The story
Tucked away on City Road, Banaous is earning a reputation among London’s baozi aficionados for its steamed buns. The Frama Twins, in their Chinatown street-food tour, flagged it as a “great spot,” singling out the pork and the sweet egg custard baos as excellent. The only hiccup? A beef bao that arrived “a bit cold”—a small miss in an otherwise strong showing for this Chinese takeout spot.
With a solid 4.1-star rating and tags like “local-spot” and “casual,” Banaous feels like a pragmatic choice for a quick, satisfying bite. The Frama Twins’ enthusiasm for the custard-filled bun offers a clear signal for dessert-minded diners, while the pork bao gives savoury seekers a reason to stop. It’s the kind of no-frills street-food stop that rewards a visit—just mind the temperature of the beef.
Synthesised by AI from every creator’s review. First reviewed 2025.
Most-loved dishes
AI summary of what 3 dish mentions say about the food
Reviewers rave about the baozi con manzo, calling it a must-try. The overall vibe is warm, comforting, and satisfyingly straightforward.
“The beef bao has a sauce and maybe some black pepper. Unfortunately it was a bit cold — it would be much better hot. The bread is good, not sticky. The meat reminds me of the filling in ravioli.”
What creators say
1 creator has covered Banaous. Most active: Frama Twins
A great spot for steamed baozi in Chinatown — the pork and sweet egg custard baos are excellent, though the beef one was a bit cold.
Dishes mentioned
Baozi con Maiale
The pork bao is really good. The bread is soft and not sticky at all — it goes down easily. The meat inside has a nice sauce that brings everything together. I recommend it.
Baozi con Manzo
The beef bao has a sauce and maybe some black pepper. Unfortunately it was a bit cold — it would be much better hot. The bread is good, not sticky. The meat reminds me of the filling in ravioli.
Baozi Dolce con Crema al Tuorlo
This sweet bao is amazing. It's filled with a creamy custard made with milk, sugar, cornstarch and vanilla — but the colour makes me think there's egg yolk too. It's sweet but just right, not too much. I can't decide if I prefer the savoury or the sweet one.
