A cozy, low-key, and consistently buzzing Taiwanese spot serving incredibly fluffy buns and killer cocktails under the glow of red lanterns.
Ordering Strategy
Aim for two baos per person alongside a flurry of sharing plates like the crispy fried chicken and sesame aubergine. Don't skip the cocktail menu.
What to order
Shiitake Mushroom Bao
A highly-praised game changer filled with teriyaki shiitake mushrooms, smoky yellow bean sauce, and sharp pickled onions.
Pork Belly Bao
The flagship bun featuring thick, unctuous slices of slow-braised pork belly, mustard greens, and a sweet hoisin-style sauce.
Barrel-Aged Plum Wine Negroni
A smoky, sweet, and bitter secret weapon on their cocktail list that pairs perfectly with the rich food.
What to skip
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Signal Score
Signal score reflects how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Top critic: The Infatuation (90%)
Editorial Weight 57 pts
Authority + depth + recency
Agreement 8 pts
How aligned the critics are
Coverage 10 pts
How many real review signals exist
Public Signal 14 pts
Google rating + volume
Boosts 0 pts
Manual boosts + hidden gem
Review signals
2 Elite · 3 Editorial · 8 total signals
Public signal
4.7★ (894 reviews)
Good to know
The space is tiny and incredibly popular, so booking weeks in advance is highly recommended. Weekend bottomless brunches are a huge draw, and there's a Taiwanese cocktail bar called 'Good Measure' in the basement.
Locations
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- mediumConfidence level
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