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Bao Down

Reviewers' Choice 2024 - Top 50

Asian/Oriental Chinese

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First Floor, Exhibition Building, 79 Main Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa

4.8

(754 reviews)

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Attributes

Romantic
Outdoor Seating
Fireplace
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Asian fusion restaurant speciality in Bao Buns. Small plates for sharing.

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First Floor, Exhibition Building, 79 Main Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa

Opening Hours

Monday CLOSED
Tuesday 18h00 - 21h45
Wednesday 18h00 - 21h45
Thursday 18h00 - 21h45
Friday 18h00 - 21h45
Saturday 18h00 - 21h45
Sunday CLOSED

Reviews (754)

4.8 out of 5.0

Based on the past 12 months

Food 4.9

Value 4.6

Service 4.8

Ambience 4.7

Tom Dined: 2 days ago
4.5

Food 5.0

Value 4.0

Service 5.0

Ambience 4.0

Reviewed on: Sat 21 Jun 25
Great food, excellent service.

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Olivia B. Dined: 4 days ago
5

Food 5.0

Value 5.0

Service 5.0

Ambience 5.0

Reviewed on: Fri 20 Jun 25
I'm confident Bao Down is the best restaurant in Cape Town. I'd recommend to everyone!

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Debbie M. Dined: 1 week ago
4.8

Food 5.0

Value 4.0

Service 5.0

Ambience 5.0

Reviewed on: Tue 17 Jun 25
We had a fantastic time at Bao Down. The food was excellent and our waitron, Penny, was super knowledgeable about the food and gave us great recommendations. Penny was also super friendly and efficient. Really fun evening and will be back!

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Nare M. Dined: 1 week ago
3.5

Food 3.0

Value 2.0

Service 5.0

Ambience 4.0

Reviewed on: Mon 16 Jun 25
Ok, I had higher expectations

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Mark Dined: 1 week ago
4.5

Food 5.0

Value 4.0

Service 5.0

Ambience 4.0

Reviewed on: Sun 15 Jun 25
Delicious meal! Will definitely go back!

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Emma S. Dined: 1 week ago
4.8

Food 5.0

Value 4.0

Service 5.0

Ambience 5.0

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Caterina M. Dined: 2 weeks ago
3.8

Food 4.0

Value 3.0

Service 5.0

Ambience 3.0

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