Best Bao in Geelong
The best bao in Geelong right now is Bao Place (score 49 from 235 reviews), based on 2 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for bao in Geelong — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 2 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best bao in Geelong right now is Bao Place in Geelong West (4.8 stars across 235 Google reviews), ahead of Drunken Dumpling Bar. That call comes from Google review strength across 2 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Bao Place (Geelong West) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Bao Place (235 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 2 across 2 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Bao Place | Geelong West | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #2 | Drunken Dumpling Bar | CBD | — | 4.9★ | — |
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#1 of 2 bao spots in Geelong
📍 197 Pakington St, Geelong West VIC 3218, Australia
★ 4.8 (235 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 2 bao spots in Geelong
📍 83 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the dumplings and Xiaolongbao; the lamb ribs and braised pork rice are essential.
★ 4.9 (128 reviews) on Google Maps
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How we rank
Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.
Frequently asked
What is the best bao in Geelong?
Bao Place currently ranks #1 for bao in Geelong with 4.8 stars across 235 Google reviews.
Where is the best bao in the Geelong CBD?
Drunken Dumpling Bar is the top-ranked bao spot in the CBD (83 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia).
How does BestDish rank bao in Geelong?
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.