5 Places For Delicious Baos That Can Rival Your Favourite Burgers

Samantha Francis

Updated 8 January 2017 at 9:43 pm

Soft, pillowy and delicious, these bao-burger hybrids are worth trying

By Samantha Francis for Weekender Singapore

Why hasn’t anybody thought of this combination earlier?

Soft and warm mantou buns — once a strictly Asian staple, make the perfect vessel for all sorts of fillings, from bulgogi beef to pulled pork.

Here are five to try:

Photo: Full of Luck Club

1. Full Of Luck Club

The brainchild of Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant, Full Of Luck Club offers a progressive and contemporary take on Cantonese cuisine. Tuck into the satisfying bao burgers, which come in steamed and fried options, alongside hearty dishes like the Moonlight Truffle Beef Horfun. An unexpected favourite of ours was the meatless Panko-Crusted Portobello Bao.

Must-tries: Panko-Crusted Portobello Bao, Braised Pork Belly Bao, Duck Confit Bao

243 Holland Ave

Photo: Bao Makers

2. Bao Makers

Ample natural light and spacious window seats make Bao Makers a lovely spot for a midday catch-up session. Their bao burgers are soft and pillowy, sandwiching fillings with distinctive Asian flavours. Be sure to try the Bulgolgi Bao, which comes with marinated and spicy strips of pork.

Must-tries: Bulgolgi Bao, Chilli Crab Bao, Salted Egg Yolk Prawn Bao

78 Horne Road

Photo: Dojo

3. Dojo

Dojo does excellent burgers and snacks but don’t miss out on their Komba Bao. The duo of deep-fried, crispy mantou buns come with tender chunks of braised pork belly within. If you’re up for it, add an extra topping of curry for a sinful treat. Be warned though, the gravy can get messy!

Must-tries: Komba Bao, P. Ramly Burger, Bulgolgi Burger

72 Circular Road

Photo: Lepark

4. Lepark

Lepark, the hottest open-air carpark hangout, is a haven for craft beers, tapas and more. Get acquainted with their mantou bao sliders, such as the piquant Sriracha Butter Boneless Chicken Slider or the Salted Egg Yolk Soft Shell Crab & Cake Slider, best enjoyed alongside an ice cold beer.

Must-tries: Sriracha Butter Boneless Chicken Slider, Salted Egg Yolk Soft Shell Crab & Cake Slider, Chicken Wing stuffed with Otah

Level 6, People’s Park Complex, 1 Park Road

Photo: The Tuckshop

5. The Tuckshop

Communal dining may be encouraged at The Tuckshop, but you might want to have the Pulled Pork Buns all to yourself. The pulled pork filling is juicy, tender and flavourful; pairing wonderfully with the soft mantou buns. Savouring just one is simply not enough!

Must-tries: Pulled Pork Bun, Ribeye Beef Tataki

15 New Bridge Road

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