Looking for the best bao in Riyadh? If you’re craving the comforting Asian food, the Saudi capital has plenty of bao bun options, whether you’re after a quick street food bao, a unique fusion bao bun or want an elevated version of the steamed yeast-leavened filled bun.
Since bao originated in China, the delicious fluffy buns have made their way across the world, picking up unique influences, and now they’re within easy reach on plates in the Saudi capital. Hungry yet? It’s time to take a bite out of the best bao in Riyadh and these eateries.
Billionaire Riyadh
After a splurge-worthy bao bun? Billionaire Riyadh promises a memorable dinner and a show experience, and the glamorous restaurant also has some of the best bao in Riyadh on its Asian-Italian menu. Focusing more on the Asian side of the menu, Billionaire serves up Japanese-style bao buns that promise to taste as good as they look. Tuck into the trio while you enjoy the live entertainment.
Click here to read Time Out‘s full review of Billionaire.
SAR140. Open daily 7pm-1.30am. Dabab Street, As Sulimaniyah, billionairesociety.com (092 001 1916).
Baozi
If you’re looking for a chill hangout spot, try out Baozi. It serves up brisket, Mongolian beef and black tod (fried mushroom) bao buns. With windows opening up into the kitchen, you can watch your food being cooked. This spot serves up some of the best bao in Riyadh.
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From SAR39.Open daily noon-1am. 8592 Al Orouba Street, Al Olaya, instagram.com/baozi.sa (053 923 9984).
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Chinwa
If you’re after a cosy place to chow down on authentic Chinese food, this could be the eatery for you. Chinwa has a great selection of bao buns with shrimp, chicken and beef bao all on offer. Could it be the best bao in Riyadh? Start sampling.
SAR41. Open daily, 1pm-1am. Oruba Square, Al Urubah Road, Umm Al Hamam Al Gharbi, eatchinwa.com.
Yauatcha
In the mood for Chinese food in downtown Riyadh? Yauatcha is located in Mode Al Faisaliah Mall, so you can stop by for a brilliant bao after some shopping. There are four types to choose from: smoked wagyu beef, crispy duck, soft shell crab and crispy chicken. Try them all then decide what one is the best bao in Riyadh.
For Time Out’s full review of Yauatcha, click here.
From SAR65. Open daily, noon-midnight. Prince Sultan Bin Abdulaziz Rd, Al Olaya, instagram.com/yauatchariyadh.
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