Costco's Deliciously ‘Amazing’ New Item Has Fans Saying 'This Is Next Level'

Bao buns are an undeniably delicious part of Asian cuisine. Whether you’re enjoying bao in barbecue pork form as a sandwich, prepared like a soup dumpling or as a dessert stuffed with ice cream or custard, there’s really no way around their incredible flavor and delicate soft texture. Bao is always perfect as an on-the-go snack or as an appetizer to a much larger family meal.

When you’re trying to fix your unexpected bao cravings, look no further than your local Costco warehouse. The fan-favorite bulk retailer usually stocks its shelves with a wide variety of worldly treats, but this week, it's all about the bao lovers. Get ready for one dessert you are not going to want to miss out on bringing home this week.

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In a post shared by @costco.so.obsessed, we came across Costco’s newest freezer section offering: Okami Ube Flavor Bao. This sweet take on the classic bao bun features the iconic ube flavoring which has experienced quite the growth in popularity here in the U.S. while having a rich history in Filipino and other Southeast Asian cultures. Customers can find a 23-ounce twin pack available for $8.69, which comes packed with fully-cooked, ready to heat and eat ube-flavored bao inside.

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“Ohhhh I need this,” one commenter wrote in response to the post shared by @costco.so.obsessed. “Gimme anything ube flavored,” another chimed in to echo their sentiment.

For those who haven’t tried it before, ube is super sweet and has a strong vanilla flavor to accompany its sweetness. It can be eaten on its own as a dessert, or in this case, as a filling to complement the fluffy steamed nature of the bao bun. While boa can be prepared in a number of different ways, this version from Costco features a steamed bun filled with a sweet ube (a purple yam that is native to Southeast Asia) custard filling. Simply pop each ube bao bun into the microwave or steamer and get ready to enjoy their delicious flavor in just minutes.

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