Dishes Ordered:Chicken Katsu Bao: ★★★★★5 Spice Belly Bao: ★★★★★Delivery and Packaging: ★★★★★Value for Money: ★★★★☆Overall Experience: ★★★★★Review:My latest culinary adventure led me to Bao Bar, and I must say, the experience was nothing short of spectacular. Venturing into the realm of bao, I decided on two distinct flavors - the Chicken Katsu Bao and the 5 Spice Belly Bao, both of which set a new benchmark for what I consider phenomenal in the world of casual dining.The Baos: Starting with the Chicken Katsu Bao, the Japanese-style fried chicken was a revelation. Encased in a pillowy bao bun, the chicken was impeccably crispy on the outside while remaining tender and juicy within. The garlic mayo, lettuce, tonkatsu sauce, green onion, and togarashi flakes melded together to create a symphony of flavors, each bite surpassing the last in delight.Equally impressive was the 5 Spice Belly Bao. The braised pork belly, marinated in a rich blend of five spices, was so tender that it seemed to melt away with each bite, a testament to the skill behind its preparation. Complemented by garlic mayo, crisp cucumbers, pickled daikon, carrots, and fresh cilantro, this bao was a masterclass in balancing richness with refreshing crunch and acidity.Delivery & Packaging: Despite the potential challenges of delivering such delicate creations, Bao Bar excelled. The baos arrived in pristine condition, with every element intact and the bao buns as soft as if they were just steamed. The attention to packaging detail ensured that the dining experience was not compromised in transit.Value for Money: While I do wish the pricing was slightly more competitive, it's hard to argue with the quality and experience provided. The dishes, though a bit on the pricier side, were worth every penny for their exceptional taste and presentation.Overall Experience: Bao Bar has undoubtedly earned a place in my heart and my list of top food spots. The combination of unique, flavorful offerings, careful packaging for delivery, and the sheer joy of each bite makes it a restaurant I cannot recommend enough. For those looking to indulge in some of the best baos around, look no further than Bao Bar. Despite the slight wish for better pricing, the overall experience is one I eagerly anticipate revisiting.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Avneet Muker
Been here a few times and it is amazing! Wide variety of flavours to choose one and everything is made to perfection. Tried the korean garlic chicken and chicken katsu along with the wacky fries. Everything was cooked perfectly and was super fresh! I can’t wait to be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Bao
Ziggy zigidford
Food was good. Fries were really good as well
Mouldy Mangos
The bao buns were just decent. But the souel kimchi fries. Off the charts. If I come back it'll be for this. My partner enjoyed the bao buns and rated 4.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Duck, Dynasty Duck Bao
Mandariine R
Pretty nice options of Bao and baguette!! Took a combo and great portion too !! Really flavorful, though not spicy, and the side of fries were tasty!On the other hand, was pretty hard to get there with all the mess happening on Hurontario Street, but it is like a little gem that is worth discovering! ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Baguette, Korean Garlic Chicken Baguette
Jarold Castro
Really great food here. Definitely gotta try the duck routine, it's amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bao, Dynasty Duck Poutine, Dynasty Duck Bao
Apex CTA
Food was amazing!! Got the katsu chicken and great chicken. Its the perfect snack or 2 if you're really hungry. Got the purple lemonade which was cool. Price is great!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Lucca Iv Anastasia Durango Peña
Love this place with my whole heart. My boyfriend and I ordered around 5 baos and devoured them all. This place might be a little bit pricier than others but the quality of the ingredients and the amount of protein they have is crazy. I ordered two Sriracha tofu baos and the size of the tofu was huge. Also the service is super fast and the guy taking the order was super kind and helpful. 100% recommended and we will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sriracha Tofu, Korean Chicken, Bao
Pierre Dang
Food is not bad but it’s really overpriced. Expected a lot more for the price fyi their drinks are not good, do not recommend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Vivian leung
So good, so many options, good portion sizes! Will be back!
Clean facilities, friendly staff.The fish & chicken Bao tasted ok, 5/10.I bought eight Bao in total and paid $72, which was overpriced. The food was nothing special.I will not be going back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Sheran Vasu
Exceptional menu with tons of options , we ordered the Wacky fries , Seoul beef , Korean Garlic chicken and the 5 spice pork belly. Everything was phenomenal, service was great and the restaurant is super clean. I can’t wait to come back and order more things.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Arin Goswami
This is such a cute lil bao shop near my house - all the meats are halal and the decor is very cute! I have had every single bao here and they're all pretty great! (the only one that doesn't hold up to the promise is the crackle belly pork bao, so miss that one)I also had my first ever Thai Milk Tea here and really enjoyed that, will get more with time.Dietary restrictions: Everything is halal
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Great Chicken, Bao Wings, Korean Chicken, Bao, Seoul Beef Bao
Feisty Baker
I tried the Seoul Beef Bao ($8.79) and my friend tried the Dynasty Duck Bao ($8.94). The flavours on both were really good. I wish the Seoul Beef was spicier. It only got its spice from the addition of kimchi. The bao was soft and there was a good amount of meat. The only negative thing I can say is the beef was chewy which made the bao hard to bite into. Maybe they should slice the beef thinner.My friend liked the hoisin in her duck bao as it was not overpowering like some dishes can be. She doesn’t usually enjoy raw, sliced green onion but she said it worked well with the other ingredients. She said it was also spicy which she liked.One bao is good for a light lunch or snack. We got there around 2pm and it wasn’t busy. They have a small but cozy eating area, the staff are friendly and there is lots of parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dynasty Duck Bao, Seoul Beef Bao
Kenneth Mohabir
Always love eating here. But wanted to share about the customer service I received. My order was mixed up with a Uber eats and I had to wait longer for my food. Mark at the counter, was polite and apologized and offered me the kimchi fries to make up for it. Great food and great service. Thanks
Dishes Ordered:Chicken Katsu Bao: ★★★★★5 Spice Belly Bao: ★★★★★Delivery and Packaging: ★★★★★Value for Money: ★★★★☆Overall Experience: ★★★★★Review:My latest culinary adventure led me to Bao Bar, and I must say, the experience was nothing short of spectacular. Venturing into the realm of bao, I decided on two distinct flavors - the Chicken Katsu Bao and the 5 Spice Belly Bao, both of which set a new benchmark for what I consider phenomenal in the world of casual dining.The Baos: Starting with the Chicken Katsu Bao, the Japanese-style fried chicken was a revelation. Encased in a pillowy bao bun, the chicken was impeccably crispy on the outside while remaining tender and juicy within. The garlic mayo, lettuce, tonkatsu sauce, green onion, and togarashi flakes melded together to create a symphony of flavors, each bite surpassing the last in delight.Equally impressive was the 5 Spice Belly Bao. The braised pork belly, marinated in a rich blend of five spices, was so tender that it seemed to melt away with each bite, a testament to the skill behind its preparation. Complemented by garlic mayo, crisp cucumbers, pickled daikon, carrots, and fresh cilantro, this bao was a masterclass in balancing richness with refreshing crunch and acidity.Delivery & Packaging: Despite the potential challenges of delivering such delicate creations, Bao Bar excelled. The baos arrived in pristine condition, with every element intact and the bao buns as soft as if they were just steamed. The attention to packaging detail ensured that the dining experience was not compromised in transit.Value for Money: While I do wish the pricing was slightly more competitive, it's hard to argue with the quality and experience provided. The dishes, though a bit on the pricier side, were worth every penny for their exceptional taste and presentation.Overall Experience: Bao Bar has undoubtedly earned a place in my heart and my list of top food spots. The combination of unique, flavorful offerings, careful packaging for delivery, and the sheer joy of each bite makes it a restaurant I cannot recommend enough. For those looking to indulge in some of the best baos around, look no further than Bao Bar. Despite the slight wish for better pricing, the overall experience is one I eagerly anticipate revisiting.
Food: 4
Service: 4
Been here a few times and it is amazing! Wide variety of flavours to choose one and everything is made to perfection. Tried the korean garlic chicken and chicken katsu along with the wacky fries. Everything was cooked perfectly and was super fresh! I can’t wait to be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Bao
Food was good. Fries were really good as well
The bao buns were just decent. But the souel kimchi fries. Off the charts. If I come back it'll be for this. My partner enjoyed the bao buns and rated 4.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Duck, Dynasty Duck Bao
Pretty nice options of Bao and baguette!! Took a combo and great portion too !! Really flavorful, though not spicy, and the side of fries were tasty!On the other hand, was pretty hard to get there with all the mess happening on Hurontario Street, but it is like a little gem that is worth discovering! ?
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fries, Baguette, Korean Garlic Chicken Baguette
Really great food here. Definitely gotta try the duck routine, it's amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bao, Dynasty Duck Poutine, Dynasty Duck Bao
Food was amazing!! Got the katsu chicken and great chicken. Its the perfect snack or 2 if you're really hungry. Got the purple lemonade which was cool. Price is great!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Love this place with my whole heart. My boyfriend and I ordered around 5 baos and devoured them all. This place might be a little bit pricier than others but the quality of the ingredients and the amount of protein they have is crazy. I ordered two Sriracha tofu baos and the size of the tofu was huge. Also the service is super fast and the guy taking the order was super kind and helpful. 100% recommended and we will be back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Sriracha Tofu, Korean Chicken, Bao
Food is not bad but it’s really overpriced. Expected a lot more for the price fyi their drinks are not good, do not recommend.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
So good, so many options, good portion sizes! Will be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Clean facilities, friendly staff.The fish & chicken Bao tasted ok, 5/10.I bought eight Bao in total and paid $72, which was overpriced. The food was nothing special.I will not be going back.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 3
Exceptional menu with tons of options , we ordered the Wacky fries , Seoul beef , Korean Garlic chicken and the 5 spice pork belly. Everything was phenomenal, service was great and the restaurant is super clean. I can’t wait to come back and order more things.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is such a cute lil bao shop near my house - all the meats are halal and the decor is very cute! I have had every single bao here and they're all pretty great! (the only one that doesn't hold up to the promise is the crackle belly pork bao, so miss that one)I also had my first ever Thai Milk Tea here and really enjoyed that, will get more with time.Dietary restrictions: Everything is halal
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Great Chicken, Bao Wings, Korean Chicken, Bao, Seoul Beef Bao
I tried the Seoul Beef Bao ($8.79) and my friend tried the Dynasty Duck Bao ($8.94). The flavours on both were really good. I wish the Seoul Beef was spicier. It only got its spice from the addition of kimchi. The bao was soft and there was a good amount of meat. The only negative thing I can say is the beef was chewy which made the bao hard to bite into. Maybe they should slice the beef thinner.My friend liked the hoisin in her duck bao as it was not overpowering like some dishes can be. She doesn’t usually enjoy raw, sliced green onion but she said it worked well with the other ingredients. She said it was also spicy which she liked.One bao is good for a light lunch or snack. We got there around 2pm and it wasn’t busy. They have a small but cozy eating area, the staff are friendly and there is lots of parking.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Dynasty Duck Bao, Seoul Beef Bao
Always love eating here. But wanted to share about the customer service I received. My order was mixed up with a Uber eats and I had to wait longer for my food. Mark at the counter, was polite and apologized and offered me the kimchi fries to make up for it. Great food and great service. Thanks
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5