This was at a small mom and pop dim sum place in Wan Chai.

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Can you describe this for us?

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Molten lava bao are made with a runny egg custard-like center; it’s sweet and slightly salty. The black color I think comes from charcoal powder. I always like to end my dim sum meals with this if its available.

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I want this in my mouth.

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No need to travel to Hong Kong. Plenty of places in San Francisco sell them and I assume many other dim sum places around the world.

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What did they use to make the bun black? Squid ink?

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Nothing fishy; it’s charcoal powder. The taste is a little difficult to describe but it doesn’t taste bitter or burnt.

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Lao Sa Bao is amazing. It is even amazing when bought from supermarket fridges

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Looks like my Totinos after I fall asleep while they are in the oven

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