The very first cookbook from the hugely popular Taiwanese-inspired restaurant and cult brand
BAO BAO presents an exciting and unique interpretation of Taiwanese culture through food
and design and has established a passionate and devoted following for its restaurants situated
across London. Named after the traditional steamed bun BAO creates dishes and designs
restaurants inspired by Taiwanese street food the late-night grill culture of Taipei and Tokyo
and xiao chi houses in Taiwan. The book tells the story behind each of the five BAO
restaurants - Soho Fitzrovia Borough King's Cross and Shoreditch - and explores their
individual style of eating and how they are inspired by the team's travels and Asian culture.
It takes readers deep into the BAOverse revealing the inner workings of the brand the ideas
behind the restaurants and also introducing the concepts of the School of BAO the Lonely Man
and embracing solitude. This playful cookbook-cum-manifesto features 100 recipes from the
traditional steamed buns of its name to noodles xiao chi dumplings and drinks and takes
readers to the very heart of the BAO world telling the fascinating story of the food heritage
artistry and mastery of BAO's cult restaurants.
