Xia Bao – Chinese
Xia Bao pulses with the vibrant energy of a modern street-food haunt, where the air is thick with the enticing aromas of sizzling fried dumplings and the sharp, spicy kick of La Zi cauliflower. The table becomes a colorful mosaic of Pan-Asian inspiration, inviting guests to tear into warm bing bread, savor the delicate heat of Som Tum, or get lost in the rich, hand-pulled depths of Biang Biang noodles. It is a spirited destination where bold textures and soulful flavors collide, creating a dining experience that feels both adventurous and deeply comforting.
Xia Bao, Meridian Street, East Nashville, Nashville, Davidson County, Middle Tennessee, Tennessee, 37207, United States https://www.xiaobaonashville.com/0Cuisine: Chinese
Price range: $
Dietary options: keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, carnivore, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
Snacks
- Tuna Tartar - $18: Yu xiang sichuan fragrant sauce, beef fat hashbrowns Dietary tags: Whole30, Paleo Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bing - $14: Whipped feta, charred eggplant ginger scallion, xiao bao chili garlic sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber - $10: Smacked cuke & kohlrabi, black vinegar hua jiao garlic Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Som Tum - $13: Spicy green papaya salad Available at: dinner, lunch
Dumplings & Noodles
- Gua Bao - $14: Taiwanese classic pork belly, pickles, peanuts, housemade bao Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Dumplings - $12: Lemongrass pork + peanut mochi dumplings Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Biang Biang Noodles - $19: Hand pulled noodles with chili cumin brisket, trumpet mushrooms, yu choi Available at: dinner, lunch
Shared Plates
- La Zi Cauliflower - $16: Sichuan ma la classic stir fry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Okonomiyaki - $17: Japanese hashbrown pancake; optional add egg, katsuo, pork candy Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rice - $24: Thai style fried rice with jumbo lump, butter, citrus Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rendang - $22: Indonesian chicken curry + sticky rice Available at: dinner, lunch
Lunch & Brunch
- Pad Kra Pow - $16: Thai minced beef with chili, garlic, and basil stir fry, rice, fried sunny egg Available at: dinner, lunch
- Som Tum with Chicken - $16: Black bean fermented fried chicken with spicy green papaya salad and rice Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
- Egg & Cheese Bao - $12: Brunch special bao Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- MaPo Dou Fu - $15: Classic Sichuan tofu dish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Steak - $18: Japanese curry, rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: brunch, dinner, lunch
Sides
- BFF (Beef Fat Fries) - $8: Beef fat fries, fry sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Boom Boom Lemon - $12: Soju + yuzu Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Strawberry Kissa - $13: Bourbon with strawberry & ginger Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- MTLC Jazz - $14: Mezcal, tequila, thai chili, plum wine Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- No Funny Business - $14: Baijiu, amaro, apperitif, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- London Flower - $13: Sichuan peppercorn gin, pimms, lemon Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Personality Crisis - $14: Rye, cocchi vermouth, 5 spice bitters Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Hot Toddy - $12: Four roses, chili honey, yuzu
- Yuzu Ale - $8
- Beer Lao - $6 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Maku Rice Beer - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Koji Gold - $10 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Jade Hong Kong - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
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