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03/06/2026
Another look at the menu for the first of our Takeover Tuesday series, taking place at Mr Bao on 16th June. Our chefs have dreamt up a seriously delicious one—off menu - all for just £40 per person.
With rum-infused, summery dishes, inspiration reaching far beyond Taiwan and a line-up of cocktail specials from - trust us, it’s a good one.
Full veggie and pescatarian options available. Find out more and book your spot via the link in our bio!
01/06/2026
Big love for our team!
So special to celebrate together in the sun, cheers to .sandwiches for looking after us ❤️
28/05/2026
We loved hosting our 10th birthday event so much that we’ve decided to turn it into a series – giving us space to get creative and collaborate with friends.
The first of our Takeover Tuesdays is with our long time supplier and friends at .
We’ll be serving up a set menu for £40 per person:
– Tuna tartare, avocado, tamarind and coconut dressing, wonton crisps
– Fried plantain, corn rib sauce
– Courgette and pea salad, miso soy dressing
– Crispy lamb dumplings, cumin salt, dragon oil
– Red snapper escovitch bao, sweet & sour pepper sauce, lime mayo
– Grilled jerk spiced pork ribs
– Pineapple bun, grilled pineapple, lime, vanilla whipped crème fraîche
(full vegetarian and pescatarian options available)
Alongside this we’ll have a whole line-up of cocktail specials available from Market Row, including a Strawberry and Yuzu Daiquiri, Jerk Old Fashioned and Matcha Mojito.
Find out more and the booking link in our bio.
26/05/2026
All set for the warmer weather. Shop are full collection via housespecial.co.uk
22/05/2026
Bank holiday weekend, a mini heatwave in London and these specials on the table.
Three Cup inspired chicken bao, Isle of Wight tomato salad and our Mr Bao yuzu pale ale while the sun’s out.
20/05/2026
A perfect pairing in our eyes - Taiwanese fried chicken and grilled veg coated in our house ponzu.
16/05/2026
One of the new brunch dishes joining our menu is this Japanese- inspired chawanmushi, a steamed savoury egg custard that we’re topping with smoked salon, pickled ginger, crispy potatoes and a miso lemon garlic brown butter.
04/05/2026
Carbs in carbs, spicy cocktails, chips, dumplings and all of the bao. Everything you need post-big weekend at Mr Bao all day.
Serving brunch from 11am- 4pm.
02/05/2026
3 cup lamb bao on the specials. Spring lamb neck braised with ginger, soy, star anise and cinnamon, finished with wild garlic salsa, spring onion mayo, pickled radish and crispy shoestring potato.
26/04/2026
New on the menu. Double chocolate and brown butter cookie, filled with whipped white chocolate ganache, fresh pineapple and miso caramel.
23/04/2026
Asparagus tempura on the specials. Light, crisp and served with a sesame, ginger, garlic and lime mayo.
21/04/2026
It looks like proper sunshine is on the way this week and our terrace is a good place to make the most of it. Always with bookable spaces and room for walkins - come join us for a bao and a spritz in the sun.
19/04/2026
Sun is out, tables are heating up, fresh steaming bao buns on! Come join us for brunch or a sunset dinner at Mr. Bao
17/04/2026
Ed behind the bar, mixing up our latest drinks specials: Grapefruit Sbagliato + Plum Fizz (soft or topped up with gin) - a perfect spring combo if you ask us.
13/04/2026
Our handmade dumplings on the grill - this week our special is everyone’s favourite chicken dumplings, with a side of our spicy Dragon Oil 🥟
10/04/2026
All the classics coming off the pass today
08/04/2026
Our new Thai chicken bao is bringing super summery BBQ flavours to the specials board this week - layering a spiced chicken mince patty with a fresh mango salad and spring onion mayo.
30/03/2026
Looking for plans over the long Easter weekend?
We’ll be open as usual all weekend but with an extra brunch service on Monday so you can make the most of that extra day off work - think bottomless cocktails, hash brown bao and spicy mapo beans.
Booking link in our bio.
28/03/2026
Our latest bao special uses char siu pork as the inspiration – using the same marinade, cooked on the BBQ but using salmon instead. Finished with sesame mayo, pickled chilli and ginger and crispy potatoes.
26/03/2026
Looking for a sunny lunch time spot? Our sun trap patio is the place to be as soon as the sun comes out
24/03/2026
The making of everyone’s favourite sticky BBQ corn ribs
22/03/2026
A sunny spread at Mr Bao this week.
Tables out, drinks cold, bao coming through all day. London finally showing off, so if you’re out and about, come by and sit in the sun.
22/03/2026
A sunny spread at Mr Bao this week.
Tables out, drinks cold, bao coming through all day. London finally showing off, so if you’re out and about, come by and sit in the sun. ☀️
Address
293 Rye Lane
London
SE15 4UA
To get to the Taiwanese restaurant on Rye Lane in London, you can take the Overground or Southern Rail to Peckham Rye station. After exiting the station, walk down Rye Lane towards Burgess Park for about 10 minutes until you reach the restaurant on your left.
Alternatively, if driving, there is limited street parking available nearby and a pay and display car park on Choumert Road. From there, walk down Rye Lane towards Burgess Park for about 5 minutes until you reach the restaurant on your left.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
5pm - 10:30pm |
| Tuesday |
5pm - 10:30pm |
| Wednesday |
5pm - 10:30pm |
| Thursday |
12pm - 2:45pm |
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5pm - 10:30pm |
| Friday |
12pm - 2:30pm |
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5pm - 10:30pm |
| Saturday |
11am - 10:30pm |
| Sunday |
11am - 9:30pm |
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What people say
Taiwanese restaurants are known for their unique and flavorful dishes, and Mr Bao in Rye Lane, London is no exception. This independent restaurant has gained a reputation for serving some of the best bao buns in the city, along with other street treats and cocktails.
One standout dish at Mr Bao is their herby edamame dip topped with crispy chilli oil and wonton skin crackers for scooping. It's a crowd-pleaser that has received unanimous praise from the team. And if you can't make it to the restaurant, Mr Bao Delivery will soon be launching, bringing their delicious dishes straight to your door.
But it's not just about the food at Mr Bao - they also offer a unique experience. Recently, fermentation fans were treated to a secret recipe behind their house kimchi and infamous golden kimchi. And with a location on bustling Rye Lane, there's always something exciting happening at this Taiwanese gem.
Overall, if you're looking for an authentic Taiwanese dining experience in London, look no further than Mr Bao. Their delicious food and lively atmosphere are sure to impress even the most discerning diners.
