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Little Bao, good location , yummy food
2015-05-03 3688 views
I came here on their soft opening night. I Had high expectations and luckily I wasn't dissapointed either. The food was super cute, served on mini plates, there was alot of variety with dish choices and everything sounded unique and exciting on the menu and you could tell the chef definatley added her own spin on every dish. The entrees were really good, the clams was average but the Eggplant and Shiso Pork Tempura and Short-Rib Pan-Fried Dumpling was delicious! I love eating at a place that ser
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I came here on their soft opening night. I Had high expectations and luckily I wasn't dissapointed either. 
The food was super cute, served on mini plates, there was alot of variety with dish choices and everything sounded unique and exciting on the menu and you could tell the chef definatley added her own spin on every dish. 

The entrees were really good, the clams was average but the Eggplant and Shiso Pork Tempura and Short-Rib Pan-Fried Dumpling was delicious! I love eating at a place that serves unique food and makes me wanna come back just to eat the same dish again knowing other places dont have it. 

The Baos were a little under what I had expected, the fish one was good but the chicken one was a big average, and my friends thought the pork belly and pickles didnt go too well together. 

My favourite was the brussels, its hard to get brussels to taste delicious but Little bao nailed this dish it was sweet and full of flavour right into the core , and I think I ate about 2 plates on my own.

We all enjoyed the dessert bao and wish we had ordered 3 more. The bao was crispy on the outside and the combination of green tea icecream and condensed milk is so delicious and a perfect ending to a yummy meal!

Price wise i feel its a bit pricy for the portion size, but considering its Soho I guess the price is what you expect to be paying. 

The restaurant itself is super small and a little cramped so don't expect to be seated too comfortably. It's not a place for a big group of friends, its best to come as 2s, as you won't be able to chat with eachother. 
Eggplant and Shiso Pork Tempura
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Clams Bacon Potato
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Short-Rib Pan-Fried Dumpling
$128
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Szechuan Fried Chicken
$78
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Fish Tempura Bao
$78
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Pork Belly Bao
$78
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Brussel Sprouts
$78
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LB Fries
$68
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LB Green Tea Ice Cream Bao
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Other Info. : Overall it was really yummy but I wish they had more comfortable seating where I can chat to my friends easier.
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Dining Method
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Spending Per Head
$500
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Eggplant and Shiso Pork Tempura
$ 88
Short-Rib Pan-Fried Dumpling
$ 128
Fish Tempura Bao
$ 78
Pork Belly Bao
$ 78
Brussel Sprouts
$ 78
LB Green Tea Ice Cream Bao
$ 48
  • Brussel spouts
  • Green tea dessert bao
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nice light pre-dinner
2014-08-01 6890 views
My dad and I arrived at Little Bao a little before 6pm and were seated immediately at the bar table facing the wall. The bar stools were not very comfortable but bearable given the space and layout of the restaurant. The atmosphere was casual and easygoing, perfect for a light and probably fast meal for two. After witnessing so much hype over these baos on Instagram, I've been itching to have a try since several months ago, especially the popular ice-cream baos. The deep-fried baos were not grea
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My dad and I arrived at Little Bao a little before 6pm and were seated immediately at the bar table facing the wall. The bar stools were not very comfortable but bearable given the space and layout of the restaurant. The atmosphere was casual and easygoing, perfect for a light and probably fast meal for two. 
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 After witnessing so much hype over these baos on Instagram, I've been itching to have a try since several months ago, especially the popular ice-cream baos. The deep-fried baos were not greasy and were slightly hot to the touch when the desserts were served, making a nice contrast between the very cold and solid icecream and the crispy crunchy bao sandwiches. A lot of people comment that these dessert baos are very small for what they charge, but I think if they were any bigger it would not have looked as "cute" and would have weighted down the palette with too much bao. Being the green tea addict like so many nowadays, I myself preferred the green tea icecream bao.
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 The savoury items on the menu were also largely satisfactory, the only flaw being the barely lukewarm temperature in which the truffle fries were served. Something was amiss when I put some into my mouth without the typical flinching from the heat of the fries. The fries were not particularly crispy either given its thin cut. On the other hand, the dumplings were piping hot and as soon as you bit on the tender skin, sizzling beef juice spurted out which you could cool down a bit with the fresh coleslaw. The pork belly bao did not disappoint either given its juiciness and helpful flavouring from the accompanying ingredients, as well as the softness of the slightly buttered bao. Good that it wasn't sticky or soggy!

We intended to go to other restaurants afterwards so we didn't fill ourselves to the brim, but the bill was still about $300 per person when we felt about 30%-40% full. I think I would go back if I was in the area but would not if I had to travel there distinctly for having Little Bao.
Other Info. : The toilet looked horrifying so I did my business at PMQ instead. No seriously, I think a restaurant's washroom speaks a lot for the restaurant itself.
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    Date of Visit
    2014-07-31
    Dining Method
    Dine In
    Spending Per Head
    $300 (Dinner)
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    Green tea ice-cream with condensed milk LB
    pork belly bao
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    其實即係上海包
    2014-05-13 2653 views
    知道LITTLE BAO 好耐,一直都好想試, 特別係佢個DESSERT-GREEN TEA BAO 終於了左個心願!!! 其實都OK, 價錢唔係好值,不過中環食野價錢就好難會勁抵, 就當試唔同既野囉我都朋友佢食完都情願行落去食牛腩麵 我地6點半左右到都FULL左,要等一陣。之後仲愈來愈多人排隊.....呢度勝在全部都即叫即整~黑啤, 唔係飲開中藥真係唔好試....太重口味MUST try , 紫蘇葉頗香, 香口即炸即係好味版既魚柳包 豬肉涵口似湯渣(個人不太愛此口感), 煎得好香脆, 配生蔥都幾好味很讚~包炸得剛好,可以再多少少煉奶
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    知道LITTLE BAO 好耐,一直都好想試, 特別係佢個DESSERT-GREEN TEA BAO 終於了左個心願!!!


    其實都OK, 價錢唔係好值,不過中環食野價錢就好難會勁抵, 就當試唔同既野囉
    我都朋友佢食完都情願行落去食牛腩麵


    我地6點半左右到都FULL左,要等一陣。之後仲愈來愈多人排隊.....

    呢度勝在全部都即叫即整~
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     黑啤, 唔係飲開中藥真係唔好試....太重口味
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     MUST try , 紫蘇葉頗香, 香口即炸
    Fish Tempura BAOS
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     即係好味版既魚柳包
    Short-rib pan-fried Dumpling
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      豬肉涵口似湯渣(個人不太愛此口感), 煎得好香脆, 配生蔥都幾好味
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     很讚~包炸得剛好,可以再多少少煉奶
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    Date of Visit
    2014-04-16
    Waiting Time
    45 Minutes (Dine In)
    Spending Per Head
    $150 (Dinner)
    Recommended Dishes
    Eggplant & Shiso Pork Tempura
    LB Ice Cream Sandwich