Bao – Restaurant in London | Menu, Opening Hours & Contact

Opening hours

Opening hours of Bao, Monday to Sunday
Monday	12:00–15:00
Tuesday Today	12:00–15:00
Wednesday	12:00–15:00
Thursday	12:00–15:00
Friday	12:00–22:30
Saturday	12:00–22:30
Sunday	12:00–21:00

Times shown in UK time. Opening hours can change on bank holidays and during the festive period.

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Location and map

Bao, 53 Lexington Street, West End, London W1F 9AS

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About Bao

Bao trades as a restaurant from premises in West End in London. The postal address is 53 Lexington Street, London W1F 9AS. It sits in the Westminster council area, part of London. UK Rest lists 97 other restaurants in the W1F postcode district.

As the restaurant puts it: “The original BAO on Lexington Street. Serving signature Bao, Taiwanese Fried Chicken, Grilled Beef Rice and Bubble Tea. Walk-ins only. A Michelin Bib Gourmand winner and listed among Soho's top restaurants.” The doors are open every day of the week. The latest closing time is 22:30 on Fridays.

Customers can use delivery. The Food Standards Agency register shows a hygiene rating of 3 – generally satisfactory – dated 08/01/2026.

Services and facilities

Delivery available

Food hygiene rating

Food hygiene 3/5 (Generally satisfactory) – inspected on 08/01/2026 by Westminster. View on the Food Standards Agency website.

Photos

Bao – restaurant in London (photo 2) — Bao, Photo published by the restaurant

Frequently asked questions

Where is Bao?

Bao is at 53 Lexington Street, West End, London W1F 9AS. It is in the Westminster council area.

What are the opening hours of Bao?

Monday to Thursday: 12:00–15:00; Friday to Saturday: 12:00–22:30; Sunday: 12:00–21:00. Hours can change on bank holidays, so please check with the restaurant before you travel.