Cheeky Bao
Last updated★ 4.4 · 94 Google reviews · $
Cheeky Bao is a casual counter-service spot on Kensington Street in Chippendale, known for soft bao buns, baogers and burgers. It feels relaxed and a little lively, suited to a quick lunch or an early dinner. Its soft buns and fast service are what visitors come back for. Chippendale Green is a two-minute walk away.
Cuisine at Cheeky Bao
Food at Cheeky Bao
The menu centres on baogers, bowls and pockets, with burgers, fries and Korean fried chicken alongside. Regulars keep naming the fried chicken bao and the smashed beef burger. Baogers arrive packed with crispy chicken, crispy pork belly or beef and cheese, and the truffle fries come topped with seaweed flakes and a drizzle of sauce. Bao buns are described as soft and fluffy, with fillings that feel fresh and generous.
What to order: Fried chicken bao · Smashed beef burger · Truffle fries
What customers say about Cheeky Bao
- 💬Food comes out quickly, and the service is described as fast and friendly
- 💬Visitors say the bao buns are soft and fluffy, with generous, fresh fillings
- 💬Diners feel the value is good, and the smashed burger isn't overpriced
Tips for visiting Cheeky Bao
- ✓The kitchen is closed between 3pm and 5pm, so plan lunch before 3pm or dinner after 5pm.
- ✓Chippendale Green is two minutes away if you want to eat outside the shop.
Getting to Cheeky Bao
Cheeky Bao is at 18 Kensington Street, Chippendale NSW 2008. Chippendale Green is a two-minute walk away, and Prince Alfred Park is around five minutes on foot.
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FAQ about Cheeky Bao
What cuisine does Cheeky Bao serve?
It serves bao buns, baogers, burgers, pockets and Korean fried chicken, with fries and sides.
Is Cheeky Bao open for lunch and dinner?
Yes. It is open daily from 11am to 3pm for lunch and from 5pm to 9pm for dinner.
What should I order at Cheeky Bao?
Regulars point to the fried chicken bao and the smashed beef burger, with the truffle fries as a side.