At Bank Bao, you don’t just order food — you make a flavour investment. With walls decked out in bao puns and bao-branded merch, this spot is as adorable as it is delicious and trust us: the returns are very high.
The 5 Spice was a reliable blue-chip option, braised pork belly that felt rich, balanced, and always a safe bet. The Richie Duck was pure luxury stock — BBQ duck with hoisin-garlic mayo that tasted as premium as it sounds. Meanwhile, the Vina Chicken was a high-yield pick, crispy fried chicken paired with Thai basil mayo for a flavour payout that kept us coming back.
But our top portfolio picks? The Deluxe Mushroom, crispy panko mushroom with truffle mayo and fried yam, proof that plant-based can be a strong performer; the K-Beef, bulgogi beef with kimchi that delivered bold, spicy dividends; and the Ebi Bao, crispy shrimp glazed with spicy mayo and hot honey, a bao with serious growth potential.
On the drinks side, the Passionfruit Lemon Refresher was liquid sunshine: light, fruity, and perfect for summer trading days, while the Vietnamese Iced Coffee was rich, creamy, and pure indulgence, like a bonus payout after a great investment.
With creative flavours, playful branding, and bao buns worth every deposit, Bank Bao makes it easy to diversify your taste portfolio. Fun, flavourful, and seriously profitable in the world of comfort food. 💸✨
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Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Alekhya M
Bank bao was very good. The fried chicken was very fresh and hot. The toppings were also delicious. The BAO bun itself was very spongy and fresh. The place looks brand new - bright and shiny. But $8 for one bao is pricey. I hope they bring the price down or do something like 3 baos for $18 with mix and match of the fillings. Our service was pretty quick. Overall nice place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Chicken Katsu Bao
Efea Williams
The best sandwich ever. Number 1
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Maryna Se
Very tasty bao, with mushrooms, duck, avocado are fantastic!
Food: 5
Logan Snow
Phenomenal place to eat. Had a BB Beef and Ebi Bao. I was blown away with how tasty this was. 5 🌟 for the food.
Beyond that, the store was extremely clean. Open kitchen concept. You have to remember where this place is located, and considering Kensington market is right across the street, I'm really impressed with the cleanliness.
The staff were so welcoming. Helping us with every question we had. Harry, the chef stuck to his word.
Thousands of stars. Keep it up 🌟 👏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Shannon Mistry
Bank Bao is one of those places that makes you glad you tried something new. The bao buns are soft, fluffy, and packed with flavour. Each bite feels like a little comfort food explosion.. The fillings are well-seasoned, balanced, and not overly heavy.
The vibe of the place is modern but relaxed, and the staff were welcoming and quick with service. Prices are fair for the quality, and the presentation makes the food look as good as it tastes.
If you’re into bold flavors and want something different from the usual spots, Bank Bao is absolutely worth a visit. I’ll definitely be coming back to try more of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nick
Was in the other day enjoying their duck bao. Was pretty tasty but absolutely disgusted to see a rat run into their kitchen.
Avoid at all costs!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Sophia Tieu
For a quick bite, I decided to try out Bànk Bao. Safe to say, it did the job. The bun was soft and fluffy, meat was delish, veggies were fresh. No complaints. I had the 5 spice bao, and will definitely be trying all of the baos they have to offer. The aesthetic of the store is very warm and welcoming. I also just love the graphic designs they used.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Thảo Thị Thạch Hoàng
i went into the store, settled down at the sitting area first, and the waiter approached me without saying Hi and asked me to order at the counter. it was my first time, i was not sure what to order, so i ordered Richie duck. it tasted bland, the duck was not warm or hot enough, the bao was warm, i mean it was not a good combination at all, there was a large amt of duck meat but the seasoning is bland, tasted like stir fry w nothing. tbh, not recommend. i dong feel welcomed when i came here the store decor is nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
matteo romanelli
Walking in Toronto China town we find this place. Modern bao s with many ingredients. Good quality
We stopped by here on a whim one time on our way home from kensington. We were pleasantly surprised and have come here another 2 times since. We love the katsu and the bb chicken! (Photos are from 2 separate days)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Victoria
We tried Bank Bao at the underground night market and it was delicious! They only had one veg/vegan option, hence the four stars but the deluxe mushroom bao was tasty, fresh and satisfying. To make it vegan they removed the mayo. Good option if you have folks with mixed diets, my partner had the bulgogi bao and enjoyed it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: bb Beef Bao, Deluxe Mushroom Bao
kenneth
Amazing, got the beef bao and vinu fried chicken bao, definitely recommend!! First 5 star rating I gave out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marilyn Mistry
We stopped for a quick bite here on our way to explore the Kensington Market. The bao buns were really soft and the flavour of each bao was immaculate. We especially loved the Vina Chicken. The ambiance of the place was also very pleasant.
Food: 5
Ravicca Karim
The gentlemen working on the cashier was a gem! I made the mistake of ordering the wrong baguette and let them know after I ordered (Wanted the K beef instead of BB beef) and he immediately swapped out my sandwich when it was served. For me that was such a kind memorable gesture I normally accept my errors but he made sure I enjoyed my dining experience. Bless that guy. I don’t normally leave reviews but this place was delicious especially their Bao’s!! 10/10 service and food.
At Bank Bao, you don’t just order food — you make a flavour investment. With walls decked out in bao puns and bao-branded merch, this spot is as adorable as it is delicious and trust us: the returns are very high.
The 5 Spice was a reliable blue-chip option, braised pork belly that felt rich, balanced, and always a safe bet. The Richie Duck was pure luxury stock — BBQ duck with hoisin-garlic mayo that tasted as premium as it sounds. Meanwhile, the Vina Chicken was a high-yield pick, crispy fried chicken paired with Thai basil mayo for a flavour payout that kept us coming back.
But our top portfolio picks? The Deluxe Mushroom, crispy panko mushroom with truffle mayo and fried yam, proof that plant-based can be a strong performer; the K-Beef, bulgogi beef with kimchi that delivered bold, spicy dividends; and the Ebi Bao, crispy shrimp glazed with spicy mayo and hot honey, a bao with serious growth potential.
On the drinks side, the Passionfruit Lemon Refresher was liquid sunshine: light, fruity, and perfect for summer trading days, while the Vietnamese Iced Coffee was rich, creamy, and pure indulgence, like a bonus payout after a great investment.
With creative flavours, playful branding, and bao buns worth every deposit, Bank Bao makes it easy to diversify your taste portfolio. Fun, flavourful, and seriously profitable in the world of comfort food. 💸✨
To hear more about this review, follow us @eatinontario on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, & Facebook. ✨🤩🙏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bank bao was very good. The fried chicken was very fresh and hot. The toppings were also delicious. The BAO bun itself was very spongy and fresh. The place looks brand new - bright and shiny. But $8 for one bao is pricey. I hope they bring the price down or do something like 3 baos for $18 with mix and match of the fillings. Our service was pretty quick. Overall nice place.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Crispy Chicken Katsu Bao
The best sandwich ever. Number 1
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very tasty bao, with mushrooms, duck, avocado are fantastic!
Food: 5
Phenomenal place to eat. Had a BB Beef and Ebi Bao. I was blown away with how tasty this was. 5 🌟 for the food.
Beyond that, the store was extremely clean. Open kitchen concept. You have to remember where this place is located, and considering Kensington market is right across the street, I'm really impressed with the cleanliness.
The staff were so welcoming. Helping us with every question we had. Harry, the chef stuck to his word.
Thousands of stars. Keep it up 🌟 👏
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bank Bao is one of those places that makes you glad you tried something new. The bao buns are soft, fluffy, and packed with flavour. Each bite feels like a little comfort food explosion.. The fillings are well-seasoned, balanced, and not overly heavy.
The vibe of the place is modern but relaxed, and the staff were welcoming and quick with service. Prices are fair for the quality, and the presentation makes the food look as good as it tastes.
If you’re into bold flavors and want something different from the usual spots, Bank Bao is absolutely worth a visit. I’ll definitely be coming back to try more of the menu.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Was in the other day enjoying their duck bao. Was pretty tasty but absolutely disgusted to see a rat run into their kitchen.
Avoid at all costs!
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
For a quick bite, I decided to try out Bànk Bao. Safe to say, it did the job. The bun was soft and fluffy, meat was delish, veggies were fresh. No complaints. I had the 5 spice bao, and will definitely be trying all of the baos they have to offer. The aesthetic of the store is very warm and welcoming. I also just love the graphic designs they used.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
i went into the store, settled down at the sitting area first, and the waiter approached me without saying Hi and asked me to order at the counter. it was my first time, i was not sure what to order, so i ordered Richie duck. it tasted bland, the duck was not warm or hot enough, the bao was warm, i mean it was not a good combination at all, there was a large amt of duck meat but the seasoning is bland, tasted like stir fry w nothing.
tbh, not recommend. i dong feel welcomed when i came here
the store decor is nice
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 1
Walking in Toronto China town we find this place. Modern bao s with many ingredients. Good quality
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
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We stopped by here on a whim one time on our way home from kensington. We were pleasantly surprised and have come here another 2 times since. We love the katsu and the bb chicken! (Photos are from 2 separate days)
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We tried Bank Bao at the underground night market and it was delicious! They only had one veg/vegan option, hence the four stars but the deluxe mushroom bao was tasty, fresh and satisfying. To make it vegan they removed the mayo. Good option if you have folks with mixed diets, my partner had the bulgogi bao and enjoyed it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: bb Beef Bao, Deluxe Mushroom Bao
Amazing, got the beef bao and vinu fried chicken bao, definitely recommend!! First 5 star rating I gave out
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We stopped for a quick bite here on our way to explore the Kensington Market. The bao buns were really soft and the flavour of each bao was immaculate. We especially loved the Vina Chicken. The ambiance of the place was also very pleasant.
Food: 5
The gentlemen working on the cashier was a gem! I made the mistake of ordering the wrong baguette and let them know after I ordered (Wanted the K beef instead of BB beef) and he immediately swapped out my sandwich when it was served. For me that was such a kind memorable gesture I normally accept my errors but he made sure I enjoyed my dining experience. Bless that guy. I don’t normally leave reviews but this place was delicious especially their Bao’s!! 10/10 service and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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