THE GOOD BAO IS SO GOOD

In the spot that most recently housed the best oxtail in town (we miss you, Mi Casa!), now dwells something so delightful that we are almost ready to stop grieving. The Good Bao serves up, well, bao, which are steamed buns that can be prepared several ways. At The Good Bao, they are made flat (as opposed to stuffed, like dumplings), and folded over to make a tiny sandwich. They come filled with anything from barbeque beef to tofu, and at around three bucks each, it’s not hard to try them all. We also loved their pork belly rice bowl, and are looking forward to treating ourselves to a bubble tea or smoothie. With nothing on the menu over $7, it’s a snacker’s paradise. Also, props to these guys on their branding: the look at the Bao is so slick, we thought it was a chain! Nope – just ambitious entrepreneurs making Binghamton a better place to eat.

58 Henry Street, Downtown Binghamton. (607) 237-0445; thegoodbao.com. They’re also on Facebook and Instagram @thegoodbao.