BAO Soho
A tiny Taiwanese counter in Soho that turned the fluffy steamed bao bun into a London obsession.
The call
Worth it if you are traveling as a couple and you are traveling solo.
Why
- 01
Minimal, bright and quick — you slide onto a stool, eat a few perfect buns and move on.
Our read - 02
Charming and cheap, if cramped.
Our read
Is it a fit?
Go if
You are traveling as a couple
As a couple, BAO Soho works.
You are traveling solo
Solo, BAO Soho works.
Food is a reason to travel
For food & drink, BAO Soho delivers.
Think twice if
You are watching the budget
On a budget, weigh it — BAO Soho isn't cheap for what it is.
You only have one day
BAO Soho is a real time commitment — fit it in only if it's a priority.
You are traveling with kids
With kids, it depends on the day.
You prefer local life to spectacle
For local authenticity, BAO Soho is hit or miss.
The plates that decide it
- Classic pork bao — the bun that started it all
- Fried chicken bao — a reliable crowd favourite
- Pig blood cake with cured egg yolk — the standout among the xiao chi small plates
Plan it well
- Cost
- £20–35 per head
- Allow
- 1 hour