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: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Xia Bao
Dairy-Free at Xia Bao
Xia Bao in Nashville has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuna Tartar, Cucumber and La Zi Cauliflower. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Xia Bao
Xia Bao in Nashville has 3 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuna Tartar, Cucumber and La Zi Cauliflower. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Xia Bao
Xia Bao in Nashville has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Egg & Cheese Bao, Bing and Cucumber. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Xia Bao
Xia Bao in Nashville has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Som Tum and Okonomiyaki. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Xia Bao
Xia Bao in Nashville has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Cucumber. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Xia Bao
Xia Bao in Nashville has 11 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Cucumber, La Zi Cauliflower and MaPo Dou Fu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Xia Bao
Xia Bao in Nashville has 13 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Egg & Cheese Bao, Bing and Cucumber. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at Xia Bao
Xia Bao in Nashville has 3 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Egg & Cheese Bao, Cucumber and MaPo Dou Fu. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Xia Bao
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Som Tum | 54.8 g | 51.1 g |
| Okonomiyaki | 30.6 g | 34.4 g |
| Gua Bao | 34.4 g | 22.6 g |
| Hot Toddy | 104.1 g | 8.7 g |
| Tuna Tartar | 20.5 g | 7.8 g |
| Egg & Cheese Bao | 53.3 g | 6.2 g |
| Chicken Fried Steak | 4.2 g | 6 g |
| Pad Kra Pow | 14.5 g | 4.3 g |
| Strawberry Kissa | 21.7 g | 4.2 g |
| Fried Dumplings | 95.7 g | 3.9 g |
| Biang Biang Noodles | 5.8 g | 2.3 g |
| Beer Lao | 3.4 g | 1.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
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: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bing - $14: Whipped feta, charred eggplant ginger scallion, xiao bao chili garlic sauce Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cucumber - $10: Smacked cuke & kohlrabi, black vinegar hua jiao garlic Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Som Tum - $13: Spicy green papaya salad Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC 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 Available at: dinner, lunch
- Biang Biang Noodles - $19: Hand pulled noodles with chili cumin brisket, trumpet mushrooms, yu choi Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
Shared Plates
- La Zi Cauliflower - $16: Sichuan ma la classic stir fry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Okonomiyaki - $17: Japanese hashbrown pancake; optional add egg, katsuo, pork candy Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Rice - $24: Thai style fried rice with jumbo lump, butter, citrus Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium 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 Dietary tags: Low-Sodium 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, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: breakfast, brunch, lunch
- MaPo Dou Fu - $15: Classic Sichuan tofu dish Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Steak - $18: Japanese curry, rice Dietary tags: Low-Sodium 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, Low-Cholesterol
- Maku Rice Beer - $9 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Koji Gold - $10 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Jade Hong Kong - $7 Dietary tags: Halal, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about Xia Bao
- Is Xia Bao dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Xia Bao has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tuna Tartar, Cucumber and La Zi Cauliflower.
- What can I eat at Xia Bao on a dairy-free diet?
- Tuna Tartar, Cucumber and La Zi Cauliflower carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Xia Bao have vegan options?
- Yes. 11 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Cucumber and La Zi Cauliflower.
- Is Xia Bao gluten-free?
- 3 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Xia Bao?
- Som Tum, at roughly 51.1g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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