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The 15 best bao buns in Perth are why we crave these sweet & savoury bites 24/7!
Diet plans? Forget it! Hand us another bao bun, and we’re good to go. Soft as a pillow and filled with soy-glazed pork or sweet red bean paste, these bites are hard to pass up.
What’s even better is that Perth has bonza bao bun joints lining up its streets! This guide narrows it down to the crème de la crème, so you can forget about biting into any dry and flavourless baos.
Juicy Bao Bao North Bridge
Address: 344 William
Contact Details: +61 499 344 098
Operating Hours: Daily – 11 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 9 pm
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Juicy Bao Bao has a low-key atmosphere that feels like dining at your mum’s place. But we’ll be real, steamed BBQ pork bao is the reason why we go here. It’s hands-down one of Perth’s best, with its smoky-sweet character enhanced by cloud-like buns.
Tip: The best time to rock up is after 7 pm when it’s all chill and the crowds have buggered off.
BamBamBoo
From bambamboofood
Address: 25/140 William St
Contact Details: +61 402 982 569
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Thu – 11:30 am to 7:45 pm
- Fri – 11:30 am to 8:30 pm
- Sun – 11:30 am to 6:30 pm
With its trendy digs and art-splashed walls, BamBamBoo knows how to draw a crowd. The classic Chinese fare is A-tier too. We started strong with honey BBQ chicken bao—loaded with sticky, smoky goodness!
Tip: Hustle in early to grab the prime seats. They don’t take reservations.
HQ Bar + Kitchen
From hqbarkitchen
Address: Quay Perth, Rooftop, 18 The Esplanade
Contact Details: +61 8 6117 4082
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Tue – 4 pm to 10 pm
- Wed to Fri – 12 pm to 10 pm
- Sat – 3 pm to 10 pm
HQ Bar + Kitchen’s stunning views had us wondering if HQ stands for ‘hot quality.’ With its Asian fusion menu and next-level baos, it definitely fits.
Their braised pork bao had our toughest critics eating like kids. The filling was caramelised just right, with a subtle kick of nuts and chilli!
Tip: Even though it’s half a bar, you can still bring the little ones. Highchairs are available.
Little Bao
From littlebaodumplinghouse
Address: Westfield Carousel
Contact Details: +61 8 6142 4963
Operating Hours:
- Mon, Wed – 11 am to 8:30 pm
- Thu to Sat – 11 am to 9 pm
- Sun – 11 am to 7:30 pm
We gave Little Bao a whirl last month, and honestly, it didn’t disappoint. We loved their pork belly bao. The crackling, salty meat was the main palate-pleaser, but a nice punch of red onions, tomatoes, and delicately sweet glaze deepened its complexity.
Tip: Best to get the parking info sorted if you’re planning to drive.
Lucky Chan’s Laundry & Noodle Bar
From luckychansbar
Address: 311 William St, Northbridge
Contact Details: +61 402 770 146
Operating Hours:
- Tue to Thu – 5:30 pm to 10 pm
- Fri – 5 pm to 12 am
- Sat – 11 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 12 am
Lucky Chan’s baos are anything but ordinary, and their cheeseburger bao proves it. We’re talking Angus beef, pickled onions, and oozy cheese all wrapped up in a bao—definitely one of the most unique and delicious versions we’ve munched on!
Tip: This spot is buzzing and roomy, making it a top shout for your next function.
Two Hands Noodle Shop
From two_handsnoodleshop
Address: 4/2 Downey Dr, Como
Contact Details: +61 8 6249 3746
Operating Hours:
- Tue to Fri – 10 am to 2:30 pm, 5 pm to 8 pm
- Sat to Sun – 10 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 8 pm
Two Hands brings its A-game with portions big enough to satisfy, prices that leave change for coffee, and bao that hits the sweet spot. Case in point: the $7.50 steamed minced pork bao, a pillowy bite with well-seasoned pork mince!
Tip: Make sure the weather is on your side, as alfresco dining is part of the appeal here.
What The Bao Fremantle
From what.the.bao
Address: Fremantle Markets, Cnr Parry St &, William St
Contact Details: +61 426 883 622
Operating Hours: Fri to Sun – 8 am to 6 pm
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The creative spin What the Bao puts on Asian flavours has us hooked, especially their Hong Kong roast duck bao. We tried it a while back, and the tangy-sweet hoisin sauce did wonders with the already crispy and complex meat!
Tip: Hire them as caterers and have the feast brought straight to you!
Old Lane Street Eats
From oldlane_streeteats
Address: 17/68 Roe St, Northbridge
Contact Details: +61 8 9227 9992
Operating Hours:
- Tue to Thu – 5 am to 10 pm
- Fri to Sat – 5 pm to 11 pm
- Sun – 5 pm to 10 pm
Old Lane Street Eats’ chilli crab bao is what we’d call a blockbuster meal—messy, large, and deep in flavour. One bite and the soft shell crab in a tangy chilli sauce put thoughts of second servings in our heads!
Tip: BYO booze! The restaurant isn’t licensed for drinks.
Pantry 92
From pantry92_
Address: The Sunshine Harvester Works, 1/1 James St, Fremantle
Contact Details: +61 403 026 242
Operating Hours:
- Wed – 5 pm to 8 pm
- Thu to Sat – 5 pm to 9 pm
- Sun – 5 pm to 8 pm
Pantry 92 smashes it with a Mauritian-Asian twist, dishing some of the fluffiest, boldest baos on this side of Perth. Nothing quite beats Aunty Cathy’s Mauritian-style bao! Its Mauritian spices crank the hoisin-kissed meat’s flavours to eleven, giving it fiery, aromatic, and sweet undertones lingering in the best way possible.
Tip: The nearest car park is at Parry Street.
Authentic Bites Dumpling House
From authenticbitesdumpling
Address: 3/145 Newcastle St
Contact Details: +61 423 310 599
Operating Hours: Daily – 11 am to 3 pm, 5 pm to 9 pm
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As its name implies, Authentic Bites Dumpling House is a spot-on nod to traditional Chinese baos. At around 15 to 20 bucks, you’ll be served slow-braised meat encased in a sweet, airy bun and infused with Sichuan heat!
Tip: Order online to save time. The parking spot here fills up fast, too.
Miss Chow’s South Perth
From misschowsau
Address: The Echelon, 39 Mends St, South Perth
Contact Details: +61 8 6216 0322
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Wed – 5 pm to 9 pm
- Thu – 12 pm to 9 pm
- Fri to Sat – 12 pm to 10 pm
- Sun – 12 pm to 9 pm
Our team had an afternoon for the books at Miss Chow, a joint for baos and cocktails galore. Sunlight streamed through the modern resto’s big windows, and Swan River views sprinkled that extra touch of Perth magic.
We went for the spicy pork bao buns, and they were spicy without burning mouths, with a trace of sweetness within the bold meat!
Tip: Swing by during an event like a themed party or NYE dinner bash!
Baguette Me Not
From baguetteme
Address: Allendale Square, Shop 7, Underground/77 St Georges Terrace
Contact Details: +61 400 016 577
Operating Hours: Mon to Fri – 7 am to 2:30 pm
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Baguette Me Not is as playful with its flavours as it is with its name. The Lil’ Bao Wow is a deadset example, hiding pulled pork drenched in sweet okonomi sauce and a scorching sriracha mayo worth ditching the classic sauces for!
Tip: Seasonal specials like matcha and beetroot drinks pop up now and then. Follow their Instagram to grab them before they vanish!
Miss Potz
From misspotz
Address: 3/609 Beaufort St, Mount Lawley
Contact Details: +61 8 9228 9338
Operating Hours:
- Tue to Wed – 5 pm to 9:30 pm
- Thu to Sat – 5 pm to 10 pm
- Sun – 5 pm to 9:30 pm
Miss Potz is our go-to for spicing up night outs. This Asian fusion haunt’s chow lineup can fuel us during the late hours, specifically, the hefty Balinese pulled pork bao that’s on the savoury and spicy side.
Tip: They accept bookings for up to 7 guests via their system; anything bigger needs a call or an email to [email protected].
Little Bangkok
From littlebangkokperth
Address: Westfield Carousel, Shop 210/1382 Albany Hwy, Cannington
Contact Details: +61 498 647 777
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Wed – 11 am to 3 pm, 4:30 pm to 9 pm
- Thu to Fri – 11 am to 3 pm, 4:30 pm to 9:30 pm
- Sat – 11 am to 9:30 pm
- Sun – 11 am to 9 pm
Little Bangkok’s servers made it clear their goal is to bring the depth of Thailand’s flavours to Perth. After the meal, all we could say was ‘Mission accomplished!’
All the bao buns here bring a lip-smacking balance of sour, sweet, and salty flavours, from the chicken to vegetarian ones. However, the soft-shell crab remains the tastiest version for us. Its oceanic sweetness and zesty, crispy greens are top-tier!
Tip: On public holidays, all food and drinks come with a 10% surcharge. Best to plan your budget around that.
My House Dumpling
From diningwithdanz
Address: City West, 102 Railway St, West Perth
Contact Details:
Operating Hours:
- Mon to Tue – 12 pm to 9 pm
- Wed to Thu – 12 pm to 10 pm
- Fri to Sat – 11 am to 12 am
- Sun – 11 am to 10 pm
My House Dumpling offers a real taste of Taiwan. The place is rarely empty, with a homely feel, and most importantly, the baos here are like a slice of Taipei’s bustling food markets.
If you’re after a classic flavour, snag their pork bun—super juicy, seasoned to perfection, and just $15.50 for 6 parcels!
Tip: Specials like $7 fireballs and limited-time menus pop up on their Insta; give it a look to see what’s on.