Dear Bao,
Visiting you = my fix for Taiwanese street food.
I have truly missed it since my holiday there two years ago and I am sooooo glad you finally arrived in London! What I am about to write will surely make you dribble...
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| Taiwanese Fried Chicken RRP £5 (鹹酥雞)  EDITOR's FAVOURITE: Selection of moist and juicy chicken thighs marinated in pepper and coated with a spiced batter. Topped with a special sweet chilli sauce, it almost tasted the same as the ones I had in Taiwan!! HIGHLY RECOMMEND. |
I would go back here to eat any time. Flavours are spot on. However, it can get expensive.
Service:
Staff will patiently explain the menu to you. However, because the restaurant is always busy service is often rushed and staff will always hint to you to leave once you have finished your food.
Food:
Love Love Love! I am so glad Taiwanese street food has finally arrived in London. The tea and side dishes all resemble Taiwanese flavours. The steamed bun used in the "Bao" are all fresh, soft and spongey. My absolute favourite has to be the fried chicken and the classic bao!
Atmosphere:
The restaurant is very small with limited seats. There is always a long queue outside the restaurant. I would avoid going at busy times because you can expect up to an hour wait.
Value:
Personally, I think you need to be very careful with your order. Bao has adapted a very clever (if not cheeky) marketing strategy. Every dish is under £5 on the menu, but because the portions are relatively small, you might be tempted to order everything on the menu!! On my visit I spent £40!