Tiger Bites Pig in Birmingham

Great little place to go dinner first time here but a shame to hear it's moving from the center off town further to the outskirts

Best Bao I've ever eaten! We've eaten a few times here since our first visit, never disappointed in fact this Sunday evening I'd say the best so far, it's become our go to choice for a bite before a night out. Full of glorious flavour, not too huge so you don't feel too stuffed, it's quick to order and get served, ideal for a pre theatre or concert bite. No tables as such, just a shelf around the tiny shop with stools to seat about 10 people so don't expect a romantic candle lit dinner! Only criticism, one of the guys smokes in the street outside the restraunt which we both found a little off putting visited again today (17/10/24) to be given a menu and then studiously ignored by all three of the staff, gave up, walked out and went to Dishoom for lunch! Hope they are more interested in the new venue! Disappointed!

When I come here, I forget that I have an eating disorder

Excellent!! imaginative juxtapositions of tastes, home made pickles subtle and tingly at once! Loved it! I found 'Tiger Bites Pig' today by chance. Serious cooking, very reasonable prices.

I really wanted to like this place. The food was bland, stingy with the meat and really overpriced for what it was. So disappointed with it sadly, and I won't be trying it again. It was also really dirty inside, with fruit flies in the eating area.

The first time I visited this place, was because it was recommended by a friend. The second was okay, however I saw the dirty walls above the food preparation area which was very off putting, the third time I was very disappointed, nothing had changed in terms of cleanliness, even the wall pictures had dust on them, the girl that served us, needed to be less vocal about her personal life, & concentrate on service, she never said I hope you enjoyed your food just placed in front of us !!! Almost like throwing at a dog then walked away, please view your cameras. I hope you actually do something about this, as you have lost one customer maybe more.

Food was ok. The best option was the duck bao ban. We ordered also some rice bowls. The portion was quite big but some part of the bawl were cold like the carrots. Also the hygiene of the kitchen was not the best.

We found this place by chance, but had seen it come up in a recent list of good Asian food places in the city. We intended to go for a meal but thought we would have a starter here before we moved on. Enticed by the menu, we ordered a few things and we were really impressed by what was delivered. Great flavour and texture in every dish. We will definitely return and recommend it. The atmosphere let it down but really it is an in and out joint.

This was my first time ever eating alone, there was a server who I’ve not seen there before, she was so friendly I felt totally at ease. The food was amazing as always - I even returned for takeaway later in the day. Great service and great food, always worth a visit.

I have been meaning to try tiger bites pig for some time and im glad i did! The bao were superb and the staff were superb too. Will be visiting again very soon. Lots of positives well done tiger bites pig for a great hidden gem in birmingham.

Definitely recommend this place

Found this by chance just outside Birmingham New Street Station. What a find! Can't recommend it highly enough and can't wait to get stuck in Birmingham so i can revisit this place and sample their delights. Super friendly service and delicious Tofu Bao with an aubergine sauce. Wow!!

A small eatery but big flavours. The beef shin bao was great and full of flavour which I preferred over the braised pork bao. Just a personal preference. The duck rice bowl was great too. The rice bowl was a bit on the pricey side but I think it's the baos that really stand out. I would definitely return.

Good food. Limited seating. I really enjoyed the baos. Especially the Beef Shin ones which was full of flavour. The duck rice bowl was great too.

Amazing food and service. Cosy restaurant. Went at around 4pm and it wasn't busy at all. The staff were really polite and talkative. The bao buns are absolutely amazing. The fried chicken one is highly recommended.

Absolutely amazing restaurant! We had a selection of Bao Buns and were so impressed with the food. The best one was the pork belly and also the tofu + aubergine. The staff are amazing and passionate about what they do. Thank you 😊

Excellent!! Delicious Bao and friendly staff.

Stopped here for a quick lunch. The vegan tofu bao bun was beyond amazing—soo flavourful. The place is very small though so I would not recommend coming in groups.

This place is an absolute must if you're in Birmingham. The staff are extremely friendly and the food is so good! I've been there twice and each time the food has held up. The atmosphere is really nice too, being quite a small location you get a good look at the food as it's made.

A must visit place in town. Great taste in music too - Deftones cover album playing whilst we were in there. Food - incredible

Lamb boa was good, bearing in mind that there are only a few places in Birmingham that have them, but I wouldn't call it outstanding. Boa bun was soft, moist, and lamb filling had some taste to it. But at £6.50 a pop, it offered poor value for money. The fried chicken rice bowl at £15 offered even worse value for money. 90% of it was plain rice with few small fried chicken pieces on top with salad. As this place was recommended by a Michelin starred chef, one has to question his judgement.

This place does some really great Asian food. We've been before and had the bao buns. This time, we tried out the rice bowls. We had the fried chicken and pork. The food was excellent! It was very tasty and spot on with the Asian flavours! Staff were very friendly. Small place, but as we we t later in the afternoon/early evening, we managed to get a seat by the window. Would recommend!

Great food- bao buns are excellent and quick service. This is a very small venue so be prepared they may not have room for you- best to only dine as a 2 here. Also no toilet inside which was abit of a pain.

Great food with friendly staff who really want you to enjoy the flavours. Lunchtime was bustling and happy, people taking on the menu, asking "what to eat?" There are a few stools to eat, with the open kitchen this creates a foodie focused atmosphere. Take away looked popular for lunch. Bao buns soft, fillings were spicy, bursting with flavour, the meat was melt in mouth tender, try everything and ask the chef for recommendations.

I got two baos. Fried chicken bao was sensational. The duck breast one I found myself fighting to chew through the meat to take bite, the sauce and garnish of this one was lovely but would maybe miss in the future. The gentleman next to me got two beef baos and they looked fantastic too. A must try for travellers, especially given how close to the station and how quick the service was.

The food was really tasty, but the rice bowel was only like warm, we asked if it could be warmed up, but we were told it was fine & edibl, after we eat all the food, the we still protested that it wasn’t the best, and the just told us it was an older batch that may be could have been warmer!, but because we already had paid we felt our request feel on def ears 🥲

What a gem!! The care in the food, service, and atmosphere are readily apparent and on point. Best bao bun that I’ve ever had! Really sad that I don’t live closer. So convenient to the New Street train station that anyone passing thru town should pop-in and grab something to go! Will pass the word about how amazing this place is!

This is the perfect place for a quick, cheap, relaxed quick bite to eat. The bao here are always delicious, and the staff are always pleasant and friendly! Our favourite place to go have a quick beer and catch up. The bao themselves are prepared quickly and have great balance of flavours. The restaurant is small, but I feel it adds to the casual izakaya like feel of the place. Truly feels like somewhere you want to be a ‘regular’ at and with £5 for a bao it’s really fantastic.

My favourite restaurant in Birmingham

Best Bao Buns I've ever had in the uk. Most baos are overpriced, however these are actually worth the price.

The food is just sooooo delicious. We had to wait for the waitress who was teaching a new member of staff and the chef should have washed his hands before touching the buns after sweeping the floor. (This is the surgeon speaking) Otherwise I recommend it to everyone who likes bao buns.

Sensational! Awesome place with the freshest food. Amazing menu and great value. The best Bao buns in Birmingham. Always try and come here when in town.

Amazing spot for bao buns. The buns are insanely soft and the meat is cooked to perfection. Highly recommend the lamb bao buns if available.

I had the Beef Shin rice bowl here on the weekend. First time I have ever been. I wasn’t disappointed! I can’t wait to come back to try more. The service, food, atmosphere was on point. Thank you!

We had the red pork belly bao bun. The pork belly was extremely fatty with little meat and the bao bun wasn’t light and fluffy, very dense and bread like. The restaurant also had a strong off putting odour. Very disappointing.

Great food. Tasty. Good Value. Inauspicious venue but the food is and service is great.

Amazing food. A small venue. Great service. The food is a flavour sensation and good portion size. Had the rice bowl and bao buns. Both fantastic.

This place 🤤👌🏻The food is some of the best in the city centre. Needs a bigger venue!

Delicious but pricey for one bao bun.

We had two different veggie rice bowls. I asked specifically whether the food would be spicy, saying that I had zero spice tolerance, and the staff reassured me that it was not spicy at all. That turned out to be completely untrue. The rice bowl had chilli all over it and the sauce was so strong I couldn't eat any of it. The bowl also had very little variety - basically rice and different types of cabbage. Big disappointment, especially after reading nice reviews.

Got the takeout Bao and bowl. The meat was tough and dry and the spicy hot sauce was far from spicy - more like mildand creamy. Heard really good things about this place, however I do not think it lives up to what it could be. Quick delivery though..

Amazing food! Impressed with the baos, they are so delicious and tasty! The bowl was also really great, love how there are lots of toppings. Will reorder the same menu if I come back here, but the one that stood but the most is the Duck Breast Bao, just amazingly out of this world. The downside is that the place is quite small, might need to wait for a bit during rush hour. But, definitely worth it!

Heard a lot of good things about this place, so nipped in for a quick try during a visit to Birmingham. Style over substance unfortunately, I was really disappointed. The tofu bao is awful - literally just a thick slab of unseasoned tofu. The egg yolk was welcome and brought probably too much salty flavour but apart from that, the dish is bland and claggy. The pork belly bao was better but still nothing special. The buns were chewy and a bit dry. Unfortunately the staff member didn't ask me how anything was either. Definitely wouldn't come back, sorry!

Food was really nice and came quickly! Good flavours and a variety of things included in the rice box! Did feel quite expensive for the amount of meat included though! But was super nice!

This is a great little spot in the heart of Birmingham. We visited for my birthday, I thoroughly enjoyed our bao buns, beer on tap lovely too and a great little range of interesting soft drinks. I felt safe with my allergies and staff were friendly and helpful.

Amazing food and atmosphere, great larger on tap, cosy atmosphere and great a for light lunch. 5 stars.

Cosy little place right by the train station that serves the BEST baos and rice bowls. The cured egg yolk was stunning.

Vegetarian options aren't great. The tofu was tasteless and way too thick, needed to be marinated or something. I was so disappointed. Would love to see more veggie options and better flavour.

Beef shin bao with confit egg yolk was a highlight. The service is quick and the food is delicious 😋

Great food, lots of flavours! A must visit when you around!

Just love the food and service. What more can I ask for?

The food is outstanding: highlights included tofu with aubergine, duck, and braised pork. In fact it was all a highlight. Great service too.

Food is amazing and cooked fresh, Asian fusion style food. Can't fault anything Boa buns were amazing and the rice bowls are out of this world.

Came in today and had the MOST LOVELY afternoon. After a long term as a teacher I had a rare afternoon to myself in brum and wanted a quick bite of good food. I’ve been a few times and love the restaurant so much I’ve even bought a t-shirt 🙃. I was on my own eating then another woman walked in, instead of taking her order to go she got out a book and sat in the space. Another girl came in and got out a drawing pad and ate her food. We were all sitting just getting on with our own thing eating food and I thought to myself… this is what girlhood should be. Can’t recommend highly enough: the quality of food is excellent, the staff are lovely and the whole vibe is so warm.

These baos are a different level. Every single one gives you a unique culinary experience bursting with asian flavours. An absolute gem hidden just outside Birmingham New street. Service was great and all staff were welcoming and recommend places to visit in Birmingham. A delight to visit this afternoon.

OMG!!! Amazing food, tasted amazing and so fresh. Made our visit to Birmingham even more worth while. Thank you for the tips on how to cook the pork.

Best bao bun place in Birmingham - this little gem never fails to disappoint, I have found myself craving the bao buns here from time to time and returning for more. The buns are steamed to the perfect softness, and the cured egg yolk is curated to give rich flavours which complements the other ingredients. Don’t be fooled by its size, it’s rather filling.

Amazing off the charts food. Bao buns were exceptionally good and full of flavour. Mapo tofu was incredible. An ‘A’ class place to eat. Located on a very unassuming street.

Place was closed and looked permanently… this was Friday 24th Feb 24…. at 7pm… nothing anywhere so last minute dash to find something else..

Lovely little restaurant. Tasty Bao Buns. Dogs allowed.

Excellent baos, good selection of beef, duck, chicken, tofu baos! We ordered in a rush and their chefs made everything to perfection before our eyes. Great service too. Looking forward to come back. Perhaps for a prawn bao? 😊👍

Really good bao buns, very authentic cozy place.

Delicious vegan bao buns and bowls

One of the best bao buns i had. Generous stuffing, great flavour, balanced, juicy meat. Would definitely recommend for a quick bite and run.

Ordered the beef shin rice bowl to go, which was very good - the beef was braised and seasoned well, and there were quite a few fresh, preserved and pickled vegetables on the side. The cured egg yolk was a great addition too. However the price didn't really justify the food because £16 for a single rice bowl during lunch hour is a bit ridiculous

It’s just a little place but the food is fantastic

Tiger Bites Pig is a culinary gem that quickly transports you from the bustling streets of Birmingham to the vibrant flavours of Asia through their exceptional Bao offerings. The restaurant’s menu showcased everything I want from this cuisine and ranks as the best Bao I’ve ever had. Seeing the chefs at work is always an added bonus when their efforts produce such amazing results. The attention to detail in the flavour profile of each Bao is remarkable, with the perfectly pillowy steamed buns surrounding a compelling variety of fillings that made it hard to pick favourites on my first visit. The staff at Tiger Bites Pig were great, answered my questions and added to the overall positive experience, not overselling, and providing friendly and knowledgeable service. The food is memorable, simple but obviously well thought out unique creations. It was recommended by people whose opinions I trust, and is worth making the effort to visit.

Tiger Bites Pig is a culinary gem that quickly transports you from the bustling streets of Birmingham to the vibrant flavours of Asia through their exceptional Bao offerings. The restaurant’s menu showcased everything I want from this cuisine and ranks as the best Bao I’ve ever had. Seeing the chefs at work is always an added bonus when their efforts produce such amazing results. The attention to detail in the flavour profile of each Bao is remarkable, with the perfectly pillowy steamed buns surrounding a compelling variety of fillings that made it hard to pick favourites on my first visit. The staff at Tiger Bites Pig were great, answered my questions and added to the overall positive experience, not overselling, and providing friendly and knowledgeable service. The food is memorable, simple - but these are obviously well thought out unique creations. It was recommended by people whose opinions I trust, and is worth making the effort to visit. I loved being able to take my dog too!

Love this place so much everyone I take here always has a great time. The food is so fresh and made to order. Can't wait for them to expand

Most delicious food I’ve had in ages- I’m going to be daydreaming about eating these buns until we meet again… Have the fried chicken for a taste explosion, and the pork for the most delicious pork you’ve ever had. Can’t recommend this place enough, lovely atmosphere and fantastic food!

A really friendly and relaxed vibe with food that is a delight for your taste buds- fresh and packed with flavour. We had the aubergine, crispy chicken and pork belly and they were all delicious!

Like eating bao for the first time! These guys SMASHED it. Had 3 bao and a rice bowl to share between two - some of the best I’ve had. Pork belly, chicken and beef shin bao - cooked perfectly. Smash. Fried chicken rice bowl - beautiful with all the pickled veg of the rainbow and perfect again. DOUBLE SMASH. And they were playing Nirvana back catalogue, served Ichiban and had lovely staff. Go here immediately.

Excellent Pork Bao and Rice bowls, packed with flavours. The pickled radish was excellent. A definite recommend for anyone looking for a quick bite of Asian food.

Great food, nice staff and welcoming atmosphere. We'll be back for sure.

Best Bao Buns I have ever had! I couldn’t recommend this place more, such a local feel inside and amazing food. I can’t wait to come back for more!

Fantastic Bao and rice bowls just a short walk from the station. Visited for lunch after arriving in Birmingham and searching for local bao for lunch. The restaurant has a small footprint and was incredibly busy (which is always a good sign), so finding a seat was fortunate. We sat at the bar area overlooking the stove with all the pots of food and steamers. The smell was incredible. The food is fantastic quality, and the portions are generous. All the ingredients were fresh, and the flavours popped. I had a rice bowl and a single bao and, unfortunately, was too full to eat any more as I wanted to try them all. The staff were friendly and chatty as we asked about the food we were eating whilst watching them work. Was worth the price we paid and felt like we got good value for money. It's definitely worth a visit if you like bao. They even do takeaway so you can take some on the train with you when you leave.

I cannot even begin to describe how good the rice bowls are here, genuinely the the best. I make sure I visit each time I visit the town centre. Cannot wait to come back, best pork ever hands down!

This is a small place but with big hearty bowls! Would highly recommend. Great atmosphere, great food, great service. I had the beef shin rice, and can honestly say it was delicious. I have never had an egg yolk so tasty! The meat was melt in your mouth. Pork Bao was a winner too!

Food was great, service was topnotch anything that was asked was done in a timely manner. Atmosphere was good vibe but was abit small.

Nice food, the bao buns were great, we also had some rice bowls which was good but some parts of the bowl were cold (e.g you would expect caramelized carrots to be warm). Staff was really friendly but £40 was just not worth it. I m not sure I would recommend it

Super tasty, super quick, beer was good and they played doom.

Intimate location, friendly and talented staff, delicious food.

Went here today for food but was completely put off by the hygiene standards. Instead of using gloves or utensils to prepare the food, the staff were using their bare hands.

truly authentic and delish chinese food in generous servings. hidden gem along a quiet street (which i discovered on google maps😂). hearty food, heartier service, reminds me very much of my mum’s cooking (only better!) 💖

A small and cozy place to satisfy your bao and flavour hunger pangs. I couldn't try everything in one go, but my mind was blown with fried chicken bao, beef bao and fried chicken rice bowl. The sauce on the fried chicken rice bowl deserves an award. Compliments to the chefs, who additionally offered me a sample of mapo tofu. These folks know how to layer flavour and I am in heaven leaving Birmingham after an amazing meal.

Probably the best bao buns we’ve ever eaten! It’s a tiny place but they make up for the lack of space with amazing food. We ordered beef rice bowl which was delicious and filling, two fried chicken baos (had to order an extra one because the first one was so so good) and a lamb bao too. Would definitely recommend, can’t wait to go back!

Such a cute little spot, I wish there was more seating! Delicious baos, amazing flavour combinations. I recommend the beef bao and the tofu bao. Chicken bao comes cold so not really my thing. Must visit place for bao lovers.

Amazing food and great atmosphere!

Nice food and good vegan options, but the ma po tofu was inauthentic and lacked the szechuan flavour.

Best baos. Beef shin and cured yolk especially.

Nice little place, friendly staff, interesting and tasty food, window seat.

We had a great time ! The restaurant is tiny but cosy, the staff is friendly, and the food was delicious. We tried the fried chicken bao, the aubergine bao, and the tofu rice bowl, and everything was amazing !

Baos , bowls and beeerrrrsss ! I don't think you need more than that for a delicious meal.

Really tasty food if you haven't tried the bao buns it's a must ! Casual atmosphere very friendly and good music.

Worst eat in experience. Bao stodgy and tasteless. Meat drowning in sticky soy sauce. " Pork Belly" just pre-prepared pulled pork. Not expensive nor cheap just a dreadful brunch.

The perfect quick bite is here, right here at Tiger Bites Pig. Bao buns. Wow! Think of something delicious like spicy meat served in a bun that is not bread but more like the offspring born from a naughty night shared by a crumpet (appropriate;) and a pancake. OK that might sound a bit iffy, but honestly it's hot, spicy and utterly delicious. A bit like their filling then.

Tiger Bites Pig is a regular stop for us when in Birmingham. The bao buns are superb and everything is prepared freshly and quickly which means it's perfect for a quick pit stop whilst shopping or before a theatre show. It's somewhere I always recommend to anyone that hasn't been.

Lovely little restaurant with delicious food. The rice bowls are generously sized and very tasty. Service was quick and it's nice to sit at the bar and see the food being made, as it's a small place (<20 seats) it also made it feel more like an authentic Japanese bar. Friendly staff and good drinks selection too. Close to the station and definitely worth a visit if you're up in Birmingham and want some lunch/dinner.

We found this spot while traveling from the US. This is a great little gem with sumptuous food and an awesome vibe. The fusion cuisine is spot on - the bao did not disappoint! Makes me wish I was a local so I could eat here more often - definitely a memorable meal on our trip!

Amazing food in this great little place. Every bao we tried was delicious and *that* cured egg yolk is indeed the star of the show.