Best places to enjoy Bao in Dubai

These yeast-leavened buns are fluffy, soft and cooked under steam to become the perfect delicacy that brings in a wide variety of flavours with every bite. Here’s a guide to some of the best baos in the city…

Socialicious

Known for its cosy environment and comfort food, Socialicious serves a wide variety of baos. Along with their mouth-watering steamy baos, they provide a plate of hand-cut sweet potato fries to add some crunchiness.

Location: Jumeirah Village, Dubai

Price: Dh120 (for two)

The China Club

One of the chef’s recommendations, ‘Chicken char siu bao’ is filled with BBQ chicken and covered in sweet honey, making it the perfect dish to satisfy your taste buds! Adding their famous Iced Peach Tea with the meal would make the perfect combination.

Location: Radisson Blu Hotel, Deira Creek

Price: Dh300 (for two)

Asia Kitchen by Mainland China

Experience the most authentic flavours of bao! They serve three varieties, each unique to give a new flavour: cottage cheese and sundried tomatoes, smoked chilli chicken, and the delicious prawn tempura bao.

Location: Burjuman Centre, Mankhool

Price: Dh160 (for two)

New Shanghai

The taste of New Shanghai’s baos will transport you to the streets of Shanghai. Their truffle chicken xiao long bao is a must-try and one of the popular dishes of the restaurant. You could also try the crab and chicken xiao long Bao, all served in a traditional bamboo steamer.

Price: Dh160 (for two)