Xiao Bao Biscuit
Asian restaurant · Charleston ·
Asian soul food with creative cocktails in a gas station
Asian soul food with creative cocktails in a gas station
"Located on the corner of Rutledge Avenue and Spring Street in a converted gas station, this spot offers a marriage of Asian soul-food flavors and Charleston sensibility—dishes can be very spicy, so plan accordingly. Standouts include Thai yellow curry with mung bean cakes and Japanese cabbage pancakes with pork “candy,” and the cocktail program is creative and well executed." - Stephanie Burt
"This converted filing station is the perfect go-to lunch and dinner spot if you are craving some traditional Asian comfort food. As locals call it, XBB offers an evolving menu with seasonal ingredients as well as inventive cocktails. Try the Okonomiyaki, a cabbage pancake with rich spices, don’t forget the add-ons. Even the candied pork!" - Fuzzco
"A celebrated spot for Asian soul food that blends bold flavors with Southern sensibilities." - Erin Perkins
"Asian soul food spot Xiao Bao Biscuit was one of a kind when it opened on Spring Street in 2012. The kitchen offers items not commonly seen in downtown Charleston, like okonomiyaki covered in “pork candy” and the extra spicy mapo tofu. The menu pulls inspiration from China, Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam, so there’s always something new and unexpected to sample." - Erin Perkins
"A celebrated lunch destination for Asian soul food, frequently recommended for adventurous daytime dining on Upper King." - Erin Perkins