Pan-Asian / Chinese-AmericanEast Nashville$$$$
Xiao Bao
Hamburger bao, okonomiyaki with pork candy and a private karaoke room you can book, at a walk-in spot on Meridian Street.
#15 in Global
What to get
- Hamburger bao
- Okonomiyaki with pork candy
- Dumplings (curry or buttermilk-chili oil)
- Mochi waffle with strawberry ice cream
When to go
Parties of 4 or fewer usually walk in with little wait except Fri–Sat nights (official).
Insider tip
No reservations, except the private karaoke room for 6–14 at 6 pm and 8:30 pm (karaoke extra at 8:30).
Find it
- Phone
- (615) 239-5553
- Website
- xiaobaonashville.com
- Reservations
- walk-in only
Recognition
Checked Oct. 1, 2026. Ratings are a snapshot from Google and Yelp; ranks are ours (how we rank). Something out of date? Tell us.
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