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Best Baoin Canberra
Asian restaurant · Braddon
1/9 Lonsdale St
Lazy Su
While the set menu occasionally falters in later courses, the Bao remains the undisputed heavyweight of the Canberra scene. These fluffy pockets of perfection stand out as a consistent highlight amidst an otherwise unpredictable dining experience.
Score
8.0
Mentions
1
Sentiment
84%
“First time trying out Lazy Su and had an average experience. We got the set menu and were extremely happy with the first two dishes but then the rest didn’t hold up quite the same. Atmosphere was great, good vibes and the cocktails were delicious. Would love to go back and try it”
— Prath
Runners up
Top 10 in Canberra
- 02
Akiba
Akiba secures its top-tier ranking in Canberra with incredibly pillowy, cloud-like buns that perfectly cradle their flavorful, succulent fillings.
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0 mentions
8.6
- 03
Wilma
Wilma secures its top-three ranking in Canberra with incredibly pillowy, flavor-packed bao that demand a visit from every local enthusiast.
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0 mentions
8.6
- 04
Halcyon Nest Vietnamese Restaurant
Halcyon Nest Vietnamese Restaurant offers flavor bomb sticky pork bao buns that justify its impressive ranking among Canberra's best bao spots.
5/38 Gartside St, Wanniassa
1 mentions
8.0
↓ - 05
BentSpoke Brewing Co.
The pillowy, soft bao paired with their signature craft brews makes this Canberra standout a must-visit for any serious bao enthusiast.
48/38 Mort St, Braddon
0 mentions
7.9
- 06
Lilong by Taste of Shanghai Canberra 里弄
Lilong offers must-try pan-fried pork buns and xiaolongbao that are impressively crispy, juicy, and bursting with authentic Shanghai flavors.
Unit 190/264 City Walk, Canberra
1 mentions
7.9
↓ - 07
Little Phat Rolls
Little Phat Rolls earns its high ranking with airy, soft buns filled with tender, savory glazed pork and perfectly balanced, crunchy fresh vegetables.
Corner of Waves Carwash, Braddon
1 mentions
7.9
↓ - 08
Bite & Booze Dumpling and Bar (Formerly Yat Bun Tong Dumpling House)
Bite & Booze Dumpling and Bar is worth visiting for its exceptional bao, particularly the decadent Black & Gold Molten Lava Buns that serve as a standout dessert.
61/10-12 Lonsdale St, Braddon
2 mentions
7.9
↓ - 09
Dumpling Social
Dumpling Social earns its high ranking with pillowy, perfectly steamed bao that deliver an authentic taste of comfort in the heart of Canberra.
9 Bradley St, Phillip
0 mentions
7.8
- 10
White Chaco
While the menu has flaws, White Chaco remains a top ten contender for its standout bao, even if the surrounding fusion dishes occasionally miss the mark.
g10/27 Lonsdale St, Braddon
1 mentions
7.8
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