Baoism is Closing This Week

By Betty Richardson

To those who thought 2016 was a bitch for F&B, 2017 is proving just as ruthless. Baoism, a modern Chinese eatery specializing in steamed baos, has announced via their WeChat that they are closing their restaurant in Hubin Dao Mall. The last day of business will be January 26.

Says owner Alex Xu in the post:

What a whirlwind three years it has been.

To my staff: It has been an incredible privilege to work with everyone at Baoism – your dedication to our company has made it what it was, especially for me I am proud to know and have worked with every one of you.

To our customers: Thank you for supporting us throughout these past three years, from our first ever pop up at Supperclub, the beer and music festivals, Battle of the Baos, to the everyday grind at the restaurant – you have been there, you gave us your love, you won us best new restaurant, and you motivated us to be our best.

Having started as a pop-up brand between Xu and former co-founder Jenny Gao, Baoism quickly became one of the city's best-loved new concepts. The Hubin Dao store was the first brick and mortar shop, offering filled steamed baos, noodles and more – and clinching them 'Best New Restaurant' at the That's Shanghai Food & Drink Awards 2016.

Following the closure, Xu tells us that he'll be taking a break for a while before embarking on a new project. Here's a hint: winemaking in Yunnan...

Baoism, E30, B2, 150 Hubin Lu, by Ji’nan Lu  湖滨路150号湖滨道B2E30, 近济南路.

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