Celebrate International Bao Day

International Bao Day is a celebration dedicated to the moreish steamed bun which has captured the hearts and appetites of food lovers around the globe.

Here at Light Years, our passion for bao runs deep, which is why we've teamed up with the good folks at Wonderbao to bring you some epic bao specials.  

Join us as we indulge in baos both sweet and savory from Thursday 22 August 2024 (International Bao Day) to Sunday 25 August 2024.


On the specials menu:

  • Prawn Katsu Bao Bun: This delicious option includes spicy tartare, zucchini pickles, and lettuce, all nestled in a Wonderbao charcoal bun.
  • Tofu Katsu Bao Bun: A vegetarian delight, this bao is filled with firecracker sauce, cucumber, and lettuce, served on a Wonderbao charcoal bun.
  • Custard Bao Bun: For dessert, enjoy a deep-fried custard-filled Wonderbao, complemented by vanilla bean ice cream, Szechuan caramel, and five spice sugar. 
  • Plus Light Years Favourites: Spicy Korean Fried Chicken, Chilli Caramel Pork Belly, Panko Crumbed Fish and Eggplant Katsu with Strange Flavour Sauce

In addition to these mouthwatering specials, don’t miss out on trying the Light Years Panko Fish Bao recipe at home, perfect for those who want to recreate the bao experience in their own kitchen. 

This August, we’ve teamed up with our friends from Wonderbao to serve up a delightful selection of super soft and fluffy bao specials!