BAO Centrs

BAO Centrs is a casual food venue on Audēju iela in Riga’s Centra rajons, serving an Asian-inspired menu built around bao burgers and poke bowls. The format combines filled steamed buns, rice bowls, toppings, sauces and side dishes, making it suitable for a quick meal, takeaway or delivery in Latvia’s capital.

The bao selection includes fillings such as crispy chicken, pulled pork, duck, coconut-coated prawns and crispy tofu. Each is paired with fresh and pickled vegetables, including cabbage, Korean-style carrots, cucumber and radish, with sauces and toppings adding contrasting sweet, spicy, creamy and savoury flavours. Options such as aioli, hoisin, mango and chilli combinations, peanut-based chutney, ranch-style cashew sauce and buffalo sauce give the menu a mix of Asian-inspired and modern street-food influences.

Poke bowls provide a different format while keeping a similar balance of grains, vegetables, sauces and garnishes. Choices include chicken, salmon, prawns, tuna and tofu, served with ingredients such as avocado, edamame, seaweed, cabbage, cucumber, radish, pomegranate and sesame. The tofu bao and tofu bowl are vegan, and several sauces and side dishes are also marked as vegan, giving plant-based diners dedicated choices rather than relying only on substitutions.

Additional dishes include sweet-potato fries, coconut-battered prawns, seaweed salad, prawn crackers, Korean kimchi and Asian-style cucumbers. Extra sauces can be added separately, which allows diners to adjust the meal with options ranging from aioli and masago sriracha to mango chilli, hoisin and cashew-based ranch. Soft drinks and bottled water complete the straightforward menu.

The food is presented in a colourful, generously topped style, with crunchy vegetables, herbs, seeds and fried elements used alongside the main fillings. The menu suits diners looking for a contemporary, informal meal with familiar proteins, seafood, vegan choices and plenty of texture. BAO Centrs also offers delivery, making the same menu practical for eating away from the venue. Its central address places it within Riga’s Centra rajons, close to the city’s pedestrianised Old Town streets and central shopping area.