Three times sandwich: see where to find the best in SP

Bao, as it is called in Chinese, or bun, as it is called in English, is a delicate bread, with a long leavened and steamed dough.

Steamed Chinese bread – called bao in China and bun in English – is proof that appearances can be deceiving. It was the Korean-born American chef David Chang who made this evident to the Western world. He was the one who created a signature version of the fluffy white sandwich filled with pork belly, a little cucumber, chives and spicy sweet and sour sauce. An instant success since he opened his Momofuku restaurant in New York in 2004. There, bao began his international career (as did Kimchi, the Korean reservation, but that’s another story).

The fact is that bao are all over the world with elaborate fillings, contrasts of flavors and textures. There are delicious options in Sao Paulo, not just in izakayas, Japanese bars. I have selected three that you need to try:

Mica’s vegetarian sandwich

The combination seems unlikely: tempura and bao. But it works very well. The vegetables are thinly sliced, breaded in a very delicate tempura and fried until crisp and dry. Pass in the middle of the light and very soft sandwich with thinly sliced ​​cabbage, cucumber and curry mayonnaise (served separately, but not overdoing it). (BRL 26)

Where is it: R. Guaicuí, 33, Pinheiros. 12: 00/16: 00 and 19: 00/23: 30 (Sunday 12: 00/22: 00). Delivery by iFood.

Taiwan Pulled Pork Bao from Mapu

This is quite large and has a strong and delicious filling: a mixture of marinated sirloin and bacon, cooked in sweet soy sauce and spices. The meats are chopped up and go to the center of the super soft bao along with home-brewed mustard, a touch of coriander and peanut crumbs. This bao, served in a food truck, gave rise to the restaurant (R $ 26).

Where is it: R. Áurea 307, Vila Mariana. 11: 30/14: 30 and 18: 00/22: 00 (Saturday, 12:15:30 and 18: 00/22: 00; closed Sunday and Monday). Delivery via Yoga and iFood.

Emi Bun by Hirá Izakaya

It’s a tiny bun – the bao is only 6cm long – and you’ll want to repeat it. The sandwich is stuffed with a prawn burger, delicately breaded in panko, finished with citrus mayonnaise, pepper paste and iceberg lettuce. Delicious (R $ 30).

Where is it: R. Fradique Coutinho, 1240, Pinheiros. 12: 00/15: 00 and 19: 00/23: 00. Delivery by iFood.

Source: Terra

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