A casual, all-day Taiwanese dumpling house offering a utilitarian yet stylish pitstop for Oxford Street shoppers, focused on quick, high-quality small plates.
Ordering Strategy
Use the paper chit to order. Solo diners are best suited for the ground floor counter, while larger groups should book the basement banquettes.
What to order
Prawn Shia Song
Described as "hands down the best bite of the evening" by reviewers, this fried bun features a "pillowy doughnut texture" filled with king prawn, celery, and water chestnut.
40-day aged beef rump rice topped with a cured egg
A substantial rice bowl where the "creaminess of the egg and savoury meat" make the plate "really shine."
Fried Horlicks Ice Cream Bao
A "smash hit" dessert compared to a marriage between ice cream and funnel cake; critics call it "pure indulgence" and the "perfect ending."
Pan-fried mushroom Guo Tie dumplings
Showcasing the venue's specialty, these dumplings have the "perfect level of chewiness" and come with a "very moreish black garlic dipping sauce."
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Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: Joe Lutrario (80%)
Editorial Weight 58 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 9 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 8 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 14 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
0 Elite · 3 Editorial · 4 total signals
Public signal
4.7★ (1,600 reviews)
Good to know
This is the first all-day BAO location (no afternoon closure). It also features a small outdoor terrace.
Locations
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- mediumConfidence level
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