Best bao buns in York

3 restaurant menus in United Kingdom, (the ranking and the list of restaurants are based on the number of recommendations received from users in the last month, currently updated to December 2024)
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Shori
Shori
93/100 (288 ratings)
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Tonkotsu ramen
Tonkotsu Ramen
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Mussel
Beef
Takoyaki
bao buns
Scallops
Sobá
Chicken Wings
Katsu Chicken
Ramen
Handmade Gyoza
Yakitori (Grilled Skewers)
Pig Fat Bao
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"Popped our heads in here for a beer, and ended up having the best fried chicken I’ve ever had. Clucking Oink supplied us with some cracking..."
Natalie Rachel Brown
"Amazing!!! Highly recommend. Great food, drinks and an even better atmosphere!!! Really family friendly too, the kids loved all the live music as did..."
Kathryn Reeve
"Great new quirky place for drinks and food especially when the sun is shining! Even my hairdresser has a container there �.... Highly recommend..."
Rebecca Condren
"I've been waiting for this place to open for ages, and it definitely didn't disappoint! There is a great variety of food, drinks and shops and a..."
Laura Cathleen
"Great atmosphere yesterday and today watching the football on the big screens. We have visited Spark York on several occasions since the opening...."
Elaine Pendlebury
"We love going to toddler time run by the YNC York Nurturing Community, so welcoming and a great space for the little ones to run or crawl around in...."
Sarah West
"I can see SPARK from my apartment windows. So of course had to check it out. I love it! It has expanded York City Centre out and its never been so..."
Janie Tongue
"Amazing place filled with amazing like minded people. Great to socialise with friends whilst all tucking into their favourite..."
Harry Webb
"Great place especially when the sun's out! Only negative was the toilets, really think this needs to be..."
Sarah Elizabeth Long
"Visited yesterday and absolutely loved the atmosphere. It was very relaxed and chilled, and with the big tables everyone was sat together mingling..."
Sarah Bell
"Great idea and the drinks available are not over priced like some people are saying, imported Ales or drinks along that line are always a little more..."
Luke Simpson-Barrett
"It's an innovative venture and makes use of a derelict space in an area that is under utilised and not very attractive. I am sure it's taken a huge..."
Mollie Dodd
"Great food. The Tonkatsu ramen was delicious and pork was tender! The Katsu chicken and rice was yummy too! We had pork baos but ate it too quickly..."
Elisa Winstanley
"Excellent food. Mushroom Baos and Coconut-Coriander Ramen. £5 each for Veganuary. Must place to visit if you like great Japanese..."
Ville Friman
"Amazing restaurant with lovely staff! Brilliant Japanese street food that is definitely worth a..."
Fiona Harvey
"The noodles are spot on, relatively thin and not in the slightest overcooked. The broth was reasonably complex and fatty, with a hint of spice in the..."
Sasha Riser-Kositsky
"Absolutely amazing ramen, especially the tonkotsu is some of the best pork I've ever had. The staff are super friendly as well. I go here whenever I..."
J P
"Found a gem here in York, comforting food during the..."
C
"I've had ramen 🍜 all over the world 🌏 ...This bowl by far was the best ‼️ #IHadToAddNothing..."
Robert Trau-Massey
"Absolutely delicious! We went for an early dinner and ordered the beef ramen, chicken gyozas, and two types of yakitori (mooli and pork belly..."
Charly Mannion
"Authentic, finger-licking delicious and affordable. Perfect for dinner or even a late night snack. This place is definitely comparable to a Yakitori..."
Lucas Wilson
"You wouldn't look at this place and think "geez, this is almost Michelin star level cooking". But you would be mistaken! The Beef Tartare was..."
Scott Gibson
"Delicious ramen at a great price. The staff were super helpful and are clearly passionate about cooking. Went for my birthday and all my friends..."
Libby Hastie
"By far the best fried chicken I’ve ever..."
tom carter
"Fabulous noodles (I went for chilli but they have options without spice). Fast service, high quality, authentic Japanese. Very kind chef, thank..."
Paul McTurk
"Very cool vibe in this little place , superb freshly prepared food ...’special’ ramen was delicious and tempura broccoli and aubergine gyoza..."
Wendy Blundell
"The tastiest place to eat at Spark. Had the bao buns and gyozu and they were some of the best things I've ever..."
Matt Jackson
"Fantastic Food, try the Tonkatsu Ramen. Great atmosphere and a friendly, owner who is clearly passionate about Japanese food. This place deserves to..."
David Blinco
The Nook
The Nook
87/100 (949 ratings)
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Bar
Fusion
Vegetarian Friendly
Street Food
Gluten Free Options
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Vegetarian Friendly
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Lunch
Burger
Frijoles Refritos
Nachos
Refried Bean Tacos
Toasts
Steak Sandwich
Chimichurri Meatballs
Bagels
Great Espresso Martini
Freddy's Biscuits
Fattoush
Cakes
Salad
Pork
Chili
Capuccino
Cider
Tapas
bao buns
Tacos
Beers
Prawns
Thai Tea
Sandwiches
Roast Pork Belly
"The name is spot on: cosy, inviting and with a sneaky hipster vibe. Succinct menu packed with street food from around the world. Nice cocktails, a..."
Eleanor Eyre
"Absolutely fantastic place. Excellent food and plenty of choice on the menu and for drinks. The staff were really friendly and the chef was..."
Tony Wood
"Great lunch today and loved that my puppy was welcomed too! She was given a plate of treats and water which was much appreciated! The veggie platter..."
Elisa Winstanley
"Fabulous food - these guys really know their GF so I was 'Gut ache Free' after eating here. Our dog was welcomed brilliantly too - a bowl of water on..."
Deborah Gaiger
"Love this place. Food is fantastic, great selection of drinks and all the staff are friendly too. Would recommend to anyone. Well done to everyone..."
Vic Moody
"Absolutely fabulous Tasty lunch here today , a great range to suit all tastes , real street food eaten in comfy atmosphere, Also a Very extensive and..."
Jacqui Barratt
"This is the cutest place York. A must see, eat and drink place �great service and dog friendly..."
Sabrina Mandal Cetti
"Great music venue and eatery. Friendly staff and a brilliant selection of drinks. So Nice to find a family friendly and dog friendly place in York..."
Michael Collinson
"A hidden gem in York, great gluten free toasties and friendly staff, will definately call..."
Mark Fowler
"Stopped off here after a walk with our 2 kids (under 2) and pooch. Only planned on stopping for a drink and snack for the little ones but ended up..."
Gemma Bradley
"Really nice drinks and food, we had a beef Lok lak which is a Cambodian beef stir fry served with onions, cucumbers and tomatoes, and dipped in an..."
Brian Young
"Great open mic night- great atmosphere and selection of gins - amazing cocktail made with blueberry gin and would defiantly recommend the orange..."
Emma Hughes
"Me and my sister were looking for somewhere away from the main streets to grab a drink and bite to eat. This place was perfect for us, very relaxed...."
Andrea Duggan
"Fab and unexpected little place! Stopped in for few drinks, staff were brilliant and the menu looked lovely! Will defo go back to sample the food in..."
Lindsey Marsland
"What a burger! The Nook burger is a mountain, the parties were at least an inch thick with about a pound of melted cheese! Fantastic! Quick and..."
Iain Scott
"Another super dog friendly cafe. This cafe is in busy York, very small place but staff and food were excellent. We need more dog friendly..."
Jean Spann
"We had dinner last night, very good quality food and really delicious brownies!!! Dog friendly place, which is always a plus for us..."
Eva Zanchi
"Great place lovely staff very relaxing and fun great music the best. Really enjoyed...."
Gillian Taylor
"Second time I've been here and I love the place very different vibe to all the other bars. Friendly staff, good drinks would recommend to everyone..."
Matt Johnson
"Awesome little spot! So glad I found it. Very welcoming to dogs with a bowl of water provided. The food was incredible, clearly made with fresh..."
Cameron Morgan
"Cosy place. Love the unusual drinks there too. The cans are very cool. Went on an open Mic night on a Friday and there was a good atmosphere and it's..."
C Farion
"Very nice little place with friendly staff and an interesting selection of food. I had the philly cheesesteak which was very good, and when I asked..."
Mike Booth
"Cosy little bar and perfect for a relaxed open mic gathering. Drinks are pretty good too and the interior design exudes a sense of homeliness. If..."
Reening Lau
"Welcoming, intimate and unpretentious. The menu is small but tasty but the craft beer selection extensive. Warmly..."
Steve Maudsley
"Cozy and Casual spot with some tasty comfort food near the Castle Museum and Clifford's Tower. Friendly service for humans and dogs alike. Recommend..."
DB DB
"Lovely staff and great food. A really chilled place for some..."
Calum Howarth
"Very cool little place, friendly and efficient staff, good range of drinks, FANTASTIC food, nice little selection of games and it's dog..."
Corrine Davidson
"Absolutely love this place. Great staff, nice selection of drinks, delightful food, small intimate venue. Great on open mic nights...."
paul peer
"Very chilled atmosphere with great food, awesome drinks and lovely..."
Eilidh Stratton
"Great food and loads of choice of interesting craft beers. Barman was super nice and helpful in choosing a beer. I chose the Big burger on the menu..."
Freddie Sibley-Calder
"Quiet and friendly little place with cocktails, unusual local beer and a tasty menu. I had the best pulled beef burger I've ever had (they normally..."
Hozna Puppy
"Went here for the first time last week. Loved the decor and the staff were very friendly and courteous. I had Bun Bao Korean shredded beef. It was a..."
Enrico Pitono
"Awesome little hidden gem. We stumbled about this bar near our hotel and loved it so much we went in a few times. Super chilled atmosphere with..."
Lauren MacMichael
"Chose this place primarily because it is dog friendly, our daughter, and her dog, were visiting us for the day and this meant we could all eat..."
Janet Machin
"Go for the Bao Buns - Korean Style Shredded Beef (£8, 2 buns). So..."
Jørn Ræstad (Jorn Raestad)
"Great find. Cozy atmosphere with fabulous food. Fattoush and satay bao buns were exceptional. Staff very friendly and he picked exactly the..."
Stuart McCulloch
"Cool place. Good range of beers and the cocktails are really tasty. They have a good selection of snacks and food - we didn't have any but it all..."
Alexis Holland (Lex)
Manahatta York
Manahatta York
82/100 (2120 ratings)
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Bar
Vegan Options
European
Bar
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British
Vegetarian Friendly
Mediterranean
Gluten Free Options
Italian
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Vegetarian Friendly
Gluten Free Options
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Drinks
Dinner
Lunch
Breakfast
Burger
gin
Ribs
pornstar martini
Prawns
bao buns
Fried
Espresso Martini
Pastrami Melt
Lemon Cheesecake Cocktail
Cheesecakes
Waffles and Ice Cream
2 Pints Of San Miguel
Pesto
Pasta
Chicken Bagel
Cocktails
Salad
Apple Spritz
chicken curry
Calamari
Queen of Hearts Cocktail
Katsu curry
Pancakes Bacon and Fried Chicken
Mojito
2 Pints of Peroni
Champagne
Cheesecake
Puddings
mozzarella sticks
Cake
prosecco
Sit down
Bar
British
European
Mastercard
Accepts Discover
Seating
Table Service
Visa
Wheelchair Accessible
Discover
Serves Alcohol
Wine and Beer
Highchairs Available
Full Bar
Free Wifi
Accepts Credit Cards
Outdoor Seating
Television
Accepts Mastercard
Reservations
Accepts Visa
Lunch
Drinks
Brunch
After-hours
Dinner
Mid-range
"We were a hen party and booked the bottomless brunch and it didn't disappoint. The service, food and drinks were excellent! A special shout out to..."
L C
"We visited recently and weren’t disappointed. The atmosphere was nice, the food was really tasty and the service was excellent (thank you Pranav)..."
Kimneil J (HomelessHappy&ontheroad)
"We had my daughters 18th Bottomless Party at Manahatta York it was BRILLIANT! The service we received from Pranav & Harrison was first class!!! These..."
Samantha Davie
"Lively atmosphere. Two for 1 on the cocktails all day - can’t complain. We managed to find seating but got quite lucky. Unable to book tables for..."
Chloe
"I visited last Saturday on a hen party and had a brilliant time. There were approx 30 of us, the staff were awesome. They worked so hard to make sure..."
Wendy E
"Loved the Friday Fizz. Young bar man (has 2 earrings and a student) was very friendly and helpful with the cocktail choices too! A young black waiter..."
Sabrina Meek
"we had the steak frites as our meal and wow. It was full of flavour. I really enjoyed our meal. This venue is definitely more of a night out venue..."
Sioned Hughes
"Nice food, well presented. Lively environment. Enjoyed the cocktails (2 for 1). I managed to get a table for 2 without a reservation. We will..."
Greg McGunigall
"Bottomless Brunch: fantastic value for money! The food was brilliant, generous portions and a variety for all of us. Brilliant service, Libby was so..."
Jess Armstrong
"A "girlie day out" in York with friends celebrating a birthday. We fancied a Bottomless Brunch and came across the Manahatta. It was just after 1pm..."
SHEILA LANGE (Flangela Langela)
"Great place. Went just as the new menu came out and it did not disappoint! The sharing platter to begin is amazing. I particularly liked the beetroot..."
Benjamin Ward