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| - This thought was running through my mind as I ate these buns, "Why haven't I had dim sum that offered buns as tasty as this?" Sure, you could argue that you're not going to find spaghetti filled buns while eating dim sum, but that's beside the point! Here's a breakdown of the menu: (pictured here http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/8z5yR4GrOmdhy9RvNt_Djg?select=MZ000fT2g5Ww9Tw8OkCtYg)
Bacon Bird - cheese dough w/ creamy chicken & bacon filling (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/8z5yR4GrOmdhy9RvNt_Djg?select=UB2iCvcS_b-gaEbgQ1K1Gw) Probably my second favorite. I'd probably like it with more cream sauce and bacon, but that's the glutton in me talking.
McCheesy - mushroom dough w/ truffle mac-n-cheese filling (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/8z5yR4GrOmdhy9RvNt_Djg?select=TJH2HWSRDAAnawTsC3QSJQ) Dominant truffle flavor, not as cheesy as I would have hoped, but still tasty with that mushroom bun.
Sloppy Bun - thyme dough w/ spaghetti filling (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/8z5yR4GrOmdhy9RvNt_Djg?select=ZcKOhk0T89Of2_HxyR2JXg) This was my favorite! Maria L. was spot on with her comparison to scooping up the last bit of spaghetti with your bread.
BBQ Rib - cilantro dough w/ Mom's BBQ beef filling (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/8z5yR4GrOmdhy9RvNt_Djg?select=M21vsLD4RpfI6WtqpzNLCw) I was surprised at how moist the beef was inside the bun.
The Dilly - green onion dough w/ Pop's ground beef filling (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/8z5yR4GrOmdhy9RvNt_Djg?select=IEV7U49flzyc4QKdInZnpA) Not my preference, it was okay.
Hot Pig - jalapeno dough w/ spicy pork filling (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/8z5yR4GrOmdhy9RvNt_Djg?select=bXvr9e0_TQ83RI3nZwDdsg) I didn't really get any spice.
The Sloppy Bun, Bacon Bird and McCheesy were my favorites; you could eat these blindfolded and know what they were easily. The other three didn't seem to have a distinctive flavor profile; yes, I knew that the main meat was (shredded beef/ground beef/pork) but it didn't excite the taste buds. On my next trip I'll have to try the truffle tator tots and some dessert!
My one suggestion for eating at TastyBunz is this: don't come here on an empty stomach. I ordered six buns for $11, and ended up eating them all! In the end I was satisfied, and not overly full. TastyBunz seems like the perfect spot to hit up with a couple of friends when you want a snack. Split the cost, get the tots, try some desserts; I think it's more economical than spending $11 on one meal!
I'll be sure to try the sides and desserts on my next visit!
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