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As we planned our visit to London, Bun House was favorably mentioned in several YouTube videos and our motel was close to Chinatown. We gave it a try, and it was great. We ordered on of each of their six buns. The custard was our favorite, while each was good. When we arrived, there was a line of 8-10 people. But it moved fast.
Small line, but moves fast. I think if you want to sit in you can bypass take away line. Like tapas things come out as ready. The salt & pepper squid along with grumpy green beans were so flavorful and washed back with a Tsing Tao. Enjoy!!
What a great find in Chinatown while we were in London. We were just walking around and decided to grab a snack. Having done ZERO research on this area we were taken by the length of the line of people waiting at Bun House. Must be good we figured so we joined the queue. After a short wait it was our turn to order and we settled on a Bun of course and some wontons too. They were both VERY flavorful and hit the mark for us. They do have dine-in space available if you're looking to sit down but the takeaway line moves much quicker.
Lovely little shop in Chinatown! I'd recommend getting take out because it's so easy to just pick up the buns and eat elsewhere. Service is super fast when you do. Got the pig and chicken pin. The pork was so tender and flavorful, while the chicken was a chicken curry had a strong lemongrass flavor which I loved. The buns are super fluffy and filled well. Such a gem!
Best chicken buns I've had. Really unique with a creamy coconut chicken filling. Buns are steamed fresh and super light and fluffy. Pork is solid as well, but the custard was bit too liquidy for my liking. The shrimp dumpling was fantastic but very small for the price. Other than that, would definitely return for chicken buns any day.,
Omg! I stumbled upon this place by accident and what a great accident it was! We got the salt and pepper squid, which was made to order so perfectly crispy and flavorful. The hot and sour wontons..i inhaled them...we literally hit this spot up 3x while visiting..
4.5stars but rounding up since it did hold us over until an even later dinner Menu and shop was rather small and it was pretty busy, so thankfully we were able to be seated quickly and food came out not long after ordering either Fast casual type of place-- menu offers mostly steamed bakery buns that are popular at Dimsum restaurants, along with couple other items but that's about it, personally I'd consider this more of a café (possible it is a type of Hong Kong style Café offering just a handful of items) Super cute-- the baos are stamped with the Chinese characters of which type they are haha Pig Bao -- heh essentially this is Char-Siu Bao aka BBQ Pork bun, hearty and tasty, pretty standard but it really hit the spot for SO Lamb Bao -- we both enjoy Lamb so this was a nice change of protein Custard Bao -- SO really likes these types of sweet baos and he definitely enjoyed it too, beware it can get pretty messy Hot & Sour Wontons -- tangy, the chili sauce + oil was a nice kick but was a bit too salty / sour for my liking, Kaya Toast -- aka Hong Kong Style Peanut Butter toasty haha sweet, oily and buttery goodness, SO thoroughly enjoyed this snack Would recommend to check out if you're wanting Bakery items and bakeries in the area are closed for the day, they also offer take-out which is nice for small bites and on-the-go
Got here just before the long line. We got a custard and chicken bun. Would have loved to sit inside and gotten more but was just stopping by. It's true what they say about the custard bun, it's really liquidy and almost hard to eat because of that but both are really good
This was the cheapest meal we had in London, but it ended up being one of our favorites! We tried several types of buns, including the custard, pork, and chicken. All were delicious, but the custard was my favorite. We got lucky and didn't have to wait to enter or grab a table; however, seating is very limited, so be prepared to possibly have to wait for a table or take your food to go.
Pork bun was my favorite! Didn't care much for my other selections (chicken and veggie). Luckily there wasn't a long wait when we arrived, and I'm thankful to have had the opportunity to try these. If you luck out and there's no line or a short line, the pork are totally worth a visit.
I came to Bun House based on a recommendation from an Instagram video! I wanted to grab a filling dinner before my train ride back to Edinburgh. I opted for the the three bun deal with a chicken bun, veggie bun, and custard bun. I also got a cucumber salad and a milk tea. It all came out quite quickly! All the buns were very soft and delicious. The chicken one was yummy as well as the veggie (I didn't like the mushrooms but that's just a personal preference). The custard bun is really runny in the middle so beware when taking a bite! The cucumber salad was nice and tangy. The milk tea wasn't too sweet! Overall I was very pleased with my dinner experience. I had a few questions whilst ordering and my waiter was really helpful. Everyone was very nice and the restroom was clean! Definitely a solid place to try out.
We just got the buns to go. There is limited seating inside. The packaging was so delightful. Tasty pork buns beautifully executed.
We were traveling to London and heard this place has excellent buns! They were sold out the first night we were there, but we went early the next day to try all their buns. Sweet and Savory were both very good! We especially enjoyed the BBQ and the egg custard buns. Their service were quick and the packaging is clever!
Came here on a Saturday around 6pm and there was already a line out the door so clearly this place is doing something right. We waited about 20 mins to order but once we did, the buns came out right away which was nice. The kaya toast took an extra 15 mins but the timing actually worked out perfectly because we finished our buns right when it was ready. It's a small spot in Chinatown with a cool retro Hong Kong feel to it. There are a few tables inside but we got the 3 buns combo deal which is takeaway only, so we were just standing outside the shop eating our buns. Honestly it kind of adds to the experience. I got the pig bun, chicken bun, custard bun, and kaya toast. The chicken was easily my favorite, coconut curry filling with lemongrass that was super aromatic. I've never had anything like it in a steamed bun before and I'd get it again every time. The pig bun was solid but felt like something you could get at a regular dim sum spot, nothing that really set it apart. The custard bun was good but based on the menu photo I was expecting a much runnier filling and it didn't quite deliver on that. Kaya toast was a nice way to finish things off. Service is straightforward counter ordering. Nothing over the top but efficient and friendly. No complaints. Would I come back? Yeah, specifically for that chicken bun. I think next time I'd try the lamb and maybe one of the sides. A solid spot if you're in Chinatown and want something quick and satisfying. read more
Didn't know they stopped serving at a certain time, even though the shop was still open. We ended up getting a few baos. Overall, it was okay. Note- there is a ton of waste outside with other bun house boxes. Could people not find the trash can?!?! read more
1 month ago
As we planned our visit to London, Bun House was favorably mentioned in several YouTube videos and our motel was close to Chinatown. We gave it a try, and it was great. We ordered on of each of their six buns. The custard was our favorite, while each was good. When we arrived, there was a line of 8-10 people. But it moved fast. read more
Small line, but moves fast. I think if you want to sit in you can bypass take away line. Like tapas things come out as ready. The salt & pepper squid along with grumpy green beans were so flavorful and washed back with a Tsing Tao. Enjoy!! read more
What a great find in Chinatown while we were in London. We were just walking around and decided to grab a snack. Having done ZERO research on this area we were taken by the length of the line of people waiting at Bun House. Must be good we figured so we joined the queue. After a short wait it was our turn to order and we settled on a Bun of course and some wontons too. They were both VERY flavorful and hit the mark for us. They do have dine-in space available if you're looking to sit down but the takeaway line moves much quicker. read more
Lovely little shop in Chinatown! I'd recommend getting take out because it's so easy to just pick up the buns and eat elsewhere. Service is super fast when you do. Got the pig and chicken pin. The pork was so tender and flavorful, while the chicken was a chicken curry had a strong lemongrass flavor which I loved. The buns are super fluffy and filled well. Such a gem! read more
1 year ago
Best chicken buns I've had. Really unique with a creamy coconut chicken filling. Buns are steamed fresh and super light and fluffy. Pork is solid as well, but the custard was bit too liquidy for my liking. The shrimp dumpling was fantastic but very small for the price. Other than that, would definitely return for chicken buns any day., read more
Omg! I stumbled upon this place by accident and what a great accident it was! We got the salt and pepper squid, which was made to order so perfectly crispy and flavorful. The hot and sour wontons..i inhaled them...we literally hit this spot up 3x while visiting.. read more
9 months ago
4.5stars but rounding up since it did hold us over until an even later dinner Menu and shop was rather small and it was pretty busy, so thankfully we were able to be seated quickly and food came out not long after ordering either Fast casual type of place-- menu offers mostly steamed bakery buns that are popular at Dimsum restaurants, along with couple other items but that's about it, personally I'd consider this more of a café (possible it is a type of Hong Kong style Café offering just a handful of items) Super cute-- the baos are stamped with the Chinese characters of which type they are haha Pig Bao -- heh essentially this is Char-Siu Bao aka BBQ Pork bun, hearty and tasty, pretty standard but it really hit the spot for SO Lamb Bao -- we both enjoy Lamb so this was a nice change of protein Custard Bao -- SO really likes these types of sweet baos and he definitely enjoyed it too, beware it can get pretty messy Hot & Sour Wontons -- tangy, the chili sauce + oil was a nice kick but was a bit too salty / sour for my liking, Kaya Toast -- aka Hong Kong Style Peanut Butter toasty haha sweet, oily and buttery goodness, SO thoroughly enjoyed this snack Would recommend to check out if you're wanting Bakery items and bakeries in the area are closed for the day, they also offer take-out which is nice for small bites and on-the-go read more
Got here just before the long line. We got a custard and chicken bun. Would have loved to sit inside and gotten more but was just stopping by. It's true what they say about the custard bun, it's really liquidy and almost hard to eat because of that but both are really good read more
1 year ago
This was the cheapest meal we had in London, but it ended up being one of our favorites! We tried several types of buns, including the custard, pork, and chicken. All were delicious, but the custard was my favorite. We got lucky and didn't have to wait to enter or grab a table; however, seating is very limited, so be prepared to possibly have to wait for a table or take your food to go. read more
3 years ago
Pork bun was my favorite! Didn't care much for my other selections (chicken and veggie). Luckily there wasn't a long wait when we arrived, and I'm thankful to have had the opportunity to try these. If you luck out and there's no line or a short line, the pork are totally worth a visit. read more
1 year ago
3 years ago
I came to Bun House based on a recommendation from an Instagram video! I wanted to grab a filling dinner before my train ride back to Edinburgh. I opted for the the three bun deal with a chicken bun, veggie bun, and custard bun. I also got a cucumber salad and a milk tea. It all came out quite quickly! All the buns were very soft and delicious. The chicken one was yummy as well as the veggie (I didn't like the mushrooms but that's just a personal preference). The custard bun is really runny in the middle so beware when taking a bite! The cucumber salad was nice and tangy. The milk tea wasn't too sweet! Overall I was very pleased with my dinner experience. I had a few questions whilst ordering and my waiter was really helpful. Everyone was very nice and the restroom was clean! Definitely a solid place to try out. read more
We were traveling to London and heard this place has excellent buns! They were sold out the first night we were there, but we went early the next day to try all their buns. Sweet and Savory were both very good! We especially enjoyed the BBQ and the egg custard buns. Their service were quick and the packaging is clever! read more
Located in heart of busy Chinatown, there is no shortage of buns, noodles, dumplings, rice, etc. Since I was having a bun craving I opted for the Bun House. If you see people standing out front that is the line. With little space in the entry way, you wait in front for your table or for a take away order. I ordered a classic pork bun - £3.8 and Hoisin Sesame Cheung Fun (rice noodles) - £8. The noodle took a bit of time but the hostess made sure I was aware and I'm glad I tried them. The bun was pillowy and chewy with a flavorful filling - eat them fresh and warm. The noodles had a nice peanut sauce on them without which they would have been very bland. The heavy dose of sesame seeds on top gave the noodles a bit of texture which added to their shelf life. All in all decent dishes without being too heavy. read more
3 years ago
One of the best dishes we had in Chinatown London!! Hidden inside and surrounded by other great restaurants, but you have to stop by if you're in the area. We had the pork bao and xiu mai. The bao was so perfectly cooked and fluffy, and the filling was well seasoned and salted. The xiu mai was also very delicious and each bite had huge pieces of fresh shrimp in it! We ordered through the take out line, but service was great and the line moved quick. They packed everything up in cute boxes and included chopsticks. There was a long line out the door, but don't let that intimidate you. For us it was just the take out line and it went by fast and there wasn't a line for indoor dining when we went. read more
Picked up takeaway here, ordering was easy and it took about 15 minutes to get our food. Took it home, everything was fresh and delicious. My favorites were the pork buns, lamb buns, salt & pepper squid, and the French toast was crazy good. I would definitely come back for more, and often, if I lived in the area. There is a small area to sit and eat there if you wanna do that. I was warned when I read other reviews that the custard buns squirt when you bite into them but I still wasn't prepared. I didn't even bite into mine yet and it exploded, making a mess all over my clothes. I wish I was joking! Just fair warning, approach with caution and keep them contained. They are definitely worth ordering as a dessert. read more
So freaking good! I think the highlight of the restaurant is definitely the egg custard bun because you get the sweet custard with the savory egg flavor. And you get the beautiful runny inside when you break it apart. But if can definitely get a bit messy so be careful! That being said, the meat buns are not to be slept on! They have their own play on savory and sweet. And are so tender and juicy. This place is definitely worth a try, but be ready to wait in a line. read more
2 years ago
This place was pretty solid! There was a line when we got there but it went by quick because the buns are actively being made, so it only took about 10 minutes to get in and get out. The inside was small and didn't have any seating either, so we decided to get the buns to-go too. We ordered the beef, chicken (curry), pork, and were [mistakenly] given the custard buns! Although we got the wrong buns, they very quickly (almost immediately) replaced them and gave us the right buns. The ranking of the buns would be: 1) Pork 2) Custard (this was a happy mistake!) 3) Chicken 4) Beef Keep in mind that the custard buns are dessert style and kind of runny. The pork and custard buns were the real stars of the show, while the chicken and beef were just alright. The breading was super soft too! They even held well for the next day and are easy to reheat for breakfast or a small lunch. Plus the packaging was cute :) read more
Showed up and there was a long line but it moved fast. The staff were friendly and the restaurant had a very local feel, meaning not like a chain. I had the pork, chicken, and lamb Bao. My favorite was the chicken but I'm partial to curry flavors. They were all really good and met expectations. I don't understand some of the low reviews which in my opinion were nitpicking because this place was really good and reasonably priced. To put the price in perspective, the 3 pack was 11£ and at my local grocery store a pack of 4 frozen buns are $9 so for the experience and quality, it's worth the small price difference. read more
3 years ago
This place is highly rated- they have take away and dine in. A small, popular bun chain that is located in Chinatown. I almost couldn't decide what to order it all looked so good. Ended up ordering the vegan bun and didn't regret it. Perfect place for a quick snack, they have buns ready to go, hot and fresh! The decor is super nice as well, there are two tigers dueling outside on a mural. read more
3 years ago
Came here on Thursday June 29th. There wasn't a line and the buns are right at the counter where you can order and pay. We each got the custard and bbq pork to try. You can also eat in but we decided to take it to go so we can try other food in Chinatown. Both were good. I really like the salted egg from the custard. Be careful as it can get messy since it's runny. Definitely a great snack to start. read more
GET THESE BUNS. GET THEM. Holy shit the chicken buns. I am still thinking about them. They're one of the best things I've ever had. Wow. The lamb was ok, but the chicken was a dream. We also ordered some chicken and watermelon. I have no idea what that is supposed to be but it was on the menu and sounded fun. It's essentially fried chicken with a side of watermelon. The buns were way better. The fried chicken didn't have a lot of flavor so I wouldn't get it again. BUT THE BUNS. GET THEM. read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
11£ for 4 buns is a great filling meal and an especially satisfying stop pre or post alcohol. The bun to meat ratio is definitely more bun and less meat and is more of an interpretation than authentic version of Chinese buns. But with that being said I actually enjoyed them still and actually preferred the curry flavored chicken buns to the more traditional pork. Interior was cozy and service was great. read more
3 years ago
Visited bun house on our trip to London from the US 4 months ago, and we STILL talk about their buns TO THIS DAY. Best and most authentic bao we've ever had!! Been chasing something similar ever since, but no luck. We had a great experience here. Waited 15 min in the line and was seated up stairs. We ordered so many different entrees and sides. Everything was delicious. Our favorite was the beef buns.. tasted just like a White Castle burger but BETTER. loved this place! read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
I have been back to Chinatown five times just to get another taste of their lamb belly bao bun- it's insanely delicious, service (take out) has always been super fast and courteous, and there's outside seating right nearby we always manage to snag. Please give it a try, especially if you're a fan of lamb- it's killer, every time. (Their chicken curry bao bun is also lethal, but I'm preferential to lamb meat!) read more
1 year ago
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