Gongfu Bao
★ 4.6 (1,149) · 
· $$
365 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K2P 1Y2, Canada
Phone: (613) 454-5963
Website: http://gongfu.ca/
Gongfu Bao in Ottawa is a 4.6-star restaurant with 1,149 Google reviews, known for Fried Chicken Bao and Brisket Bao.
Why we love it
- Taiwanese with Hong Kong cafe influence
- Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, excellent vegan options
- Table service with attentive staff
- Taiwanese with Hong Kong cafe influence
- Located nearby
- Cozy atmosphere, friendly staff, excellent vegan options
- Table service with attentive staff
What to Order
Fried Chicken Bao
A popular bao featuring succulent fried chicken, praised for its juicy and crispy texture.
"Their Bao is some of the best I’ve had especially the fried chicken one."
Darren S
Brisket Bao
This bao is a fan favorite, known for its exquisite, juicy, and savory brisket filling.
"I had the brisket Bao and it is my all time fav. So amazing."
Nbri7
Wonton Chips and Dip
An addictive side dish of perfectly crispy wonton chips served with a flavorful dip.
"The Wonton Chips and dip were so addictive and the beef Bao was fantastic."
Marisa B
HK French Toast
A sweet and savory Hong Kong-style French toast, often served with custard, salted butter, and maple syrup.
"The French toast felt very much like the real deal, and the plain bolobao with salted butter was very good also."
Dick Wong
Mushroom Bao
A standout vegan bao option, celebrated for its delicious and crispy texture.
"The meat-based Bao was good but the mushroom stood apart from the rest."
Kel Bennett
Tofu Bao
A flavorful and well-prepared vegan bao option, often highlighted for its quality.
"The tofu bao buns were a standout—soft, flavorful, and still delicious as leftovers."
Sandrine N
House Made Sodas
Refreshing non-alcoholic beverages that are praised for being flavorful and not overly sweet.
"Tried a couple of the house made sodas which were also really nice and not overly sweet like commercial soda."
Diane MacPhee
Inside Scoop
- Reservations are highly recommended, especially for Saturday brunch and dinner, as the restaurant is small and gets busy.
- The restaurant offers excellent vegan and halal-friendly options across its menu.
- Portion sizes for baos are generally satisfying, with two baos often being enough for a meal.
- Service can sometimes be slow due to limited staff, but staff are consistently described as friendly and pleasant.
- The Hong Kong style breakfast on Saturdays is a unique experience that requires a reservation.