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Da Bao Restobar

Chinese Bao, Vegan Baos

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Top tips

Ask about: animal ingredients Ask about: cross-contamination Ask about: uncertain ingredients

  • Try the vegan tofu bao for a filling and flavorful experience.
  • Good to know: Expect prices to be higher than average for Kuala Lumpur.
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  • Customize non-vegan baos by requesting substitutions to make them vegan.
  • Good to know: Confirm vegan ingredients with staff due to occasional use of non-vegan sauces.
  • Enjoy the outdoor seating area when dining in.

People mention

No standout dish yet. People mention bao, burger and fish and lamb baos.

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Also grilled brocooli, seared mushrooms and spicy chicken bao.

Good for

The vibe: groups

Praised for friendly service, fast service and lively atmosphere.

Good to know

  • Outdoor seating
  • Wi-Fi
  • Lunch, dinner, takeout, quick bites
  • Cards and mobile pay

About

Da Bao is a modern Chinese bao restaurant and gastropub known for its large, filling bao buns—especially the vegan tofu bao noted for its texture and flavour. The venue combines casual dining with an upstairs cocktail bar, offering a relaxing vibe and outdoor seating; prices are considered mid-range for Kuala Lumpur. While the vegan bao variety is limited, customization is an option, and friendly service including accommodating staff and baby seating enhances the experience.

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145, Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Opening hours

Monday
11:30–23:00
Tuesday
11:30–23:00
Wednesday
11:30–23:00
Thursday
11:30–23:00
Friday
11:30–00:00
Saturday
11:30–00:00
Sunday
11:30–23:00

the food

3.9 out of 5. Spinach Rating

From recent reviews, out of 5.

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4.5 932 reviews Read on Google Maps
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3.3 9 reviews Read on HappyCow
How we rank

eating vegan

Poor vegan options

vegan options
Few · 2–3 dishes
menu
Clearly marked
staff
Friendly
protein
tofu, mushrooms, plant meat

Ask about: Hidden animal ingredients in dishes labelled vegan: ask about sauces and broths.

Ask about: Staff aren't always sure about ingredients.

Ask about: Cross-contamination: ask about sauces before ordering.

Good to know: Vegan options aren't always available.

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