Bun House Chinatown

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  celine

  ·1 month ago

  “I highly recommend the pork and chicken buns: super soft, creamy and delicate, absolutely delicious. The vegetarian option, on the other hand, was a big no for me. I think they could definitely improve that part of the menu and add more options. The custard bun is amazing — so soft and light. I super recommend it for dessert. Service was … ok. The staff seemed a bit annoyed by customers dining in and there were a few things forgotten. The guy, though, was really nice and fixed every mistake the lady made. Overall i would definitely come back! but this time just take away ;) PS: 3 buns are not enough for dinner, order more! 💗”

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  Kat Wynn

  ·2 months ago

  “Legit Asian place. Food is delicious. We ordered a bit of everything and serving is generous for tapas style. Highly recommend for both light bites / snacking and actual meals. We queued but didnt wait too long. Staff are friendly and accommodating, service also good - food served quickly. It is quite warm but gives you the real Chinatown vibe.”

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  Jack Dwiggins

  ·3 months ago

  “Great Chinese Bao buns in various flavors. Got the pig, chicken, and beef. Think the beef was the best. The wonton was solid but the bao is the star here. There is a long queue but it moves fast. Love the packaging and design for take away.”

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  K8iestorY

  ·3 months ago

  “I’d seen Bun House all over social media, so I decided to give it a try. I joined the long lunchtime queue and ordered the chicken bun, beef bun, and their popular custard bun to take away. They were absolutely delicious! The takeaway was packaged in very cute boxes with a chopstick handle, which was a lovely touch. Despite the queue, my order was ready within minutes. It’s worth noting that they only accept card payments.”

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  Maya Martinez Zubiel

  ·3 months ago

  “I've only had the pleasure of coming here once so far (even though I live in London 😅). However, I will be coming back here soon. I came here with my family around the time of the Lunar New Year earlier on this year so there was a magical atmosphere. We lined up in a queue of about 3 people but it was very fast service. I wouldn't say the staff were unkind. They werent "good" or "bad". Therefore I'd say the service was alright since the line went by rapidly. We all had a bao bun each (the 4 of us). If I remember correctly, two of us had the duck, one had the chicken and the last had the pork. To say that these were the best bao buns I have ever had was an understatement. They were absolutely enormous: one singular bun took up the whole of my hand. For £3.50 in London, I was expecting something I could hold with two fingers, with little filling and not much flavour. This was far from it. The buns were piping hot and deliciously soft and the meat was so tender, it melted in your mouth. I've been thinking about these buns for a long time now, wondering when I'll be back there to experience that delectable bao bun again. Overall, I cannot recommend this place more. Great value for money, generous portions and seating areas outside.”

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  Sherry

  ·4 months ago

  “Great vibes and amazing service! We tried a bit of everything and here’s my honest take: 🫓 Signature Buns: We ordered four (Pig, Beef, Chicken, and Lamb). All of them tasted incredibly fresh and delicious, but the Chicken Bun was hands down my personal favourite! 🥟 Shumai: It was decent, but to be fair, I preferred the buns. 🍛 Beef Chili Oil Fried Rice: The rice itself had a really nice flavour and the portion size is perfect for one person. However, I wasn't a massive fan of the beef flavour in it. Atmosphere & Staff: The staff were welcoming and lovely, and the overall atmosphere of the restaurant was spot on. It was a good experience overall and worth a visit!”

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  Marcus Lee

  ·4 months ago

  “Nice casual spot in Chinatown for buns and Asian-style small plates. We ordered the pork bun, custard bun, gongbao chicken and dumplings. The food was decent and satisfying, though coming from Asia, it didn’t feel especially unique. Still, it’s a good option in London if you’re craving this type of food. Prices are a little high, but that’s quite expected in London. The only downside was that the dumplings took around 30 minutes to arrive despite us being told several times it would only be another 5 minutes. Overall, still an enjoyable meal, but service timing could be improved.”

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  Anna J

  ·5 months ago

  “We walked past here and saw that there was a queue, so we joined to see what the fuss was about. We ordered the chicken bun and the custard bun and wow they were absolutely fantastic. The custard bun especially was my absolute favourite. Best thing I ate all trip! Wish we could have gone back for more. Well worth the money. The mango iced tea was also good. We ate ours outside but the vibes inside seemed really nice too.”

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  Nahshon

  ·5 months ago

  “Excellent, soft, fluffy buns / baos. Their signature dishes are the buns of course, which we thoroughly enjoyed, in particular the custard and pork ones. The custard filling will overflow and spill out if you are not careful, so always make sure you have a plate below it when eating. Otherwise, it wasn’t too sweet and paired the bun very well. We also loved the marinade of the pork fillings, great spicy kick! The Kaya French Toast was very sinful but a great way to end a meal here. Definitely a must try! Queue is usually very long, and serving times may be a bit slow. Be prepared to queue if you come during the peak timings.”

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  D

  ·7 months ago

  “This place is just amazing. The buns are very soft, and the savoury fillings are very tasty (the exact amount of filling you get per bun may vary). The custard bun is also good, but note that the custard is very runny, so do not simply picky it up and bite into it. You’ll make an absolute mess. Instead, pull the bun apart on a plate, and dip it into the custard the eat (you’re welcome). Just a warning though: there is a long queue, so be prepared for a bit of a wait.”

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