Bun Me Up
Full Service Catering, Drop Off Catering, Popup Catering
San Jose, CA
Super Great For
- Indoor Events
- On-Set Catering
- Huge Events
- Corporate Catering
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Bun Me Up Menu
House Premium Buns
Braised Pork Belly Buns
Chinese inspired thick cut soy braised pork belly served with pickled vegetables and Hoisin sauce.
Shoyu Pork Buns
Thin cut pork belly marinated in Japanese soy and a house special blend served with pickled vegetables and Aji Verde sauce.
Daddy's Beef Ribeye Buns
Thinly sliced beef ribeye marinated in sweet Vietnamese Soy and sesame, garnished with both pickled, and fresh veggies, topped with sweet chili sauce.
Soy Garlic Chicken Buns
South East Asian inspired chicken sauteed in a sweet, garlic, soy-based, marinade. Sautéed with bell peppers and onions, and topped with spicy aioli, pickled & fresh onions and fried garlic.
Fried Vegetarian Tofu Buns
Marinated tofu covered in panko bread crumbs then fried until crispy with assorted vegetable BBQ glaze poured over on top.
Fried Vegan Tofu Buns
Marinated tofu covered in panko bread crumbs then fried until crispy with assorted vegetable BBQ glaze poured over on top.
Rice Plates
Braised Pork Belly Plate
Bed of garlic onion fried rice, topped with Chinese inspired thick cut soy braised pork belly, served with fresh and pickled vegetables and our house Hoisin sauce.
Shoyu Pork Plate
Bed of garlic onion fried rice, topped with thin-cut pork belly, marinated in Japanese soy and a house special blend, served with fresh and pickled vegetables and Aji Verde sauce.
Impossible Beef Stir Fry Plate
Impossible Beef with our house seasoning stir fried with bell peppers and onions, served with sides of bbq glazed onions and sauteed garlic spinach tomatoes!
Daddy's Beef Ribeye Plate
Bed of garlic onion fried rice, topped with thinly sliced beef ribeye marinated in a sweet Vietnamese Soy and sesame, served with fresh and pickled vegetables and sweet chili sauce.
Fried Tofu Plate
Bed of garlic onion fried rice, topped with marinated tofu covered in panko bread crumbs then fried until crispy with an onion BBQ glaze.
Angry Bird Plate
🌶️ The Soy Garlic Chicken’s angry little sister. Hot headed and spicy… Soy marinated chicken sautéed with jalapeños and onions. Finished in a spicy glaze.
Mushroom Cream Chicken Plate
House special butter mushroom cream chicken with hint of thyme and garlic. Served over rice with a side of creamed corn and garlic butter spinach tomatoes.
Brazilian Chicken Plate
Chicken marinated in Cognac, beer, and South American spices, served with black beans, spicy Chiles Toreados, and a bed of garlic-onion fried rice.
Soy Garlic Chicken Plate
South East Asian inspired chicken sauteed in a sweet, garlic, soy-based, marinade. Sautéed with bell peppers and onions, served with garlic onion rice, 2 eggs, and fried garlic.
Rice Bowls
Shoyu Pork Bowl
Bed of garlic onion fried rice, topped with thin-cut pork belly, marinated in Japanese soy and a house special blend, served with fresh and pickled vegetables and Aji Verde sauce.
Daddy's Beef Ribeye Bowl
Bed of garlic onion fried rice, topped with thinly sliced beef ribeye marinated in a sweet Vietnamese Soy and sesame, served with fresh and pickled vegetables and sweet chili sauce.
Braised Pork Belly Bowl
Bed of garlic onion fried rice, topped with Chinese inspired thick cut soy braised pork belly, served with fresh and pickled vegetables and our house Hoisin sauce.
Fried Tofu Bowl
Bed of garlic onion fried rice, topped with marinated tofu covered in panko bread crumbs then fried until crispy with an onion BBQ glaze.
Impossible Beef Stir Fry Bowl
Impossible Beef with our house seasoning stir fried with bell peppers and onions, served with sides of bbq glazed onions and sauteed garlic spinach tomatoes!
Angry Bird Bowl
🌶️ The Soy Garlic Chicken’s angry little sister. Hot headed and spicy… Soy marinated chicken sautéed with jalapeños and onions. Finished in a spicy glaze.
Mushroom Cream Chicken Bowl
House special butter mushroom cream chicken with hint of thyme and garlic. Served over rice with a side of creamed corn and garlic butter spinach tomatoes.
Brazilian Chicken Bowl
Chicken marinated in Cognac, beer, and South American spices, served with black beans, spicy Chiles Toreados, and a bed of garlic-onion fried rice.
Soy Garlic Chicken Bowl
South East Asian inspired chicken sauteed in a sweet, garlic, soy-based, marinade. Sautéed with bell peppers and onions, served with garlic onion rice, 2 eggs, and fried garlic.
Sides
Assorted Vegetables
Our assorted vegetables & garnishes (pickled red onions, pickled radish, pickled carrots, cabbage, cucumbers, and cilantro).
Korean Creamed Corn
Sweet creamy rich spiced corn topped with paprika. More mild than spicy.
Bbq Glazed Onions
Sauteed onions and caramelized in or house vegan bbq oyster sauce.
Black Beans
Slow cooked vegan black beans Brazilian style (Feijoada) with sauteed garlic and onion.
Steamed & Toasted Buns
Our fluffy buns steamed and then toasted and split open for you, so you can place any filling you'd like inside!
Garlic Onion Fried Rice
Jasmine rice boiled in our daily vegan broth composed of various vegetables from our menu (onion, cilantro, bell peppers), then fried with garlic and onion.
Fried Eggs
2 Fried Eggs
Shoyu Pork (Half Pound)
Mushroom Cream Chicken (Half Pound)
Braised Pork Belly (Half Pound)
Daddy's Beef Ribeye (Half Pound)
Brazilian Chicken (Half Pound)
Soy Garlic Chicken (Half Pound)
Hand Rolled Vegan Fried Tofu (Half Pound)
Garlic Parmesan Twirly Fries
Twirly Fries tossed in crispy fried garlic and parmesan cheese!
Desserts
Taro Buns
A fluffy, soft bun filled with creamy, sweet taro paste, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and texture.
Drinks
Mango Lassi
Indian style mango smoothie with cinnamon.
Cantaloupe Juice
Our refreshing take on the Melon Sa Malamig, freshly blended cantaloupe with a creamy texture.
Brazilian Lemonade
Freshly squeezed limeade from limes. Cool and creamy, sweet-tart and refreshing!
Catering
Garlic Onion Fried Rice
Jasmine rice boiled in our daily vegan broth composed of various vegetables from our menu (onion, cilantro, bell peppers), then fried with garlic and onion.
Spicy Aioli
Tangy, garlic aioli with a spicy kick.
Steamed & Toasted Buns
Our fluffy buns steamed and then toasted and split open for you, so you can place any filling you'd like inside! Great for building your own buns with our other proteins, sides, and sauces!
Taro Buns
Fluffy, soft buns filled with creamy, sweet taro paste, offering a delightful balance of sweetness and texture.
Korean Creamed Corn
Sweet creamy rich spiced corn topped with paprika. More mild than spicy.
Bbq Glazed Onions
Sauteed onions and caramelized in or house vegan bbq oyster sauce.
Garlic Buttered Spinach
Black Beans
Slow cooked vegan black beans Brazilian style (Feijoada) with sauteed garlic and onion.
Shoyu Pork
Thin-cut pork belly marinated in Japanese soy and a house special blend.
Aji Verde
Creamy, herby Peruvian green sauce, slightly spicy, paired with our Shoyu Pork.
Braised Pork Belly
Chinese inspired thick cut soy braised pork belly.
Brazilian Chicken
Chicken marinated in Cognac, beer, and South American spices.
Daddy's Beef Ribeye
Inspired by the Vietnamese Shaking Beef with our own twist, marinated in sweet soy sauce.
Hand Rolled Vegan Fried Tofu
Marinated tofu, hand rolled and covered in panko bread crumbs then fried until crispy.
Mushroom Cream Chicken
House special butter mushroom cream chicken with hint of thyme and garlic.
Soy Garlic Chicken
South East Asian inspired chicken sauteed in a sweet, garlic, soy-based, marinade. Sautéed with bell peppers and onions.
Assorted Vegetables
Pickled red onions, pickled radish, pickled carrots, cabbage, cucumbers, and cilantro.
Hoisin Sauce
Our sweet, tarty house hoisin sauce, paired with our braised pork belly.
Sweet Chili Sauce
Thick, mild sweet sauce, pairs with our shaking beef ribeye.
Bbq Paddy Sauce
House vegan bbq oyster sauce, paired with our fried tofu.
What is the story behind your business' name?
I started working in restaurants fulltime as a dishwasher to pay for bills when I was attending SJSU as a computer science major. This is when my passion for cooking and customer service was found and I ended up working at over 5 different restaurants learning as much as I could, already deciding that I had to open up my own food business sometime. I kept working in restaurants until I graduated and I ended up getting a full time 9-5 job in San Francisco as a software developer for Zillow. The corporate life was great, much less stressful and chaotic, and to speak freely, the money was considerably more attractive… but it just wasn’t the same, the pleasure of feeding people and giving them a great experience couldn’t be replaced. There wasn’t a better feeling than having a guest telling you that their service and food was amazing I ended up picking up shifts again at restaurants on weeknights after my 9-5 and on weekends, and also cooking Omakase meals for friends, family, and coworkers, creating a variety of recipes. When COVID hit and I had to work remotely, I had too much time on my hands and decided to go all-in, leaving corporate life, and starting my catering business. The recipes I made during that time are the same ones I’ll be serving to you here. Hopefully, you’ll enjoy it and it’ll make your day at the office, giving me that same amazing feeling I felt when I was 19 years old. Our menu here focuses on Asian Fusion Cuisine, ranging from street finger food Bao Buns, to larger fulfilling rice bowls/plates. All recipes have different influences from all the different restaurants I’ve worked at, and my mother’s cooking… Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Filipinx, and a pinch of South American cuisine.
About Bun Me Up
- Minority Owned
- Asian Owned (AAPI)
- Family Business
- Mom & Pop Business
Signature offerings include the Shoyu Pork Buns, featuring thin-cut pork belly marinated in Japanese soy and paired with pickled veggies and aji verde sauce, and the Braised Pork Belly Buns, a Chinese-inspired creation with thick soy-braised pork belly and hoisin sauce. For beef lovers, Daddy’s Beef Ribeye Buns deliver sweet Vietnamese soy-marinated ribeye topped with fresh and pickled veggies and sweet chili sauce. Vegetarian and vegan options like the Fried Tofu Buns, coated in crispy panko and drizzled with a tangy BBQ glaze, ensure everyone can savor something special.
From street food-style bao buns to larger rice bowls, Bun Me Up blends tradition and innovation with every bite. Whether it’s a pop-up event or catering service, this family-inspired business aims to turn any meal into a celebration of flavor, culture, and connection.
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