Best Bao in Perth
The best bao in Perth right now is Munchy Monk (score 64 from 301 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for bao in Perth 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 Perth right now is Munchy Monk in Northbridge (3 community mentions ยท 3ร called the best), ahead of Pantry 92, BamBamBoo. 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 13,263 Google reviews analysed ยท median rating 4.5โ
ยท #1 leads the field by 16 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| ๐ Top pick | Munchy Monk (Northbridge) |
| ๐ธ Best cheap eat | BamBamBoo |
| ๐ Most reviewed | KARLA (3,299 reviews) |
| ๐ Venues ranked | 15 across 4 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Munchy Monk | Northbridge | โ | 4.5โ | โ |
| #2 | Pantry 92 | Fremantle | โ | 4.9โ | โ |
| #3 | BamBamBoo | CBD | $ | 4.3โ | โ |
| #4 | BAO LAB | East Victoria Park | โ | 4.5โ | โ |
| #5 | KARLA | CBD | โ | 4.9โ | โ |
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#1 of 15 bao spots in Perth
๐ 7/189 William St, Northbridge WA 6003, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get dumplings and Dan Dan noodles; hamburger dumplings are life changing.
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4.5 (301 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions ยท 3ร called the best
#2 of 15 bao spots in Perth
๐ 5 Wray Ave, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the bao buns and Mauritian curry; crispy chicken is the standout.
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4.9 (87 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#3 of 15 bao spots in Perth
๐ 25/140 William St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
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4.3 (1,424 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions ยท 2ร called the best
#4 of 15 bao spots in Perth
BAO LAB
29๐ 917 Albany Hwy, East Victoria Park WA 6101, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the wontons and bao buns; the tofu is the sleeper hit.
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4.5 (203 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท 1ร called the best ยท dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
#5 of 15 bao spots in Perth
KARLA
17๐ 376/420 Wellington St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the Massaman Curry and prawns; both are absolutely outstanding.
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4.9 (3,299 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 bao spots in Perth
๐ 63 James St, Northbridge WA 6003, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the beef noodle soup; the xialongbao is the sleeper hit.
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4.6 (722 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 bao spots in Perth
๐ 139 Newcastle St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the beef noodles with chilli and a mango sago drink.
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4.7 (1,055 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 bao spots in Perth
My Bayon
12๐ 313 William St, Northbridge WA 6003, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the crispy chilli prawns; the ah mok fish curry is a must.
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4.7 (797 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 bao spots in Perth
๐ Shop 7, Underground/77 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000, Australia
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4.7 (72 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 bao spots in Perth
๐ 3/145 Newcastle St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
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4.4 (1,466 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 bao spots in Perth
๐ Unit 45/87 Bulwer St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
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4.5 (591 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 bao spots in Perth
๐ 172 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000, Australia
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4.7 (106 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 bao spots in Perth
๐ 123 James St, Northbridge WA 6003, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the epic smoked brisket and the fantastic mortadella sampler.
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4.3 (1,870 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 bao spots in Perth
๐ 140 William St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
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4.4 (476 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 bao spots in Perth
๐ 344 William St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
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4.3 (794 reviews) on Google Maps
Common bao questions in Perth
What's the best budget bao in Perth?
BamBamBoo is the top-ranked budget ($) option in CBD โ #3 overall for bao.
Where's the best bao in Perth for a special occasion?
My Bayon ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Northbridge.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly bao in Perth?
Munchy Monk is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegan options, in Northbridge.
Keep exploring: Related: ๐ฃ best sushi in Perth ยท ๐ฅ best dumplings in Perth ยท ๐ best fried chicken in Perth ยท ๐ฅ best bรกnh mรฌ in Perth. Bao elsewhere: Melbourne ยท Sydney ยท Brisbane ยท Adelaide. By suburb: best in CBD ยท best in Northbridge. Q&A: your bao questions answered. Nationally: best bao in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared ยท best value ($) picks. 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 Perth?
Munchy Monk currently ranks #1 for bao in Perth โ 3 community mentions ยท 3ร called the best.
What is the best cheap bao in Perth?
BamBamBoo is the highest-ranked budget option in CBD.
Where is the best bao in the Perth CBD?
BamBamBoo is the top-ranked bao spot in the CBD (25/140 William St, Perth WA 6000, Australia).
How does BestDish rank bao in Perth?
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.