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Bao Soho

Taiwanese Restaurant
About

BAO Soho offers a focused Taiwanese dining experience centered on steamed milk buns with inventive fillings like tender short rib and crispy chicken. The intimate wood-furnished space includes a small outdoor seating area, ideal for casual business lunches or relaxed client meetings.

Known for its Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition, BAO Soho pairs attentive service with a menu that balances sweet and savory flavors, including standout dishes like shrimp bao and 40-day aged Angus steak. The venue’s walk-in policy and compact layout suit smaller groups seeking a distinctive, hospitality-led setting in Soho.

Best for
  • Intimate client dinners with inventive Taiwanese flavors
  • Small team lunches with attentive, friendly service
  • Casual offsites with unique bao and outdoor seating
Standout features
Innovative Taiwanese Bao and Small Plates
Food
Innovative Taiwanese Bao and Small Plates
Known for its inventive steamed bao buns with glossy, soft textures and rich fillings like 40-day aged Angus steak and shrimp, alongside flavorful small plates such as mushroom dumplings and sweet potato tempura.
Intimate Wood-Furnished Space
Atmosphere
Intimate Wood-Furnished Space
A cozy, wood-furnished interior that creates a warm, inviting setting reflective of a Taiwanese Xiao Chi house, though the space can feel small and packed during busy times.
Outdoor seating available in Soho location
Outdoor Seating
Outdoor seating available in Soho location
Offers outdoor seating which provides an alternative to the intimate indoor space, allowing for more comfortable group gatherings when weather permits.
At a glance
Location & hours

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53 Lexington Street
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Hours
Sunday12 – 9pm
Monday12 – 3pm, 5 – 10pm
Tuesday12 – 3pm, 5 – 10pm
Wednesday12 – 3pm, 5 – 10pm
Thursday12 – 3pm, 5 – 10pm
Friday12 – 10:30pm
Saturday12 – 10:30pm