Bao Down restaurant
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Review

Bao Down

4 out of 5 stars
Bao Down delivers bold, flavour-packed small plates and tasty baos in a stylish, intimate spot – a local fave for authentic Asian eats.
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Richard Holmes
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Time Out says

A firm favourite with locals looking for authentic Asian flavour. Bao Down serves up a pan-Asian collection of plates, from inventive bao buns to small plates perfect for sharing.

What’s on the menu?

Bao Down specialises in Asian-fusion small plates designed for sharing. Expect to order four to six plates per couple, allowing you to fully explore the menu. Signature baos – perfectly soft and pillowy –  include Korean Fried Chicken, Pork Belly, and SweetPotato with Gochujang, all served with vibrant dressings and pickles. Beyond the baos, small plates range from beef tataki and Thai-style mussels with milk loaf buns to tuna sashimi with spicy tamarind and coconut cream. There’s a great selection of Cape wines to accompany. 

Is there outdoor seating?

Yes. The restaurant features a large, airy balcony that overlooks the lively Green Point strip.

How do you get there?

Bao Down is in Green Point’s Exhibition Building on Main Road: easy to reach by car, ridehail or MyCiti. The central location also makes it walkable from nearby suburbs and the V&A Waterfront.

Why go?

Bao Down delivers smallplates with big flavour, served in an intimate yet stylish space. The baos are consistently good, and the small plates ever-inventive.

Details

Address
First Floor, Exhibition Building, 79 Main Rd
Green Point
Cape Town
8005
Transport:
Green Point is well-connected via MyCiTi and local buses; there's street parking nearby or ride-hailing is easy.
Opening hours:
Lunch: Saturday, 12 pm–3 pm Dinner: Tuesday to Saturday, from 5:30-10 pm. Closed on Sundays & Mondays
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