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Daddy Bao

Taiwanese·
££££
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Silver Award
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Silver Award

Tooting’s foodie credentials have been on the up for a while now, and this Taiwanese joint is a great addition to the area. From the team behind Peckham’s Mr Bao, it’s named in honour of owner Frank Yeung’s father, a veteran restaurateur who grew up in Hong Kong. The stars of the show here are the pillowy bao buns – ridiculously good value at under a fiver each – which come stuffed with delicious fillings. Stand-outs on our visit included the slow-braised pork belly pepped up with house pickles, peanuts and coriander, and the spicy ginger-braised tofu with crispy onions and the house kimchi.

Other small sharing plates worth a punt include fried chicken with smoky miso mayo, fragrant pork dumplings and sesame aubergine dressed up with peanut sauce, pomegranates and spring onion. There are no puds, but drinks include a fiendishly good Barrel-Aged Plum Wine Negroni made with chocolate bitters, as well as wines and canned Taiwan Lager. Like its Peckham sibling, the weekend offering includes bottomless brunch: try bao Benedict or Taiwanese spring onion pancakes with kimchi, cheddar and a fried egg, washed down with a Bloody Mary laced with wasabi salt. Friendly service and a lively vibe score more plus points. Watch out Tooting, the Daddy of all bao restaurants has arrived.

Good to know

Average Price
££££ - Under £30
Cuisines
Taiwanese
Eat at Home
Deliveroo, Takeaway service
Ambience
Cool, Lively, Unique
Food Occasions
Bottomless brunch, Brunch, Dinner, Lunch
Special Features
Dog friendly, Vegan options, Vegetarian options
Perfect for
Birthdays, Celebrations, Dates
Food Hygiene Rating

Location

113 Mitcham Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9PE

020 3601 3232 020 3601 3232

Website

Opening Times

Tues-Fri 12N-3pm 6-11pm Sat-Sun 11am-11pm (Sun -10pm)

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Charlotte A

14 February 2018  
Food & Drink 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
My New Favourite Restaurant!
This place is my new favourite restaurant! I had a lovely evening here with a few friends, the atmosphere was great and the staff were extremely friendly. The bao buns were light and fluffy with perfectly cooked fillings, I went for a pork and a beef, both scrumptious. There is something for everyone here and the price is very reasonable! I loved the food, the drinks, the atmosphere, and the story behind the place - I can't recommend this gem enough, it was truly amazing.
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