A buzzy, high-energy neighbourhood favourite serving fluffy Taiwanese buns and creative sharing plates in a functional, industrial-chic space.
Ordering Strategy
Plan on 2-3 buns per person plus sharing sides like the fried chicken and smacked cucumbers; the brunch menu (Bao Benedict) is also highly rated.
What to order
Mr Bao (Pork Belly)
The namesake bun and a 'classic' that critics agree the restaurant gets right; it features sticky sweet, tender pork belly with an 'unctuously fatty rind' and peanut powder.
Mapo beans with hash browns
A standout from their famous weekend brunch, described as 'brunch heaven' and a 'must-try' that is both 'really different and yummy.'
Bao S'More
The restaurant's only dessert, this fried bao doughnut filled with melted chocolate and toasted marshmallow is hailed as 'the only dessert you need.'
Bao Diddley
A crowd-pleasing favorite consisting of a 'super soft bun' stuffed with light fried chicken, kimchi, and a slick of wasabi mayo.
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: Tegan LeBon (90%)
Editorial Weight 51 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 · 6 total signals
Public signal
4.7★ (1,700 reviews)
Good to know
Unlike many bao spots, you can book a table here, though it still gets very busy and noisy. The venue can be drafty near the door.
Locations
Trust signals
- ○Not yet visited
- mediumConfidence level
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