Dumplings & Baos in Lambeth

Unfortunately they didn’t let me and my partner in as we didn’t have a booking, or so they said. However the family of white people 2 adults and a child behind us, who also had no booking were welcomed in. I unfortunately needed a bit of time process what had happened to us before I could write this review- disgusting behaviour!

My son saw this place online and told us we must visit during our visit to London, so glad we did, Booked in advance by calling (highly recommend as many were turned away), warmly greeted as we arrived, we immediately felt at home, So many amazing options on the menu, the smells coming from the kitchen were divine, Orders quickly taken, the lady was so knowledgeable, happy to make recommendations, We ordered far too much as couldn’t decide, Prawn and Scallop dumplings, Pork Dumplings, Prawn Toast, Sweet and Sour chicken, Chicken Chow Mein and Special fried rice, all absolutely delicious, so fresh and great value for money, with the obligatory Prawn Crackers, Couldn’t resist the Quarter Duck with pancakes, add four diet cokes and the bill only came to £74!, It’s a long way to come for a Chinese, but whenever we’re in London we’ll definitely be back, Amazingly friendly staff too, the lady was genuinely interested in our son’s visit to Poland, and as he recommended this place, said we must return with him in tow next time, we certainly will.

Came in here on a whim when looking for somewhere to eat. The service was really great - quick to have our order taken and the food also came really quickly. We had the Thai green curry and sticky aubergine, both of which were delicious. Two mains, two rices and a drink came to less than £30 (including service!) which we thought was brilliant value. Would recommend!

This place is so small and intimate it made the perfect setting for a good old catch up with your partner and friends. Me and my friend we ordered a range of food off the menu and to our delight they all were superb. I booked this restaurant from seeing a post on Instagram about this place and I must say I 100% agree with the review the food is tasty, it’s quick And cozy, I will definitely be back soon. Also the price isn’t too bad for the two of us and the amount of food we ordered. Our total was £60 which was really good and bringing our own alcohol worked out well which is where we saved money.

Amazing food. Great value. Was really difficult to book though. You have to call after 2pm Wednesday to Saturday and at least a week in advance.

Cheap cheerful and delicious. Service is great - I was initially concerned when we arrived to a locked door. When it was opened I explained we had a reservation. The door was promptly closed in our faces while he went off to check. But I needn’t have worried- he came back with a warm welcome and after that it was all grand.

Amazing dumplings and baos. Even some expensive restaurants in London I’ve tried cannot compete when it comes to dim sum.

Great find! Food was delicious, cool little setting and really authentic tasting. Good value too. It’s BYOB so you can grab some beers at the shop down the road. Sticky aubergine dish was a highlight!

Hidden gem in Clapham. The food and the service will make you feel all warm inside! Highly recommend. Everything is very tasty.

Delicious dumplings, baos and duck. All dishes were perfectly cooked and very different than the usual, the service was friendly and attentive. A little gem.

100% exceeded expectations. The food was exceptional and the local, family run atmosphere was perfect. Friendly and accommodating service. Make sure you book! I will definitely be back next time I’m in London :)

I visited here for lunch with my friend recently and had a great experience - I was skeptical at first as they didn't have any vegan options, but they said it wasn't a problem to substitute any non-vegan ingredients. I had the Korean special fried rice with miso and tofu, mushroom dumplings and vegetable spring rolls - it was the most delicious meal I've had in ages! Amazing (fast) service and very reasonable prices too - will definitely visit again :)

Found this place on Tripadvisor looking for somewhere to eat near Brixton. It's a fairly inconspicuous looking place but the food was so, so good - flavours were amazing, everything was cooked perfectly, and portions sizes were generous. Highly recommended the salt and pepper aubergine which was divine. We shared two starters (salmon dumplings and mushroom baos) and two mains ( black bean tofu and s&p aubergine) plus rice for less than £40. Highly recommended.

Have just had a beautiful meal here. We are visiting London for the weekend and staying in the area so looked for local restaurants and the reviews led us here. They didn't disappoint! We had 2 portions of steamed dumplings (thai green curried salmon and the king scallop and prawn) , a portion of wild mushroom baos, salt and pepper ribs, prawn spring rolls and the braised pork belly. Every single item had a beautiful balance of flavours, each mouthful offering the depth of all the fresh ingredients, and cooked to perfection. Service was attentive but not intrusive, and friendly and we honestly can't fault it! We had to eat early so the restaurant was quiet, but we overheard a few phone calls where they had to advise they are fully booked for this evening, so their popularity is clear and we are so glad we booked early! Thank you Dumplings and Baos! If we visit London again you can bet on the fact we'll be back!

Had a lovely visit with some friends last night. The food was unbeatable and tasted delicious and the service was great. Can’t wait to come again!

Ate here with my partner as we were walking from Wandsworth to Brixton. Really pleased we found it because they have a unique spin on traditional dumplings and a range of Chinese cuisine. The dumplings are wrapped generously, with a thick coating of dough encasing the delightful treats inside. They have a good range of gluten-free dumplings, too, which was greatly appreciated. The star dishes for us were the salt and pepper aubergine and the caramelised pork belly. Both top notch and we could have ordered and eaten double on desire alone! The bao buns were fluffy, moist and full of flavour. There were some yummy looking cakes and macarons available, but we didn't try these. Staff were so friendly and helpful, being respectful of Covid precautions etc. There was a young family dining and they had a high chair provided and the kids seemed to be greatly enjoying their dim sum and noodles!

A great find! I booked a table here on a whim after seeing the pictures of the buns on the TripAdvisor page and I'm so glad I did. My sister and I are big Asian food fans and these were some of the best bao buns I've ever had! The staff greeted us at the door and the service was great. It's a small intimate space but we never felt pressured or loomed over which is a big plus for me as a pretty socially nervous person. The charcoal chicken buns were fresh and soft and huge too! Would 100% recommend

Amazing service, lovely food, great atmosphere. Lots of choice for vegans and vegetarians. We had a brilliant evening!

Came in for dinner. Great service and lovely staff. Food was amazing and very reasonably priced. Lots of vegetarian options too if that’s your preference. BYOB too which is an added bonus of course. Highly recommend if you’re close by.

We went there because we have a vegan, a vegetarian, and a meat eater. And it catered for all of us beautifully. We went for lunch and the food was excellent and quickly delivered. My only head's up is to take a bottle of wine...

We were keen to have dim sum and found this local family-run restaurant which is fantastic! Really delicious dumplings and baos, with both traditional and innovative flavours. Great little family place which we will definitely come back to! Highly recommend

Big thank you to the lovely owners and fantastic staff who were able to accommodate for our group booking last week. The food was delicious (dumplings were amazing!) and everyone working there was so friendly and welcoming. I will definitely be returning soon. Best Chinese...

The best naps/ Chinese meal we’ve had. Definitely ordered too much (portions are generous). It is BYOB although they serve soft drinks and tea.

Really enjoyable visit on a Sunday afternoon. Service was great and the food even better and very well priced. Would definitely recommend

Went for dinner last Friday before the cinema and it was as delicious as ever! Good value too and lovely friendly service! We used to live round the corner and have since moved away but definitely worth the trip back!

We were blown away by our dim sum lunch! All the dumplings were delicately made with care and tasted phenomenal. The veggie and BBQ pulled pork bao buns were our favourite, but the prawn and leek dumplings were also delicious. The staff are so attentive...

The food was so tasty! The fried rice and stir fried beef was the best I’ve ever tried! And they accommodated us on a busy Saturday evening Thank you!

We went for lunch here last week and were very pleased that we did. Service was quick, efficient and very polite. We tried a selection of dishes (both meat and vegetarian) and they were all delicious. Cooked and served quickly too! Would definitely recommend!

We stopped by for an early dinner during the July heat wave. We hadn’t been before so were initially confused by the restaurant door being locked, I didn’t feel super comfortable with this until I realised they were dealing with a high number of delivery...

Soooooooo good! Best food we’ve had in a long time and bring your own booze was an added bonus. Will definitely be back! Very well priced as well

Really disappointing meal considering the high praise from TA and other platforms online. First of all the front doors are locked to the restaurant, needing you to knock which was bizarre. To be completely honest, this was some of the worst food I have had...

A cosy restaurant with friendly and attentive staff and delicious food. We ordered 3 sides between two of us which was a perfect amount of food. And great value. The pork bao buns and aubergine dish were particularly delicious. It’s also BYOB!

Amazing food and fantastic service. BBQ pork bao is a must try. Very covid safe and it’s BYOB! Will definitely be returning very soon.

Delicious dim sum - high quality without being pretentious. Great service, good value, and BYOB - couldn’t ask for more.

As an understated Chinese restaurant that lets the food do the talking I can’t help feel I don’t want to write this glowing review in fear of giving away a well kept dinners secret in Clapham. But if you want an honest, well cooked and...

Dumplings and Boa is such a good find. The customer service is lovely, the prices are really fair and the food is the best Chinese in London. If you get it as a takeaway it travels really well. In the restaurant bao and dumplings are...

Best dumplings I've had in London outside of Chinatown. Really friendly staff, cheap corkage which is a massive plus. We will be back frequently.

Fresh, tasty, delicious food! Cheerful BYO restaurant serving really REALLY good dumplings and baos. Chinese Bites were incredible too. Cannot recommend enough - we'll be back. (Bonus: Healthy & yummy vegan options!)

We love it - good vibes and good food and good Thai green curry yes love it love it love it! Make one in north London !

Highly recommend! Great food, great service! My top 3 favourite: 1. Popular Salt & Pepper Squid 2. Fresh Lobster with Tarragon 3. Prawn Wanton

Came here for dinner with a friend. Ordered about 7/8 dishes between us which was the perfect amount and everything was delicious - esp the spring rolls and char siu bun. Didn't realise it was BYOB but this was great as Sainsbury's just around the...

We had been wanting to try this restaurant for a while and it did not disappoint. We tried the salmon Thai green curry, chive & prawn and Butternut squash dim sum, all of which were delicious and served steaming hot in baskets. The staff were...

Lovely easy evening out Lovely staff and great homemade dumplings. The pan fried veggie dumplings and aubergine curry was great. Kimchi fried rice had a great taste but could not work out if it was microwaved as it came so quickly..?! Prawn chow main had...

Love our every visit here, ordered a takeaway this time and food travelled so well and was delicious. We have been to the restaurant a number of times and it is always great service and delicious food.

Ordered a selection of veggie and meat dumplings and baos, all of which were delicious! The service was great and they were all so friendly. Definitely coming back here soon!

Came here with a group of 9 friends and had such a great evening. We had a big table which made room for us to share lots of plates. The food was delicious! Loved every dish especially the aubergines, salt and pepper squid, the dumplings...

I have been fortunate enough to live opposite this restaurant and to call myself a regular for the last three years. I have brought countless groups of people here and never heard a single complaint. Every single dish they serve here is next level. I...

This place is lovely - everyone go and have a dumpling!!!! The squid was brilliant and we got two prawn crackers each for free.

Thanks for a fab night for our friends 29th birthday. The food was so tasty and fresh and the service was 10/10! Would highly recommend the salt and pepper prawns!!!! Star dish for me! There is a very lovely, local feel to the place (not...

Have been here several times and most recently hosted my birthday dinner here for 10 friends! Group menu was amazing - I love all of the dim sum particularly - and BYOB is an added bonus. Best thing is definitely the service and the staff....

Besides the outstanding quality of the the dumplings and the baos, the service was the highlight of the evening. We particularly enjoyed the cured tofu pad Thai and would recommend it to anyone exploring vegetarianism. Make sure to book a table as it is busy...

Service is amazing, food is yummy and great atmosphere. The byob is also great and they even put our extra bottles in the fridge to keep them chilled. Definitely recommend!

Lovely delicious food and fun relaxed ambience. The aubergine and lamb masala bao were favourites. Also staff are super friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend !

Really lovely food and even nicer staff! Really recommend the teriyaki chicken bao! Also great that fits BYOB - would be great place to bring a group of friends Thanks xx

I can’t rate this restaurant enough. The friendly staff, are very attentive and warming. We brought our own bottle of wine and upon arrival the owner offered to keep it chilled in the fridge for us. The food is unbeatable. Fresh, delicious and so much...

We have been eating here for years now and it is a firm staple! We love the food, especially the aubergine dish. It's fresh and flavoursome and the dishes are particularly inventive. The macaron are also delicious - we love the passion fruit - and...

We are big foodies and go to a lot of Asian byob restaurants in London. This is possibly the best we have found - the food is incredibly fresh, beautiful flavours and great variety on the menu. The staff are very friendly, chatty and helpful...

Came here for dinner with a friend after finding this place on google and we were blown away - delicious, fresh food with excellent service (and you can bring your own booze!). This is our new favourite place for incredible food at really low prices...

We had an amazing evening at this place! Enjoyed some delicious food served by staff who were exceptionally helpful (the dishwasher even cheered us up a little!) Was surprised and incredibly happy to see a vegan selection of food as well.

Had a selection of dishes and really enjoyed all the food. Good selection, including vegan dishes, and all the staff (even the dish washer) were really friendly, helpful and welcoming.

I rarely write reviews but feel compelled to after our amazing meal last night. We had a delicious selection of dumplings and hot dishes (the Korean aubergine!) and the service was charming. My girlfriend and I feel so happy to have found our new favourite...

LOVE this place!!! The food is DELICIOUS, service is ultra friendly, prices very reasonable and it's BYO! There's nothing not to love. Will definitely be back for more dim sum and bao.

Popped into this place after seeing the amazing reviews and was not disappointed! Great dumplings and amazing salt and pepper squid. All served in lovely baskets. I am gluten free too and they had soy sauce, plenty of dumplings and even the squid was gluten...

Really nice food and great service, they are very attentive and will refrigerate your drinks for you too. Would recommend and will definitely be back!

Brilliant meal, fantastic service and nice to catch up with friends. Great veggie options as well. Overall great visit highly recommend would visit again

Much much better than your average. Great fresh flavours. Still BYO. Oddbins and Sainsbury’s around the corner.

Hands down the best restaurant in Clapham and well deserving of its high ratings. Beautifully fresh dumplings and baos (try both, all are wonderful) are complemented by other fantastic dishes such as the Mongolian lamb and the aubergine curry - and there's even more to...

Amazing food and service. And BYOB!! Such a great place for a date night or friends night out. We love this spot :)

This is the best dim sum I have tasted anywhere in the UK and Hong Kong. We ordered about 12 small dishes and each one was delicious. BYO alcohol is a plus !!! Friendly staff and excellent service.

Fantastic food, great atmosphere and lovely staff! BYOB makes it a perfect spot for friends to get together. Would highly recommend the salt & pepper squid and the Mongolian lamb.

Keep coming back and love it every time. Lovely staff and great food always! Wanton soup a highlight

I’ve been here numerous times and it never disappoints. The staff are really friendly, there’s a great atmosphere and food is delicious and authentic. The Szechuan prawns are divine! BYOB is an added bonus too.

Amazing food, lovely atmosphere and friendly staff. Would highly recommend this lovely little restaurant.

Dumplings & Bao is a lovely place - amazing food and lovely people too. A must visit, I would definitely go again!