Bao Bun in Belfast

Always looking for a good pho but usually disappointed. Not here. Best pho I’ve had. Flavoursome and fresh. Staff pleasant and welcoming as well.

Amazing food and staff . Would recommend the lunch deals as it’s well worth the money and great portion size . Great for students too.

The food was delicious but the experience to get the food was not great. We attended and were essentially ignored by the two front of house staff, who seemed to be having a meltdown preparing a couple of collection orders for deliveroo. It appeared that they communicate properly with each other and were both preparing the same order. Perhaps one should do collection orders and one serve walk ins stood right in front of you. At the very least have the courtesy to acknowledge the person stood in front of your rather than ignore them. Basic service skills need to be trained to these staff like hello, welcome will just be a few minutes or hi how can I help you. We stood for at least 10 minutes in a very small restaurant with nothing. Food when we did get it however was delicious, and we nearly walked out whilst waiting for some service. Glad we didn’t, as food was worth it.

It is quite expensive for a take away style meal but it’s delish. You almost have to go with the mindset of going for a sit in meal date night

Absolutely delicious. Had bao buns with char Sui port and pho. So tasty, perfectly spiced and unbelievably good value for money. The bowl of Pho was huge and tasted so fresh. Would highly recommend

i ordered food from deliveroo , my usual order, except way too spicy. Menu items change in flavour depending who makes them. Food was hot but the entire thing was covered in too much hot sauce

I made an online order Online and received an email to confirm it was accepted. Then got an email to cancel the order. Called the store and was informed that the order was cancelled and that I must do the order again online. I had no time for this and was just told the order was cancelled and no money would be taken. I checked my bank a few days later and the money was taken. I have emailed the store 6n times now. I had a reply once asking for order details and replied immediately only to be ignored again. I am still waiting on someone coming back to my now almost daily emails chasing my refund. This is a terrible level of service from somewhere I had always enjoyed the food.

The best place I have found for bao buns in Belfast. I always get the bbq pork bao bun and it’s so good and actually tastes authentic. It’s served with pickled cucumber and peanuts and it’s a perfect combination. I also always get hoisin mayo with it and I couldn’t recommend this combo enough. Something I go back for again and again.

What an amazing find. Food so fresh tasting and delicious. Plentiful and a wide choice to suit all. Superb value and the meal deal is so large my husband couldnt finish it.

Good for when you're bored of chicken goujons and/or bread, but still want something flavourful, hearty and filling.

Loads of great veggie and vegan options here! Food always tastes fresh and there are lots of different combos so you always have something new to try. Staff are always helpful and explain the ordering process if you've never been before. Always very clean and social distancing is adhered to.

The food was really good. The staff member who served us was very helpful in offering suggestions and carefully selected the best pieces of meat for us despite this not being requested. The only thing I could say as a negative was that even though the tables had a screen dividing them, the people in the queue were forced to stand within 1M of people who were dining in, which is not great during the pandemic. However there is nothing that can be done about this as the building itself is small.

Tasty bao, not the most authentic you can get but that’s fast food for you. Good for on the go, probably would come again. Staff were a little rude but otherwise fine

This place is now renamed Bao Bun.I usually get the Bao crispy chicken burger with bbq sauce and bbq chips. But this time I asked fur fries with Katsu curry sauce and asian slaw. Big mistake as the Katsu does not compliment the slaw atall. Next time I will go bbq again. At nearly £6.00 it is not cheap but it is different and tasty. Staff are efficient and friendly and like its Lisburn Road shop is very busy. Try it.

I want to bao bun lastnight just randomly always wanted to try a bao bun. And I'm waiting for it to open so I can go again lol.

Had many takeaways here of late great wee place! Food alwyas excellent and delivered hot in good boxes as well. We prefer it with rice all mixes I tried been superb! Bao Bun is Great Fun!

Had lunch here a couple of weeks ago and it was great. Loads of choice for vegan diners which is refreshing to see and the food was good. It could have been a bit more impactful in terms of flavour but overall it was good...

Very disappointing. When into store and order was incorrect despite being told 3 times. Fries weren’t spiced and no sauce. Social distance was neither adhered to or enforced, making me very uncomfortable during the current pandemic.

Not really getting the negative reviews...tried today for the first time and blown away! Granted if you go for the bao buns you aren't getting a heap of filling, but baos are lovely and the filling is extremely fresh and flavoursome. If you go for...

Walked in looking forward to trying this place out. Advised staff that I had a nut allergy and asked if they could wash the scoopers but they said they couldn’t. Also asked if they have separate tubs of food in the back but again was...

Actually so annoyed about what we got delivered - ordered 2 meal deals (these are £10 EACH) one of which was a vegetarian filling of walnut mushroom, without the mushroom?? Forgot my filling? And also forgot my sauce (which you have to select at time...

Enjoyed the bao meal deal - it was bang-on. The fries with aioli were great too (especially the super garlicky mayo), but just too much to eat!

Menu is quite confusing, food is just average. Beef wasn’t nice and the vegetables didn’t feel fresh and were wet. Wouldn’t go back with Boojum and the Thai street food nearby. Service good, people helpful but food is just bland

Everything they offer is full of flavour and so delicious. The tofu bao buns are amazing and all the options are so good. Loads of vegan options too. The kimchi fries are to die for.

Ordered the meal deal 2. Gets 2 Bao buns filled, good portion of seasoned fries, dip and a drink of your choice for £10. If you like strong flavours and something a little different, try here. Friday evening visit. 3 servers and two kitchen staff....

We had the vegan option, bun with tofu and jackfruit. A box with rice Katsu and tofu. It was all mostly veggies but fresh crispy veggies. The crispy tofu was nice. Good for a light lunch, very casual, fast food. Mostly young folks ate there....

Ordered the veggie meal (tofu) and they put chicken at the bottom of it - tofu on top. As a veggie for nearly 10 years it wasn't the most pleasant experience and they weren't really fussed it happened. Had had a good experience before as...

I have had bao buns in Wagga mama and although the buns are not as big the meat content or vegetarian option is very ample filling the bun when we went to bao bun I was so excited to try their bao buns but was...

I was very pleased when I found out about this place. I was there only once but I keep ordering online ever since as their food boxes are to die for! Always fresh and packed with amazing food, can't beat it!

I had lunch here with my wife and had a selection of the Bao and a side of chips. The food was all delicious, the sauces and salads were fresh and tasty and complimented the other fillings. But I think that £6.50 ish for two...

I walked in off the street not knowing what I would find. I ordered the Katsu fries and the jack fruit bao’s with house dressing. The server behind the till smelt very odd and it put me off my food. Also a member or staff...

Popped in to Bao Bun yesterday for a quick lunch, with one vegan and a coeliac in our party of four. The vegan jackfruit Bao with house sauce was winner one, followed by the popcorn chicken with rice and katsu sauce for the coeliac. Mouthwatering,...

I came here for the first time with no idea of what to expect and not having read any reviews. I was pleasantly surprised by the friendliness of the two guys serving behind the counter and the quality of the food. It is pretty much...

We have made Bao one of our go to on the run places for lunch and dinner. The food is always tasty, hot and served by very knowledgeable staff. Being vegan and able to get tasty food is great in an emerging scene, Bao are...

Have eaten in Bao a couple of times and enjoyed it immensely. During my first visit had the Tofu Bao Bun and on second Tofu on Fries with the vegan topping option of asian slaw, lime, coriander, pickled red cabbage and crispy shallots. Beautiful fare....

The food is great, very nicely seasoned and wonderful flavours. The staff are the nice, the decor is really cool, but it’s over priced - £7 for two buns with little filling. If it was £5 I’d give 5 stars but for me it’s too...

This is Asian buffet food. Overpriced food at that. I got two buns and some filling and it was £7+ and the person serving had the cheek to demand 60p extra for a sprinkle of nuts. The staff and in particular the guy with very...

Bao is SO TASTY! They have clearly marked vegan options and the staff are brilliant - they can advise you on everything that suits and what goes well together. Tofu and pulled jackfruit on the menu are cooked to perfection, baos and fries are gorgeous...

I love Bao buns cause they are so light and fluffy and healthy. When I am having a bad day I usually treat myself to the awesome poutine fries on the side. But usually the two buns make me super full. Also, I love the...

I don't think you can order anything wrong here. I had the pork bao buns with fries and it was fantastic.

Their Bao was good and vegan option. It’s more like a snack/ starter, wasn’t filling. It’s totally over-priced for a Bao. I can easily get a main course other places for the price.

First time in Bao, an amazing little Taiwanese street food joint. Another hidden gem to add to my list... We went in unsure what to expect or how to order, and were warmly welcomed by a staff member who offered to show us how it...

Okay guys listen up. Every now and then something starts and before long becomes the next big thing. Only too often we hear about these things long after the event, but I need you to hear about it today. We all have our favourite street...

I must admit im not usually a fan of places like this.but to be honest its cause im scared of things like radishes and things.lol. iam just back in the house from eating here and i must say it was sooo noce and refreshing .on...

Central Belfast, at the botanic area which is surrounded by numerous Asian, Japanese, Mexican and Italian food outlets .. this beats them all by a mile. It’s just so appetising, really yummy, great taste and few combinations on offer, I prefer rice with beef or...

Amazing lunch of meal deal one, two bao buns with chicken and BBQ with salad and fries with a dip (ment to be spicy fries but more just salt and pepper) plus a can of sprite. Lovely food not too sure worth the £9? Maybe...

Quite surprised by some of the reviews complaining of bad customer service. I've been twice now and had a pleasant experience both times. You get two Bao which is plenty to fill me up and the spiced fries are yum! I will be back many...

Portion sizes and menu options on deliveroo are still absolutely terrible. Can’t order what I want without paying a fortune in added fees. Reached out to their management to see if there was any plans to improve the deliveroo menu to match the restaurant, no...

I visited bao for the first time a couple of weeks ago after it was recommended by a friend. Upon arriving the first thing I noticed were there nice interiorsand the music was good. A few tables had food and plates on them but there...

Visiting family pop over to Belfast . My sister said try this it’s GOOD . I was thinking it looks ok . OMG it’s amazing . Lite but very filling . I got the pork bao with two different choice of topping. Excellent value for...

I ordered the chicken with rice and a side of katsu fries - was around 10 quid but was really nice! Although it's far too much food for one person... could only eat about 1/2 of it and I still was in a food coma...

We stayed in the neighborhood for 10 days and tried at least 8 different places, but Bao was our absolute favorite. The food is delicious, the service is fast and friendly (actually, the friendliest of all the places we tried), and the prices are really...

lovely tiny place at Botanic Ave, great Taiwanese street food in a very good price, highly recommend!

BAO by dead Famous was an awesome eatery. However, this establishment has changed hands and has been re-branded to Bao Bun. The quality of the ingredients is no longer as good as before, while the prices seem to have increased. This place is now poor...

Just popped in in and order a steamed bun. I thought I was only going to get one but you actually get two. Not bad for Belfast and very good value. Will go again and have something else on the menu

Crunchy, not crispy fries that just hadn’t been cooked long enough. Binned my alleged poutine dish which def wasn’t anything like the poutine I’ve eaten in Canada. Salty and sparse gravy was seriously disappointing. Lunch cost £10 which is a rip off for the inedible...

Popped in for a snack and really enjoyed it!! I had a steamed bun with pork and chicken filling and salad. Amazing and healthy and great vfm.

I was looking for a light take away and I was delighted to see the tasty range of salads. I chose chicken salad with the house sauce mmm. It looked beautiful with all the colours and the taste was fantastic. Very reasonably priced for a...

I hadn't been back to Bao since they revamped the place and finally decided to pop in after work the other day. Got the fries box with tofu and vegan toppings which was good! Only minor complaint was that the portion of tofu was quite...

Only discovered this place at the weekend and what a find. Having travelled alot of Asia these Baos defiantly hold there own! Will be back to complete the menu..

really different.. go for the mild (hosin) bun it's the best, just discovered this place last week will return 10/10

Called in to grab a quick bite after a visit to QFT. The bao was really good (as good as any I’ve had outside of Asia). Great value as well. My new favourite take away spot in Belfast.

We came here with an open mind, not knowing what to expect. Well it was definitely delicious! You get two buns, and you can have 2 different fillings. They also had a big choice of toppings. Beef was to tender and the kimchi was beautiful!...

I'm a multi t shirt owning boojum fanatic, and this is my new food of choice. Fresh, tasty, lots of options, I love it! If I have a critisim I wish they put it together faster! And it's always very quiet which baffles me. They...

Visited numerous times and haven't been disappointed, the review about the bao not tasting authentic is a load of s**t they obviously don't know what they're talking about. Have tried chicken, pork and beef and all great! Another great addition to the ever growing botanic...

food was okk but just doesnt feel authentic for my taste buds, another critic about the food would have to be theres to much going on in each bao .a mix of flavours which just makes each bao fall short of being nice

Boa buns here are good. Soft and full of flavour. All sauces and salads made in house. Tofu bao is great. Love the fresh flavours. Portion size seems to have increased since first opening which is great, as you could have been left hungry! Now...

I tried the pork bao today and it was absolutely delicious. I’m going to have to go back when I’ve more time and sample more of the menu.

My son introduced me to bao, Botanic, tonight, a carryout ... Something fresh an new, very tasty, vibrant..loved it 👌better than boojum ...fresher ...

I had Bao with beef and chicken last time. That was my first time in this restaurant. The staff was so nice to introduce and recommend the food for me to have a nice experience there. I will come back and have more baos when...

I had one of your 'Meal for 1' Gua Bao boxes and it was great! The 16h braised brisket was tender and taste made even better with the extra pickles. It only made the 4/5 because I think the portions could be a tiny bit...

I’m not vegan but this food is really delicious! Super fresh and a change from the rest. Place is quite cool with some interesting decor- not that cheap but worth checking out!

I really hate leaving bad reviews unless I have to but I went to BAO twice in 1 week and didnt have a good exp either time. The first time was to take out and we felt rushed and pressured by the staff to get...

Visited Bao with my other half & a friend. We arrived at about 7pm on a Friday evening & were surprised to find the place quite quiet. We all ordered the £9 meal with a rice base, fries & a drink. The boys had beef...

This place offers very tasty unique food within Belfast. However, the menu is a little bit confusing and could be made clearer. But overall a fantastic place to eat!

Have been ordering Bao on Deliveroo for many months now and they are always delicious. Large portions for the low price! and it super delicious.

Poutine is very average. Gravy is a little too watery and pork based rather than a traditional chicken or even chicken and beef stock. Cheese curds are too small. Not sure on the places aim if its trying to be traditional its failing if it's...

Really tasty but for £6 the portions are too small, especially if you getting tofu compared to meat it should cost less like every other place, I like the place but probably won’t be back for that reason

Friendly staff, great idea, cool and stylist place...but tiny portions and food not that well delivered. I didn't enjoy it and found it insanely overpriced for what you get. You could spend 6 quid elsewhere and get a filling lunch, but at Bao it's just...

Great food that tastes great! Nothing like it in the area and it is well worth a visit! Staff are super friendly and helpful. Was my first time there and the explained exactly how it all works.

It used to be my favourite, amazing food, really quick and yum. However now because they are not very busy they no longer do a little bit of everything. Last time I got to try lots of toppings and it was full of flavour. This...

It is like an Asian borrito. Essentially you choose/make your own meal. There is a variety of filings & sauces. Vegetarian friendly. Something to try.

Great option for a vegetarian lunch, select tofu (or meat if not veg!) and salads, pickles and garnishes. Amazing flavours and my favourite casual lunch in Belfast. Highly recommend!

We went in here for lunch and were pleasantly surprised, I had never tried Taiwanese street food before. Good choice of pickles and garnish and the portion size was good.

Flavour was good but spending £6 and remain hungry is a no-no for me. Totally the opposite of my experience in freshii which I highly recommend. Staff didnt smile or offered help to decide. There aren't any menus to check other than a big board...

Little meal menu information available so I asked a pleasant girl what she recommended. Anyway I got frozen fries topped with pulled pork and Korean BBQ sause which is really ordinary BBQ sauce. I got an assortment of pickled veg on top. For 5.95 it...

So I finally visited after much procrastination, I'm a normally a straight forward kind of guy but I visited this place a basically went on the recommendations from the guy behind the counter and it blew my mind , would defo tell any1 to visibly...

The price is not too bad as they have generous serving. The bao itself is typical asian style which is nice. I liked the idea that you can choose as many toppings as you wish. The environment was friendly and so were the staff.

Been here twice recently to enjoy the lovely bao. They are really filling despite first appearances. Fries are also really lovely as well, especially when you can get them with toppings. Staff were helpful and friendly as well. Prices are a bit higher than average...

I ordered from Deliveroo. Food was really nice but it was disappointing that they got the orders mixed up and put my base and sauce with my friends meat and topping and visa versa, i'm sure it would have been much more satisfying to have...

I bought a steamed bao with braised beef, korean BBQ sauce, sesame seeds, chilli, fermented kimchi and lettuce with crispy garlic. i also tried the pork with hosin aoili and asian slaw. both were really good but i came back for more of the braised...

Really tasty food, portions were huge I got the £9 rice bowl chips and drink! Fresh ingredients and good range of sauces. Staff very friendly and helpful.

I'd walked passed Bao on my last trip to Belfast & kept it in mind to try later. The wait didn't disappoint; Chinese / HK (they've spun it as Taiwanese) Bao toasted or steamed and rammed full with meat or tofu, a choice of approximately...

Just yum!! I ordered a box, as I really don't like dumplings or anything that looks like a dumpling texture. Amazing. Lovely staff, basically had a bit of everything on beef. Really looking forward to coming back!

Bao has now joined the pantheon of my lunchtime legends, taking its place alongside Boojum and the mighty Bubbacue as my favourite lunch treats! For the uninitiated, a bao is steamed Korean bread, that is light, spongey, delicious and great for sticking assorted meat and...

Stopped for a quick dinner and were really surprised at how great this place was. The food was delicious and the portions were really good. I would definitely recommend eating here. We will be back!!!

Much like HK and Taiwan I felt like they have found the right combination of western cuisine and Taiwanese street food culture. With their tangy sauces, full flavoured fillings and quick steamed bao's it's a must try for a different take on the everyday burrito...

This is one of the best meals I've ever had, and I've eaten a lot, including street food in Taiwan. We loved it so much that we ordered it all over again for dessert! Highly recommend bao with shredded pork, Korean BBQ sauce, kimchi, Asian...

The staff is nice and friendly, the place stylish, but the food hasn't convinced me. You can have the bun in two ways and fill it with whatever you want. Still, the bun is not that big and for over £6 you can get a...

Went for lunch today. Not exactly the most efficient of places to get served. Got the Bao box deal. The Bao itself is ok but they fill it with meat with juices and then put a sauce on, which made it soggy and all the...