I loved the ambiance of Boa-Bao when you first walk in - it gives slightly up scale Asian cuisine dining. The service was very friendly, helpful, and prompt. I tried the crispy wontons to start and the chicken pad Thai. I was impressed with the flavors, and all the dishes were thoughtfully plated. I also sampled the vegetarian egg rolls and I recommend them especially if you enjoy mushrooms. The overall dining experience is a must-try if you're in Lisbon! read more

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We came for lunch after sight seeing. Nice break from a usual Portuguese good. The summer roll was delicate. The shrimp is nothing like I had in NY. Very good. Pad Thai was great. The best part is the glass of rosé was only €5! Service is friendly n courteous. Love the menu design. read more

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I never thought I'd get a little overwhelmed with seafood but we did. It was time for a little break and I eat some Asian food and vary it up a little. The chicken pad Thai is SO GOOD. It's Asian approved. Now you know. Tom yam Kang soup was also quite excellent. The decor is super cool and chic. Excellent date ambiance and service was very friendly. I highly recommend it if you need a little break from Portuguese food! read more

Boa-Bao - Chicken pad thai, tom yam kang soup noodle, thai green curry with chicken and dimsum assortment - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lisbon, 11

This place was solid. I saw this restaurant featured on a YouTube channel and the food looked great, so we decided to make it a stop here on our trip. We were working with a bit of a tight window, we had just an hour and change before we had to head out to a boat tour. Our server did his best to accommodate us but the kitchen did take a while despite us being one of the only tables, so if you're looking for a quick meal this place isn't it. That said, I really enjoyed the food here. We started off with the potato curry puffs which were crispy and delicious, bursting with flavor. For my main course I had the Massaman curry with shrimp which was also warm and perfect. We sat outside and the ambiance was very charming. The beer here is extremely well priced, I couldn't pass up the larger size for just a slight bit more money. Definitely a spot to visit if you're craving Asian food. read more

Boa-Bao - Curry puffs - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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Boa-bao is deliciously authentic! It was nice to find a Vietnamese restaurant in Lisbon. The decor and style of the restaurant really pays homage to Vietnam. We enjoyed all of the dishes we ordered and were pleased that we decided to share. It allowed us to try a few items on the menu that sounded delicious. When traveling I do my best to embrace the local cuisine and support small businesses. However, it's nice to have variety and support those brave expats who've made the move to another country to seek new opportunities. The food, drinks, and atmosphere were great. I loved eating outside, in the front patio area. Service was okay, I think we caught our waitress on a wrong day, she wasn't the friendliest. But we all have bad days. read more

This is a good spot. Ambiance and service are very good. Food is also reliable. Good option for Asian cuisine in this area.

Food poisoning. The food poisoning I'm experiencing is so bad. Do not eat the shrimp.

This place is fantastic! The drinks are the best I've ever. Every single drink on the menu was yummy. The food was exceptional that we came back the next day for more! read more

After a week of eating mostly Portuguese cuisine, we were quite happy to find Boa-Bao. Such an interesting Asian fusion concept of Chinese, Thai, Indonesian, and Vietnamese combined cuisine in one restaurant. Except for the Bao, they almost pulled it off. Our Peking, pork belly, and crispy chicken bao were salty and heavy with Hoisin sauce. The buns were stale and a little chewy. Other dishes (Tiger Shrimp Pad Thai, Rendang Beef, and Tiger Shrimp Phuket Hokkien Mer Stir-Fried Noodles) were on point and tasty. The staff did their job but was not very engaging or as friendly. read more

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Duck spring rolls were so good, we ordered a second. Beef Redeng was very tender and packed with flavor. Ate every bite. Shrimp noodle salad was fresh and citrusy. read more

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We had a delicious last meal in Lisbon. Service was great, and the place has a very cool vibe and ceiling. The food: - Dumplings Full of different flavors and highly recommend - Pecking duck rolls Small but full of flavor and a sweet sauce on the side - Wontons Delicious and a nice sweet chili sauce to accompany it - Chicken Pad Thai Seriously good and a lot of food. Easy to split amongst a few people Strongly recommend a visit over to Boa Bao. Smaller appetizers that pack a real punch, and a really flavorful pad thai! read more

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What a wonderful find for Cantonese style dim sum! Apparently, the owner is from the US, so their food menu was understandable for us. However, the food was inventive, stylesh and tasty, BRAVO! read more

It's a great spot for lunch or dinner in Bairo Alto. The food is freshly made and the spices and herbs will leave you wanting to come back the next day. The kitchen is open with the bar and we had grabbed two seats at the bar as it was packed and we did not have reservations ...would recommend. The bartender was very entertaining as he showed off his skills at the bar. We had the pad Thai and a sweet potato noodle dish with chicken. The dumplings were also amazing . Definitely a place to go back! read more

This place gets 5 stars for ambience, as the inside is really well decorated and the themes of the drink and food menu are super memorable (basically taking you on a journey to Asia). But the food itself really leaves much to be desired. We ordered baos, curry, a noodle dish, and everything was just ok. There was no real depth of flavor or umami that you look for when you order Vietnamese/ Thai dishes. In retrospect would definitely not order the green curry and dim sum appetizer again. The dim sum sampler was such a small portion and was not easily shareable amongst two people. Service was also lacking as the waitress kept forgetting table ordered what and kept getting confused with another order. We had to ask twice to receive our appetizer after our entrees already came out. I think this is a good spot to grab a casual drink and check out the asian theme but not to have a full blown dinner like me and my friend had. read more

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"What's a bao?" I was sitting on a bench right next to the host stand at the front of the restaurant, waiting for my takeaway order to be finished, when I must've heard this question twice. (And it took no time at all to get my food, so twice is really saying a lot about the significance of Boa-Bao's bao offering on the Lisbon culinary scene.) Boa-Bao is one of the hottest restaurants in Lisbon--I saw it pop up far too many times when I was looking up restaurants in town. Which means that this place, just a short walk from attractions like the Carmo Convent and Santa Justa Elevator in Chiado, caters to a specific social media aesthetic. The interior is picture perfect and they try to sell you on a "journey through Asia" as their menu features passport stamp visuals and food from 13 different countries in Asia. I had misgivings about the whole "jack of all trades, master of none" hole they were digging themselves into, but my bao craving was calling. I swung by around 2:45 PM. (Keep an eye on the clock: Boa-Bao closes between 3:30-6:30 PM every day.) I tried the crispy chicken bao and the eggplant bao. In hindsight I should've skipped the eggplant bao and tried the peking duck bao instead. The crispy chicken bao was nearly a euro cheaper at €5.85 and the tamarind sauce combined with the fried chicken was a winner (winner, almost chicken dinner). There were a few seats available on the patio when I was there, but I hopped on the Metro to enjoy my baos while soaking up the sun in Eduardo VII Park. Need another reason to compare Lisbon with San Francisco? It warmed my Californian heart to see that my bao was in a sturdy reusable container and that Boa-Bao encouraged us to reuse it. read more

Boa-Bao - Crispy chicken bao - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lisbon, 11

What a hip and fun place! I would give 5 stars for the vibe and 3 for the food. I had the salt and pepper gluten free calamari. It was okay. Not much flavor. I also had the sticky rice. For drinks, I had the NA Mango Khan which was fun. I was still hungry and got the spring rolls (Goi Cuon) but the paper wasn't chewy. It was mushy like a pasta. The other got pad Thai and they all loved it. But it has peanuts and I'm allergic. read more

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I was not looking for it and ran into it by mistake the day before The following day I returned, but I arrived one hour after opening. Ensure that you arrive on time and early. I went there at 1930 hours and the wait time was 45 minutes. Nevertheless, I must add that the food was great. The service was excellent. The atmosphere precise. I was able to enjoy a very good dinner, so it was worth the wait. I recommend that you Take the time to read the menu as you wait and know exactly what you want as this would expedite your service. I left the restaurant a very satisfied customer. read more

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This place is straight fire!!! Especially the Chicken Pad Thai (Medium). They offered a hot and thank god I didn't go that route! Also had the Peking Duck egg rolls which were amazing and a Bao Crispy Chicken. The service was awesome and the restaurant is beautiful! This place was right around the corner from my hotel and unfortunately I didn't explore it until the last night. Don't let my mistake also be yours! Go early and often!! read more

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This is a must visit in the Chiado area of Lisbon. We also went to their location in Porto. Food is 10/10. Especially their Bao buns. Try them all. I would suggest that you make a reservation before going there. Great ambiance too. read more

A really cool fusion restaurant with a travel theme which I totally ate up! They offer bao, noodles, curries and really yummy drinks! It's located right in the heart of the Chiado neighborhood so it was an easy walk from the area we were staying in, in Rossio. They don't take reservations, but they were pretty busy. We were able to sit at the bar while we waited for a table to open up - didn't take too long though! We ordered some drinks (one of them was their special spritz drink) and then got their vegetarian dim sum which included some dumplings and then two pieces of their vegetarian bao, and shared their special stir fry noodles. We also got some kimchi. It was a LOT of food! So definitely good to share with others. Prices were fare and service was wonderful! read more

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Lovely little Asian fusion restaurant in the heart of Lisbon. They offer an extensive patio with heaters, and a cozy indoor seating area. I've come back twice to Boa-Bao during trips to Lisbon and it remains to be a comfy and lively spot to get a good drink and snack. The stars of this spot are the craft cocktails, I've had a blast watching the talented bartenders do their thing, and their mocktail offerings are fantastic too! Stars on the menu are definitely the bao buns, but I've enjoyed the padtai noodles as well. Perhaps skip the shrimp here, both times I've had it, they've come out shriveled and overcooked. If things are busy, they'll let you order cocktails at the window (outside) so you can sip while you wait for a table. read more

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Super trendy Asian fusion spot with prices to match. Boa-Bao does not take reservations so get there early or prepare for a wait. It's been rated as one of the best restaurants in the city so it's always hopping. We started with several apps - the dim sum sampler, samosas and a large BBQ pork bao. Definitely worth getting several to share if you have a group. For a main, I had the larb salad which IMO isn't really a salad - it's cold diced chicken with some veggies. That said, it's absolutely delicious - the dressing was fresh and light and it's a great option for something a little lighter. Service was absolutely slammed but working hard to take care of people. BB is a great place for a group, or if you're looking for someplace with a lot of energy. read more

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Food, drinks, and vibes were all incredible. Recommend to anyone looking for a great meal.

I had seen Boa-Bao on a Lisbon travel influencer's page and on our last night, I was craving Asian so we headed over. It was only a 10 min walk from our Airbnb so definitely convenient. Upon arrival at around 8:30pm, there was quite a crowd. They don't accept reservations so we put our name down and were told it would be 20-35 min wait. No problem, I was expecting that based on the website. After about 5 minutes, we asked if we could sit at the bar for small bites and were told we could actually be seated already. Awesome! The interior is really cool and eclectic with warm lighting and a brick ceiling. We chose a table in the back outdoor seating area where there was a nice breeze . To drink, my husband opted for a bottle of Tsingtao and I had the Jamu Tonic. It was the best mocktail I've had and just €4. The beer came in a very cool Boa-Bao sleeve. To start, we went with the Boa Bao Delight which came with two of each: vegetarian spring rolls, Peking duck spring rolls, vegetarian samosas, fried wontons, and fried pork dim sum. All of them were very tasty especially with the dipping sauces that came on the side. We also ordered one classic pork belly bao bun and one order of shrimp rice paper rolls which came with two small rolls. I'm not a huge fan of bao buns but I figured since it's in the name, we couldn't go without trying it. It was very tasty. Summer rolls are one of my favorite dishes and the shrimp rolls did not disappoint though they weren't the best I've ever had. For the main course, my husband had a chicken pad Thai and I ventured for the japchae noodles with chicken. Both were delicious. We weren't sure if we could fit dessert but the menu options were so enticing, I couldn't pass it up. We ultimately decided on the Café Saigon which was absolutely the right choice. It's essentially a Vietnamese affogato. Absolutely delicious. I wish I could have one every day. So so good. All of this came out to just €85 which felt like a steal compared to Miami prices. The service was a bit slow but kind and pleasant. I think this may just be the Portuguese way as we've had the same experience at all the restaurants we've dined at during our travels here. Absolutely would recommend. read more

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Perhaps one of the best pad Thai dishes I've had. And the Tom Yam Kung soup was very good as well. But they are most famous for the baos, but I think the Peking duck bao wasn't that great. They didn't include the crispy duck skin like it should have. read more

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Great place near the barrio alto. The food is pretty good and didn't disappoint. Service is very fast when you beat the peak times otherwise you'll be waiting for awhile since this place gets full all the time. The only con is that it's a bit pricey and their portions tend to be on smaller size. read more

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Delicious Asian style restaurant. We came here on a Thursday and it was busy. We should have made reservations but we chanced it. We had 10 people and waited about an hour. The best thing was they give you a ticket to order drinks and apps out the window while you wait. It made the time pass and we sat and talked with other travelers. When we finally sat l, the staff were nice and moved quickly. I ordered the salmon bulgogi and it was very flavorful! Make a reservation if you have a big group! read more

Boa-Bao - Salmon bugogi - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lisbon, 11

I would definitely recommend this place if you are looking for delicious asian food. The menu has a variety of options, including soups, rice dishes, and noodle dishes. I had chicken fried rice and chicken satay. The food was very tasty and flavorful. The waiters were friendly and attentive. The location was in a prime location. There was indoor and outdoor seating. The outdoor area has a heater to keep guests warm. read more

Boa-Bao - Chicken Fried Rice - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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The Pad Thai was actually very good! We wanted something different so we settled in on eating Thai in Lisbon lol but this did not disappoint! The service and festive ambiance gave off a nice vibe that is hard to describe. Give this place a chance if you're want a break from Mediterranean :) read more

Boa-Bao - Chocolate Dessert - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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Solid spot for pan-Asian cuisine in Porto. I'll admit I'm spoiled by incredible Asian food in San Francisco and New York so it's not a fair comparison to that. However, a really nice meal to break up all the flavors of Portuguese food while on vacation. The restaurant is trendy and has decent Indoor and outdoor seating. Be warned, it gets busy though so be sure to show up early especially if you have a large group. Prices are okay for the most part, but Baos are overpriced for the one portion. We tried a variety of dishes from curries, noodles, dumplings, baos and all were good. Would recommend for visitors! read more

Boa-Bao - Pad Thai, papaya salad, massaman curry - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lisbon, 11

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We were looking for an early dinner before our sunset bar reservations. Most other places are closed until 6:30 pm, but we were ready at 5:30 to eat! Thankfully, they were open for continuous service and ready for us! The inside has AC which felt great too. Menu is expansive and super cute theme, I went with the crispy chicken bao and the tofu pad thai! Both were delicious. The chicken satay was also lovely. In case it matters to some people, they do take Amex! Had a great time, especially since we were looking for something other than traditional european fare. read more

Boa-Bao - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lisbon, 11

LOVED this place and the service. Cutest setup and decor and great service. I'm a PICKY eater and my wife is the opposite- very adventurous- and both of us were extremely happy. Highly recommend chicken fried rice for picky eaters (sans raisins) and my wife enjoyed the duck bao, green curry, and fried pork and shrimp wontons. All was incredible. And Andressa was wonderful! Highly recommend! read more

Boa-Bao - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Wife needs gluten free and we came here twice during our Lisbon trip. Awesome food! Outdoor seating available and very friendly staff.

I say this is a go! I mean, dim sum in Portugal? Really? Consumed by curiosity about how one of my favorite foods might be interpreted, I had to go. I was not disappointed. I mean, it's not totally what I am accustomed to as I live in the lap of authentic Asian cuisine, but Boa Bao got very close to what I wanted. The dim sum was good by its own right in any event. Without comparison, totally good and impressive! Slight bend to the Portuguese palate but yet each dish maintained its authenticity. Presentation was very nicely done too. Each dish arrived. Piping hot and in addition to great tasting was visually pleasing. This is a great spot for a date. Romantic and intimate with exceptional non-intrusive service. Cocktails were very good as well. It was a little expensive given other restaurants in the area, but in addition to paying for pretty food, one is paying for atmosphere. Not an "every night" spot, but a good place to make a weekly event or when you are in Portugal and craving dim sum! read more

Incredible cocktails, incredible duck bao, incredible pad Thai, and great curry. Service is nice, ambience is alright. It gets a bit crowded indoors, but luckily they have a patio. So for Covid safety I do recommend this place because there is nice outdoor seating. If it's raining they will not seat you outside though. The bathrooms are also well kept read more

Boa-bao is a place you go to for the vibes. It's a very popular spot, so expect a wait. The theme is travel/exploration of East Asia, so expect references to Korea, China, and Vietnam. The drinks are top tier, but the food is average. If you've had any authentic Asian food, do not expect anything close. But, it's not bad. I would avoid the chicken pad Thai. The noodles are average, but the chicken tastes like they only seasoned it with salt and it still tasted a bit fresh. Our favorite baos were the fried chicken and Peking duck. The pork belly was lacking flavor. We also went for the chicken satay. Chicken is under flavored (mostly salt as seasoning) and the peanut sauce is closer to a vinaigrette than expected. Drinks were all amazing though! We got the equator, fizzy, and the pandan mule. read more

It's like a low key Tao in Lisbon. They don't take reservations so arrive early. On a Friday night, we waited about 45 min. We ordered the Pad Thai, fried rice with egg, easy fizzy and padan mule. The easy fizzy was great. Pretty sure I ordered another. Padan mule was just ok. Heavy padan flavor so if that's not your thing, skip. Pad Thai and fried rice were also good and would recommend. The area this is in is so cute and there are many restaurants around. read more

We enjoyed our lunch. I had the pho with shrimp and my husband ordered the pad thai with chicken. I had a lemon ginger hot tea. The shrimp was plumb and fresh. They have me sriracha on the side which I love to use for extra flavor and spice. I would eat it here again and try out more of the menu. read more

Delicious eclectic asian food in a hip building. Great cocktails as well. Dishes and bao were all tasty and had the right level of spice. Also has some outdoor seating, but really dug the vibe inside. Very busy, so show up early to get your name on the list! read more

Boa-Bao - Front entrance from inside the restaurant. - Asian Fusion Near Me - Lisbon, 11

Small chain of delicious Asian food. They have indoor and outdoor seating and we decided On the chefs counter. That allowed us to be seated somewhere warm and we could see some of the kitchen activity. The chefs were all from Philippines or Nepal and we were guessing Vietnam, Thailand, Laos or that region. We had a pork belly bao and a curry noodle dish. Curry dish was delicious but maybe a bit sweet for my taste. Others will love it. Also ordered the large beer but the glass was quite small. Your mileage may vary. Overall, very busy and delicious place. read more

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