Anyone who knows me knows that if there's an bao shaped opportunity, I'm all over it. The severe…read moredearth of bao-related goodness in my otherwise perfectly satisfying city is something that continues to baffle and upset me in equal measure. Bristol's effort was very good. Not quite Dim Sum Su level. Or Bao in London. But very respectable indeed. Took advantage of the very reasonable deal - 2 bao with fries for £8.50 which was plenty to fill me. The chips seemed a bit of a curveball, as not something I'd normally pair with bao, but it worked ok and they were cooked well. The bao themselves were lush - fried chicken with chilli mayo and daikon, and the amusingly named Chairman Bao with confit pork belly, hoisin and peanut dust. Shame they didn't have the shrimp bao as it sounded delicious but understandably it's their biggest seller, and I arrived late. The buns were soft and pillow-like, and the filling nice, albeit not exactly plentiful. Overall a solid 4*, and well worth a lunch trip, or light-ish dinner. It's BYOB as well, which I didn't realise.

This was my first taste of the famous bao buns and they were lovely! I tried Char Sui pork, pork…read morebelly, satay chicken and grilled chicken (with a side of gyoza for good measure!). The best thing about two of you eating is you get to try a selection, 2 bao would be enough each with a side for a meal. These fluffy buns made me very happy and were pretty reasonable. The pork belly was a bit fatty but apart from that, delicious! Plus the staff were very happy and helpful which always helps. Definitely a fan!

New World is an experience that has to be experienced once - after that you will either love it or…read morehate - I personally found it a hilarious night out. They have a set price meal - one at lunch and one at dinner - where you go and sit on great long tables that run through the restaurant and then go up and help yourself to the buffet style huge selection of food. There is a starters section and then a mains section, and the bar at the front but the waiters will serve you drinks. The food is ok, notihng to write home about really. It is the usual chinese selection, and the choice is massive so there is always sometihng for everyone, but if its a good meal you after this isnt the placer to come. This is a great venue for large groups and the main selling point of this place is the kareoke bar at the front - the place to go after you have eaten. The one time I have been it was hilarious but I wont be going again. I would recommend it for a one off though!

Honestly forgot the name of what we ordered but it was great Chinese food! I don't think you can go…read morewrong with anything on the menu because it's been so nicely curated. Portions are large and service is prompt! You're quickly seated and able to order from and pay on your mobile phone. They limit contact here which is nice in the covid pandemic world.

Had a late lunch here, the front of the menu features thai & japanese dishes but the restaraunt is…read moreprimarily chinese food with some 50+ items in the back menu. I had the xinjiang lamb + noodles and it was very nice with fresh ingredients and some heat from the chili peppers. 9£+£2.50 for the bowl plus the soda, so not exactly cheap but the portion was filling and quite tasty and staff were fast and polite

I've always been a bit put off by FlavourZ, primarily because of the very dodgy smells that come…read moreout of the kitchen if you walk round the back of the restaurant (near the bus stop opposite the Colston Hall) - if you've ever got a whiff you'll know what I mean. Despite this, recently I was dragged along with a bunch of friends for a meal here, and clearing away my preformed judgements about the place, I was actually fairly pleasantly surprised. Their obvious selling feature is the quirkiness of having many different cuisines under one roof - and it's kind of pleasant to not be confined to one style for once. However, being a jack of all trades also means they're not amazing at any of them - but the cheap prices perhaps make up for that. Although I was entertained by the experience I wasn't won over, and the poor service didn't help.

I've always thought that this place doesn't look too appealing from the outside. A meal here,…read morethough, won't disapoint. Hearty is the word that sums up this place. A hearty menu, hearty portions, and hearty bar staff (doesn't the word hearty sound a bit odd now?). In other words this place isn't overly up market and they aren't afraid to be friendly and offer decently sized portions. They don't let themselves be constricted to one continent, let alone one country here, with Mexican, Inidan, and Chinese amongst the extensive range of cuisines available. This obviously means it isn't quite as authentic as going somewhere spealist, but they're never too wide of the mark. If you are looking for the real deal then perhaps head somewhere else. Flavourz (I think they let themselves down with the name a bit) offers a taste education in a friendly setting, and with big portions.

Lots of little problems keep it from being much better…read more Tables outside wobble badly, unsafe. Vanilla scented candle at the table left off-putting scent over my food. Noodle entree way too salty. Fried spring rolls had no taste. Server never came round to check on me or offer a second drink Starter arrived but no cutlery to be seen. Restroom unclean. I would not bother with this place. Just too amateurish. Seems like it is managed by teenagers. Feels like it anyway.

An attempt at 'pan-Asian' eating this could be described as an upmarket Indian take away, but I…read morethink this would be a bit unfair. With a selection of Thai, Chinese, and Indian dishes, it's refreshing that it doesn't just try and bit a run of the mill Chinese or Indian place. The food seems a bit healthier than the usual take away as well, differentiating this place from the half a dozen or so takeaways within ten minutes walk. I particularly appreciate that they don't feel the need to make their curries super bright colours. All in all, a take away restaurant that is a cut above the rest.

Tucked away on the upper walkway at the bottom of St Michael's Hill, Anthem is housed in an…read moreimpressive 16th century building. And the good news is that the interior is just as easy on the eye - intimate, candle lit, providing a perfect dining experience for two. They offer daily specials and plenty of veggie options, though I would personally recommend the steak. Though a little small, the teriyaki sauce sets it off beautifully alongside the flash fried greens. File this one under hidden gem, so be careful not to tell everyone...

I ordered through uber eats so I can not comment on the service or ambience of the restaurant…read more However, I took one star off because despite having clicked the option to provide disposable cutlery, we received our food without any means to eat it. We ended up having to use the spoons for our tea found in our hotel room. Not a fun way to eat noodles. The food was actually very yummy. Though I must give full disclosure that I was starving from a 9 hour flight in which I did not eat anything. I ordered the rice noodles with shrimp and my partner another noodle type with coconut curry and bamboo shoots. The noodles and sauce are base price, while anything else added costs a couple pounds more. The portions are generous, I wasn't able to finish mine despite being starving at the beginning! It seems to be a chain restaurant in England, so if I'm ever back I will stop by again!

Always a win with Wok to Walk! Staff was super cool and the food is always piping hot! Can't wait…read moreto go back!

The Dragon Grill is perfectly situated for students and gig-goers alike on Frogmore Street. Just…read moreseconds away from the halls of residence and a further few seconds from the 02 Academy it's a good place to grab a bite to eat before a night on the tiles. The clue is in the title here, but for you who are still unsure, the Dragon Grill specialises in serving the best GRILLED food Bristol has to offer. They sell everything from steaks to sea bass and stock a stonkingly good range of oriental beers.

The Dragon Grill, found on Frogmore Street is really near to a load of clubs on Frogmore Street,…read moreespecially the academy, and it's an ideal place to eat pre-gig. The chef, Jacky Chan (!) delivers a varied menu, fusing eastern and western dishes to create unique mains, which are unfortunately somewhat overpriced. If you're visiting Bristol and are looking for somewhere to eat, you'll definitely find cheaper eats elsewhere.

I am so glad I had wagamama once again. I used to live in Boston and it's really only exclusively…read morein a few other spots. Interior: I love it! Very minimal but simple and elegant with long benches and the bathroom downstairs so plenty spacious. Food: Tantanmen Beef Ramen: So good! Not too spicy! But definitely you will get some sweats and get a lot of ramen as well. Hit the spot though. Overall: Wagamama is a great place for vegans and Asian food lovers to unite. I love the style of combinations and it's done very elegant and casually for all ages to come and enjoy.

Of course it's not authentic. Wagamama has expanded its Japanese menu to include a couple of Thai…read moreand Korean dishes, plus salads. We came for a late lunch before visiting the Bristol Museum. The Wagamama ramen £10 was pretty good. My grilled chicken katsu curry £10 served the chicken sliced and served cold. It was dry and not really rescued by the curry sauce. I think the brown rice was a nice touch but needed more sauce. The salad was pretty good but the pickles and dressing were all out of a bottle. Nothing I couldn't do . The yaki soba £8 was so dry and sauce less we barely finished it. Worst dish here. The service was attentive, but it was empty. The noise is really loud even with just 15 people dining inside this massive dining room.

First visit based off a friend's recommendation (they had the ramen bowl and said it was good but…read morepricey at £12). We went for lunch, I had the crispy duck salad and a pork + peanut bao, my friend had the green curry. My salad was great, the bao was decent but nothing special. My friend said the green curry was very similar to what she's had in Thailand but too salty. The lunch menu is a good deal about £6.50 for a plate, normal menu has prices a few pounds more. Will return to try the rest of the menu. Service was prompt & polite.