Best Bao in Canberra
The best bao in Canberra right now is White Chaco (score 47 from 697 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for bao in Canberra 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 Canberra right now is White Chaco in Braddon ($$ price tier) (2 community mentions ยท 2ร called the best), ahead of Dumpling Social, Akiba. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 15 ranked venues โ no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked ยท 36,488 Google reviews analysed ยท median rating 4.6โ
ยท #1 leads the field by 1 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| ๐ Top pick | White Chaco (Braddon) |
| ๐ธ Best cheap eat | Ms Ba Cรด - Majura Park |
| ๐ Most reviewed | Akiba (13,999 reviews) |
| ๐ Venues ranked | 15 across 7 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | White Chaco | Braddon | $$ | 4.6โ | โ |
| #2 | Dumpling Social | Phillip | $$ | 4.5โ | Sheng jian (pan-fried) |
| #3 | Akiba | CBD | $$ | 4.8โ | โ |
| #4 | Lazy Su | Braddon | $$ | 4.4โ | โ |
| #5 | Wilma | CBD | โ | 4.8โ | โ |
You've tried 0/15
#1 of 15 bao spots in Canberra
๐ g10/27 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the Mushroom Ramen; the eggplant is the sleeper hit.
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4.6 (697 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions ยท 2ร called the best
#2 of 15 bao spots in Canberra
๐ 9 Bradley St, Phillip ACT 2606, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the Tom Yum Pork Prawn Dumpling and Spicy Pork & Prawn Wonton
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4.5 (524 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions ยท 2ร called the best
#3 of 15 bao spots in Canberra
Akiba
30๐ 40 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the kingfish; order an extra plate to share.
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4.8 (13,999 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท 1ร called the best ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#4 of 15 bao spots in Canberra
Lazy Su
18๐ 1/9 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the nori tacos and wagyu cheese steak spring rolls; both are deservedly popular.
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4.4 (1,672 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท 1ร called the best
#5 of 15 bao spots in Canberra
Wilma
16๐ 1 Genge St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the eggplant; staff recommend it as a standout.
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4.8 (10,794 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 bao spots in Canberra
๐ 19 Isa St, Fyshwick ACT 2609, Australia
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4.8 (377 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 bao spots in Canberra
Raku
14๐ Shop DG36C/148 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the tasting menu; the scallops are essential.
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4.7 (3,723 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 bao spots in Canberra
Loquita
14๐ 17 Garema Pl, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the cocktails and fries, but skip the chicken wings.
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4.8 (1,344 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 bao spots in Canberra
๐ shop 175a/210 Anketell St, Greenway ACT 2900, Australia
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4.7 (234 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 bao spots in Canberra
๐ 2 Akuna St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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4.5 (671 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 bao spots in Canberra
๐ Corner of Waves Carwash, 17 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
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4.7 (144 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 bao spots in Canberra
๐ Unit 48/38 Mort St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the schnitty and Sprocket IPA; save room for the black beer brownie.
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4.6 (1,214 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 bao spots in Canberra
๐ Unit 190/264 City Walk, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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4.6 (397 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 bao spots in Canberra
๐ 36 Franklin St, Griffith ACT 2603, Australia
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4.4 (344 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 bao spots in Canberra
๐ Shop 39/18-26 Spitfire Ave, Majura Park ACT 2609, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the cooked beef pho; the broken rice is divine.
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4.4 (354 reviews) on Google Maps
Common bao questions in Canberra
What's the best budget bao in Canberra?
Ms Ba Cรด - Majura Park is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Majura Park โ #15 overall for bao.
Where's the best bao in Canberra for a special occasion?
White Chaco ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Braddon.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly bao in Canberra?
Lazy Su is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in Braddon.
Keep exploring: Related: ๐ฃ best sushi in Canberra ยท ๐ฅ best dumplings in Canberra ยท ๐ best fried chicken in Canberra ยท ๐ฅ best bรกnh mรฌ in Canberra. Bao elsewhere: Melbourne ยท Sydney ยท Brisbane ยท Perth. By suburb: best in CBD ยท best in Braddon. 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 Canberra?
White Chaco currently ranks #1 for bao in Canberra โ 2 community mentions ยท 2ร called the best.
What is the best cheap bao in Canberra?
Ms Ba Cรด - Majura Park is the highest-ranked budget option in Majura Park.
Where is the best bao in the Canberra CBD?
Akiba is the top-ranked bao spot in the CBD (40 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia).
How does BestDish rank bao in Canberra?
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.