Bao Down

Restaurant · Pan-Asian4.8 (611 Google reviews)

No dishes marked gluten free

28 dishesmenu read 10 Novbaodowncapetown.com

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Badges show only what the menu states. Dashed “Likely …”: our guess from the ingredients. Anything else: not listed, so ask staff.

Dessert menu

Dessert

Lemon & Miso SliceR96
Cornflake crumb, double thick cream.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients: likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)
Peanut Butter DelightR95
Peanut butter and dark chocolate cookie, homemade vanilla ice cream, butterscotch, brittle.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)Likely nuts. Nuts: Our guess from the ingredients (lists peanut, peanut butter): likely contains nuts. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)
Chocolate Crémeux TartR85
Homemade vanilla ice cream, dark chocolate crumb, seasonal berries.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cream, ice cream): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)

Pantry

Spicy Soy Dressing 250mlR105
Soy sauce, ginger, chilli, garlic, fresh lime juice, fish sauce.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soy sauce): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soy, soy sauce): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)
Spicy Tamarind Dressing 250mlR105
Tamarind, fresh lime juice, fish sauce, sugar, garlic, chilli.
Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish, fish sauce): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)
Korean Hot Sauce 250mlR98
Tomato paste, chilli paste, vinegar, sugar, garlic, ginger.
BBQ SauceR98
Soy sauce, Chutney, tomato paste, vinegar, sugar, cinnamon, star aniseed, garlic, ginger.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soy sauce): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soy, soy sauce): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)
Kimchi Jar 400gR100
Subject to availability.
6 x Bao BunsR60
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bun, bao): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)
8 x Bao BunsR80
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bun, bao): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)
10 x Bao BunsR100
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bun, bao): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)
12 x Bao BunsR120
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bun, bao): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)
20 Bao BunsR180
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bun, bao): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)

Food menu

Prawn & Pork Sui Mai Dumplings (6)R115
Din Tai Fung sauce. Limited portions - only available on Saturday's.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists dumpling, dumplings): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)
Linefish CrudoR115
Spicy Tamarind dressing, coconut cream, toasted coconut flakes, fresh herbs.
Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crudo): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)
Thai Red Curry MusselsR155
Toasted coconut flakes, fresh herbs. Served with two milk buns.
Likely dairy. Dairy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists milk): likely contains dairy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mussel, mussels): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)
Prawn Toast (2)R150
Lemon mayonnaise, Spicy soy dressing.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists toast): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayonnaise): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soy): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)Likely shellfish. Shellfish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists prawn): likely contains shellfish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)
Korean Fried Chicken Bao (2)R109
Korean fried chicken, cucumber, Bao.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bao): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)
Pork Belly Bao (2)R102
BBQ Pork belly, cucumber, Bao.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bao): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)
Gochujang Sweet Potato Bao (2)R102
Gochujang sweet potato skewers, herb mayonnaise, seed crumb, Bao.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists crumb, bao): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayonnaise): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists gochujang): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)
Crispy Sweetcorn Bhajia Bao (2)R98
Curry emulsion, deep fried curry leaves, Bao.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bao): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)
Slow Braised Hoisin Beef Short Rib Bao (2)R155
Sichuan chilli mayonnaise, pickled cucumber, Bao.
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bao, hoisin): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists mayonnaise): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists hoisin): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)
BroccoliR89
Miso sesame paste, black garlic & lime sauce, Sunflower & Sesame seed miso brittle. (Add extra Bao)
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bao): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists miso): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)Likely sesame. Sesame: Our guess from the ingredients (lists sesame): likely contains sesame. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)
Cauliflower CakeR115
Panfried with mushrooms, edamame beans, baby spinach and spicy soy dressing. Spicy soy dressing contains fish sauce, Vegetarian and Vegan…
Vegan option. Can be made vegan: the menu offers a version without animal products. Say so when you order and confirm with staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists cake): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)Likely soy. Soy: Our guess from the ingredients (lists soy, edamame): likely contains soy. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)Likely fish. Fish: Our guess from the ingredients (lists fish, fish sauce): likely contains fish. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)
Egg Fried RiceR68
Serves 2.
Likely egg. Egg: Our guess from the ingredients (lists egg, fried rice): likely contains egg. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)
Cucumber SaladR58
Serves 2.
Kimchi (Subject to availability)R65
Fermented Chinese cabbage.
Extra BaoR14
Likely gluten. Gluten: Our guess from the ingredients (lists bao): likely contains gluten. Not the venue's word, ask staff. Menu read 10 Nov 2026 (baodowncapetown.com)

Good to know

Restaurant

Kids welcome (4)venue menu, read 3 Nov 2026. Evidence: Kids menu: 4 dishes on the “Kids menu” menu · source for Kids welcome (4)
Has a kids menu (4)venue menu, read 3 Nov 2026. Evidence: 4 dishes on the “Kids menu” menu · source for Has a kids menu (4)
Seats outsideOpenStreetMap, read 28 Jul 2026. Evidence: outdoor_seating=yes
Vegetarian dishes (1)venue menu, read 3 Nov 2026. Evidence: 1 vegetarian dish marked on the menu · source for Vegetarian dishes (1)

Not known yet: dog friendly, wheelchair access, vegan options, high chairs, takes bookings, byo, baby change. Ask the venue.

Facts

Facts
Fact	Detail
Address	First Floor, Exhibition Building, 79 Main Rd, Green Point, Cape Town, 8005, South Africa
Area	Cape Town
Kind	Restaurant · Pan-Asian
Phone	+27 66 022 1165
Website	baodowncapetown.com
Booking	Online
Google rating	4.8 from 611 reviews
Menu read	10 Nov 2026 from baodowncapetown.com
Hours	MondayClosed Tuesday6pm–9:30pm Wednesday12pm–3pm, 6pm–9:30pm Thursday12pm–3pm, 6pm–9:30pm Friday12pm–3pm, 6pm–9:30pm Saturday12pm–3pm, 6pm–9:30pm SundayClosed
Map	Open in Google Maps

What diners say

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Where this comes from

baodowncapetown.com/menuHTML · read 5 Nov 2026

Allergen answers come from the menu’s labels first, then the listed ingredients, then a model’s judgement checked when unsure. How allergen status is decided.

Questions about Bao Down

Does Bao Down have gluten-free options?

No dish is marked gluten free as served, from the menu read 10 Nov 2026. Each dish shows whether the venue labelled it or it was read from the ingredients.

Is Bao Down coeliac friendly?

Eatcrush reads each venue’s own menu and says where every answer came from. It never calls a dish safe: kitchens share fryers, boards and flour, and menus change. If you have coeliac disease or an allergy, confirm with staff before you order.

When is Bao Down open?

Monday: Closed. Tuesday: 6pm–9:30pm. Wednesday: 12pm–3pm, 6pm–9:30pm. Thursday: 12pm–3pm, 6pm–9:30pm. Friday: 12pm–3pm, 6pm–9:30pm. Saturday: 12pm–3pm, 6pm–9:30pm. Sunday: Closed. Hours can change on public holidays; check with the venue.

Can I book Bao Down online?

Yes, through the venue’s booking page: https://www.google.com/maps/reserve/v/dine/c/sqtFNk1kIs8?source=pa&opi=79508299&hl=en-US&gei=rRLsasGKFp2YptQPk_SYgAk&ahbb=1&sourceurl=https://www.google.com/search?tbm%3Dmap%26q%3Drestaurants%2BD-Berth%2BCape%2BTown%2BSouth%2BAfrica%26pb%3D!4m9!1m3!1d13245.118835103101!2d18.4275!3d-33.9082!2m0!3m2!1i1728!2i370!4f13.1!7i20!8i0!10b1!12m35!1m2!18b1!30b1!2m3!5m1!6e2!20e3!6m13!4b1!49b1!63m0!66b1!74i150000!75b1!85b1!89b1!91b1!114b1!149b1!196b1!206b1!10b1!12b1!13b1!14b1!16b1!17m1!3e1!20m3!5e2!6b1!14b1!46m1!1b0!94b1!19m4!2m3!1i360!2i120!4i8!20m57!2m2!1i203!2i100!3m2!2i4!5b1!6m6!1m2!1i86!2i86!1m2!1i408!2i240!7m42!1m3!1e1!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e2!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e2!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e8!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e9!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e3!1m3!1e10!2b1!3e2!1m3!1e10!2b0!3e4!2b1!4b1!9b0!22m6!1s9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!2s1i:0,t:20588,p:9OAWZ6buJea7hbIP8M6GyAk:440!4m1!2i20588!7e81!12e3!24m107!1m28!13m9!2b1!3b1!4b1!6i1!8b1!9b1!14b1!20b1!25b1!18m17!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!13b1!14b1!17b1!21b1!22b1!25b1!27m1!1b0!28b0!31b0!32b0!33m1!1b0!5m5!2b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!10b1!10m1!8e3!11m1!3e1!14m1!3b1!17b1!20m2!1e3!1e6!24b1!25b1!26b1!29b1!30m1!2b1!36b1!39m3!2m2!2i1!3i1!43b1!52b1!54m1!1b1!55b1!56m1!1b1!65m5!3m4!1m3!1m2!1i224!2i298!71b1!72m19!1m5!1b1!2b1!3b1!5b1!7b1!4b1!8m10!1m6!4m1!1e1!4m1!1e3!4m1!1e4!3sother_user_reviews!6m1!1e1!9b1!89b1!98m3!1b1!2b1!3b1!103b1!113b1!114m3!1b1!2m1!1b1!117b1!122m1!1b1!125b0!126b1!127b1!26m4!2m3!1i80!2i92!4i8!30m28!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i530!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i1678!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i370!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i0!2m2!1i1728!2i20!1m6!1m2!1i0!2i350!2m2!1i1728!2i370!31b1!34m19!2b1!3b1!4b1!6b1!7b1!8m6!1b1!3b1!4b1!5b1!6b1!7b1!9b1!12b1!14b1!20b1!23b1!25b1!26b1!37m1!1e81!42b1!46m1!1e2!47m0!49m9!3b1!6m2!1b1!2b1!7m2!1e3!2b1!8b1!9b1!50m5!1m1!4BIAE!2e2!3m1!3b1!59BQ2dBd0Fn!61b1!67m3!7b1!10b1!14b0!69i709%26hl%3Den

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