Wow Bao - Chicago, IL

Wow Bao (Three locations: 835 North Michigan Ave./1 West Wacker Blvd./175 West Jackson Blvd.) is one of my favorite places to stop for a quick lunch or light snack in Chicago. I often get the Combo with a cool Thai salad and two bao (usually bbq pork, chicken, or coconut custard). If you don't know, a bao is a steamed "dumpling" or "bun" that is stuffed with meat or another filling. The service is fast and friendly. The food is always fresh and tasty. The ambience, however, varies by location. The North Michigan location is on the ground level of Water Tower Place with no seating nearby. Diners can take their order to go or head up the escalators and sit at a table in the atrium area. The tables are often busy and not always clean. The Wacker location has a nice seating area that is casual and comfortable. If you're near Wow Bao, stop in! Let me know what you think.

Food: ****
Ambience: depends on location
Service: ****
(out of 5 stars)