Custard Bao

by Celia Sin-Tien Cheng
December 17, 2007

CHINATOWN BRASSERIE
380 Lafayette St
@ Great Jones St
New York, NY 10003
212-533-7000
$$$

Celia Sin-Tien Cheng

Bao means buns in Chinese, and these custard bao from Chinatown Brasserie are not only the perfect dessert, but also an ideal snack with coffee or tea any time of day. These bite-size custard pastries — sweet custard wrapped in a chewy, light bun — take inspiration from regular-sized breakfast pastries found in Chinese bakeries. The decorative white and brown swirls on top look like the icing on a cinnamon bun. The custard bao, however, is much lighter and more refined but still takes care of that sweet tooth.

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