It always feels like a tragedy when you have a craving for a favorite food, but that restaurant is just not open. For many local eateries with limited hours, this may be the case from time to time, but these hidden gems are worth the effort of setting an alarm to remind you when it opens. Located in the heart of OTR, Boom Box Buns is a unique carryout window restaurant that is only open a few hours a week, but this hole-in-the-wall bakery sells the most amazing steamed buns – and you’ll definitely want to keep track of time and pay this restaurant a visit.
Boom Box Buns is a small bakery and restaurant in OTR that specializes in one thing: steamed buns. This vibrant little shop is typically only open Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. until they sell out, which usually only takes a couple of hours.
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If you’ve never had an authentic steamed bun, you’ll soon see what all the hype is about. Boom Box Buns does it the right way and their methods and patience pay off in a simply perfect bun.
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The texture of these folded buns is unlike anything else you’ve tried. They are soft, tender, perfectly poofy, and wonderfully unexpected.
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They offer a few options for fillings, which are artfully placed inside each bun. Everything is fresh, flavorful, and authentic.
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This take on Asian street food is unlike anything else you’ll find in OTR, which has turned into a foodie paradise. It may take a little effort to get there on time, but these little morsels are worth it.
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Two buns are placed inside a box, which has a colorful boom box on the cover. It’s whimsy and fun on the outside, and serious chowing down business on the inside.
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The door swings open for orders on Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m., and you better be there waiting when it does. There is usually a line, but that validates the deliciousness of this scrumptious secret.
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Be sure to follow along with Boom Box Buns on Facebook (linked below), as they occasionally open up for additional hours. The photos of their incredible steamed buns will have your mouth watering as you pull out your calendar to plan a visit to this hole-in-the-wall bakery in Cincinnati.
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Boom Box Buns serves up unique and authentic steamed buns, fills them with flavorful ingredients, and shares them with a hungry crowd for only a few hours each week. Set your alarm and plan a visit to this hole-in-the-wall bakery soon. Have you waited in line and scored a boom box with buns inside? Share your experience with us in the comments!
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For more information on Boom Box Buns, follow along with them on Facebook here. Remember, they are typically only open on Friday and Saturday nights from 7 p.m. until they sell out!
Address: 1324 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202
And for another walk up window near Cincinnati that’s worth seeking out, check out our previous article here.
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