BAO Soho

bao restaurant, asian, in soho, london

9 years in a row, we have retained our prestigious Michelin Bib Gourmand.

BAO Soho is walk-ins only. 53 Lexington St, London, W1F 9AS
  • Wed12-3pm5-10pm
  • Thu12-3pm5-10pm
  • Fri12-10.30pmAll Day
  • Sat12-10.30pmAll Day
  • Sun12-9pmAll Day
  • Mon12-3pm5-10pm
  • Tue12-3pm5-10pm
bao, fried chicken, best chinese in soho london

The original BAO located in the heart of Soho on Lexington Street. A poetic translation of Taiwanese Xiao Chi houses.

位於萊辛頓街的蘇活店是BAO的第一家門店,也是BAO對台灣小吃鋪充滿詩意的演繹。BAO蘇活店已連續9年入選米其林必比登名單。

A standing ovation. If Michelin got off its starched-tablecloth arse and got modern, BAO would be a shoo-in

Lisa Markell, The Independent

lisa markwell giving high accolades
Classic Bao, part of the long day menu

Not like the Xiao Chi at home

  • sweet potato chips

    Battered Sweet Potato with Pickled Plum Ketchup

    • Battered Sweet Potato Chips
    • Ketchup made using pickled plums
  • Guinea Fowl Rice, Egg Yolk

    Guinea Fowl Rice, Egg Yolk

    • Inspired by the Turkey Rice Bowls of Chiayi City
    • Blowtorched & Goose Fat dressed
  • Pig Blood Cake with Soy Cured Egg

    Pig Blood Cake with Soy Cured Egg

    • Pig Blood Cake made using pig's blood & glutinous rice
    • Topped with a soy cured egg yolk
  • Grilled Beef Rice, Soy-cured Egg, Chi Shang Rice

    Grilled Beef, Chi Shang Rice

    • 40-day Aged Denver Beef Steak
    • Finished over charcoal