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Bao Down

Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 100 Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
Asian/Oriental Chinese
Location Pointer First Floor, Exhibition Building, 79 Main Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
4.8
(890 reviews)
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Attributes

  • Romantic
  • Outdoor Seating
  • Fireplace
  • Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50
  • Reviewers' Choice 2025 - Top 100

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Menu
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Asian fusion restaurant speciality in Bao Buns. Small plates for sharing.

Opening Hours

  • Monday 18h00 - 21h30
  • Tuesday 18h00 - 21h30
  • Wednesday 18h00 - 21h30
  • Thursday 18h00 - 21h30
  • Friday 18h00 - 21h30
  • Saturday 18h00 - 21h30
  • Sunday CLOSED

Reviews (890)

4.8 out of 5.0
Based on the past 12 months
Food 4.9
Value 4.6
Service 4.9
Ambience 4.7
  • Federica Z. Dined: 2 days ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Lee-Anne Dined: 3 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 05 Dec 25
    The food and service was amazing !!!

  • Jaco Dined: 5 days ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Katie F. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Tue 02 Dec 25
    As good as ever, brought some visitors from the UK and they absolutely loved it! Thanks again Bao Down!

  • Sonne G. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 30 Nov 25
    Sublime. Our waitress was so sweet and knowledgable about the food and ingredients, patiently explaining everything. The cocktails were delectable and reasonably priced. And the food... oh heavens, the food. I'm incapable of choosing a favorite dish, they were all so good. We had the Prawn & Pork Sui Mai dumplings, stuffed to bursting with tastiness. Very seldom have I been served a perfect dumpling, these were exquisite on all fronts. Korean Fried Chicken Bao - how they keep the chicken so crispy while smothered in that delicious sauce I can't comprehend, but some magical ritual was performed and we received steaming, soft, perfect bao, with yummy crispy chicken. Next was the Pork Belly bao, another homerun. This was followed by the Slow Braised Hoisin Beef Shortrib bao, which was unctuous in the very best way. And almos-finally there was the Cauliflower cake which knocked us out with the depth of flavor. We also ordered egg-fried rice, which was lovely, but we should have known it would be too much. We only managed a few bites and brought the rest home with us. I also took a slice of their Chocolate cremeux tart home to have with coffee at a later date. It's a very sexy dessert that delivers on every promise it makes. Save room for dessert, it's worth it! I want to go back every day. Absolutely stellar experience from start to finish.

  • Jody S. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Sun 30 Nov 25
    The food is always amazing, the dim sum was divine! Our waitress was super friendly and efficient

  • Erin Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0
  • Michelle T. Dined: 1 week ago
    4.8
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 4.0

    Reviewed on: Sat 29 Nov 25
    The best service EVER at a restaurant!! And the food was insanely good!!! Well worth a visit.

  • Graham M. Dined: 1 week ago
    3.8
    Food 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Service 4.0
    Ambience 3.0
  • Pierre F. Dined: 1 week ago
    5
    Food 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Service 5.0
    Ambience 5.0

    Reviewed on: Fri 28 Nov 25
    A restaurant must really impress me to leave a review. We were there yesterday and all I can say. Great ambience and decor, great food and drinks, attentive friendly staff. A must visit

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