Bao House

What is Bao House? Sitting along Yonge Street just north of Wellesley Station, Bao House is a fast-casual Chinese dumpling counter dedicated to quick, wallet-friendly comfort food. The bright, streamlined space features tight wooden two-tops, simple banquettes, and an open view of bamboo steamers working overtime behind the counter. It functions as a dependable, no-frills pit stop for university students, neighbourhood locals, and Downtown night owls looking for hot food late into the evening.

Bao House Menu & What to Order The menu revolves around handcrafted dumplings and noodles, headlined by the thumb-sized pan-fried mini soup dumplings (Finger Shengjian) that boast crispy, browned bottoms and a burst of savoury broth. Traditional steamed pork xiaolongbao arrive piping hot in bamboo baskets with delicate skins and rich soup, while the braised beef noodle soup delivers tender brisket in a star-anise-scented broth. Vegetarians can lean on the vegetable bao and crispy fried tofu, ideally washed down with a cold house soy milk.

Know Before You Go Seating is strictly walk-in only with no reservations taken, so expect tight quarters and short turnover waits during weekday lunch and late-night weekend spikes. Wellesley subway station is less than a two-minute walk away, making transit the best way to get here as street parking along Yonge is scarce. The kitchen operates daily from morning to late night, staying open until midnight on Fridays and weekends.