Our dishes
Pair any of our bao buns with our curated selection of drinks, teas and sides for the ultimate Breaking Buns experience. Embark on a culinary adventure, one bao at a time!
The Bao Buns
Gua Bao: Open-face style steamed buns served with a side of house-made Napa cabbage slaw tossed in sake-ginger dressing.
2 for $8/3 for $10
SZECHUAN CHICKEN: Chicken thighs shredded, Mushrooms, Napa Cabbage, Scallions, Szechuan Sauce, Chopped Peanuts
OTA TOFU: Crisp fried Ota Tofu, Namasu, Edamame, Cilantro, Unagi Sauce, Szechuan Mayonnaise
CHICKEN PHILLY CHEESESTEAK: Chicken thighs shredded, Bell Peppers, Mushrooms, Onions sauteed in Unagi Sauce, Cheeze Whiz, Szechuan mayonnaise, Thai basil
2 for $9/3 for $11
MISO PORK BELLY: Pork belly (Oven roasted, Red Miso Glazed), Mushrooms, Napa Cabbage, Scallions, Unagi Sauce, Chopped Peanuts, Szechuan Mayonnaise
SHRIMP: Mirin Poached Shrimp, Daikon Radish, Edamame, Cilantro, Szechuan Mayonnaise, Unagi Sauce
BRAISED BEEF TONKATSU: Braised Angus Beef, Plum Tonkatsu, Pickled Onions, Cilantro, Szechuan Mayonnaise, Chopped Peanuts
Noodles : $10
YAKISOBA VEGETABLES: Japanese Yakisoba noodles and vegetables, wok fried in traditional Yakisoba sauce. Sliced Napa Cabbage, Mushrooms, Bean Sprouts, Washington Onions. Topped with Namasu, Scallion, Chopped Peanuts & Cilantro
Substitute Vermicelli Noodles (gluten free) for Yakisoba noodles as a low carb option
VIETNAMESE COLD NOODLE SALAD: $7
Vermicelli, bean sprouts, cucumber, cilantro, scallion, and Thai basil, tossed in Shallot-Lime Dressing and garnished with peanuts and unagi sauce
ADD PROTEIN
Ota Tofu, crisp friend +$2
Chicken thighs, shredded +$3
Miso glazed Pork Belly +$4
Wild-caught Shrimp +$4
Braised Angus Beef +$4
FRIED RICE VEGETABLES: $10
Thai Jasmin rice and vegetables, Wok fried with soy sauce, bean sprouts, onion, peas, carrots, cage free egg, topped with Napa cabbage slaw, scallion, cilantro and chopped peanuts
Choice of One Sauce
(Extra sauce 25 cents each after the first; listed from mild to hot)
-Plum Tonkatsu
-Sweet Thai Chili
-Ginger Sake
-Szechuan Mayonnaise
-Szechuan Sauce
-Korean Fire
ADD PROTEIN
-Ota Tofu, crisp fried +$2
-Chicken thighs, shredded +$3
-Miso glazed Pork Belly +$4
-Wild-caught Shrimp +$4
-Braised Angus Beef +$4
EXTRAS
Edamame $5
1lb edamame pods steamed to order and dusted with sea salt.
Napa Cabbage Slaw $1.50
Napa cabbage, scallion, and cilantro tossed in house-made Ginger Sake Dressing
Our restaurant
Breaking Buns was opened in March 2021 and features Asian fusion with a Breaking Bad theme.
Featuring:
Edamame
Yakisoba noodles
Fried rice
Steamed buns
Add your choice of protein: Szechuan chicken, Miso pork belly, Ota tofu, shrimp, braised beef, chicken Philly cheesesteak.
Our most popular dishes are the pork belly steamed buns, braised beef short rib, pork belly yakisoba noodles.
We use local vendors such as S and D produce family owned and operated, Willamette Valley Meats and Ota Tofu America’s oldest tofu shop.
Located at 5523 SE 28th Ave, Portland, OR 97214. Open Tuesday-Saturday 12-11pm