Little Bao

Despite a brief hiatus from the Soho area, this lilliputian bar-seating-only spot runs like a well-oiled machine, churning out perfectly steamed baos that sandwich flavour-packed morsels ranging from the classic beef patty and pork belly to vegan tempeh and green tea ice-cream (the latter in a deep-fried bao). Don’t sleep on the non-bao offerings, though—the Caesar salad, fried local chicken and Taiwanese-style lurou scotch egg are winners too. The drinks list is fun and diverse, just like the crowd it draws, with a clear Asian thread—be it mango mocktails or local lagers.

Signature Dishes

• Pork belly bao
• Matcha ice cream bao
• Truffle fries with mushroom tempeh ragout

Tatler Tip

Bookings are taken online, but ad hoc diners are welcome to wait on the convivial steps of Shin Hing Street, drink in hand. There’s also another branch in Causeway Bay, perfect for post-Ikea lunching.