Salt Lake City restaurant Xiao Bao Bao announces it’s closing both of its locations
Xiao Bao Bao specializes in steamed Chinese buns called bao.
(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Sunlight hits a sign in front of Xiao Bao Bao in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026.
Kolbie Peterson reports on food, drink and small business for The Salt Lake Tribune and also writes the Utah Eats newsletter. She previously covered breaking news, crime and public safety as part of The Tribune's enterprise team. She received her bachelor's degree at Westminster University, back when it was Westminster College. She has five cats.