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    Bao Bakery

    3.9 (86 reviews)
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    Open 8:30 am - 8:30 pm

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    Iced Matcha Latte
    Kelly T.

    It was my first time trying the drinks from Bao Bakery, I heard they used ceremonial matcha in their matcha lattes so I gave it a try. It definitely wasn't too sweet and had a deep earthy flavour, I would rate it as one of the top matcha lattes I've had this year. Would love to come back to try their hojicha. I also grabbed a Chicken Deluxe (Bola-Bola) which I recalled enjoying during my last visit a few years ago. Unfortunately the price increase from $3.75 to $5 and what seemed like a thicker bun exterior compared to the filling meant that I probably wouldn't repurchase again given the price point. I haven't seen this bun offering at other locations so it's worth a try once - particularly if you like salted egg which is inside the bun. Overall, convenient location by the sky train and very excellent matcha -- buns are decent but a bit on the pricier end.

    Red bean donut, red bean balls and red bean mochi balls
    Regina V.

    I love everything red bean from here. Especially their red bean donuts, mochi balls and red bean balls! Buy 6 items and no tax. Reynaldo have siomai and siopao which are surprisingly good! Now much seating inside as most people take it to go. It's nice a conveniently located at the Joyce skytrain station. I find that sometimes they open really late way past noon and sometimes not at all? Perhaps shortage on staff. I cry a little when I go there and it's closed

    Mel J.

    My favorite bao in Vancouver! I love bola-bola bun from other famous bao bakery in Vancouver but I like Bao's better. What I love the most is how soft the bun is! - BBQ Pork baked bun: soft bun with slight crusty outside. The filling was flavorful & delicious! - Bola-bola (chicken deluxe) bun: soft bun with mixed fillings (chicken, ham, pork & egg yolk). The filling was good and not too salty - Racy yolk bun: love the creamy sweet & savory egg yolk filling! - Ube bun: highly recommended because it's our favorite! The ube filling was sweet enough and smooth. Get this in the morning as they might sold out in the afternoon

    Cho L.

    .....I have not been to this bakery for quite a while.... ....passing by this past weekend I decided to pop in and buy some buns for the kids...ok and for me too.... ....this bakery has the typical baked and steamed buns(BBQ pork ,beef,chicken,veggie pork).... ....they also had other interesting buns as well...one that caught my eye was a sausage with a cheese topping... ...the steamed BBQ bun was soft fluffy sweet with chunks of BBQ goodness...the sausage was as expected spicy and excellent... ....service on the order was quick and they answered any questions I had quickly and clearly...yes you can speak English... ...no seating is available.... ....there is some parking at the rear but no street parking in front... ....there is also a rumour that this bakery is somehow related to Newtown bakery in Chinatown... ....everything was good but it was just not as good as other bakeries therefore only 3stars....

    BBQ pork bun
    Kay F.

    Another visit today during our bike ride and it was a delicious quick stop for a snack! Quick wait and delicious food, highly recommend!

    Asado Siopao
    Michael I.

    I've gone to Bao several times for their siopao. Deliciously squishy bun and tasty fillings. Bao's got a variety of selection that reasonably priced and is conveniently located for commuters. Service was friendly and quick. The bakery only had a few seats. This trip I also tried the Ube donut and ube siopao. I prefer the siopao, the combination of the bun and creamier consistency of the ube hit the spot. Though convenient for commuters. People driving might have to circle around to find a spot. Overall, Bao's great for some quick treats. Would definitely go back.

    Carolyn L.

    This is conveniently located near joyce skytrain station and bus loop. It is closed on Monday. For the longest time I didn't realize that and always thought it hardly opens. Now due to the covid-19 pandemic, it has become a take out place with take out window. So no, you could not even enter the store to check out the items visually. Menu is placed on the glass panel. Unless you are a regular or check Yelp for pictures, you can only use your imagination on what the buns and rolls and snacks look like. I like the fairly new item -- ube sesame ball. It is delicious but have it while warm or at least on the same day. It is quite hard and chewy and oily the next day. The steam buns are also good. Bbq pork (asado) is my favorite here. Siew Mai is not bad too as are the lumpia. I tried the halo halo on my first visit and I was not a Gan of it. So I just stick to the steam buns and other snack food. They are usually all good.

    Chicken deluxe steamed bun & baked pineapply bun
    Donna D.

    Bao Bakery is just across the street nestled in the busy junction of Joyce Collingwood station. The amount of times I've walked by, I always notice a line outside the front during these Covid times. That's how you know a place is good. Slowly but surely, I'm trying out what they offer. So far I've been impressed by their coconut buns, soft and fluffy with sweet coconut gewy insides, this was a heavenly treat. What I was not a fan of was the Chicken Deluxe/Bola-Bola and it's chunky pieces inside. The flavor wasn't my jam, it could be someone else's from reading other reviews. But that's okay, they have plenty of other items on their menu to keep me intrigued until I find what I do like.

    Dumplings
    Mari E.

    Chinese and Filipino bakery near Joyce station. Good thing is they open till late night in summer time. It's not cake shop but nice to have quick eat corner inside of bakery. I had shrimp turn over and Ube dumpling. I would say the size are small for that price. Tasted delicious though. Ube filing tasted more like Japanese sweet potatoes than Ube. And very creamy textured filling. Dough are very tender like made from starch or jello. I prefer more chewy texture.

    Steamed Chicken Bun
    Josh C.

    This was the fourth Chinese bakery that I visited during my time in Vancouver for my trip and it was awesome! I visited this bakery yesterday at 6:35 P.M. and it was pretty quiet inside. Also, the service was good when ordering and the staff was nice. The first item that I got was the Ube Donut which had the perfect level of sugar on top, ube that had a good sweetness level, and a soft texture. The next item that I got was the Pineapple Bun which was soft and had a wonderful sweetness level. Then, I got the Egg Tart which had an egg with good flavor and a crust with good texture. The fourth item that I got was the Pineapple Coconut Bun which had a good amount of coconut, balanced flavor, and a good amount of sweetness. The fifth item that I got was the Apple Tart which was soft and had the perfect level of apple flavor. The last item that I got was the Steamed Chicken Bun which had a fluffy bun and tender meat. Overall, this was a good experience and I would definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to go to a good Chinese bakery!

    Fresh buns and pipping hot steamed baos for breakfast
    Brooke C.

    Legit steamed baozi and HK style baked buns! It's a pick up and go spot. I can see it's perfect for commuters. Too bad they don't have Chinese soy milk to go with it. Need to come back to try their red bean and ube donuts. Love Vancouver for the Asian fusion food choices. Our favorite today is the ube steamed buns

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    I like this place because the coffee reminds me of Tim Hortons . The place has above average chinese pastries

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    Best siopao in town! We always used to go to New town Bakery but this is the best now!!

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    I loved the chicken siopao. The price was fair. The ambiance was ok. I will be back when I visit the area again.

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    2 years ago

    Deluxe and Chicken Bao are wonderful, 75 cent coffee with Bao purchase was great. The sesame ball with bean paste was delightful

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