was like a spongy meat ball with an odd flavor and the egg roll sauce was the bright pink stuff you get from low end Asian fast food restaurants. We had it delivered so I can’t comment on atmosphere. Sorry, I really wanted to like the food.

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Cliff Rush
Buns are delicious. I tried the short rib, shrimp and fried chicken ( a little spicy) and all were great. Chicken fried rice is also a no-brainer to order. Service was on-point and atmosphere was lively. If you’re just going there for the food, I would say to get there before eight pm. Overall great place for food, drinks and music. Not a family restaurant.

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Anthony DiPaolo
Food was good, sushi hand roll was the best thing I ordered. I sat outside and service was terrible. Not a traditional server experience with 1 server assigned to a customer. Had to flag down someone every time I needed something like order a drink, or to get the check. Terrible bar stools outside and wobbly table pretty much ruined it. The food can’t overcome the other issues and don’t see the need to go back.

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Alex Weller
Chose this place based on the large patio and sitting outside was very nice. There is a longer wait for the “back patio” which is more of a scene. The “front patio” is narrower and quieter. The servers genuinely seemed to be doing the best they could with a severely disorganized and understaffed kitchen and bar. They even admitted that the managers were helping to cook. Unfortunately it didn’t really help as food came out more than an hour after ordering. It was clear that this was happening at other tables as well. The restaurant took the late items off the bill to apologise. Overall the food was decent, the snacks and bao are better than the entres. Would be willing to try it again because the patio is nice but do not go here if you are in a rush! Happy hour specials are solid for Clarendon including $4 for any draft beer including some heavy hitters.

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