London's international culinary scene is on fire and one of our favourite Asian snacks to chow down on is bao. Chances are, you've sunk your teeth into these steamed buns stuffed with all sorts of deliciousness, but do you know the best spots for it? Serving everything from soft-shell crab stuffed bao through to sticky pork-filled buns, this lot have got the goods... and they're tasty. Here's our guide to the best places for bao in London.
Last updated on 13th March 2019
If you're looking for Asian food in Brixton, then head over to The Courtesan for tasty eats and burlesque to boot. Think dark wooden tables, Asian-inspired paintings and a menu that includes steamed buns stuffed with wagyu and rib eye sliders alongside curried pumpkin.
Soak up Japanese craft beers and mouthwatering east Asian eats as this bustling City spot specialises in Izakaya-style eats. Perfect for after-work drinks and group nights out, you'll find foosball tables, old school games and shots-aplenty just minutes from Liverpool Street.
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As well as being a futuristic Asian restaurant, Inamo is a prime location for bao. Known as Yum Buns, their staple dish comes with fillings liks beef brisket, duck and pork. Plus you can order onstate of teh art interactive systems as you watch the chefs and challenge your friends to a game of battleships.
Not only does this Korean spot dish out some lip-smacking savoury buns, but their dessert ones are just as noteworthy. Inspired by the chimaek joints of South Korea, Wing Wing's got finger-lickin' chicken and sugary bao nuts at its core... think strawberry creme, salted peanut, yuzu meringue and more.
Fancy your bao with a Korean twist? Head to On The Bab where you'll find street food staples with a kick. Serving up everything from bao with breaded prawns and mushroom fritters to Korean fried chicken and bulgogi beef, we guarantee you won't leave hungry.
Bringing a modern twist on traditional Taiwanese steamed buns, Bay Bao is serving up pillowy bites in the heart of the West End. Head to Haymarket for mushroom buns slathered in miso mayo, cod tempura with nori and pickled fennel and fried chicken topped with gochujang mayo, pickled daikon and pineapple.
