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    Bao Bar

    42 Reviews
    #79 of 812 Restaurants in Christchurch
    £Asian, Healthy, Street Food
    111a Riccarton Road, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
    +64 3-343 5588
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    Overview
    4.5
    42 reviews
    • Excellent68%
    • Very good26%
    • Average2%
    • Poor4%
    • Terrible0%
    Travellers talk about
    “bao” (13 reviews)
    “tasting platter” (4 reviews)
    “fries” (5 reviews)
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    CUISINES
    Asian, Healthy, Street Food, Cafe, Diner, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
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    LOCATION
    111a Riccarton Road, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
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    11 - 20 of 42 reviews

    Reviewed 24 November 2017
    As others have said - great service, yummy food, nice ambiance

    Our first visit to Bao Bar. As others have said, the service is great, and so is the food. We had the tasting platter and dumplings. Yummy!

    Thank Nick_and_Debs
    Reviewed 20 November 2017 via mobile
    Delicious

    I love Bao buns and this place does it well. Lovely clean environment. Good ambience upstairs and good value food. Wish we had one where I come from. Service was good and very friendly staff

    Thank Cookster_11
    Reviewed 16 November 2017 via mobile
    Good but slow

    Got into the place and were greeted immediately so thought that the service would be great but unfortunately ended up waiting 40 minutes for two baos which were good but not great. Would give it another go but isn’t anything to go out of your...More

    Thank Tom H
    bro l, Manager at Bao Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 17 November 2017

    Dear Tom, Thank you for your feedback, I am so sorry that your experience with us has been unfortunate. We have informed our staff of your feedback. While we always strive to deliver great food and service, we do apologise for the inconsistent service you...More

    Reviewed 6 November 2017 via mobile
    Had a great time

    We around 10 colleagues went to Bao bar and had a great time. Very good customer service and great food. They were very busy but still very attentive. Food presentation was great. Great choice of drinks too. Definitely go there again. Thanks guys.... keep up...More

    Thank Saluka T
    bro l, Manager at Bao Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 17 November 2017

    Glad you had a great time at BaoBar! Hope to see you again soon

    Reviewed 7 October 2017
    Asian fusion at its finest!

    It's Asian fusion! mixed of everything at a decent price! Food and customer service are great! Space is a little small but it is cozy. Their servings (combos) are so good for the price. My favorite so far is their bao burgers! I always think...More

    Thank not_quite_nuts
    Michaela S, Public Relations Manager at Bao Bar, responded to this reviewResponded 9 October 2017

    Thank you for your wonderful review!

    Reviewed 23 September 2017
    yummy Change

    Thought I would try it as Bao seems to be a huge Fad at the moment. It was amazing. Awsome Garlic bread with a twist. Yummy chicken Bao. Worth a try. Will be returning agian soon.

    Thank Grant O
    Management response:Responded 24 September 2017

    Great to hear you enjoyed our Garlic bread and Chicken Bao! See you again soon

    Reviewed 8 September 2017
    delicious!

    thats the perfect word for this place, the food was delicious, couldn't decide what to have so chose lots and had to take some away! the tasting platter is great! the staff were helpful and friendly too, if you love bao this is for you!

    Thank mim1985uk
    Management response:Responded 10 September 2017

    Yay, so happy to hear you enjoyed your visit to Bao Bar!

    Reviewed 7 September 2017
    very lovely evening

    Great food and friendly service. Lots to select off the menu and everything was delicious and lovely atmosphere. The dining area is really nice and the cubicles make it very comfortable. Can't wait to go back for another go.

    Thank Mike C
    Management response:Responded 7 September 2017

    Great to hear you enjoyed your visit to Bao Bar, look forward to seeing you again!

    Reviewed 2 September 2017 via mobile
    We were happy to eat here!

    Extremely smily and lovely staff, very nice venue, nicely decorated and super clean. Food even better! We enjoyed the bao's and the beer :)

    Thank mariemsz
    Management response:Responded 7 September 2017

    Glad you enjoyed our food and beer! Hope to see you again soon

    Reviewed 1 September 2017 via mobile
    Lovely people and atmosphere💕

    Stopping into christchurch after a long day of driving down the south island, this was a delight to experience. the food was timely, delicious and very reasonably priced, but the atmosphere and service was just phenomenal. also very accommodating to my vegetarian friends and i!...More

    Thank Aubrey M
    Management response:Responded 7 September 2017

    Awesome to hear you enjoyed our food!

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    Rating summary
    • Food
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    • Value
    Average prices
    US$4 - US$11
    Cuisine
    Asian, Healthy, Street Food, Cafe, Diner, Vegetarian Friendly, Vegan Options
    Meals
    Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
    Restaurant features
    Takeout, Seating, Serves Alcohol, Wine and Beer, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Delivery, Reservations, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible
    Good for
    Child-friendly
    Open Hours
    Sunday
    11:00 - 22:00
    Monday
    11:00 - 22:00
    Tuesday
    11:00 - 22:00
    Wednesday
    11:00 - 22:00
    Thursday
    11:00 - 22:00
    Friday
    11:00 - 22:00
    Saturday
    11:00 - 22:00
    Location and Contact Information
    • Address: 111a Riccarton Road, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
    • Location: South Pacific  >  New Zealand  >  South Island  >  Canterbury Region  >  Christchurch
    • Phone Number: +64 3-343 5588
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    Description
    Bao Bar is a fully licensed Eatery that experiments with delicious ingredients to bring you innovative Asian flavors at affordable prices. We bring inspiration from the streets of Asia to central Riccarton, the environment is different but the soul remains the same! All ingredients are prepared fresh each day, creating a flavor so good that it reminds you why being food-obsessed (and specifically obsessed with finding the best Asian street food in town) is always worth it. Enjoy!
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