
4.8 ·
Discover Lil Bao, the cosy vegan spot in central Brussels that wins over meat-eaters too. Order a round of baos and crisp wontons, and add a lychee drink for a quick, flavourful stop.
Full description
Lil Bao is a vegan restaurant in central Brussels serving Asian-inspired plates, with baos at the centre of the menu. Reviewers describe a cosy, friendly room suited to a date, a catch-up with a friend or a quick solo lunch, and praise high-quality ingredients and convincing meat alternatives such as vegan chicken and fish baos.
Wontons come in for particular praise, while heartier noodle and rice bowls received more mixed comments on flavour. Rated 4.8 across more than 1,100 reviews, with a short typical visit of about 45 minutes and no booking required, it fits an easy lunch or early dinner.
Lil Bao is a vegan restaurant in central Brussels serving Asian-inspired plates, with baos at the centre of the menu. Reviewers describe a cosy, friendly room suited to a date, a catch-up with a friend or a quick solo lunch, and praise high-quality ingredients and convincing meat alternatives such as vegan chicken and fish baos.
Wontons come in for particular praise, while heartier noodle and rice bowls received more mixed comments on flavour. Rated 4.8 across more than 1,100 reviews, with a short typical visit of about 45 minutes and no booking required, it fits an easy lunch or early dinner.
Duration
45 min
Best time
lunchtime, early evening or evening
Intensity
Easy pace
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Reviews
Such a great place! I ate there while visiting Brussels. The food was extra delicious, the team was lovely. It's such a great vibe! I had the vegan chicken and fish baos, the ice cream and a lychee lemonade. Everything was perfect! If I return to Brussels, I'll definitely go back.
Emilie
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