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: low-carb, gluten-free, dairy-free, high-protein, vegetarian, nut-free, vegan, low-fat, pescatarian, diabetic, heart-healthy, plant-based, atkins, weight-watchers, clean-eating, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, raw-food, volumetrics, tlc, detox, alkaline, mayo-clinic
Currently open
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Menu
- Tuna Tartar - $18: Yu xiang sichuan fragrant sauce, beef fat hashbrowns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Bing - $14: Whipped feta, charred eggplant ginger scallion, xiao bao chili garlic sauce Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Atkins
- Cucumber - $10: Smacked cuke & kohlrabi, black vinegar hua jiao garlic Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Som Tum - $13: Spicy green papaya salad Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Low-Fat, Atkins, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Raw-Food, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic
- Gua Bao - $14: Taiwanese classic pork belly, pickles, peanuts, housemade bao Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Fried Dumplings - $12: Lemongrass pork + peanut mochi dumplings Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Biang Biang Noodles - $19: Hand pulled noodles with chili cumin brisket, trumpet mushrooms, yu choi Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- La Zi Cauliflower - $16: Sichuan ma la classic stir fry Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Okonomiyaki - $17: Japanese hashbrown pancake; optional add egg, katsuo, pork candy Dietary tags: Nut-Free
- Crab Rice - $24: Thai style fried rice with jumbo lump, butter, citrus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Rendang - $22: Indonesian chicken curry + sticky rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Pad Kra Pow - $16: Thai minced beef with chili, garlic, and basil stir fry, rice, fried sunny egg Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Som Tum with Chicken - $16: Black bean fermented fried chicken with spicy green papaya salad and rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free
- Egg & Cheese Bao - $12: Brunch special bao Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- MaPo Dou Fu - $15: Classic Sichuan tofu dish Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Chicken Fried Steak - $18: Japanese curry, rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free
- BFF (Beef Fat Fries) - $8: Beef fat fries, fry sauce Dietary tags: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Boom Boom Lemon - $12: Soju + yuzu
- Strawberry Kissa - $13: Bourbon with strawberry & ginger
- MTLC Jazz - $14: Mezcal, tequila, thai chili, plum wine
- No Funny Business - $14: Baijiu, amaro, apperitif, lemon
- London Flower - $13: Sichuan peppercorn gin, pimms, lemon
- Personality Crisis - $14: Rye, cocchi vermouth, 5 spice bitters
- Hot Toddy - $12: Four roses, chili honey, yuzu
- Yuzu Ale - $8
- Beer Lao - $6
- Maku Rice Beer - $9
- Koji Gold - $10
- Jade Hong Kong - $7