Best Bao in CBD
Wollongong · ranked by evidence, not clustered stars
● Updated September 2026 · 11 venues
The best bao in CBD right now is K.malu Kitchen and Bar (4.8★, 589 reviews).
#1 of 11 spot spots in Wollongong
📍 122-124 Keira St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pumpkin side dish and pork cutlet; spring rolls are a must.
★ 4.8 (589 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 11 spot spots in Wollongong
📍 Shop 4/166 Keira St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
★ 5 (84 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 11 spot spots in Wollongong
📍 SHOP 19 /110/114 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the chicken parmi and chicken burger.
★ 4.7 (353 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 11 spot spots in Wollongong
📍 9 Crown Ln, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Beast Ramen; add karaage chicken and gyoza for the full experience
★ 4.7 (240 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 11 spot spots in Wollongong
📍 130 Keira St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the tempura sweet and sour; the pandan roll is the sleeper hit
★ 4.6 (304 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 11 spot spots in Wollongong
Dagwood
40📍 19 Market St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
★ 4.5 (540 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 11 spot spots in Wollongong
📍 87a Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the rice flour pancakes; they remain crispy even under sauce.
★ 4.5 (278 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 11 spot spots in Wollongong
📍 19 Flinders St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
★ 4.5 (187 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 11 spot spots in Wollongong
📍 Shop 3/166 Keira St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
★ 4.3 (578 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 11 spot spots in Wollongong
📍 4 Globe Ln, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the traditional krispy pork belly banh mi and crispy pork vermicelli salad dish
★ 4.7 (36 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 11 spot spots in Wollongong
📍 Wollongong Central, 200 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia
★ 4.3 (179 reviews) on Google Maps