One of Charleston's most creative casual restaurants — an Asian-soul fusion kitchen in a converted gas station that has been James Beard nominated and praised as one of the most original restaurants in the South.
Why It Belongs on the List
Xiao Bao Biscuit occupies a former gas station on Rutledge Avenue and produces some of the most interesting food in Charleston — Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Southern influences folded together without apology. The okonomiyaki with Anson Mills grits is a defining dish. James Beard nominated. The most important restaurant in Charleston for understanding where Southern food is actually going.
What Stands Out
- James Beard nominated | Asian-soul fusion in a former gas station
- Okonomiyaki with Anson Mills grits — a defining dish
- Most creative kitchen in Charleston | Local institution