Bun Intended Food Truck Asheville, NC

Bun Intended serves Asheville Thai-inspired street food and specializes in steamed buns, bak and curry. You can find our food truck serving at some of the WNC's best, local breweries and biggest festivals. In June, you'll be able to visit us downtown at the iconic S&W Market, Asheville's original food hall.

You also can book us for catering your boutique wedding experience, special event or professional private catering needs. Open homemade steamed bun with locally-sourced pork belly, plum BBQ sauce, carrots, cucumbers, radishes, fresh herbs, green onion, and hoisin sauce. This is our most popular dish!

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Our goal for catering private events is to simply make your special days more special. We pride ourselves on our flexibility to build a memorable experience that fits your budget while also making your Thai street food vision come to life.

Whether you've always dreamed of having a Thai food truck serve homemade steamed buns at your wedding, or you want to impress your colleagues with a build-your-own-curry bowl station at your next corporate event - we've got your covered.Fill out some criteria for us below and let's begin planning the perfect meal for your perfect day!

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Christina D.

Jan 06, 2022

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This was an unexpected find in the middle of downtown Asheville! I always love a good bun, and they do it well. I would not say this is your traditional pork belly bun. They did a great job jazzing it up with tons of flavor and bite. The only slight knock I will give is that the portion is on the smaller size for what you are paying. It is about ~$9 for one bun, but it is definitely worth it for a snack. Pro tip grab a beer from Highland to pair with the food here! Definitely goes well together.

George C.

Jan 02, 2022

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New dining option in the food hall downtown. Good pork bun. Friendly service. Prices were reasonable.

Maddie F.

Nov 14, 2021

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I was already super full but decided to try the Iced Thai Tea. I wasn't sure how it would be without boba because I've only ever had Thai tea with boba, but WOW this was the best Thai tea I had ever tasted. Just the right amount of sweetness and had a great flavor. Great and fast service as well. Thanks, Bun Intended!

Katelyn Swanson

Oct 20, 2021

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Spicy curry bowl has some serious kick. Salapao for two was a perfect size to share.

Dillon Yousif

Oct 19, 2021

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Some of the best Pad See Ew noodles and pork belly I've ever had. The Food Hall itself is a stunning environment to in, but the stuff they're cookin at Bun Intended makes it really worth it- highly recommend!

J. M.

Oct 16, 2021

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Underwhelmed by the pork Bao, lacking on flavor and texture. Thai coffee was really good though.

Jean R.

Oct 07, 2021

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I have never before had bao and I fear this place has ruined me forever. Please open a place in Philadelphia!

Hari

Oct 03, 2021

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Had a grilled chicken Bao. I love Baos and this is the best one I ever had. I The chicken was very flavorful and the topping were some of the best. Can't wait to try their other fare.

Alex K.

Sep 29, 2021

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I highly recommend stopping here if you live or are visiting Asheville. Friendly and knowledgeable staff, delicious Thai food, and a cool location. It’s a straightforward menu and the staff is helpful if you don’t know Thai dishes very well. Although I eat Thai frequently, my friend who visited with me doesn’t and found the menu to be very accessible. I heard about them through lifelong friends so they knew better than to make a bad recommendation… they didn’t disappoint!

John Dwyer

Sep 28, 2021

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I love this place. Every time I come back I try something new and I’m never disappointed. Their pork belly bao is so crispy and juicy and it melts in your mouth. Whenever we have vegan or vegetarian guests we bring them here because their veggie options are bomb too. Love their fresh veggie spring rolls!

Shai Lev

Sep 26, 2021

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Stopped by the other day and absolutely loved the Pork Belly Bao & Pad See Ew. You can tell the team at Bun Intended love one another and this goes right into the love they have for making their food. Hands down the best Thai food you'll find in Asheville. Highly recommended

Cameron F.

Sep 18, 2021

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5 f$&king stars for everything on the menu. Huge complements to the chefs. 0 complaints about anything on the menu

Stacy S.

Jun 17, 2021

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The food truck has found a home! Brand new to the S&W Market on Patton Street, they're still serving their yummy curry and steamed buns. I can see this as a regular stop for me, especially when they have daily specials like curry of the day and skewers of the day.
It's good street Thai food and reasonable prices. You just can't go wrong.
Stop by and check them out!