Super delicious spot on Bank Street for baos! Definitely a smaller restaurant with limited seating so come early. We sat in the back so it was nice and cozy. I personally loved the fried chicken bao and taro chips! The ginger seltzer was fantastic as well. Service was nice and prompt. read more

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On a Saturday, nine of us visited this small cozy restaurant. The attendant was kind to let us all sit together within a few minutes. On a good day there are fair number of tables on the sidewalk as well. We had many different items and some of them we shared although some of them have visited on Wednesday their all vegan day, they pleasantly surprised of the the items they had our first we were blown away. We had Vegan Brekkie Bun - a Just (vegan)Egg topped with vegan cheeze, tomato and chili crisp. Absolute gem. The chilli crisp made all the difference. If all breakfast sandwiches were like this. Take this McD and TH - you can never do this. 5 Spice Tofu Bun - a massive burger of deep fried crisp spiced Tofu topped with relish, lettuce, on a home made bun. To eat you must cut in half or it is huge. But the burger was again absolute gem. Would have loved fries with it to make it a typical burger meal. However my side was... Congee - a simple dish of far east. Family and me were ready for a bland bowl of Congee. The first spoon I had and if the above two dishes were 10/10, this was off the charts. The gentle Ginger taste with some mushrooms and deep fried golden garlic. Creamy rice in every spoon and this was heavenly. The Ratio Coffee was disappointing and Lemon Tea was good. I wish this was not 500kms away for us. I wish we could visit on every Wednesday read more

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Absolute YUMMERS!! Went with 2 friends and we all split the items we got. All of them were delicious. Drinks were so good too, need to try more of them. Have stopped by a few times since, always love to drop by when they have a fundraising event. Good food & good causes. Cozy sitting area, really friendly staff. read more

Gongfu Bao - jackfruit french toast thing & brisket bao - Chinese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Went with a friend and we had the Berkshire Pork baos, fried chicken baos and pepper-salt popcorn chicken. The price is high for what you get ($10+tax and tip per bao). Berkshire Pork bao was very good. The fried chicken bao was okay. I did not enjoy the pepper-salt popcorn chicken. It had the same seasoning as typical Asian night market fried food. I always think it's a cop-out when restaurants use that seasoning as anyone can do it and get the same taste at home. It's equivalent of using HP sauce as seasoning imo. The server was standoffish and she was not very attentive. Overall combined with the bill total for the dining experience, it has really put me off ever going back. read more

Gongfu Bao - three plates of food on a table - Chinese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Craving some HK style 鴛鴦Yuen-Yeung / 奶茶Milk Tea in Ottawa? Say no more! I've ordered from here a bunch of times via UberEats, and there's not much of these options in Ottawa. Their hot dog bun & French toast is one of our favourites, and not to mention the Yuen-Yeung that's nowhere to be found in this city. Highly recommend! read more

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By far the best French Toast I have EVER had! I have been all over the states in the US, multiple areas in Canada and other countries and this is the best French toast ever! We have never had such large French toasts in our lives! They were cooked to perfection. In addition, we had their beef hotdog bun which was also very good. Enough to split for 2. Overall, we had a great experience here, the staff was great, the vibe was awesome and the food was delicious! If you are a fan of French toast, I highly recommend you try this location out! You will not be disappointed! read more

Gongfu Bao - HK French Toast and Beef hotdog bun - Chinese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

ordered takeout, staff were so lovely and kind, and the food was so incredible and survived takeout very well. nice succulent juicy pork balanced out well with the radish and cucumber. very filling and satisfying, perfect for a cold winter evening. $20 for 2 Bao is a bit steep price wise, but when they're this good I'm not sure how much I can complain read more

Gongfu Bao - Berkshire pork bao - Chinese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

We initially went there for their cafe option to try their Hk French toast but they ran out at 11. Given it was only 2 hours since they opened, it was a let down. We ordered their brisket noodle. Flavour was spot on but portion sizes for price were small. Not a lot of value for the time and money. Probably won't be going back until they can better manage their kitchen prep. Cmon it was only two hours into service.. and they ran out of bread for the French toast read more

After just two visits to this café by day/restaurant by night, it's quickly become one of my absolute favourites in Centretown. Starting with my go-to, the Honk Kong milk tea, is perfectly rich and creamy and you can taste the toasty nuttiness of the tea pull through each sip. Not to mention, the tea is served in the most adorable colourful porcelain mugs that make you feel warm and cozy after every sip. This visit, I tried the fried chicken sandwich during the shop's lunch hours and was impressed by the crispiness of the breading. It was light and flaky but not too crunchy. The chicken was nicely cooked and juicy inside, but some random small bits were dry and hard to bite through. The sandwich has a pickled cucumber salad and spicy chili, which I thought was a great way to diversify a chicken sandwich. The flavours were strong but can be a bit overpowering - I ended up taking off some of the salad halfway through. The staff are really wonderful here as well - even during their busy lunch rush, I was able to be seated quickly at their bar. There were plenty of crayons and colouring book pages while you wait, which I - a person who makes arts and crafts almost every day - absolutely loved. Of course, I had to colour when I first got there. The staff were receptive of this and wouldn't check in until I was done, which was very sweet. Overall, you have to try this place. If not for the awesome food, try it for the ambience. It's cozy, cute, lively, and bursting with good vibes . read more

Gongfu Bao - Hong Kong milk tea (hot), fried chicken burger with cucumber salad - Chinese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Lots of vegan/veg options. I got the tofu boa bun as well as the eggplant boa bun. Both were in a super sweet sauce, and I favored the eggplant boa bun a lot more. The hubby got the fried chicken boa which he said was the winner of them all. He also got the slaw, which he is a huge fan of. I really appreciate that this restaurant is stroller accessible. They had a ramp outside the door, and I felt super welcome with my bulky-ish stroller. Service was super quick and extremely friendly. There were a couple of tables outside, where we sat, and it was great for people watching. I do want to come back to try the grilled cheese boa. read more

Gongfu Bao - Eggplant boa & tofu boa - Chinese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

OVERVIEW I'be had my fair share of baos in Ottawa and Toronto and these ones are pretty delicious! You order at the front, grab a number, find a table, and they will either call your name and you pick up the order or they bring it to your table. Floors are a little slick and slippery when wet, but be careful when walking around with your food, don't want to drop it. Free water and sauces. One thing, I wish they would use washable cups and dishes to reduce waste in the future especially if you are dining in. FOOD They finally have the bao flight, which means you can try 3 of their baos. Their typical order comes with 2 baos. It looks and tastes like they cook and source things differently each time I go, so by that I mean the cut of meat or veggies might be different. Not a bad thing at all, but don't be surprised if it tastes slightly different than the last. The bao is lightly sweet and soft! Pick it up and eat it with your hands, don't be shy! I also love their taro chips - the seasoning and crispiness is so damn addictive. I had all of the baos and here is my ranking, the bao is the same for all of them: Brisket - one of my favourites! The flavour balance, spices and pickled radish is paired nicely. Tofu Belly - great for vegetarians and vegans, I love firm tofu and this bao is flavoured beautifully. 'Racha TVP - great for vegetarians and vegans, TVP = textured vegetable protein. I love love love eggplant and this reminded me of the eggplant stirfry with pork (minus the pork of course). ShaoXing Pork - wish the pieces were chopped less finely so that there is more chew! Chicken - a little dry for my taste, but the flavour was like eating taiwanese friend chicken! read more

Gongfu Bao - Chinese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

A bit disappointing. They didn't have any breakfast items or bakery items despite it still being the time for it. The food we did order (pork chop bun) was not that good and too sweet for our liking. The service was great but I don't think we'll be coming back again. read more

Delicious! Split a Brisket Nap and a Fried Chicken Bao. Also had Turducken So I Mau and the slaw. Everything was flavorful and delicious. You order and pay at the front, get a number, find a table and wait for delivery. Service was friendly and knowledgeable. Decor was great for the long space - and very clean. Would I recommend? Yes Would I return? Yes! read more

Gongfu Bao - Chinese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Fried Chicken Bao Buns are a concept done right at here. Combining a cloud-like bao bun and crispy Taiwanese style salt pepper fried chicken with a dollop of mayo, Gai choy aka sour mustard relish, and fried basil, it results in a deliciously incredible and addicting bao experience. The meat, so moist and tender, is covered in a crunchy and flavourful sweet potato starch, and there's a hint of herbal freshness from the fried basil, which really elevates the fried chicken. Gongfu Bao have definitely mastered the art of their salt pepper fried chicken. I've tried the other bao buns too but this stands out more than the other baos- Pork Belly bao, Braised Brisket bao and Tofu Belly bao. No wonder everyone seemed to rave about it. read more

Gongfu Bao - Fried Chicken Bao Buns - Chinese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

We tried the Taiwanese fried Chicken rice bowl and thought it had great portions, fresh veggies/sides & the rice was cooked mediocrely. We also had their baos which had plentiful ingredients. Although the beef brisket Bao was quite salty for our tastes, the Pork Belly Bao was even more saltier. Overall, like a 3.5/5 experience due to the baos being too salty! read more

This is a great little cafe in the Ottawa area serving HK and Chinese style dishes. I tried the Berkshire pork rice bowl, and the braised beef bao, mushroom jook (congee) and the egg tart. I didn't have high expectations for the congee, and it's really quite good, if a little small on the small side. The bao was flavourful and the rice bowl was also good, though I would have preferred proper jasmine rice or a calrose rice instead of broken jasmine rice. The egg tart filling was decent, though the pastry shell needs more work to get it to the right consistency for a flaky crust HK egg tart. Otherwise perhaps a cookie crust base could have been considered for a traditional style HK egg tart. Considering that Chinese restaurants in Ottawa are honestly still more chop suey style this day and age and not more refined as one would find in Vancouver or the GTA, you have to give credit to GongFu Bao for its use of flavours in this setting. I ordered my food for pickup ahead of time, and they were just packing my food when I came to pick up- which is so much nicer than restaurants that simply make the food and let it sit. read more

Gongfu Bao - Berkshire pork rice bowl, mushroom jook, braised beef bao, egg tart. Drinks from elsewhere, pls ignore - Chinese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Yum! Popped in to pick up a few baos for dinner and was pleasantly surprised. I got the fried chicken, brisket, and pork belly. The chicken was my favourite, the green sauce on it is delicious. Next fave for me was brisket, followed by pork belly, but neither was far behind. The restaurant itself is nice too, with a cute patio and plenty of small tables. Will be back for sure! read more

Gongfu Bao - L--R pork belly, brisket, fried chicken baos - Chinese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I came here with two friends and we all got 3 different baos each. I tried the: Shaoxing pork, racha glazed TVP, and braised brisket. We came at about 7pm so they were out of the fried chicken (one of my friends had the last piece and said it was amazing, so I need to go back and try it)! - Shaoxing pork: super traditional, tender, and really good flavour. - Racha glazed TVP: we all thought there was chicken in this, but it is actually soy! Incredibly hearty and meaty-tasting, I would get this again. - Braised brisket: I don't know how they get their meats so tender, but this one was no exception, and the meaty taste went well with the accompaniments. The interior is really open, and it's fun to see the kitchen at work. It takes a while to wait through the line since it's so popular, but it is worth it! There is some seating inside, but might not be enough if you come during meal times. Overall, super flavorful fillings, soft, fluffy baos, and bumping atmosphere! Will be back for sure. What would make it better is deals on specific baos, or more alcoholic drinks. Their house soda was very good as per one of my friends, so maybe they'll make more flavours! read more

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For starters, this place has a wonderful atmosphere; cozy, intimate and very cafe-like. Modern, casual atmosphere with a touch of industrial vibes. The menu is a little scant, not too many choices if your a picky eater, but they all sound delicious either way. We decided to order the Pork Siu Mai, which comes with three pork dumplings on-top of baked beans, with some chilli crisp. It was delicious - piping hot, beautifully played and the right mixture of perfectly cooked, succulent meat, as well as spices and side. We also decided to order the Tourtiere Eggroll, which was a beef pork and duck egg roll on top of a peach sauce. It was also delicious - the peach sauce is delicious delicious delicious! The eggroll is very good by itself, but the peach makes the dish. We also finally ordered the Daily Bao, which was a grilled cheese sausage. Delicious! Unfortunately couldn't get a snap of the bao, we ate it too quickly. Overall, a total yummy moment. It's pricy but worth it. read more

Gongfu Bao - Toutiere Eggroll - Chinese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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We tried this new place tonight, a week after it opened, and it didn't disappoint. Even though Gongfu is immensely popular, the wait wasn't very long, maybe ten-fifteen minutes. We had the pork bao (11$ for two) and the turducken siu mai (8$ for 3). The bao is a nice size- about the size of a hand- and it was light and fluffy and slightly sweet. Full of tender pieces of pork cooked in their juices, the flavour of which was enhanced by toppings of onion and cilantro. The turducken siu mai were cute and looked like they walked right out of a dim sum cart. I didn't like the flavour as much as the pork bao. I thought a little more garlic might have gone a long way. The menu is not huge, but I think it's to their advantage to keep it simple. It also offers a tofu dish and a slaw that the people sitting next to us praised. The lineups go out the door and around the corner with good reason. Welcome to the neighbourhood! read more

Gongfu Bao - Chinese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

I am alll a " bao " gonfu bao! We order: - shaoxing pork 3.0 -ps fried chicken - racha glazed TVP I would say the fried chicken is a must. It was crispy, the relish was great and the bao was perfect. I would not order the shaoxing pork. It tasted old and the sauce was a little too thick. The racha glazed tofu was good but if you want something great, the fried chicken bao is your friend! read more

Gongfu Bao - Chinese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

Excellent, excellent, excellent brunch today. The Hong Kong french toast was insane--the best thing I've eaten all year--and the corned beef bun was nearly as impressive. Not expensive. Super nice, unfussy staff. Low key relaxed atmosphere. Wow. Highly recommended. Great job, Gongfu Bao! read more

It's always busy, the cashiers were very upbeat and on top of their responsibilities, and the tables always had people sitting and enjoying their food! The food itself was delicious! Other people's reviews were accurate in that the fried chicken bao tasted the absolute best, while others were kind of ordinary tasting. I would go back specifically for that fried chicken bao! read more

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I love this place!! This is my third time here and each time I've enjoyed the food and atmosphere. The staff are friendly and the service is good. The food is absolutely delicious and reasonably priced. They have a small menu but it's specialized so everything is so good and unique. The restaurant itself is also a little small so it's not the best for big groups but there's enough space for small groups of 2 to 4. I highly recommend this place! Try their Turkey/Duck/Chicken siu mai. read more

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Superb place for baos and milk tea. The food is really yummy. Great for a quick bite.

So so tasty, fresh and filling! Had the pepper-salt chicken bao -- crispy with subtle spiciness, including delicious anise flavour -- and my spouse had the tofu belly bao -- excellent sweet savoury sauce on tofu that was flavourful all the way through. Loved the green relish, the slaw and the chili crisp also. Definitely highly recommend read more

Would pass. 2 stars for cute atmosphere and concept... but none for the food itself. The bao buns were alright, but the filling was very mediocre and one-dimensional. Not authentic. I can see how it would appeal to those used to typical Caucasian-style asian food (ie. general Taos, egg rolls), but I was disappointed, hailing from Vancouver. If you want good and more authentic buns, try datsun on Elgin, or banh mi boys in Toronto. read more

Gongfu Bao - Chinese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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Amazing food, great prices and what is even better is their friendly staff! They take incredible care in packaging your take out and extra bonus they always have a treat for my puppy!! Highly recommend the Racha Bowl, Crispy Chicken Bowl and any of the delicious bao! read more

so here's the story: I got 2 beef baos, 2 chicken baos, and 2 vegan. They calculated it as shown on the receipt. PERFECTLY CORRECT. However when I got back home, looking at the menu, I realized why it's not a 3 piece *2, which means $16*2? It's just a $3 extra charge though, but I feel like a fool.....the two star is for the "upset". read more

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Food was really good, but the guy behind the counter, with a light brown beard, was sort of rude and terse. Made the experience of eating there not as pleasant as it could have been. Would eat there again, but would not want to run into this guy again. The rest of the staff seemed to be friendly, though. read more

Best baos in Ottawa!!! My family and I tried the pork belly, brisket, TVP and fried chicken.. all delicious! Hubby said the pork siu mai was the best he has ever had! Plus, the service is top notch! My daughter spilled a beer all over our table and they replaced it free of charge. Much appreciated! We will definitely be back again soon!!! A great addition to the Ottawa restaurant scene :) read more

Tasty and quick lunch on Bank Street. The buns were firm and light we ordered 3 rolls each. Service was quick, the food was delicious. We really liked the slaw appetizer. read more

Gongfu Bao - Chinese Near Me - Ottawa, Ontario

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Really, really delicious. I could not recommend Gongfu Bao enough - and they're open for take out! We had the fried chicken bao and the brisket bao, as well as a side kale salad. Everything was perfect: super crispy fried chicken, tender/flavorful brisket, delicious toppings, and a soft, pillowy bun. Our take out order was ready right on time (just call when you're on your way) and the pick up window made everything super convenient. We'll definitely be back!! read more

Gréât Bao! Get the ´racha glazed TVP and the slaw ( taro chips are great too). Highly recommend for a quick dinner.

To the person with the artwork on her arms, working tonight (Wed,13 May 2020) at the Gongfu Bao pick up window, thanks again for the incredible kindness you showed us after my 4 year old daughter dropped her delicious/fresh bao. This fabulous experience is just what my family and I needed in these coronavirus times! read more

I have had this place before and would like to try it again. But apparently I can't because they never follow their hours. They don't have a very good business sense if they can't follow business hours. Or decide to close for week. I have tried three times now and they were not open when they are supposed to be. What a waste of time. read more

For the price you're paying, you're not getting a whole lot. Buns are a tad drier than I would like but otherwise pretty good. A friend of mine felt really sick afterwards though so staying away for the foreseeable future read more

I've been here twice now and both times had a great experience!! I'm vegan and love both vegan options (although I prefer the tofu), but I've been here with meat eaters who have also been really happy with their meals. The two buns are typically enough to fill me up. The service is quick and friendly. Overall it's just a cute spot to grab a good lunch or dinner. read more