Bun House
Chinese restaurant Bun House, 26-27 Lisle St, London WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom:
220 reviews
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Address: 26-27 Lisle St, London WC2H 7BA, United Kingdom
Website: ritual.co
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Julie Nodine
For the small, cute, and fresh buns, Bun House is definitely the spot to go to for a little savoury (or sweet) treat
The custard bun had a runny texture to it and was sweet, not so heavy on the sweetness which is just what I like. Do beware that it is quite messy to eat as the custard bursts out when you take the first bite.
The lamb bun was packed with flavour and, as a savoury lover, I enjoyed the overall taste to it. It had a hint of spicy kick to it which made it even better!
The prices for them I would consider somewhat fair for the quality of the buns as they are freshly made with the exceptional taste, but not so much for the size of them. With that being said, I would only consider this as an every now and then treat in my personal opinion
Service was prompt considering that it was fairly busy and the staff were nice. The inside of the shop had that cultural feel to it which was what I liked. The buns are beautifully packaged as well if you get takeaway
Overall, a great experience and would love to come back and try their other choices on the menu. If you want to immerse yourself into Chinese cuisine with some freshly baked and authentic goods; a spot of a few dim sum dishes, then this is the place to go
2 months ago
Merle Stebbins
We tried the vegetable buns and custard buns! We bought a box of 4 buns for £10 which I thought was quite reasonable! The service was very prompt and the buns are well packaged when ordering to go. I would definitely recommend the vegetable bun, but the custard bun was quite messy to eat due the runny texture of the custard. Looking forward to visiting again to try some other things on the menu!
2 months ago
Griffin Graham
An absolute must try! Definitely worth the wait as it is always packed! We had a mix of chicken, lamb, beef buns and all tasted amazing! Beware the custard one is very liquid haha! I am definitely taking my friends there soon!
1 month ago
Horst Langenstein
Good value! Prices are affordable and the buns are heavenly. If you're looking for authentic Chinese buns, this is the place to go. Savoury and tasty and well packaged if you're having a takeaway due to covid restrictions.
2 months ago
Castro Castro
Buns and other street food delights!!
Best buns. Best Hargau and shumai I’ve had in China Town in ages - each piece is generously filled and cooked to perfection.
We queued for maybe 30 mins to pick up our take away but every second was worth it. I can’t wait until we can actually dine in here, we will be back for sure.
1 month ago
Katie Edwards
Long but fast queue. Westminster Council on hand to encourage 2mtr rule.
Buns were hot, moist and full. We had a variety to take home. The mushroom, and beef were surprising favourites.
Would go again
2 months ago
Jack McDaniel
The buns are aesthetically pleasing with a smooth round top and a red stamp on top. The buns are packaged well as well. The filling is quite salty and for £2.80 each, I think it is quite pricey considering how small they are.
I know there are many variations/adaptations of the Chinese baozi, but I was expecting a more traditional type made with raw filling steam-cooked and a dough kneaded to close on the top. This type of bun tastes almost like stir-fry cooked meat/vegetable then stuffed into dough and steamed. The rationale with steaming straight from raw filling is that the flavour and gravy from the filling seeps into the surrounding dough to give it a better flavour profile.
1 month ago
Tanya Stewart
Great tasty buns a a good price. They give fast takeout even if there is a long queue.
1 month ago
Gary Richardson
Amazing buns, freshly steamed. Price is on a high end. The reason lost of 1 star was due to the pandemic situation there is only a tiny entrance used for entering & exiting. Not much control of how the queue is being handled. The custard bun is no ordinary custard filling, its salt egg yolk, coconut which blends very well together. TIP to eat the custard is take a bite from the top slurp the filling then eat the rest or it will get very messy
1 month ago
Rosmiza jaafar
Great bun place. Mentally takes you to China (although I've never been to China) and different time period.
It would be great if they had a steam room where you could eat those delicious buns. They get cold pretty quickly.
4 months ago
Alan Laffin
The tastiest bun I ever had... Special the beef bun. It's so delicious. I'm uploading some pics of egg yolk bun.
4 months ago
misty g
The buns are of a good size and very delicious! Also, the Easter edition bun was cute as hell (灬>‿<灬)
2 months ago
jolene bevier
Pretty decent and pretty cheap steamed dumpling spot in China town. I got custard all over my face but it was worth it.
5 months ago
Timothy Neiger
Really lovely fresh food that never fails, and super friendly staff! Always try to stop by to grab their seasonal specialities
1 month ago
Travis Hooker
I ordered 2 vegs, one lamb and one custard buns and it was awesome.
Worthed the queue!
4 months ago
Noe Morales
If you you’re looking for the best buns in central London then this is the place. There won’t be a day I’m passing through central London and won’t grab at least one of these buns. The flavours are incredible and they’re so busy they have no choice but to be fresh. Expect a queue but always worth the wait.
The venue has nice vibes and chill atmosphere everybody is hanging out.
9 months ago
Taara Bholanauth
One of my favourite places in Chinatown. Buns are always perfectly steamed and tasty.
6 months ago
Daniel Dekker
Tried the Har Gau with prawn and bamboo shoot. Very light and tasty. Good for a small bite. Will definitely be coming back but I wish that they’d confirm if their chicken/other meats are halal or not. The guy seemed confused so to be safe I just grabbed a fish option. If it is indeed halal, have the certificate exhibited or a sign out front as it will confirm and we won’t have to ask. Thank you!
4 months ago
sarah rae
Styled like a tea house. The buns are fresh tasty and not overly priced. Limited space inside with small tables. Overall a good place to get a snack.
10 months ago
James Curry
Really tasty food. Buns are fluffy and a good price, the mains are a bit pricy for what you get but everything tastes nice.
1 month ago
Petrov Petrovi
A recent discovery & now I'm addicted, I'm sharing this place with my friends.
Amazing Boa Buns so light & fluffy.
Chu Hou Beef Brisket & Rice delicious.
Super friendly polite staff,
Highly Highly recommended.
6 months ago
Celeste Ellis
Quick and easy, lovely buns and great aesthetic.
1 month ago
Susan King
Beautiful place with really authentic buns , the custard one it's sweet enough, soft and warm . Perfect for dessert or small breakfast. You need to try the savory one too!!!
2 weeks ago
Paku Zero
The buns (chicken and pork) were very very good. However it didnt seem like the place could really cope with demand, there was a long wait and there were lots of delivery drivers waiting outside too.
3 months ago
Roby
DE-LICIOUS! Who knew that buns were so versatile from the norm that Asians have grown up with, the beef was moutwateringly GOOOOOOD and I couldnt just stop at the one! Can't wait to come back and try out the rest of the flavours that BH has to offer!
1 month ago
Zac Brewer
So delicious. Would highly recommend the pork bun.
1 month ago
Joey Harrell
Buns are fresh, hot and delicious. Custard bun is surprisingly satisfying.
2 months ago
Todd S
Great selection of food???? Authentic Cantonese custard bao. Hope it can be more salty. Great decor and nice vibe. Efficient service.
11 months ago
Laura Schroyer
Fluffy delicious buns, and the wok fried cheung fun was also a perfect takeaway snack for strolling around Chinatown
4 months ago
Dhruvesh Patel
Definitely not the last time ❤️
Do: Make Bun House part of your Chinatown experience.
Don't: leave with less buns than you can carry ????
8 months ago
Miriam Morillo
This place is an elite, cheap, unique London dining experience. This Bao bun shop really surprised me with how good it is. They don’t take cash but they take all of the credit cards. The place looks small and it can be congested at the entrance but there is plenty of seating in the next room or upstairs. If it is full they have excellent take away containers so grab it and head to one of the many parks or squares nearby.
3 months ago
Michele Molok
Too expensive and just alright. Can get cheaper and better Buns from other Dimsum restaurants in Chinatown. Got pig and custard buns. The Bao should be more fluffy and and more flavorful. Won’t go back.
7 months ago
Tiauana Cooper
Great place to get takeaway in lockdown, great place to eat after lockdown! This is my go-to anytime I’m in town now. All the buns are excellent, I also love the har gow and curry fish balls. Even if the queue is long the service is quick.
2 months ago
Gerhard Steinhauer
Lockdown review, takeaway. Had pork belly+rice and beef soup. I must recommend this place, they were absolutely delicious. Found it pricey and small takeaway portions, but considering only few places open at the moment, i chose the best. Will return. And friendly place.
7 months ago
Elizabeth G
Fantastic custard bun, however the beef brisket rice is what I'd go back for. Be prepared for super long queues on weekends.
1 month ago
Charles Victon
Went here with friends - my first time. It may look crowded downstairs, but there are plenty more seats available upstairs.
The buns are beautiful - I highly recommend the salted custard bao, but be careful, it’s runny and can be messy if you don’t know what to expect!
There are a lot of choices on the menu. I would advise ordering little and often rather than one big order as things may get cold if you have a lot in front of you! It’s also worth noting that some items on the menu may take 10-15 minutes to prepare, so this gives you choices in terms of first and seconds!
3 weeks ago
ariel bermudez
These freshly made buns just blew my mind. Don't ever mind waiting in the queue, it is absolutely worth it.
That packaging they come in is so cool!
7 months ago
Kevin Luu
Not sure what happened to this place. We had a bunch of Baos (not the custard one) and all of them were way too sweet. It tasted like eating confectionery. I would not call myself a Bao expert, but having been to China numerous times, Baos taste differently.
We also had some Har Gao and Shumai, those were epic. So my recommendation is to stay away from the Bao and dig into the HK classics
1 month ago
Jordan Spencer
Flavours (except the winter special mulled wine) were good and good for quick eat. Probably because it was breezy restaurant, the buns came out little cold though. Curried fish balls were cooked well and may be my favourite.
8 months ago
Sandra Gill
Really nice buns in London. Love it! The pork, the beef, the salty egg custard one is lovely!
2 months ago
Susie Ratzlaff
Always makes fresh super tasty buns and they never miss the mark. I LOVE the pig bun, but the Chicken is also good. The custard bun is possibly the best sweet thing that’s ever passed my lips. Ask how to eat it though or you’ll be leaving a bit more yellow than you started. Definitely worth checking out.
11 months ago
BIG C
Great little restaurant for a quick lunch or afternoon tea. We ordered pretty much every kind of bao including lamb, chicken, fish, veggies, custard and chocolate; custard and the meaty ones are more preferred as compare to the chocolate one. Apart from buns, the small plates we ordered were also quite delicious, would highly recommend the rice noodle (Liang Pi). The only prob is that the sitting area is little crowded. The previous store used to have wider space and downstairs, now only one floor. Will still re-visit. P.s the buns look so cute in the pictures don’t they?!
3 months ago
David Martin
Amazing buns and quick service. Totally worth a visit.
1 month ago
Todd Lamkin
Wonderful buns! I got their vegetable bun,lamb bun and custard bun and loved all of them! It is an amazing fast option to have when you are around! Definitely will be back!
4 months ago
nada sibai
The food is really good! The menu is quite limited, and the seating space is a bit small. I would definitely recommend!
3 months ago
Cody Thielen
One of the probably most delicious treats in all of China Town. This fine establishment provides a range of steamed buns and other goodies such as beef brisket rice bowls. I would seriously recommend trying the fish bun, simoly darling. For those working in the area the upstairs dining is quite a good spot to get away from the hustle and bustle close by and enjoy your buns!
3 months ago
kim gyuen
Amazing restaurant with lovely outdoor seating! The staff are very pleasant and food is top notch! Not to mention the price which is simply unbelievable considering the location and the food quality. They also serve imported drinks such as the soy milk from Hong Kong which I will recommend.
3 weeks ago
J h
Great value for money.
Fast service and great food! For sure if you compare it with the rest of the district.
Good job guys! Keep this small menu and keep it badass as it is! 5* for sure
10 months ago
James Williamson
There’s only one veggie bun, but it’s full of mushrooms and onions and it’s amazing. If you don’t get your order in like 5-10 mins, bring your ticket to the front and ask. I sat for like 30 and they were like “oops we forgot,” and even though everyone else in my party had finished their food, the company didn’t give me anything to compensate for the fact that they lost my order. They didn’t really even apologize. I was put off by that, but the food was good.
4 months ago
Peg Nelson
Sooo good! So much flavour, Buns are wonderfully fluffy and excellent vibe. Ho fun is a must try.
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