Bao Bei is now open at 12055 Rockville Pike in the Montrose Crossing shopping center. The fast-casual restaurant is serving up authentic Taiwanese street food. Founded by the talented and Montgomery County-raised Kevin Hsieh, Bao Bei has built a loyal following from its roots as a ghost kitchen and its national television appearance, and it is now ready to serve the community from its new brick-and-mortar location. First look video available below.
Kevin Hsieh’s grew up in Montgomery County and graduated from Gaithersburg High School. A former financial analyst, Hsieh decided to pursue his passion for food, inspired by his family’s culinary traditions. He launched Bao Bei as a “ghost kitchen” in a shared commercial space in North Bethesda, quickly gaining a reputation for his authentic Taiwanese flavors.
Bao Bei’s popularity exploded when Hsieh and his team competed on Season 17 of the Food Network’s “The Great Food Truck Race.” As a finalist on the show, Hsieh gained national recognition for his creative and authentic take on Taiwanese comfort food, setting the stage for the next chapter of his business.
The permanent space allows Hsieh to expand on the menu that made his ghost kitchen and food truck concept so successful. Diners can enjoy a range of Taiwanese street food staples, with the signature gua bao (Taiwanese steamed buns) at the heart of the menu. These handheld delights are filled with succulent braised pork belly, crispy fried chicken, or flavorful tofu, all topped with a traditional mix of pickled mustard greens, cilantro, and crushed peanuts. The menu also features other favorites like Taiwanese fried chicken cutlets, rice bowls, and sides.
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