





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.
OTA TOFU BAO
2-$8, 3-$11, 4-$14
Ota Tofu coated in rice flour and house made togarashi and fried
crisp, topped with Namasu, Edamame, Cilantro, Sweet Soy Sauce and Szechuan
Mayonnaise
CHICKEN PHILLY CHEESESTEAK BAO
2-$8.5, 3-$11.5, 4-$14.5
Chicken thighs, sauteed Bell Peppers, Mushrooms and Onions topped
with Cheddar cheese, Szechuan mayonnaise and Thai basil
SZECHUAN CHICKEN BAO
2-$8, 3-$11, 4-$14
Chicken thighs, Mushrooms and Napa Cabbage simmered in
Szechuan sauce and topped with Scallions and Chopped Peanuts
SWEET & SPICY ORANGE CHICKEN BAO
2-$8.5, 3-$11.5 4-$14.5
Chicken thighs, Bell Peppers and Onions simmered in Sweet
Thai Chili sauce and topped with Korean Fire sauce, Fried Shallots and Cilantro
PORK BELLY BAO
2-$9.5, 3-$12.5, 4-$15
Oven Roasted Pork Belly sauteed with Mushrooms and Napa Cabbage,
glazed with Sweet Soy sauce and topped with Scallions, Chopped Peanuts and Szechuan
Mayonnaise
BBQ PORK RODEO BAO
2-$9.5, 3-$12.5, 4-$15
Oven Roasted Pork Belly sauteed with Mushrooms and Onions
then simmered in Plum Tonkatsu and topped with Cheddar Cheese, Szechuan
mayonnaise, Fried Shallots and Thai Basil
SZECHUAN COW BAO
2-$9.5, 3-$12.5, 4-$15
Braised Beef simmered in Szechuan sauce and topped with
Namasu, Fried Shallots and Cilantro
BRAISED BEEF TONKATSU BAO
2-$9.5, 3-$12.5, 4-$15
Braised Beef simmered in Plum Tonkatsu and topped with
Pickled Onions, Cilantro, Szechuan mayonnaise and chopped Peanuts
SPICY SHRIMP BAO
2-$9.5, 3-$12.5, 4-$15
Mirin Poached Shrimp simmered in Szechuan sauce and topped
with Daikon Radish, Edamame, Cilantro, Szechuan Mayonnaise and Sweet Soy Sauce
Noodles : $11
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: $8
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 coated in rice flour, togarashi and fried crisp +$2.5
Raw Ota Tofu + $2.5
Chicken- Hand trimmed fresh chicken thighs seasoned in house
made Togarashi, Wok seared and shredded +$3.5
Pork Belly- Japanese cut, lean Pork Bellies seasoned with
Asian chili’s and spices, oven roasted then Wok seared +$4.5
Shrimp- Large shrimp poached in Michu +$4.5
Braised Beef-Hand trimmed till very lean, regionally raised
beef slow braised in aromatics till exceptionally tender +$5
FRIED RICE VEGETABLES: $11
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 coated in rice flour, togarashi and fried crisp
+$2.5
Raw Ota Tofu + $2.5
Chicken- Hand trimmed fresh chicken thighs seasoned in house
made Togarashi, Wok seared and shredded +$3.5
Pork Belly- Japanese cut, lean Pork Bellies seasoned with
Asian chili’s and spices, oven roasted then Wok seared +$4.5
Shrimp- Large shrimp poached in Michu +$4.5
Braised Beef-Hand trimmed till very lean, regionally raised
beef slow braised in aromatics till exceptionally tender +$5
EXTRAS
Edamame $6
1lb edamame pods steamed to order and dusted with sea salt.
Napa Cabbage Slaw $2
8 oz. chopped Napa cabbage, Scallions and Cilantro tossed in house made Sake-Ginger Dressing
Steamed Jasmine Rice $2
16 oz. steamed Thai Jasmine rice, we only use Sun Lee new crop
Side Sauces $0.50
Plum Tonkatsu- Sweet Japanese style “BBQ” sauce blended with sweet Plum sauce
Sweet Thai Chili-Sweet and rich with just a hint of heat from Thai Chilis
Sake-Ginger Dressing-Our signature sauce, sake, rice vinegar, ginger and a host of other ingredients create this savory customer favorite
Szechuan Mayonnaise-Slightly spicy mayonnaise, we put this on everything
Szechuan Sauce-Warm, earthy and spicy, Szechuan Peppercorns and black pepper give this sauce heat, but not too much
Korean Fire-This sauce has heat but won’t wreck your palate. So many flavor elements are contained within you won’t want to miss this Breaking Buns original


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