Bao Soho

Bao Soho at 53 Lexington Street in Soho W1 is the original branch of the Taiwanese bao specialist that transformed the way London eats soft, pillowy steamed buns. Founded by husband-and-wife team Erchen Chang and Shing Tat Chung in 2015, Bao grew from a street food stall to become one of London's most influential restaurant groups. The original Soho branch consistently attracts queues. The Taiwanese bao — soft milk bread steamed bun filled with braised pork, peanut powder and coriander — has become a defining London food. Hardens has praised Bao consistently. The restaurant also serves Taiwanese fried chicken, hotpot, and the "40 day soy milk" aged pork chop.

Available for dine-in at 53 Lexington Street, Soho W1. Walk-in only, queues expected at peak times.