The Bao Bae

Made 4,000 dumplings 🥟 for the Disney Emmy Party — feels like I just woke up from a really realistic dream ✨ Not just because I was on autopilot (running purely on adrenaline) but because it was one of the biggest events I’ve ever executed. There were moments I thought we wouldn’t finish on time, or when last-minute changes hit… but thoughts aren’t the truth. Everything did eventually come together :) The most memorable part? My community. I might have the dumpling brains, but it was the people who pulled together that made this happen…people who trusted me, and reminded me to trust myself. Like when I desperately posted on stories for last minute help because I wasn’t sure we could knock out 600 dumplings the day before 🤣 and the BaoBae fam showed up. I’m so lucky. 🥹 I’m reminded that: ✨ I have incredible people in my life ✨ Asian food and DUMPLINGS RULE ✨ I’m actually a pretty dope businesswoman (even if I still wanna be baby 🤪) ✨ And most importantly… I finally have patience for myself Because when you trust yourself （through the good or the messy ）you’ll always end up where you’re meant to be, simply because you stayed true. Patience and trust is the answer to this dumpling path (Literally the two things you need to master dumpling making, lol)

One of the biggest reflections we got from our teams first time at the @nationalrestaurantshow is that despite being in the chaos of being the the food business. The people always pull through. We heard this loud and clear at the Strategic Branding and PR: Driving ROl Through Emotional Connections and Quality Excellence. Industrial leaders coming together to share their knowledge 💛 Community is everything. We wouldn’t have this business if we didn’t have our teammates, customers and culture. Food and community goes hand in hand. And that’s exactly what we think dumplings has to offer to everyone and the NRA for putting together this amazing international festival of the food-restaurant community! #NRA2025 #foodcommunity #NationalRestaurantAssciationShow2025

The most expensive ingredient in our dumplings? Not the pork. It’s the oyster sauce Because we only use the good stuff 😮‍💨 We heard @leekumkeeusa is pulling up to NRA @nationalrestaurantshow with 600+ other brands… and as loyal users of the BOAT LADY brand 🥰 we can’t wait to meet the #leekumkee team! At The Bao Bae, we use Lee Kum Kee in pretty much everything—especially our Sheng Jian Bao. Any other sauce or food brands you think we should connect with? Looking for future dumpling collabs. 👀🥟 #NRAShow2025 #DumplingLover #shengjianbao #soupdumplings

Hello Everyone! It’s @chefbaobae here 💛 it’s been a while but The Bao Bae had her beauty sleep and now she is back~ We can’t wait to share what this new chapter has in store but we are kick starting it with a Mothers Day Dumpling Class📍@studious.work *register and link in bio* It’s been a while since I taught a soup dumpling class. This month in LA and next month (June) in Hawaii! I hope I can make and eat soup 🥟 with you 😊 #dumplingmaking #cookingclass #dumplings #xlb

Reminder 🚨 @chefbaobae will have a special Saturday Tea Time set in collaboration with @chunkypaper !! Ft. @blendsweets #cheesecakebaos @chunkypaper repost : “ …inspired by Britney's modern take on the Chinese snacks she grew up eating and includes a Chunky Paper exclusive cheesecake bao flavor! Chef Britney Wang is a Chinese American food maker based in Los Angeles by way of Honolulu! You might know Britney as Chef Baobae, a moniker that plays on 宝贝 (Bao bei), which in Chinese is a term of endearment; Something you might call your baby or Bae! Britney believes that everything we make or eat comes from the heart. In her own words: "You don’t need to be a Bao to be a “Bao Bae” to someone 😊!" After leaving her job in finance in 2019, Britney started teaching dumpling-making classes with a goal to use cooking to connect and build bridges across people and cultures. During the pandemic, she shifted gears and started selling food from her home kitchen, introducing the world to her savory handmade Bao Bae "Sheng Jian Baos" (生煎包). Her cooking quickly expanded into weekly popups, including the creation of Blends Sweets' cheesecake baos. These sweet baos, filled with housemade gooey fillings like "Cookie Butter Cheesecake" serve as a tasty example of Britney's style of "blending" East and West flavors into one delicious Bao 😋 We're so excited a-bao-t these delicious filled baos...we'll show ourselves out...but not before we introduce Britney's Saturday Tea Time exclusive "Matcha Black Sesame" Cheesecake bao included with every set! A bao as tasty as it is beautiful!” Only a few slots left! Can’t wait to enjoy this Saturday afternoon with a Chinese inspired Tea set with everyone 😊💕 Pre-Order link on website in BIO #cheesecakebao #baobae #afternoontea #dumplings #bao #baozi #cheesecake #asiandesserts #fantuan #sachima #porkfloss #femalechef #foodiesofla

@thebaobae started as a personal project of mine. It was a platform for me to share my love of cooking when I was in pivotal time of my life after quitting my corporate finance job. After 2 years I want to give you guys a bittersweet update 🙂 - @chefbaobae In the Beginning, I had no idea it will be where it is today. I didn’t exactly know how or when it was going to happen but I just knew. And so…the more I did, the more I failed, the more I learned, and the more I trusted; things naturally began to fall into place. Along the way, I realized @thebaobae is also a personal journey of mines. As Bao Bae grew, so did I and that’s why sometimes it’s hard for me to let go of my baby. The Bao Bae enabled me to start a life that brought me all of the opportunities I would’ve laughed at if you told me 2 yrs ago (humble brag lol) As nice as it seems on the outside I’ve never felt so busy and lonely in my adult life. But I’ve also been fortunately blessed to meet other successful friends who are more than willing let you join their journey. To allow our community to grow and be less lonely. So thank you so much for those who has been with me since the beginning. Those who took my first dumpling class in my apt, my first job as a line cook, first time teaching people, cooking “professionally” etc. and it’s time for me to take a new step in my journey! After thorough contemplation, you guys know that I LOVE feeding you, but it’s been unrealistic for me to continuously do popups without a consistent team. Majority of my time is used to find help, train, and prep and it’s bc I only want the best food for you guys! No dumplings are ever or can be frozen!! but this kind of lifestyle had refrained me from working on other love ❤️ projects and really taking a breath 🧘🏻‍♀️ With that said!! Bc @thebaobae has always been a personal journey of mines, I hope you can join me @chefbaobae as I continue to cook! Not only 🥟 but other delicious food thats inspires me, popups, recipes, @blendsweets #cheesecakebaos , classes and other special projects. It was hard for me to let go, but what’s there to go when it has and was always me 😊

Today is the first day of 2022. Tbh, it doesn’t feel much different maybe bc 2021 was yesterday. But when I look back at the entire year. I don’t think I would’ve ask for anything more or less. I love New Years bc I know for a fact that each year will always be better than the last. Sounds cliche but despite these tough times… it definitely allowed me to grow and experience life the way it’s suppose to. Behind the smiles and laughter. I see a community all tirelessly working their butts off and making the best of any situation. So I thank you for letting me be part of that. Because I believe the only way for true success it to have those around you win as well 🥺 From these few selected photos (Instagram only allows 10) shows how grateful I am for 2021. The year that gave me opportunities to experience, grow and grace me with so many amazing people! Thank you for allowing me to do what I love ❤️and most of all I’m thankful for myself :) So let 2022 be the year we all love ourselves more, support one another so we make every year the year! Announcements on @thebaobae future concept as well events/classes are coming soon. Once again, TY ❤️

Sheng Jian Bao Wassup! Have you tried these Shanghainese style Panfried Soup Dumplings before?? There are many different types but Shanghainese ones are made with a half part yeast dough. Freshly made (no shortcuts- never frozen) to give you those thin tops but thick, crunchy bottoms 🤤 Imagine them being small dumpling cups. Ya know to make the soup slurping process easy! They’re available exclusively at my @thebaobae popups and one of a kind 生煎包 sheng jian bao recipe/technique I’ve worked constantly in the past year. But unfortunately due to other food projects and realizing BaoBae popups are unrealistic (high demand but a 1 person team making fresh dumplings) I’m reducing the time spent on BaoBae. I’ll give you guys an update later but this is a little secret I wanna let my friends know here first 😊 #dumplings #femalechef #shengjianbao #panfriedsoupdumplings #femaleentrepreneur #chinesefood #dumplinglove #dumplingsfordays #soupdumplings #bao #生煎包 #锅贴 #汤包

Happy Aloha Friday! Hope your Friday is as fun as these dumplings (but without the work lol) Ps. If only 🥟 making is as easy as a snap of a finger @chefbaobae #dumpling #dumplings #dumplinglover #foodart #chinesefood #potstickers #dumplingsfordays #mandu #gyoza #cookingclass #femalechef #bao #cookingvideo #

Had to drink some of the soup to show you guys what’s inside 😇 *ahhhh Thank You to everyone who stopped by November’s Popup at @prd_la ♥️ Tbh, I wish I can do this everyday. When I first started this all I wanted was to have every single Angeleno try this treat (you have no idea what you’re missing out) for FREE- not actually or else I’ll be broke lol but that was the energy I was going for 😅 I like to think I’m a super independent smart butt Asian Female entrepreneur…But I gotta face reality. Yes, I am one 👑 haha but I don’t have a team and I also have to juggle other projects and responsibilities. There is only so much a person can do and if there’s no Bae there will be no Baos :( While I use this time to reorganize my other projects, I will also be reorganizing my body mentally and physically 🦶 but will definitely give you guys an update for what’s to come in 2022😋 #baos #baozi #shengjianbao #soupdumplings #dumplings #dumplinglove dumplingsfordays #foodporn #tangbao #chinesefood #shanghainesefood #potstickers #生煎包 #包子 #汤包 #xiaolongbao

Next week @thebaobae sister concept @blendsweets will be bringing Cheesecake Baos to Chinatown @prd_la ! Co-Owned and co-Created by our @chefbaobae is a love child between the BLEND of East and West. Flavors that we love and grew up with (ube, Thai tea, matcha 🍵 etc.) Unfortunately I decided to not sell everyone’s favorite pan-fried soup dumplings next weekend 11/27 (sorry! 😔) as my foot injury has not improved due to the standing and prep work needed to create fresh 🥟 for you on the daily. Because if No Bae = No Bao 😢 and we don’t want that to happen. But I will be introducing a dessert drink deliciously paired with these baos 🤫 announcement tmr 💜 So support @blendsweets and order these delicious “NOT TOO SWEET” cheesecake baos. You won’t regret 😋 PRE-ORDER IS IN @blendsweets BIO #cheesecakebaos #cheesecake #bao #baos #steamedbuns #dessertinsider #thaitea #ubelove #ube #ubae #sweetpotato #vegetarian #matcha #包子馒头

See everybody this weekend and catch the dumpling 🥟 show 🌟 Starring the roller, filler and wrapper 👩🏻‍🍳🧑🏻‍🍳👩🏻‍🍳 Pre-Orders are now closed but we are opening up walk-ups for tmr until we’re out! See everyone again @prd_la ! And don’t forget “DUMPLINGS FOR BREAKFAST” on Sunday as well! We will post what time we will start accepting walk ups for Sunday. Stay posted. #dumplings #dumpling #dumplinglove #soupdumplings #femalechef #bao #baozi #shengjianbao #potstickers #popup #chinatown #shanghainesefood #gyoza #chinesefood #xlb #生煎包 #汤包 #包子