New downtown Orlando restaurant Bao Spot aims to serve buns that are out of this world

The family-owned business claims to have ‘the best tasting baos in the galaxy’

By Grayson Keglovic on Tue, Dec 5, 2023 at 2:23 pm

Photo courtesy The Bao Spot/Facebook

The Bao Spot has opened in downtown Orlando and, yes, this is part of the decor

A long time ago, a delicately steamed dish made of dough and assorted fillings was created in a galaxy far, far away. OK, that's not true, but new restaurant The Bao Spot is serving up the tasty handhelds with intergalactic flair.

The Bao Spot opened Dec. 1 at Church Street Market, located in the heart of downtown Orlando at 54 W. Church St., claiming to have “the best tasting baos in the galaxy.”

Bao Spot's menu features a variety of appetizers, "space burgers," rice bowls, churros, and both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The restaurant offers nine different baos to dig into, including the chef’s special “Bao of the Month.”

December’s Bao of the Month is "fire chicken," branching out a bit from space-themed baos like the “Space Kalbi” and “Astro Pig.”

The Bao Spot offers quick-service fare seven days a week. If you’re in the mood for a fast late-night bite, the restaurant is open until midnight Sunday-Thursday, and until 1 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.

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