What is a Bao?

Gua Bao, also known as a steamed Bao, is a much-loved Asian street food classic.

Based in Belfast, we take immense pride in crafting the highest-quality Bao bun. That commitment shows in the careful, precise work of our skilled and dedicated bao artists, or as we fondly call them, “baoists”.

From the moment the dough is mixed until the final steam, our baoists work with a precision that is part art, part science. The mix is a delicate balance: not too fast, not too slow. The dough can’t rest too long or spend too long in a warm palm while it’s shaped, so it never over-proves. That attention to detail is what makes every Bao a little masterpiece.

Freshly steamed, our Bao are cushiony and fluffy: the perfect base for Hacked Chicken, Char Siu Pork, Teriyaki Beef, Hoisin Duck, Crispy Chicken, Popcorn Cauliflower or Tofu. Each one is finished with one of our combo flavours and garnishes, designed to wake up every taste bud.