Our final meal in Victoria before heading back home. They don’t take reservations so we arrived just before they opened to ensure we get seated. You need to give and pay your order before getting seated so know what you want 😀 so many dishes to try! 🔸 Korean Fried Chicken bibimbap 🔸 Mei Fun Stir Fry 🔸 Taiwanese Classic bao 🔸 Chinese BBQ bao 🔸 Pork Meatball Banh Mi bao 🔸 Buttermilk Fried Chicken bao We devoured the delicious food just in time to walk around Chinatown before heading to the ferry to go back to reality.

I have to say, I really don't get the hype! It was a super long wait for two people both days we went, and we ended up going for an early dinner right at 5pm in order to get seated. I got the bibimbap and my husband got the ramen, and together, we sampled the bao. The food was tasty enough, but: nothing was authentic, the bao was over sauced / overly salty / + soggy, and the bibimbap was not nearly as flavorful as it should be. Service was okay but not great, as it seemed they were understaffed.

Presentation looked good with a trendy atmosphere but we ordered take out as it’s easier with kids as we stayed a block away. We found the soup base with the tan tan men and port belly ramen a bit too salty and not the flavour we were looking for. The buns were good but a bit small and on the pricy side at $4/each. We liked the chicken in the bitmap but the pork was all soggy from curry sauce. Not sure if this the same Bao in Vancover which we’ve never been to but just had higher expectations as were a bit disappointed.

My sister and niece couldn’t stop raving about this place so when a buddy from out of town asked if I wanted to meet for lunch I suggested we try it out. We were very impressed! Decided to try 4 different Bao and split them, along with an order of Korean Fried Chicken Bibimbap. We also ordered a couple of Vietnamese Iced Coffees. Everything was delicious! The quality of the ingredients is amazingly fresh and the flavor profiles of each of the different Bao were all delicious and different. We had the Taiwanese. Classic, Chinese BBQ, Pork Meatball Bahn Mi, and the Tonkatsu Chicken Bao. Every one of them was incredibly tasty and the Bao buns were soft and fluffy and so fresh. We thoroughly enjoyed our lunch and would highly recommend trying them out.

There seems to always be a line up for eat in and take out so we were excited to try it. Great flavours! The buns are soft and the filling are so complementary. We had the Traditional and the Chinese and we can’t wait to try more.

Stopped by here for a quick snack - they got a good deal 4 BAO for $16. We tried the fried chicken, pork shoulder, black bean croquette and deep fried Nutella banana. All of the baos were fantastic - fried chicken one was prob my favourite. But overall the best thing was the BAO bun itself.... Soft, warm with just enough elasticity... Delicious!

Great hidden gem. The decor is so cool. The staff are friendly and service is great. The food is delicious and authentic , it is a mix of Asian from East and SouthEast Asia region. The Viet coffee is very authentic; I thought the noodle portion could be a little bigger for someone with a large appetite like myself.

LOOK NO FURTHER! This is the best place to eat in China Town, hands down! For starters, hubs and I are in our 40's, parents of teenagers, restaurant owners, and brought our large vacationing family to Bao from other blogger recommendations. We couldn't be happier that we tried it out!! Everything we tried was amazing, the 13 year olds loved theirs as well! Small, quaint, clean, fast, friendly, and absolutely delicious! We can't wait to visit Bao next time we go to Victoria!

I have been here a few times already and it’s a great spot for a really quick meal or snack. There are so many different options you can get when deciding what type of bao you want which is nice when you want to try different flavours! They also have other options like noodle dishes, rice bowls and starters that you can chose from if baos aren’t your thing. I’d recommend the Chinese BBQ Bao, it tastes very similar to Peaking Duck! Also the Mala Crispy Fried Chicken Skin is a must! This is what I ordered. For the Baos I got the Pork Meatball Banh Mi, Buttermilk Fried Chicken, Chinese BBQ and Tonkatsu Chicken. I also ordered the Truffle Chashu Ramen and Mala Crispy Fried Chicken Skin!

Best Ramen I have had. In 2018 we found this restaurant and have come back ever since. My daughter loved the Ramen Tofu back then and this started her journey exploring different types of food. For Muslims: don’t let the pig on the door turn you off: the vegan vegetarian dishes are incredible. Our whole family loves the vegan/ Vegetarian Tan Tan Men. The tofu is crunchy and delicious. I wholeheartedly recommend Bao. I look forward to it all year and it is a big reason why we all love coming to Victoria so much.

Incredible place! The atmosphere was perfect for a ramen shop and the service was fast and excellent. I would highly recommend if your looking for delicious food! I was most impressed at the kitchen staff. Getting to sit at the bar and watch them work was impressive and very enjoyable!

Delightful meal. The atmosphere is wonderful here and very cozy. I really enjoyed the quick and friendly service. I was a huge fan of the Bao and recommended the Mala 5 Mushroom. I also had the Truffle Pulled Pork ramen and I enjoyed the flavour, the pork, and eggs but I wasn't the biggest fan of the texture of the noodles; however, it is not a deal breaker. Still recommended checking this place out. Fantastic!

Let me preface this by saying that my partner had found Bao and wanted to try it because of all the rave reviews. We came in with an open mind as we knew this was a "fusion" restaurant and wouldn't be your typical experience. We weren't too hungry, so we unfortunately missed out on the bao, which is what they're known for. We missed out and will likely try the bao next time. You order at the counter then get seated :) I looked at the menu and IMMEDIATELY started craving katsu curry, so that's what I ordered. I was happy with the portion size, but not so much the actual dish. I've had a lot of katsu curry - in Japan, Korea, and growing up with it - but this was a unique take. I really enjoyed the chicken katsu, but there was a large amount of green onion and cabbage in the dish, which seemed a bit odd. The curry was labeled as spicy, but I didn't feel the kick that I expect from Japanese curry, nbd, but I wanted a small burn. The oddest bit was the ginger mixed with umeboshi. One thing with Japanese curry I love is the tsukemono that comes with it, not necessarily this interesting addition. We really hope to come back to try the bao so I can revise this review :)

Really tasty! Was looking for a quick late dinner and Bao was on my list to try... glad we did! The Pork Belly Ramen was super flavourful. The Bao buns I tried were very good, but the real highlight for me was the chicken wings! I tried the Korean and Mala flavors... both amazing, but quite different from each other. Strong recommendation here... add it to your list! Back for round 2... enjoyed the wings again and tried a couple bao as well... the original and Korean fried chicken. All were as good as last time! My wife tried the noodle.stir fry and enjoyed it! Still a good spot for a quick meal!

Good ramen and bao place. I loved their Truffle Chashu ramen, but couldn't find it this time. Pork belly ramen was good (Truffle Chashu was amazing), and Tonkatsu bao was amazing! Chinese BBQ and buttermilk chicken were okay.

Bao is literally the best ramen spot in town! Nothing defeats it in my personal opinion.. it’s literally a burst of flavours in your mouth.. SO DELICIOUS! Their buttermilk fried chicken bao is to die for, I could literally eat 10 of it in one go.. and my favourite ramen is the Tan Tan men ramen!! Highly recommend!! ❤️

the baos were very good. the classic pork belly was quite big and hit the spot. the set up of a wrapper + meat + aromatic veg reminds me peking duck, similar structure! the mala mushroom was cool too, very distinctive in their individual textures and a good kick of mala. the korean friend chicken was innovative but a bit less impressive. i think sushi rice was a nice experiment but the flavor profile was definitely not the typical bibimbap because it lacked the gojujang sauce and other korean sauces and because the taste of fried chicken was also not typical. i did not enjoy the hot sauce… would not recommend. the last pro is that it was not heavy on stomach bc it didn’t use all the sauces. but overall recommend the baos but not the fried chicken bibimbap.

Seating is limited here but the food is absolutely incredible here. The flavours are authentic, creamy and delicious. The baos are spectacular. Giant portions for the ramen and curry. Great experience here

Bao is an incredible place. Their texture and flavor is so unique, with that amazing soft Bao which pairs perfectly with the fillings options available. Other food options are great, but you just can't leave there without having at least one Bao, you gonna fall in love with it. Service is very friendly and cheerful. It is not a large space so prepare for a bit of waiting at certain times as seating is limited.

They have a very veg-friendly menu. I tried the mushroom bao, black bean bao, and the veg version of the tan tan soup noodles. The bao bread is fresh and pillowy, really well yummy as well as the toppings themselves with each ingredient prepared to perfection. The tan tan had just enough heat was hardy with a generous amount of baked tofu and a delicious seasoned egg.