Phone: +442072876877,+442072873328
Address: 25-26 Newport Court, Soho WC2H 7JS, WC2H 7JJ, London, United Kingdom
City: London
Menu Dishes: 8
Reviews: 13
Website: http://baoziinnlondon.com/
"A friend and I were exploring Chinatown on a Sunday and came here for lunch since I was craving Chinese food. We arrived around noon, just as the restaurant was opening, and were the first customers there. The restaurant was a little tricky to find, as it 's in an alley off the main Chinatown roads, and the name Baozi Inn wasn 't written in English anywhere outside; however, my GPS was able to locate it. The inside of the restaurant was bigger than I thought, with 2 rooms of seating. The menu had both English and Chinese. Tea is £1.50 per person, but tap water was free. My friend and I each ordered a house special baozi (filling options that day were pork and vegetarian). We split the pork lotus bun small plate (it came with 2). I also ordered a bowl of porridge (also from the small plate part of the menu) for myself. The baozi is pretty big, and was delicious, as were the lotus buns. The porridge was hot and filling, and came in a small-to-medium sized bowl. The portions were smaller than what I 'm used to in America, but my non-American friend was satisfied with the portions. I think the main dishes are also a lot bigger; some other customers at a nearby table were splitting a noodle entrée in addition to getting some small plates. Service was prompt and the food came out pretty quickly; the staff weren 't overly friendly and mostly left us to ourselves. The men 's/ladies ' toilets were only denoted as such in Chinese, but the staff member who gave me directions to the toilets let me know the ladies ' room was on the right, so it wasn 't a big problem. The staff tended to assume we could speak Chinese at first, but after we responded in English, they switched over too. The restaurant was clean and not too busy while we were there, but more customers started trickling in as we were leaving. There 's a £10 minimum for card payment; I was able to use my American bank card. Our total meal for both of us combined was just £12, so we didn 't bother trying to split the bill after we found out about the card minimum. I really enjoyed my lunch here and would gladly come back next time I 'm craving pork buns."
Full menu - 8 options
All prices are estimates on menu.
Noodles
Chicken Noodle
Tender chicken with hearty noodles, fresh vegetables, and rich savory broth.
Salads
Seaweed Salad
A refreshing blend of mixed seaweed, seasoned with sesame and light vinaigrette.
Spinach Salad
Fresh spinach, crisp bacon, sliced mushrooms, and boiled eggs, dressed with tangy vinaigrette.
Gnocchi
Gnocchi menu
Soft potato dumplings served with a creamy pesto sauce and topped with Parmesan cheese.
Pasta
Ravioli
Pasta pockets filled with ricotta and spinach, served in a rich tomato sauce.
Entrées
Spring Rolls
Crispy rolls stuffed with fresh vegetables and savory herbs, served with a tangy dipping sauce.
Soups
Chicken Noodle Soup
A comforting soup with tender chicken, hearty noodles, carrots, and celery in a flavorful broth.
Claudia
A friend and I were exploring Chinatown on a Sunday and came here for lunch since I was craving Chinese food.
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Bennett
It's hard to find good Dan Dan noodles in London, but this place is probably the best I've had here. The pork bun was also good.
Christopher
Four stars for the food which was amazing and cheap!_We ordered pork baozi and I ate a full bowl of sichuanese beef noodles soup ( which was supposed to be
Nadine
I had the pork in chili and it was too salty for me and not spicy enough. I thought the food was just okay. The winter special was cheap tho and came with 3 appetizers. Pics of menus attached. View menu
Sze
Very expensive and ok food for the amount you get. There are probably better bao and chinese food places in london in general, but on a crowded saturday night, this might be one of the only places with seating. I was a fan of the dan dan noodles though, I think they did the sauce very well and had a strong peanut flavor.
Angela
[Pre-COVID post] Came here just for the lamb skewers, which did not disappoint! We also tried the stewed beef shin rice, which was also good and made me feel like I was eating beef soup with daikon radish because it was very soupy. The place was packed and we fortunately did not have to wait longer than 15 minutes for a table.
Kel
The skewers were really quite nice. Flavour was perfect and just enough spice and numbness to the spice! I loved how every skewer tasted perfectly and it 's just one of those things that are hard to find these days. It would have easily been a 5 star joint for the skewers alone BUT for like £7 for 5 skewers, that 's quite some healthy margin considering that makes it £1.5 for 2 fish balls or £2 for beef tribe which is almost free from western butchers! View menu
Clèm
Four stars for the food which was amazing and cheap! We ordered pork baozi and I ate a full bowl of sichuanese beef noodles soup which was supposed to be super spicy but it wasn't It was good and you feel really full after it! And it's really cheap for good Chinese food in London BUT the service was really bad !!! The waitress was not nice, made me wait outside winter time... because our group wasn't complete and she didn't want me to reserve the table !!! Not the best to attract customer... Except that food and decoration is nice ! I recommande it if you're looking for cheap and good food
Matt
Utilized a Lonely Planet book and found this in the heart of Chinatown/SoHo in London. There was a wait outside the restaurant but luckily with a party of two we were able to get in faster. We ordered a spicy beef noodle soup, pork dumplings, vegetable chicken noodle soup, and spinach with ginger appetizer all for around £30 which isn't bad since we left full! Food was good except the beef noodle soup had lots of fat on the meet but they put a lot of meet into the soup! Definitely would recommend this restaurant for Chinese! Get there early and make sure you have cash on you. Also the staff is pretty upfront and straight forward with you so don't expect your waiters to get friendly.
Connie
A friend and I were exploring Chinatown on a Sunday and came here for lunch since I was craving Chinese food. We arrived around noon, just as the restaurant was opening, and were the first customers there. The restaurant was a little tricky to find, as it 's in an alley off the main Chinatown roads, and the name Baozi Inn wasn 't written in English anywhere outside; however, my GPS was able to locate it. The inside of the restaurant was bigger than I thought, with 2 rooms of seating. The menu had both English and Chinese. Tea is £1.50 per person, but tap water was free. My friend and I each ordered a house special baozi (filling options that day were pork and vegetarian). We split the pork l... View menu
Categories
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Tea Explore our selection of soothing teas, offering both classic and exotic blends. Perfectly brewed to awaken your senses, indulge in our range for a moment of tranquility and flavor in every sip.
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Soup Warm and comforting soups to nourish your soul. Choose from a variety of flavorful broths and hearty ingredients, perfect for a simple appetizer or a satisfying meal on a chilly day. View menu
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Fish Delight in our exquisite fish dishes, crafted from the freshest catch of the day. From grilled favorites to savory stews, our menu celebrates the ocean's bounty with flavors to satisfy every palate.
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Chinese Savor the rich, authentic flavors of China with our selection of iconic dishes. From savory stir-fries to mouthwatering dim sum, each creation captures the essence of traditional Chinese cuisine, delighting your taste buds with every bite.
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