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Bao Tennyson 3973 Tennyson Street

3973 Tennyson Street, Denver, CO
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Cinco De Mayo

Food

Dim Sum

  • Shrimp Chips

    Tapioca Chips lightly fried then tossed with Togarashi & Black Sesame Seeds.
    $5.88
  • Shishitos & Brussels

    Jalapeños, lemon juice, pistachios, treasure aioli
    $15.88
  • Sichuan Green Beans

    Fried green beans, garlic, ginger, honey Sichuan sauce, crispy onions, Daikon and furikake seasoning.
    $12.88
  • Bok Choy Mushroom Trio

    $13.88
  • Buttermilk Fried Wings

    Gochujang glaze. Served with carrots & cucumbers (1 lb)
    $16.88
  • Salt & Pepper Shrimp

    Tossed with scallions, togarashi, served with Chinese mustard and tiger sauce
    $22.88
  • Cheese Rangoons

    Scallions, cilantro, tri-color peppers, sichuan sambal, furikake seasoning. Served with sweet & sour pineapple sauce (5 per order)
    $11.88
  • DIY Vegg Spring Rolls

    Lettuce, cilantro, scallions, jalapeños, thai basil, daikon sprouts, pickled vegetables, tri-color peppers. Served with fish sauce & treasure aioli (5 per order)
    $18.88
  • Spicy Pork Dumpling

    Pork dumplings with spicy chili crisp & crispy onions, topped with scallions & fresno chili oil (4 per order)
    $12.88
  • Shitake Mushroom Dumplings

    Scallions, crispy onions, ginger pao, furikake seasoning (4 per order)
    $12.88
  • Pork Xiao Long Bao Soup Dumplings

    Pork soup dumplings served with black vinegar & fresno chili oil (4 per order)
    $12.88
  • Philly Cheesesteak Dumplings

    Wagyu beef, caramelized onions, chinese mustard, mozzarella & Cheddar cheese blend, furikake seasoning (5 per order)
    $12.88
  • Shrimp Shumai

    Crispy onions, tobiko, cilantro, tamari truffle, bonito flakes (6 per order)
    $15.88
  • Chicken Lemongrass Dumplings

    Chicken dumplings with lemongrass, corn, onion, dill. Served with honey sichuan & treasure aioli. Choice of steamed or fried (4 per order)
    $12.88
  • Kobe Beef Dumplings

    Braised Kobe Beef, Short Rib and Miso Mongolian Sauce, Topped with Fresno Chiles, Thai Basil and Crispy Onions (4 per order)
    $16.88
  • Cheeseburger Dumplings

    All natural ground beef, cheddar cheese, minced pickles and grilled onions, Served with hot mustard and spicy treasure aoili. (4 per order)
    OUT OF STOCK
    $15.88
  • Buffalo Chicken Dumplings

    pan seared dumpling with tender buffalo chicken paired with tofu ranch & gochujang buffalo sauce
    OUT OF STOCK
    $15.88
  • Tuna Crispy Rice

    Crispy Rice topped with Bluefin Tuna. Served with Jalapeño, Eel Sauce and Spicy Mayo. (4 per order)
    $19.88
  • Yuzu Tuna Taretare

    $22.88

Baos & Roujiamo

  • Smashburger Roujiamo

    2 Crispy Edged Beef Partties, Shaved Onion, Melted White American, Chinese Mustard, Garlicky Pickles (1 per order) paired with shrimp cracklins
    $15.88
  • Shaved Duck Roujiamo

    Shaved 5 spice roast duck, scallion threads, cilantro sprigs, mal peppercorn plum sauce (1 per order)
    $15.88
  • Fried Chicken Bao Buns

    Buttermilk Fried Chicken served w/ house-made apple-slaw with a Gochujang Ranch drizzle served with shrimp cracklins (2 pc per order)
    $15.88
  • Sweet Soy Pork Belly Bao Bun

    Pickled vegetables, cilantro, treasure aioli served with shrimp cracklins (2 per order)
    $15.88
  • Short Rib Bao

    Slow braised short rib, sweet cherry pomegranate reduction, spicy asian apple slaw, furikake seasoning (2 per order)
    $16.88
  • Tempura Tofu Bao Bun

    Pickled vegetables, cilantro, treasure aioli (2 per order)
    $15.88
  • Char Siu Bao Bun

    Steamed barbecue pork bao bun, garnished with scallion & sesame seed. Served with our house-made Sichuan sambal (3 per order)
    $15.88

Skewers

  • Maple Miso Chicken Skewers

    Scallions, furikake seasoning served with jasmine rice
    $12.88+
  • Sichuan Shrimp Skewers

    Furikake seasoning, Chinese mustard served with jasmine rice
    $15.88+
  • Spicy Beef Tenderloin Skewers

    Sichuan sambal, cilantro,, served with jasmine rice
    $14.88+

Noodles & Rice

  • Drunken Empress Noodles

    Rice noodles, egg, fresno chiles, cilantro, onions, baby bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, thai basil, bean sprouts, whiskey, oyster sauce
    $17.88
  • Spicy Yakisoba Noodles

    Yakisoba noodles, Chinese sausage, scallions, baby bok choy, fresno chiles, pistachios, cilantro, thai basil tossed with sichuan sambal
    $16.88
  • Garlic Fried Rice

    Chinese sausage, egg, onions, carrots, bean sprouts, edamame
    $15.88
  • Kung Pao Shroom Trio

    Sweet kung pao sauce, shishitos, king trumpet, shiitake, shimeji mushrooms
    $15.88

Soups & Salad

  • Bao Brew Salad

    Lettuce, cucumber, pickled vegetables, heirloom cherry tomatoes served with tamari truffle vinaigrette
    $9.88
  • Cup Vegan Hot & Sour Soup

    Mushroom dashi, tofu, pickled vegetables
    $9.88
  • Bowl Vegan Hot & Sour Soup

    Mushroom dashi, tofu, pickled vegetables
    $16.88
  • Spicy Duck Ramen

    Baby bok choy, scallions, bean sprouts, thai basil, yakisoba noodles, cilantro
    $19.88

Kid's Menu

  • Butter Noodles

    $4.88
  • Kid's Chicken Skewer

    $4.88

Side Orders

  • Side Fried Rice

    $3.88
  • Side Jasmine Rice

    $1.88
  • Side Pork Belly

    $5.88
  • Side Chicken

    $5.88
  • Side Tiger Shrimp

    $9.88
  • Side Beef Tenderloin

    $8.88
  • Side Duck

    $8.88
  • Side Bao Salad

    $5.88

Dessert

  • Matcha Glazed Donuts

    Lightly fried donuts with a house made matcha tea glaze topped with rice puffs.
    $9.88
  • Red Bean Sesame Balls (Jian Dui)

    $5.88

Drinks

Signature Cocktails

  • White Lotus

    Vodka, nigori sake, lychee, lemon, ku cha "Summer tranquility" white tea
    $15.88
  • Silk Slippers

    Gin, elderflower, gentian, mint, cucumber, lime, soda
    $15.88
  • Enter the Dragon

    Tequila blanco, melon liqueur, jalapeno, pineapple, lime
    $15.88
  • Passion Pagoda

    Rosaluna mezcal, cachaca, italicus, passion fruit, pineapple, lime
    $15.88
  • Red Lantern

    Mars iwai Japanese whiskey, akashi ume (Japanese plum whiskey), Japanese sweet vermouth, aperol
    $15.88
  • Bao Private Barrel Old Fashioned

    Rotating single barrel whiskey, lapsang-infused demerara, sakura cherry bitters
    $16.88
  • Take Me Out

    Flor de Cana Rum 2oz, passion fruit 1 oz, Lemon.5 oz and Red Bull Yellow Edition (Tropical) Float
    $15.88

Non-alcoholic Beverages

  • Pepsi

    The bold, refreshing, robust cola
    $4.88
  • Pepsi Zero Sugar

    Real cola taste, with a refreshing pop of sweet, fizzy bubbles without sugar
    $4.88
  • Starry

    A light and refreshing, caffeine-free, lemon-lime soda made with real sugar
    $4.88
  • Mountain Dew

    Mtn Dew exhilarates and quenches thirst with its one of a kind citrus taste.
    $4.88
  • Crush Orange

    The original orange soda
    $4.88
  • Dr Pepper

    A signature blend of 23 flavors makes every sip of Dr. Pepper truly unique.
    $4.88
  • Tropicana Lemonade

    The invigorating taste of freshly squeezed lemons with no artificial sweeteners or flavors
    $4.88
  • Lipton Unsweetend Iced Tea

    $4.88
  • Fountain Drink

    $4.88
  • Soda Water

  • Garden Breeze

    Martini & Rossi "Floreale", Fever Tree Yuzu-Lime Soda, Lemongrass
    $12.88
  • Matcha-Colada

    Ku Cha Matcha-Infused Cream of Coconut, Pineapple, Basil, Ginger
    $12.88
  • Bao Shirley Temple

    $4.88
  • Bao Lemonade

    $4.88
  • Fiji Water

    700 ml
    $8.88
  • San Pellegring Sparkling Mineral Water

    500 ml
    $7.88
  • Horizon Organic 1% Milk

    8 oz
    $4.88
  • Horizon Organic 1% Chocolate Milk

    8 oz
    $4.88
  • Rejuv 100% Apple Juice

    10 oz
    $4.88
  • Ginger Beer

    $6.88
  • RedBull

    $5.88
  • Sugar Free Redbull Can

    $5.88
  • Tropical Redbull Can

    $5.88
  • Watermelon RedBull

    $5.88

Draft Beer

  • Bao "Paper Lantern" Yuzu Rice Lager

    16oz, 5.0% ABV, Denver, CO Bao's collaboration with Cerebral Brewing's rice lager features yuzu and showcases the balance of American Oak Foeder with delicate notes of Iced Camomile Tea, Junmai Sake, Melon Mochi and Hokkaido Summertime
    OUT OF STOCK
    $8.88
  • Empourium "Honey Panda" Honey Lager with Bluberry Lavander

    16oz, 6.0% ABV, Denver, CO Emporium created a specialty honey lager for Bao using a lavender-blueberry black tea blend from Ku Cha House of Tea
    $8.88
  • Westbound & Down "Juice Caboose" Hazy IPA

    12oz, 7.2% ABV, Idaho Springs, CO Hazy IPA dry-hopped with copious amounts of Idaho 7, Mosaic and Strata. Oozing with notes of juicy pineapple, cara cara oranges and mango Hi-Chew candy. Prepare to have your senses dunked on. When the hype train is full, there’s always room in the Juice Caboose! Choo, choo!
    $8.88
  • Cerebral Future Tense IPA

    12oz, 7.0% ABV, Denver, CO Notes of Limoncello and blood orange, citrus peel bitterness and strong hoppiness from Citra, Riwaka, and Chinook.
    $8.88
  • Woods Boss "Czech Dam" Pilsner

    16oz, 5.5% ABV, Denver, CO A classic Czech Style Pilsner. Bright, crisp, and super clean. Brewed with 100% Pilsner Malt, Zuper Saazer and Halletaur Tradition. Nothing added and nothing subtracted just pure.
    $8.88
  • Broken Hops Brewing West Coast IPA

    12oz, 6.8% ABV, Idaho Springs, CO West Coast IPA brewed and dry-hopped with Mosaic and Strata. Packed with flavors and aromas of pineapple, strawberry, tangerine and cantaloupe. Finishes dry with a restrained bitterness. 2022 GABF® Silver - New Zealand India Pale Ale, 2023 World Beer Cup Silver - International India Pale Ale
    $8.88
  • Highpoint "Mother Trucker" Unfiltered Cider

    12oz, 5.0%, Victory, ID New England-style, unfiltered, hazy cider. Balanced semi-dry and fresh apple
    $8.88
  • Odell 90 Shilling Ale

    Odells Flagship, medium bodied amber ale. 5.3% ABV. Distinct copper color, it features a smooth, balanced flavor profile with notes of caramel and biscuit.
    $8.88
  • Zaku Hazy Ipa

    $13.88

Beer Bottles/Cans

  • Sapporo

    Japan, 22 oz, 4.9%
    $12.88
  • Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale

    Japan, 330 ml, 7%
    $12.88
  • Okayama Doppo Yuzu Ale

    Japan, 12 oz, 5%
    $12.88
  • Wednesday Cat

    $9.88
  • Lucky Buddha

    China, 11.16 oz, 4.8%
    $8.88
  • Tsingtao

    China, 12 oz, 4.7%
    $5.88
  • Coors Banquet

    Colorado, 12 oz, 5%
    $7.88
  • Coors light Can (12oz)

    $4.88
  • High Noon

    $6.88
  • Modelo Oro

    $4.99
  • N/A Best Day Brewing Hazy IPA

    $7.88
  • N/A Best Day Brewing Kolsch

    $7.88

Wine

  • Juggernaut Cabernet Sauvignon

    California, 14.5%
    $15.88+
  • LaCrema Monterey Pinot Noir

    California, 14.5%
    $15.88+
  • Benziger "Wild Running" Chardonnay

    Sonoma, California, 14.5% Grown on a working farm, Running Wild showcases aromas of ripe pear, honeysuckle, green apple, and zesty citrus rind. Notes of manuka honey, butterscotch and a hint of nutmeg on the palate.
    $15.88+
  • Hartford Court Chardonnay

    6oz, 14.5% ABV, Russian River Valley, CA Established in 1994, this Sonoma Chardonnay sits in fresh oak for no more than 9 months at low malo-lactic development with notes of pineapple, nectarine, and flint
    $18.88+
  • Whispering Angel Rose

    Cotes-de-Provence, France, 13% Whispering Angel rosé has a Fresh red berry fruit characteristics with floral notes. Made from Grenache, Cinsault and Rolle (Vermentino), its pale color is pleasing to the eye and draws one in.
    $16.88+
  • Ruggeri "Argeo" Prosecco

    Italy, 11%
    $15.88+
  • Chandon Sparkling Rose

    California, 12% ABV Dry, vibrant rose pink, fresh red cherry, strawberry, raspberry and watermelon. Dry finish with strawberry, apple, and pear flavors. It’s creamy, seductive with definite structure.
    $17.88+
  • Nappa Cellars Sauvignon Blanc

    $15.88+
  • Banshee Pinot Noir

    Santa Barbra County Pinot Noir grapes sourced from select vineyards in the Santa Ynez Valley along with the unique climate and soil of Santa Barbra County produce and Elegant Pinot Noir you won't find anywhere else.
    $17.88+
  • Ide Cabernet Sauvignon

    $14.88+

Sake

  • Yunki No Tenshi Snow Angel" Nigori

    (Smv-11)180 ml, 12.5%
    $13.88
  • Maneki Wanko "Lucky Dog"

    (Smv +4) 180ml, 13.2%
    $13.88
  • Little Sumo Sake (200ml)

    $13.88
  • Tozai Night Swim

    180 ml, 14%
    $13.88
  • Tozai "Snow Maiden" Nigori (720mL)

    Junmai Nigori, 70% Rice Polish, Gohyakumangoku/Gin-Ohmi, 14.9% ABV, Fushimi, Japan. This sake is named after Hanako, or “Flower Maiden”, the most famous Japanese koi fish that lived for 226 years in the snowy, icy waters at the foot of Japan’s Mt. Ontake. Bright and fresh with a lovely fruity combination. Flavors of honeydew and melon with a creamy texture and full body.
    $48.88
  • "Snow Angel" Nigori (720ml)

    $65.88
  • Tozai "Typhoon" (720ml)

    $37.88
  • Toazi "Typhoon" (1800ml)

    $84.88

Cocktails

  • Aperol Spritz

    $14.88
  • Aviation

    OUT OF STOCK
    $14.88
  • Corpse Reviver

    OUT OF STOCK
    $14.88
  • Cosmopolitan

    $14.88
  • Daiquiri

    $14.88
  • Espresso Martini

    1oz Mile High Spirits "Elevate" Vodka 1oz Borghetti Espresso Liqueur 1.5oz Family Jones "Automatic Jones" Espresso Martini Liqueur .5oz Demerara Syrup Shaken, Served Up in a coupe
    $15.88
  • Gimlet

    $14.88
  • Last Word

    OUT OF STOCK
    $14.88
  • Lemon Drop

    $14.88
  • Manhattan

    $14.88
  • Margarita

    $14.88
  • Martini

    $14.88
  • Mojito

    $14.88
  • Naked & Famous

    $14.88
  • Negroni

    $14.88
  • Old Fashioned

    $14.88
  • Side Car

    $14.88
  • Vesper

    $14.88

Hot Tea

  • Jasmine Oolong

    $10.88
  • Lapsang Black Tea

    $10.88
  • Ginger Refresh

    $10.88
  • Hibiscus

    $10.88
  • Winterberry Green Tea

    $10.88
  • Roobios

    $10.88
  • Blue Butterfly Green Tea

    $10.99
  • Summer Tranquilty

    $10.99

Retail

Merchendise

  • T-Shirts

    $29.88+
  • Hats

    $29.88

American Lore

Food

  • Cheese Rangoons (AL)

    Cheese Rangoon, topped with Sichuan Sambal, Tri-Color Peppers, Micro Cilantro, and served with our house-made Pineapple Sweet & Sour Sauce. 5 per order **CANNOT OMIT GLUTEN OR DAIRY*
    $11.88
  • Shishitos & Brussels (AL)

    Jalapeños, lemon juice, pistachios, treasure aioli
    $15.88
  • Buttermilk Fried Wings (AL)

    Gochujang glaze. Served with carrots & cucumbers (1 lb)
    $16.88
  • The Shanghai Smasher Roujiamo (AL)

    2 Crispy Edged Beef Partties, Shaved Onion, Melted White American, Chinese Mustard, Garlicky Pickles (1 per order) paired with shrimp cracklins
    $14.88
  • We Have the Duck Roujiamo (AL)

    Shaved 5 spice roast duck, scallion threads, cilantro sprigs, mal peppercorn plum sauce (1 per order)
    $14.88
  • Maple Miso Chicken Skewers (AL)

    Scallions, furikake seasoning served with jasmine rice
    $12.88+
  • Spicy Beef Tenderloin Skewers (AL)

    Sichuan sambal, cilantro,, served with jasmine rice
    $14.88+
  • Big on the Pig (AL)

    House- made Pork Dumplings topped with Spicy Chili Crisp, Fried Onions, & Scallions. 5 per order
    $15.88
  • Mother Clucker (AL)

    House-made Fried Chicken Dumpling with a Corn, Ginger, Garlic, Green Onion, and Lemongrass filling. Served with our house-made Treasure Aioli and Hot Chinese Mustard. (5 per order)
    $15.88
  • Everything Mushroom Dumplings (AL)

    Scallions, crispy onions, ginger pao, furikake seasoning (5 per order)
    $15.88
  • Philly Cheesesteak Dumplings (AL)

    Wagyu Beef, Caramelized Onion, Tri-Color Peppers, Mozzarella & Cheddar Cheese. Topped with a sweet & spicy Chinese Mustard, Daikon Sprouts, Tri-Color Peppers, Sesame Seeds, Scallions, & Micro Cilantro. (5 per order) (Contains gluten that cannot be omitted)
    $15.88
  • Kobe Beef Dumplings (AL)

    Braised Kobe Beef, Short Rib and Miso Mongolian Sauce, Topped with Fresno Chiles, Thai Basil and Crispy Onions
    $22.88
  • Shrimp Shumai (AL)

    Tobiko, Micro Cilantro, Shaved Bonito Flake, served with our house-made Truffle Tamari Sauce. (6 per order) (Contains gluten that cannot be omitted)
    $15.88

Cinco De Mayo

Food

  • Al Pastor Dumplings

    Al Pastor filling, garnished with an avocado crema drizzle, roasted pineapple, pickled red onions and cilantro, served with our togarashi pineapple sweet and sour
    $12.88
  • Al Pastor Bao Buns

    Al Pastor Bao Buns topped with roasted pine apple, picked red onion and cilantro
    OUT OF STOCK
    $15.88

Drinks

  • Puebla Margarita

    $15.88
  • 1862 Cristalino Manhattan

    $16.88

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Modelo Oro

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Bao Tennyson Location and Hours

(303) 999-0725
3973 Tennyson Street, Denver, CO 80212
Open now • Closes at 10PM
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