Food
BAO Noodle Shop specialises in Taiwanese bao and noodle dishes, and its packed dining room is treated by regulars as a good sign rather than a downside, with reviewers actively seeking out the buzz of a full house. It's also proven itself flexible for celebrations, with one reviewer hosting a 20-plus-person birthday dinner in a private dining room that came off without a hitch. At 4.5 stars and mid-range pricing, it suits both a casual dinner for two and a larger group celebration, making it one of the more versatile bookings in this list. Its strong trendy score reflects a restaurant that's stayed genuinely popular rather than fading after its initial buzz.
✨ Reasons to go
💡 Good to know
⏱️ Typical visit
1h15
🕰️ Best time
lunchtime, afternoon, early evening or evening
🚶 Walking intensity
Easy pace
What people say
"I had dinner with some friends here this week. I was looking forward to this place because I love a bao. This restaurant was packed which is what you want to see. It means that the food is good. I would recommend booking a table here in advance, don't be spontaneous and walk in. You might be disappointed. I thought the restaurant was small but then we were lead towards another room which was lovely and inviting. I felt like I was transported to East Asia. The food is simply amazing. I must have had every meat bao available and the noodle soup was lovely as well. I'm a great believer in quantity but there is also quality at this restaurant. I washed the food down with a peanut butter drink which was interesting to drink. The service was good. I have no issues with the staff, they were all lovely and friendly. They also explained the menu too. One of my friends waited more than hour for his food, that's was the only downside. I had a lovely time here. I can't wait to come back again."
— Festus Ifiti jr
