Best Bao in Sydney
The best bao in Sydney right now is Belly Bao (score 85 from 1,067 reviews), based on 12 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for bao in Sydney โ not just what tops a Google search.
โ Updated September 2026 ยท re-verified 12 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 Sydney right now is Belly Bao in Newtown ($$ price tier) (5 community mentions ยท 3ร called the best ยท in 5 youtube reviews), ahead of Cheeky Bao, Uncle Bird. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 12 ranked venues โ no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 12 venues ranked ยท 16,983 Google reviews analysed ยท median rating 4.5โ
ยท #1 leads the field by 63 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| ๐ Top pick | Belly Bao (Newtown) |
| ๐ธ Best cheap eat | Cheeky Bao |
| ๐ Most reviewed | Mr. Wong (5,797 reviews) |
| ๐ Venues ranked | 12 across 9 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Belly Bao | Newtown | $$ | 4.5โ | Gua bao (folded) |
| #2 | Cheeky Bao | Chippendale | $ | 4.5โ | โ |
| #3 | Uncle Bird | Burwood | โ | 4.3โ | Gua bao |
| #4 | Luna Lu - Asian Fusion, The Rocks | The Rocks | โ | 4.6โ | โ |
| #5 | Nanjing Dumpling ๅฐ้้ต | Haymarket | โ | 4.5โ | โ |
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#1 of 12 bao spots in Sydney
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Localsโ pick
๐ 184 King St, Newtown NSW 2042, Australia
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4.5 (1,067 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 5 community mentions ยท 3ร called the best ยท in 5 YouTube reviews
#2 of 12 bao spots in Sydney
๐ 18 Kensington St, Chippendale NSW 2008, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the fried chicken bao; the Korean beef is the standout.
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4.5 (89 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 12 bao spots in Sydney
๐ Shop 15B/127-133 Burwood Rd, Burwood NSW 2134, Australia
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4.3 (51 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#4 of 12 bao spots in Sydney
๐ Ground Level, Bays 4 and 5, Campbells Cove, 7-27 Circular Quay W, The Rocks NSW 2000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Start with the tropical Asian burrata; the MB4 wagyu steak is perfection.
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4.6 (2,745 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 12 bao spots in Sydney
๐ 6 Little Hay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the pan fried beef dumplings and black truffle and pork xiao long bao
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4.5 (1,631 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
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#6 of 12 bao spots in Sydney
๐ shop 8/376 Victoria Ave, Chatswood NSW 2067, Australia
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3.9 (387 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions ยท 1 editorial list ยท in 1 YouTube review
#7 of 12 bao spots in Sydney
๐ QG23/8 Quay St, Haymarket NSW 2000, Australia
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4.6 (499 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 12 bao spots in Sydney
๐ Level 1/388 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
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4.4 (826 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 12 bao spots in Sydney
๐ Unit 8/9 Wulugul Walk, Barangaroo NSW 2000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the oysters, salmon sashimi and chargrilled octopus; share the crispy eggplant.
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4.5 (2,213 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 12 bao spots in Sydney
Mr. Wong
10๐ 3 Bridge Ln, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the dumplings and duck spring rolls; the morning glory is essential.
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4.4 (5,797 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 12 bao spots in Sydney
๐ 3 Temperance Ln, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the chicken momo; the dumplings are the sleeper hit.
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4.6 (641 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 12 bao spots in Sydney
๐ Shop 3/3-5 Trelawney St, Eastwood NSW 2122, Australia
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4 (1,037 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
Common bao questions in Sydney
What's the best budget bao in Sydney?
Cheeky Bao is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Chippendale โ #2 overall for bao.
Where's the best bao in Sydney for a special occasion?
Belly Bao ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Newtown.
Keep exploring: Related: ๐ฃ best sushi in Sydney ยท ๐ฅ best dumplings in Sydney ยท ๐ best fried chicken in Sydney ยท ๐ฅ best bรกnh mรฌ in Sydney. Bao elsewhere: Melbourne ยท Brisbane ยท Perth ยท Adelaide. By suburb: best in CBD. 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 Sydney?
Belly Bao currently ranks #1 for bao in Sydney โ 5 community mentions ยท 3ร called the best ยท in 5 YouTube reviews.
What is the best cheap bao in Sydney?
Cheeky Bao is the highest-ranked budget option in Chippendale.
Where is the best bao in the Sydney CBD?
Ni Hao Bar & Dining is the top-ranked bao spot in the CBD (Level 1/388 Pitt St, Sydney NSW 2000, Australia).
How does BestDish rank bao in Sydney?
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.