BAO Borough

"BAO started in 2013 as a stall in Netil Market (BAO Bar) in East London by Erchen Chang, Wai Ting & Shing Tat Chung. April 2015 saw the opening of their first permanent location in Soho. BAO has now expanded across the capital with locations in Fitzrovia and Borough Market, both of which take reservations and walk-ins. You’ll find that each restaurant has a slightly different menu, this is not usually the case with restaurants that have different locations, but it makes BAO that much more special. It’s not just about the food, it’s about the whole experience. My favourite thing about BAO’s buns is the different treatments the dough gets throughout the menu. Fried bao is a complete revelation to me, and what about stuffing it with ice cream? What I like to order: Prawn Shia Song Bao - A fried gua bao with a smidgen of sweetness (think mini fried hot dog bun) stuffed with King Prawns, carrot, celery, and water chestnut. Bao Oolong Lager - A soft amber lager (unlike its colour) with muted but still noticeable oolong notes. Drinks very easy and pairs very well with the food, brewed exclusively by Braybrooke Beer for Bao."