Home of Asian comfort food Xiao Bao Biscuit quickly became a staple of the downtown culinary set as soon as they opened. The restaurant from co-owners Duolan Walker-Li, Josh Walker, and Joey Ryan is a favorite for diners seeking fare beyond the Southern-influenced establishments surrounding Charleston.
XBB opened almost three years ago in an old gas station, and the menu of okonomiyaki, mapo doufu, and seasonal dishes has been a hit since. Here, Eater photographer Robert Donovan visits the dining room at 224 Rutledge Avenue on a recent Thursday at 6:00 p.m.