Boom Box Buns Will Spice Up Your Weekend

Former Please sous chef Nathan Friday slings steamed baos from the Boom Box Buns walk-up window.
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Photograph by Aaron M. Conway

Editor’s Note: Boom Box Buns closed permanently on February 19, 2022.

Firmly rooted in Eastern origins, the handmade baos (steamed buns) at takeout window Boom Box Buns have a cloud-like softness on the inside and a tender, chewy bite on the outside. Nathan Friday, former Please sous chef, brings high culinary standards and experimentation to his fast-food incubator. Offering three flavors on Friday and Saturday nights only, he uses hearty combinations: shredded chicken and chopped peanuts with spicy gochujang sauce and aromatic cilantro; beef chuck with crispy shallots and an herb mayo, garnished with fresh basil. The tempura fried sweet potato bun, dressed with sriracha and sliced scallions, is a recurring vegetarian option. There’s a reason these things normally sell out by 10 p.m. Line up early to find out why.

Boom Box Buns, 1324 Main St.

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