I was looking for a specific dish that is soft shell crab and that is the reason I’ve chosen this eatery. The soft shell crab is one of my fav amongst Vietnamese dishes. I previously only eaten it as an appetizer with a slaw on the side. This eatery serves it on the bao. I dont specifically have a bog love for any baos but it was a good experience to try. The soft shell crab was seasoned and fried very well. Not oily at all and super crunchy ! It has a right amount of sriracha ( maybe) -lime mayo and a spring salad-slaw. Price wise i think it is the same as i would’ve pay for an appetizer dish . The P’O bao costs $12. The place is located inside Elliot stables. You dont have a sitting inside the cafe but plenty of tables to sit and enjoy your food right out the door. Its like a food court type establishment. I have seen previous reviews about other food items. Can’t tell anything beside that I’ve tried. Its great for a quick grab but not a place where you would go trying to enjoy serenity and calmness while you eat. People are swirling around as its located in busy CBD area.

Cute and delicious eatery in a good hall. Really enjoyed the Angry Bird Bao and Bao Belly Bao lunch combos. We also got the Food King Duck Dim Sum - the cinnamon heavy sauce almost reminds you of dessert. Nice place to grab a quick bite in a unique space.

We try to order local during lockdown. But our favourites were closed for ordering and I was craving a Bao and some dumplings! Let me tell you I have tried dumplings and Baos left right and centre. But my meal from here was the best I have had in so so long. I actually told my partner it was the best takeout I have had in the last year 😅. The pork and prawn dumplings were soft, sticky and filled with flavour and filling. Literal chunks of whole prawn and goodness. The sauce was to die for (I may or may not have sipped the rest out of the tub once I had finished the dumplings 🙄). The Chicken Bao bun was SO soft and pillow like I forced my partner to touch it just to see how nice it was. Best thing was even being delivered all the way from central (I'm in Sandringham) everything was fresh and hot/warm. 100% will order again and can't wait to come in person once we drop alert levels. Thanks so much guys, very satisfied 😊👍🏻

I had a fantastic experience trying Bao Baby Bao for the first time. I ordered the vegetable dumplings ($12) and loaded fries ($12). I was very surprised with the amount of food, high level of presentation and taste for the price. The dumplings sold at Bao Baby Bao are interesting flavours that I haven't seen or tasted anywhere else. Although slightly more expensive than dumplings I have had elsewhere, I much prefered these ones, and they were packed full of the filling. They are also served with a delicious seasoned soy sauce (which is great for dipping the fries into as well...)! The loaded fries were very good too! The bulgogi beef was not chewy, and very flavourful and savoury. I loved them. I'd highly recommend Bao Baby Bao to anyone vising Elliott Stables eatery, as you can't go wrong for the quality of food for the price!

Incredible food!! It was delicious and the Elliot stables eatery was very cool. We had the pork noodles, beef and rice and dumplings and they were all delicious!

We just came by for the fried ice cream but also ended up getting some baos since we were there and still a bit peckish. they have quite a few different flavoured baos as well as other food items like chicken wings and fried noodles. I had the soft shell crab bao and that was nice. The crab was crispy and the limey mayo went well with the slaw and crab. The best part is the fried ice cream, crispy and smothered in chocolate. It was served over a fried bread which was also really nice. Definitely, a must try dessert. We also tried the monkey business, a banana and walnut spring roll. I thought it was ok and was a lot nicer with the salted caramel sauce. it was almost like a banana fritter. Not a bad option for food if you're in Elliot Stables. One of the best parts is that they do have seating in the shop if the stables are full.

Surprisingly disappointed with the size of the dumpling. Tasted mediocre. Definitely quite expensive for what was served, in terms of portion, aesthetic (quite different from photo in restaurant) and taste. Even my mates who ate there before were surprised by the look of the dumplings. Their Bao selections looks good.

Always a delight to dine here. For my nth visit, I ordered Philly Cheesesteak with chips. (I always order the chips for their spicy dip!) First time trying the flavour out and man, it was sooo good! Waiting time is pretty decent and service is commendable. They have a promo on lunch time so come by then for a cheaper and yummier lunch option.

Honest review, it’s the first restaurant in Auckland I’m giving 5 star for the amazing food. Ordered Philly cheese Steak and it taste heavenly. Already decided to come again later :P Oh it’s inside Elliot’s Stables everyone! It’s not a shop on the street. Bonus: Cool vibe inside and super friendly staff :)

Over all menu looks great. Just making a rating on the food we ate. We ordered their Korean Fied Chicken nibbles. It's ok, still juicy on the inside while having the crunch, not the best we have tasted though especially for the price. We will still go back to try some more items on the menu.

Adorable little Bao restaurant in the stables. The decor is fantastic and the bao buns are nicely sized and flavourful

Excellent excellent excellent place for a Monday night. $80 and we are so full both got baos and dumplings and a cocktail. Will come back

Delicious and the bao came out quick! I ordered two of the mean green bao. I think 3 would have been better to make a full meal as i was still a bit hungry, but they were fresh and delicious 😋

Great little hidden gem with amazing tasting food that’s quick, affordable and delicious. We got the crab bao, pork belly bao, dumplings and Korean fried chicken. Full of flavour!

We were in town for the Van Pimpenstein show. Great food, fair prices. I ate here several times. The pork belly bao made me feel like a dinosaur, in a good way.

Chicken bao + chips = 10$ for lunch set! Bao was super delicious too 👍

I got pork n prawn dumplings and duck spring rolls. Pork one is kinda common taste? Good enough, but duck spring rolls were absolutely fantastic❤️ it tastes like peking duck. my new favourite dish in Elliot stables!

Got baos, chips, and spring rolls from here for lunch today and they were all AMAZING! We got them takeaway and walked 10-15 minutes back to our hotel before eating and still so fresh, perfect temperature, good portion and reasonably priced!

delicious soft shell crab bao 😋 but the dumplings are a bit dry and expensive

Waiting to order at 11:58 today, but the cashier insisted they just took order at 12. She did not even listen to what I said that I just wanna order in advance, and they could bring them to the table we were sitting anytime they could. She also interrupted when I explained that to her. Such a bad service they could give to a customer. Secondly, the Korean fried chicken is the worst one I’ve ever had. It’s too salty and dry, and not covered with the sauce well. I could not eat another one after trying a piece, so my friend had to finish (only a half) by himself. At the end, he had very bad stomachache. Warn everyone to think twice before ordering this dish. I don’t dare to visit this store again.

Had the lunch combo- mean green and it was delicious. Super crispy eggplant with a good amount of sauce. The thick chips were yum as well ! Definitely recommend:)

Had the lunch combo- mean green and it was delicious. Super crispy eggplant with a good amount of sauce.