Who Has the Best Bao Buns on Long Island? The Fluffy, Savory Truth
TLDR; (Est. 1 Min Read)
The craving for "pillowy clouds of dough" filled with savory meat is real. While dedicated dim sum spots like Tao’s offer a great traditional experience, Ramen Ramen in Sayville takes the crown for the best Bao Buns on Long Island. Why? Because they take their legendary, melt-in-your-mouth Chashu pork and pair it with the perfect steamed bun for an unmatched bite.
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The Rise of the Bun
If you are scrolling through social media or searching for the best Asian food on Long Island, you have likely noticed a star rising: the Bao Bun. It’s no longer just a side dish; it’s a main event.
But finding the perfect one is tricky. A quick look at local discussions on Reddit shows that Long Islanders are passionate about their buns, debating everything from the dough texture to the meat-to-sauce ratio.
What Exactly is a Bao Bun?
Before we tell you where to get the best one, let's define what we are eating. If you’re asking what is a bao bun, you are looking at a centuries-old staple of Chinese cuisine.
Technically known as Gua Bao in the variations we see most often today, these are steamed buns with a rich history dating back to the Three Kingdoms period. According to Britannica, the secret lies in the cooking method—steaming rather than baking keeps the dough white, moist, and fluffy.
And what are bao buns made of? Usually a mix of flour, yeast, sugar, and milk, creating that signature slightly sweet flavor that balances the savory filling.
The Contenders: Traditional vs. Modern
When searching for these treats, you generally have two routes on Long Island.
First, there are the traditional Dim Sum parlors. A fantastic example is Tao’s Dim Sum. They are a go-to for a wide variety of dumplings and buns, offering an authentic, sit-down experience that is hard to beat when you want a full spread of Cantonese classics.
Why Ramen Ramen Wins the Bao War
However, if you want the single best bite—that perfect marriage of meat and bun—Ramen Ramen in Sayville is the winner.
Why? It comes down to the filling. Because Ramen Ramen specializes in Tonkotsu ramen, they have already mastered the art of Chashu (braised pork belly). When you take that same tender, slow-cooked pork that falls apart on your tongue and tuck it into a fluffy steamed bun with crisp veggies and sauce, you get magic.
Don't just take our word for it. You can see the mouth-watering visuals of our buns in action right here:
The Perfect Sidekick
At Ramen Ramen, we view the Bao Bun as the ultimate appetizer. It is light enough not to ruin your appetite but rich enough to satisfy. It is the perfect warmup for a big bowl of soup.
You can check out our full lineup of buns—including Pork, Chicken, and Shrimp options—right on our Menu.
The Verdict
You can drive miles for a dim sum hall, and places like Tao's are excellent. But if you want that specific, modern, melt-in-your-mouth Chashu Bao experience that has everyone talking, the answer is in Sayville.
Ready to bite into a cloud?
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