Best Bao in Cairns City
Cairns · ranked by evidence, not clustered stars
● Updated September 2026 · 12 venues
The best bao in Cairns City right now is Malatang Noodles (4.8★, 2,016 reviews).
#1 of 12 spot spots in Cairns
📍 121/123 Abbott St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.8 (2,016 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 12 spot spots in Cairns
📍 Orchid Plaza, shop9/58 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the udon and tempura; both are must-eat dishes.
★ 4.9 (667 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 12 spot spots in Cairns
📍 1/21 McLeod St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the bao pork and crackling bun; the sweet potato chips are a winner.
★ 4.7 (745 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 12 spot spots in Cairns
📍 16 Shields St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pho and the banh mi; try the soft bao with grilled chicken.
★ 4.8 (260 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 12 spot spots in Cairns
📍 level 1/39-49 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the prawn and scallop dumplings and slow cooked pork belly.
★ 4.7 (478 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 12 spot spots in Cairns
📍 Alivio hotel, 136-140 Sheridan St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the green curry beef cheeks; the Sukizaki stir fry is the standout.
★ 4.8 (264 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 12 spot spots in Cairns
📍 41 Shields St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.8 (183 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 12 spot spots in Cairns
📍 183 Lake St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the bbq pork and turnip cakes; the custard buns are a sleeper hit
★ 4.6 (511 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 12 spot spots in Cairns
📍 101 Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the calamari and Duck Spring Rolls; the cocktails are excellent.
★ 4.5 (1,004 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 12 spot spots in Cairns
📍 7/12-20 Spence St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.4 (1,264 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 12 spot spots in Cairns
📍 39 Shields St, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
★ 4.8 (75 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 12 spot spots in Cairns
📍 Ground Floor, 131-141, Esplanade, Cairns City QLD 4870, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the homemade pickles and crab rice; the tomahawk is cooked perfectly.
★ 4.4 (1,139 reviews) on Google Maps