Xiao Bao Biscuit is a pan-Asian restaurant at 224 Rutledge Ave in Charleston, South Carolina, set in a converted gas station. It's known for Asian comfort food: okonomiyaki, dumplings, noodles and rice bowls. The Michelin Guide lists it. Here's what to order, what the menu looks like and how to plan a visit.
About Xiao Bao Biscuit
Xiao Bao Biscuit pairs Asian cooking with its Southern location, which the name hints at. The small dining room in the old service station has become one of Charleston's best-known casual restaurants. The menu changes often around a core of dumplings, rice bowls and noodles, drawing on Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Southeast Asian dishes.
Menu Highlights
Signatures
- Okonomiyaki
- Pork Bao Buns
- Shrimp Fried Rice with Ginger-Scallion Butter
- Pad Kra Pow
- Dumplings
Prices aren't published in a form we could verify. Michelin and AAA place it in the moderate-to-upper range for a casual restaurant.
What to Order
Order the okonomiyaki, a savory Japanese cabbage pancake and the dish Xiao Bao is best known for. Share pork bao buns and a plate of dumplings, and add the shrimp fried rice, which is finished with ginger-scallion butter. For something spicy, the pad kra pow (Thai basil stir-fry) is a good choice.
Location and Visiting Tips
Address: 224 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403
Phone: (843) 743-3880
- Hours: Xiao Bao Biscuit serves lunch and dinner, but listings disagree on which days and times, so check the current schedule before you go.
- Small room: tables fill quickly, especially on weekends. Arrive early or check current booking options.
- Takeout: online ordering is available for pickup.
Frequently Asked Questions About Xiao Bao Biscuit
Where is Xiao Bao Biscuit?
Xiao Bao Biscuit is at 224 Rutledge Ave, Charleston, SC 29403, in the Cannonborough/Elliotborough area. Phone: (843) 743-3880.
What should I order at Xiao Bao Biscuit?
The okonomiyaki (Japanese cabbage pancake) is the signature. Add pork bao, a dumpling dish and the shrimp fried rice with ginger-scallion butter.
Is Xiao Bao Biscuit in the Michelin Guide?
Yes. The Michelin Guide lists Xiao Bao Biscuit for its Asian cooking.
Does Xiao Bao Biscuit take reservations?
Policies have changed over time; check the restaurant's current booking options (Resy) or plan to walk in early, as the room is small.
Details were checked against the Michelin Guide, AAA and local coverage on October 29, 2026. Confirm hours with the restaurant before visiting.
