ChineseGloucester Road

Baby Bao At The Pond

Excellent bao, vegan-friendly, great prices, great beer

5.2/10

Local score

No. 135 of 300 places to eat on r/brighton, from 8 locals across 7 threads.

100% would send a mate. Not much chat since 2023.

Consistently rated one of the best casual spots in Brighton, with repeat visitors praising the bao and house fries. Good vegan and veggie options are called out specifically (tofu bao rated "ace"), and it's noted for good prices and beer alongside the food.

Go for
Bao, vegan small plates, and good beer

What locals say

VIP is my favourite for pizza. Gets busy so book ahead if you can. Baby Bao at the Pond - second visit last week and the food is excellent. Nowhere Man make excellent pancakes and have grandma's living room comfy chairs. Great for brunch. Coffee Counter do fantastic sandwiches, best veggie Reuben I've had in the UK.
u/tumblingnebulas, 20188 upvotes“What is the best place to eat in your opinion?”
Don’t think Bincho is all that amazing. Wild Flor, Fourth and Church, Embers and Kab are my current favourites. Arissy at the Kemp, Baby Bao at the Pond, Easy Tiger at the Hampton, and Alberta’s at the Windmill for good cooking in a pub setting.
u/mhdubs, 20232 upvotes“Restaurant Recommendations”
Hove station). Dinky cafe with the best hashes ever. Marroccos family run Italian restaurant serving home made gelato near King Alfred. Great for a summer stroll along the beach. Always a queue but well worth it! Trading Post coffee in the south lanes that has a roof garden. Baby Bao at The Pond. Unreal Taiwanese steamed buns near Brighton station. Otello for Italian food in Hove (huge portions, reasonable and actually delicious). La Choza and Carlito Burrito for Mexican in the south lanes. Red Snapper (difficult to book) and Thai Pad Thai (normally where I end up - and has BYO!) in…
u/ihavenodes, 20192 upvotes“Underrated places in Brighton”
There are some great restaurants in Brighton, (happy to share some suggestions if there's a particular type of food you guys like / are looking for but Baby Bao at the pond, The Flint House, Cin Cin and Chilli Pickle are all pretty safe bets) but Brighton also has some amazing pubs! If you like it busy and loud, try Mash Tun, Waggon and Horses, Fountain Head or North Laine. If you like a chiller vibe, try The Pond, Good Companions or The Cow. There's something for…
u/Liambill, 20222 upvotes“Spontaneous trip”

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