BAO Fitzrovia in Camden

Two of us went here for an early dinner. We had a good service. The food was good and the restaurant was clean. We would eat here again.

Durch Reservierung guter Tisch im Untergeschoss- die Speisekarte ist gewoehnungsbeduerftig - Service sehr bemüht - versucht zu erklären - mehrere kleinen Speisen - Auster in Nudel Suppe / sehr gut verträglich , auch das Bai/ Fusch exzellent - dazu eine Flasche Prosecco - empfehlenswert 😃

The food was amazing. I had a craving for bao and this was the best thing that we could’ve found. The service was great too everyone was so polite.

Overrated. It was merely okay. Their baos were nothing spectacular. Somewhat dry. Nothing compared to Singapore’s Bao Makers cafe/restaurant.

I highly recommend going to bao as the food and service is AMAZING I recommend the Yakut float and the beef cheek thing the staff are lovely and you should go!!!

Food was okay, but service was mad frantic. A lot of the staff seemed to be running around all over the place, but always chatting away by the cutlery section and not really doing any work. Took me forever to get any service from them.

Random stop in on a Saturday night, the servers were attentive and the food was sublime. Every single dish had a very distinctive taste and there was no overflow of flavours, Our favourite dishes were the distinctive beef cheek and the subtle seafood roll

You’ll fall for this curry bao immediately, not only is it the cutest little bun ever but the flavours are deep and intensely yummy. The blackened cod is full of oumami and the curry is so savoury. The slaw gives it some freshness and balances it out well.. Please note I visited the Cafe Bao branch in kings cross but it’s yet to be listed on here. The only downfall this my experience is the size of the bao it’s super small and costs £6.. wish is was larger for that price.

Very nice adventure with Bao. It a great place to try and also see how the dishes are made. We really enjoy the atmosphere and little space it’s not so bothering.

It’s a nice place to come for your steamed buns. I booked a table via the website and telephone (credit card details given where a £10 per head cancellation charge would be met if you didn’t turn up) however when I turned up they did not have it on the system. Apart from that, the food quality was very good, small portions for the price you pay. Friendly waiter and customer service and the place was very busy on the day of visit. Recommend

A lovely dinner experience with friends midweek. The decor was excellent to go along with very friendly and helpful service.

I have been before and it did not disappoint. The black cod was very tasty! The service was good. Nice simple menu. Clean toilets. Spacious. The cost adds up so don't go if you are on a budget

Tasty food and exceptional service. The staff in this restaurant turned a nice lunch into a perfect lunch. They took time and effort to explain the menu and check we were enjoying the food. The food itself was tasty, my favourite was the mushrooms and my 10 year old son the classic bao. The drinks menu also really interesting the peanut drink was really yummy. The berries a bit too sweet for my palette but still good. Will make a return visit.

The food is good, yet we left with bitter taste because: A.The dishes are small. So each might not be expensive but since you need to order more then usuall, it is more likely to be a $$$ restaurant B. The waitresses urged us several time to order more then we did, pointing out that we will still be hungry after eating what we've ordered. B. The check had already contained the tip in it -12.5%. This is not very common and first time for me. Yet, they did not informed that to us, even when seeing we were adding more than needed to the bill

Have been here on multiple occasions and always enjoy the buzzing atmosphere. The Bao are done nicely and the bone marrow rice dish always goes down nicely. I steer clear of the mains but that’s just preference. Some interesting non alcoholic options too for dry January. I’ll be back! Important to note the seating layout is stools so can’t sit there too long- but 90 mins ample eating time.

The whole meal felt rushed. I could not sit back and relax because the staff kept leaning over me to tick off each course which seemed pointless and evasive. The service was slow, whilst waiting for food I watched the waiters talk in the corner. The young lady working the drinks was great though. When the food came it was overrated for its price. And then we were rushed out. Think Bad expanded a restaurant to many with this place. Never again.

I'd give it 2.5 stars really. Service was okay (but not busy) and a modern clean environment, but most of the dishes were very average. I think we should have stuck to the bao rather than sampling the other dishes, the cod bao was quite...

The food was fine but really average, I can’t say it wasn’t tasty, but I don’t think that I will come back or recommend this place.

If I were the owner of this restaurant I would do exactly what it says on the tin and stick to serving Bao only because they are very good and the rest of it was all a bit bland and bit disappointing. Of course being...

I adore Bao buns and couldn't be happier to have found this chain. Loved the buns and the other dishes, and the 'tears' sake, but the service was incredibly slow for such an uncrowded place. I went by myself and ended up waiting about 40...

The food was lovely, craving endorsing. The servers were kind but not too pushy, and patient and informative. Definitely will return.

The staff is very nice and helpful, but the portions are really small and nothing special for the price that we paid, The drinks are awful and nonsenses. We will not go back ever,

We decided to go for a quick lunch before our flight, and thought it would be wise to pay at the begining so we could just walk out as soon as we were done eating without wasting any time. We found it to be rather...

A great place to have Buns ! The menu is brilliant and I highly recommend the Black Cod Bao , classic bao ! Also have a try of the fried holrlicks ice cream !!

Popped over here for lunch with my mum who’s a very fussy eater. We sampled most of the items on the lunch menu and agreed that everything was delicious! The black cod bao in particular was to die for. Would really suggest the lunch menu...

We arrived without reservations before the dinner rush and were seated at the bar, which gave us the opportunity to look around at what everyone was eating and it all looked good. We tried three types of bao: classic, cod black and beef shortrib. All...

Bao never disappoints. They take reservations now, but if you do not have one the queue is worth it (and part of the charm actually if you go to the Soho branch). The menu is simple but absolutely everything is delicious - wonderful flavours. The...

Everything about this place has already been said. This is a must-go-restaurant, simple. They have both dishes for meatlovers and vegetarians. Of course, when there, take the BAO (a steamed bun) with a filling (veggies, meat).

We made a reservation the day prior, we got to the restaurant on time and they didn’t have a table for us, sat us at the bar next to the door. The baos were tasty, the rest of the food was nothing to buzz about....

Those tiny little buns ! so yummy ! highly recommend the cod bao. place is always busy but staff is kind and attentive while providing a smooth and quick service.

Loved the classic bao so much we came back twice over our 1 week stay. One of the most delicious bites we enjoyed in London!

Three of us went for lunch this week. The menu was a little confusing so we decided to opt for the £15 set lunch. This gives you a choice of bao bun, a choice of rice bowl and a choice of yet another course. It...

Went here for dinner with four friends a few weeks ago. We all agreed it was one of the worst dinners we had had in London this year (and collectively we eat out a lot at varying places!). I'd been to Bao Soho a couple...

I have had pretty low expectations due to all the reviews I read, however I was surprised by how tasty the food was. We loved everything we ordered, except the cod black bao lacked some sauce. The only reason I’m rating this venue 4 stars...

We stopped in for lunch before heading to the British Museum and were very impressed. We got there right when they opened (no reservation), and within 15 minutes every seat upstairs was taken. The bao buns were delicious, my personal favorite was the lobster roll...

They forgot about half of our food, as we were waiting for a while we asked for it again and they told us they forgot and that the kitchen was closed so they could not make it. It was 10pm, they made us leave without...

I love Taiwanese food and searched out this place before hand. The BAO was good but the last two which we ordered because the first batch was so good turned out completely different. It was too spicey for anyone to bear and there seem to...

The welcome was good. The ambiance is rather clinical, I don't like the fixed seating. The service was pleasant and efficient. Gratitude was expressed upon payment and exit. The food is of good quality but overpriced. They are basically attempting to turn a Taiwanese street...

Bao was on our list of places to try as it had received such positive reviews. We visited the Fitzrovia branch and tried a number of dishes - the Taiwanese chicken, DanDan noodles and of course the bao (confit of pork and black cod). We...

Casual place with bar area and a downstairs. Bar area not the most comfortable but that's probably to avoid people staying too long. You can be in and out in under 30 minutes if you want.... Downstairs more comfy but no windows etc.... Bao were...

Really enjoyed for lunch, loved the cod and confit bao. Bit expensive for lunch but that’s London. Would return

Amazing dilicious taiwanese food. Stuff was really helpfull and polite. But a bit expensive as you must few small plates

My son treated me to a belated birthday lunch here and the food, drink and service were excellent. We had around six dishes between us but my favs were obviously the Bao buns. Definitely would return when back around this area of town

I am a huge fan of bao buns and was very excited to try the selection at the Fitzrovia location. The shortrib and black cod were simply stunning.

Loved this place, very cosy and not too busy so you were not rushed. The service was good but slow. I didn't like having the waiter make the cocktails infront of us, as it was so loud every few minutes when he shook the cocktail...

- The food is very good, although it may not suit all types of persons. - The service is excellent and you get all attention from the waiters (given it is a very small place) - You need to book to avoid disappointment :)

It is a small and cozy restaurant, with a round high bar were everyone sits. Great Baos, lovely staff!!

very good food ! we had to wait 20min but it was completely worth it ! they have a £15 menu with a bao a bowl of rice and another side. the drinks are quite good too !

We ran....nearly....from Marylebone to Fitzrovia to grab a late spot at Bao’s counter for a late bite, or two....or maybe it was four. We arrived just before 2:45pm as the kitchen takes its last Lunch orders by 3:00pm. Perfect timing and and a perfect spot....

A cute Taiwanese inspired restaurant. Bao has also been on my foodie bucket list for AGES! To begin with, you select what type of dish’s you desire on a piece of paper. My husband and I went for four of the bao’s, three of the...

My first visit. Service was ok but a 12.5% "discretionary service" charge seems a bit rich for just pushing a tray across a counter. I liked the chicken very much but could not see how a raw egg and some sauce to mix it in...

We had dinner here last Friday evening and it was a wonderful experience. The blacken cod Bao bun was our fav. Prices very reasonable and the staff were friendly. I look forward to my next visit.

We ate here twice during our recent trip. Whilst the food is expensive, it's extremely tasty and very authentic. The classic buns and the fried chicken are absolutely excellent. Would highly recommend booking in advance as it gets extremely busy.

Authentic East Asian set up - oval bar with stools around it. Bao (包) are Chinese buns and a must, especially on your first visit. Taiwanese food is rather different from the Chinese food commonly available in the UK. I also had mushrooms with a...

If you want Bao buns - go here. Great tasty bits in a small little bar-like atmosphere. The staff really were very good. One of the few places we visited that weekend that deserved the 12.5% compulsory service charge!

I popped in for a quick lunch and went for their 3 course set menu at £15. Everything was utterly delicious, and I thought it was a fair price. Looking at the a la Carte menu I thought I might getting expensive if you went...

Very busy place (but do take bookings) with most of the seating at the bar area. Good atmosphere and service but you need to appreciate that most of the food, especially the bao, although tasty, is more snack sized portions and relatively expensive value for...

I recently went to try BAO for the first time. Me and my friend booked a table in advance as this restaurant is very small and busy. The food is very tasty. I ordered a bao with beef shortrib (delicious! a bit spicy), beef cheek...

Hip, overrated place. The bans is the most special dish otherwise we found the food too hot and spicy. Sitting in the basement is not recommended at all. We just think there are better Vietnamese places in London and much more resaonbley priced.

Cosy and compact restaurant across 2 floors with delicious, reasonably priced food. You can book at this BAO in contrast to the soho location. Food was excellent, full of flavours and spices. We had cod, beef, and pork BAO, with the pork nuggets (incredible), chicken...

Had a delicious meal here with friends recently, we booked a table to ensure a spot and were warmly welcomed by the staff. Our waitress was helpful and friendly, explained the menu well and answered our questions! The food was delicious, very rich and flavoursome...

We sat on the ground floor around the U shaped bar. Interesting concept in filling out the form of what you want. Took a while to be asked if we had filled it out, but they were very busy to be fair. Food came out...

Delicious and affordable! Very pleasant experience. Highly recommended. However it’s always quite busy so make sure to book for a hassle free experience.

I had eagerly anticipated going to Bao for the longest time. The buns themselves were real beauties - so light, fluffy and almost creamy! Classic was my fave. Very moreish. Service friendly and efficient. But the thing I will remember most is the bartender splashing...

We've been here several times, always find ourselves well. This time some friends had special requirements, and the staff put really extra-care in supporting them. The food is always elaborated and tasty, the location minimal and cool. Highly-recommended!

We came for a quick lunch and loved it all, the classic bao and the black cod bao were a highlight. Nice cocktails too and the peanut milk is amazing. Preferred the seating and atmosphere to the soho branch, alot less cramped.

Really enjoyed Bao! We had the black cod buns (which were excellent), the fried chicken, short rib buns, pork belly and the pork jerky (can’t remember the exact). Everything was really well done. The only issues are that it’s like Taiwanese tapas, the portions are...

I’m something of a Bao explorer, a Baoologist having had Baos from Little Bao in HK and a few pop-up places, I’d expected the quality to Mach as this restaurant is lauded. However, it doesn’t seem so busy anymore and the food somewhat lacking in...

We made a lunch reservation for 6 as a family and ate upstairs around the bar, in a sunny atmosphere. The food is delicious, both the Bao which are made fresh to order, be careful as all are spicy with the exception of the classic...

Bao (the restaurant, not the food) is certainly a London institution. You know you’re most likely going to have to queue, and some would-be customers may give up prematurely. You know that their second choice restaurant is likely going to leave them slightly empty inside...

Went around 8pm on a busy Saturday a few weeks ago - took my number and I got a call 20mins later when a table was ready! Nice food - one of the better bao restaurants popping up.

Group of 14 of us pre-booked - unfortunately split across 2 perpendicular tables due to restaurant set up. Staff friendly and accommodating but took over an hour for our starters to arrive, and staggered service amongst our group. The beef nugget starter was absolutely delicious,...

The baos are flavourful and unique but pricey for the portion size. The peanut milk was delicious too but again, pricey.

I heard about this time and decided to give it a go plus it is in quite a central area of London. When I went it was 630pm still relatively early so not difficult in getting a seat. I was met at the door and...

Very tasty baos. The menu is a tick sheet where you mark off what you want, which is quite fun. The portions are pretty tiny. I estimate you'd need two or three baos, and a couple of sides, rice etc. It's all delicious. Quite pricey...

Lots of super tasty dishes to try - they're mostly pretty small so you can order several and enjoy a variety of flavours. I'd highly recommend the cod bao. Overall, delicious but certainly not a cheap option. Because you'll need several dishes to consider it...

Dishes brought in completely random order to table of four including vegetarian option arriving last. Cocktails arrived last, just after the plate of kale they call a house salad. Only the novelty to recommend it, stick to the buns.

Go here. During five days of touring London, and having a number of very expensive hits and misses with food, our lunch at BAO, on our way to the British Museum, was one of our best eating experiences, and our teenage son's absolute favorite. The...

A small popular bistro, I have ordered two baos, fried chicken, fried mushroom and house salad, tap water and Dashi sour cocktail. Both baos were very nice, the chicken also. Dashi was also fine. Nice place for a quick meal, fast and efficient service with...

BAO is a fine Chinese/Taiwanese sandwich on a steamed bun. We first discovered them at a modest noodle shop in Philadelphia. This is a hipper, trendy place with prices to match. Reservations normally required, but we were allowed seating at the bar. Upstairs has bar...

If you can come here and keep to a few of the more delicious offerings then this is a good option. We came for dinner and enjoyed some delicious cocktails (one made with sweet potato was particularly nice). Otherwise we just drank water to go...

Went with a friend after work for dinner, we booked a table. They have some tables outside also which is nice. Bao buns are small, but the cod one was delicious. Nice selection of drinks-wine/cocktails. Very relaxed and informal.

Went in for lunch on a Saturday afternoon. We were 4 of us in the group and the service throughout the afternoon was very good. Food wise, it hit all the right boxes. Their stand out dish would be their Bao's, Grilled chicken and their...

I've heard good things about BAO for a small eternity and finally I managed to find time to visit. The location in Fitzrovia takes reservations, so it was nice to go and not worry whether you can be seated or not. We were seated at...

I've been to Bao a few times but it my first time at this branch. The restaurant is bigger than the Soho branch and the atmosphere is more relaxed. I always love the food here. The classic bao (braised pork, peanut powder, fermented greens, coriander)...

Went to this restaurant with my Taiwanese husband and a Taiwanese friend. Both agreed the food was not typical of Taiwan and they were very dissapointed. I thought the food was tasty....but my God, you know you are eating in Fitzrovia. Tiny tiny portions, very...

My girlfriend and I were looking for nice restaurant that serves Asian food, especially Baos, and we find the best restaurant for that. Bao is an amazing restaurant with tasty food that we fell in love with. The beef bao is highly recommended. Thank you...

More than a lunch. A wide, fulfilling experience tasting great, orgiastic food. Every bite is just a sensorial experience. All the baos are great, but the black cod one is something unforgettable. Great salads and small fritters. Smiling service and average high london prices. Surely...

Bao is your classic “hip” restaurant in central London. It is well located and the outside seating is appealing for warmer evenings. Inside it’s small and rather cramped, with bar seating on the top floor and tables in the basement. The menu is small and...

I personally prefer this newer opening from the people behind BAO Soho. I'ts a little more laid back and that suits me fine. Menu is slightly different, but just as wonderful as ever.

I love BAO because it's a very unique place and it offers such a large range of unique dishes. I love their bao obviously but their kale salad and chicken are also amazing.

I had the black cod bun which was really tasty. Unfortunately the portion was extremely small for the price you pay. It's sad because the food is delicious and they take advantage the London market by having their prices high because there will be always...

Bao are pretty good (especially blackened cod) but found "spicy" chicken very bland, too big portion (too big for two people) and a strange texture while aubergine with ma po sauce was great aubergine taste and texture but slightly unpleasant sauce (also "grande" style portion)....

This restaurant has been on my to-go list for ages. We were a little taken back with the menu as it's one of those ones you tick-off and we did do a little googling of the food as we didn't know what half of it...

This restaurant is informal and most seats are around a central bar. You tick the items you want on the menu so it's a quick ordering process. The staff were great at explaining the menu items and suggesting recommendations, which we took. We tried the...

You need to try the cod bun! The staff was really friendly and hip and brought the food very quickly. I also love the aesthetics of the place and its unpretentious atmosphere with the buns being real soul food.

simple, bright corner location, look is trendy. Food is excellent and service efficient. Prices reasonable. Fitzrovia is a lively area and you have a good selection of very good restaurants. Add Bao to it.

Sat on the bar at street level for a quick Saturday lunch between shopping. We ordered 4 out of 5 buns along with the delicious fried chicken. Decided the best ones were the classic and the beef shortrib. We were so impressed we repeated the...

Bao is well situated for London's theatre-district and unlike some restaurants in the group you are able to make reservations for the Fitzrovia spot. It had been over a year since our last visit and we were keen to see how things had evolved. Our...

I can’t believe I forgot to review this restaurant but my experience was so memorable that I still remember it several months later. This place was my first stop in London and I came here upon the recommendation of a friend. I was lucky I...