Best Bao in CBD
Newcastle · ranked by evidence, not clustered stars
● Updated September 2026 · 9 venues
The best bao in CBD right now is Light Years - Newcastle (4.7★, 1,632 reviews).
#1 of 9 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 5-7 Darby St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the ceviche; the prawn dumplings and duck pancakes are standouts.
★ 4.7 (1,632 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 9 spot spots in Newcastle
OHMYPAPA
55📍 169 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the yakitori and Scallop wrapped in Bacon; the yuzu highball is essential.
★ 4.7 (852 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 9 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 267 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pho and spring rolls; the cocomisu is an absolute delight.
★ 4.9 (171 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 9 spot spots in Newcastle
CorEat
51📍 35 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Chef Special Steak and My Childhood Memory cocktail.
★ 4.8 (288 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 9 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 1/122 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the crackling pork banh mi; the pho is equally outstanding.
★ 4.7 (340 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 9 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 326 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pan-fried buns, three mushroom dumpling, and lamb cumin pastry.
★ 4.6 (486 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 9 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 The Boardwalk, Shop 3n/1 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.6 (433 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 9 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 301 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the spicy tonkotsu ramen and karaage chicken.
★ 4.5 (659 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 9 spot spots in Newcastle
Susuru
26📍 140 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the tonkotsu pork ramen and chicken teriyaki gyoza.
★ 4.2 (1,326 reviews) on Google Maps