Best Bao in Adelaide
The best bao in Adelaide right now is Mamachau (score 71 from 107 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for bao in Adelaide โ not just what tops a Google search.
โ Updated September 2026 ยท re-verified 15 venues this month
๐ Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 โ the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best bao in Adelaide right now is Mamachau in CBD ($ price tier) (8 community mentions ยท 5ร called the best ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent google reviews), ahead of Sit Lo, Bobibao. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 15 ranked venues โ no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked ยท 7,400 Google reviews analysed ยท median rating 4.6โ
ยท #1 leads the field by 17 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| ๐ Top pick | Mamachau (CBD) |
| ๐ Most reviewed | Shobosho (1,590 reviews) |
| ๐ Venues ranked | 15 across 4 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mamachau | CBD | $ | 4.8โ | โ |
| #2 | Sit Lo | CBD | $ | 4.4โ | โ |
| #3 | Bobibao | Bowden | โ | 4.6โ | โ |
| #4 | Bai Long Store | CBD | $$ | 4.7โ | Char siu |
| #5 | Moon Bear Dumpling Co | Fulham | โ | 4.7โ | Char siu |
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#1 of 15 bao spots in Adelaide
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Localsโ pick
Mamachau
71๐ 3/118 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the coconut poached chicken and steamed baos; do not skip the chicken wings.
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4.8 (107 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 8 community mentions ยท 5ร called the best ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#2 of 15 bao spots in Adelaide
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Localsโ pick
Sit Lo
54๐ 30 Bank St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Order the pho and banh mi; both are fresh and flavorful.
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4.4 (788 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 6 community mentions ยท 5ร called the best
#3 of 15 bao spots in Adelaide
Bobibao
46๐ 7 Second St, Bowden SA 5007, Australia
๐ด What to order: Order the pork belly bao for an authentic taste of Taiwan.
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4.6 (432 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 4 community mentions ยท 2ร called the best ยท dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#4 of 15 bao spots in Adelaide
๐ 80 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the duck bao; the lamb ribs are the sleeper hit.
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4.7 (647 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 bao spots in Adelaide
๐ 597 Tapleys Hill Rd, Fulham SA 5024, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get dumplings and bao buns; add the cauliflower side.
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4.7 (302 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 bao spots in Adelaide
Mandoo
12๐ Shop 3/26 Bank St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Order kimchi mandoo and bi-bim mandoo; both are heavenly.
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4.7 (1,069 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 bao spots in Adelaide
๐ 44 Sturt St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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4.6 (124 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 bao spots in Adelaide
๐ Renaissance Arcade, Shop 9/21 Pulteney St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get deal sets if unsure; try pork and chives or the vegan option.
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5 (246 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 bao spots in Adelaide
๐ R050, Myer Centre, 14/38 Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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4.8 (273 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 bao spots in Adelaide
๐ 132 Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the lamb sticky ribs and pork belly; both are soft and delicious.
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4.5 (837 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 bao spots in Adelaide
๐ 24 O'Connell St, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the dumplings and char siu; the laksa is essential.
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4.7 (160 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 bao spots in Adelaide
๐ 65 Grote St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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4.6 (300 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 bao spots in Adelaide
๐ 17 Leigh St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the duck dumplings and prawn tacos.
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4.4 (1,590 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 bao spots in Adelaide
๐ 287 Rundle St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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4.5 (381 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 bao spots in Adelaide
๐ 36 James Pl, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
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4.6 (144 reviews) on Google Maps
Common bao questions in Adelaide
What's the best budget bao in Adelaide?
Mamachau is the top-ranked budget ($) option in CBD โ #1 overall for bao.
Where's the best bao in Adelaide for a special occasion?
Bai Long Store ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in CBD.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly bao in Adelaide?
Mandoo is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in CBD.
Keep exploring: Related: ๐ฃ best sushi in Adelaide ยท ๐ฅ best dumplings in Adelaide ยท ๐ best fried chicken in Adelaide ยท ๐ฅ best bรกnh mรฌ in Adelaide. Bao elsewhere: Melbourne ยท Sydney ยท Brisbane ยท Perth. By suburb: best in CBD. Q&A: your bao questions answered. Nationally: best bao in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ร10, 'the best' superlatives ร6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best bao in Adelaide?
Mamachau currently ranks #1 for bao in Adelaide โ 8 community mentions ยท 5ร called the best ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews.
What is the best cheap bao in Adelaide?
Mamachau is the highest-ranked budget option in CBD.
Where is the best bao in the Adelaide CBD?
Mamachau is the top-ranked bao spot in the CBD (3/118 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia).
How does BestDish rank bao in Adelaide?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.