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Cuisine Guide
Discover handpicked Taiwanese restaurants in South London, with what to order first at each place.
Every place here is handpicked. Signal score shows how strong and consistent the review coverage is, not a star rating.
Taiwanese by neighbourhood
4 restaurants
Taiwanese · ££ · Peckham
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Mr Bao (Pork Belly)
The namesake bun and a 'classic' that critics agree the restaurant gets right; it features sticky sweet, tender pork belly with an 'unctuously fatty rind' and peanut powder.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Taiwanese · ££ · Tooting
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Shiitake Mushroom Bao
A highly-praised game changer filled with teriyaki shiitake mushrooms, smoky yellow bean sauce, and sharp pickled onions.
Strong, consistent praise across multiple sources.
Taiwanese · ££ · Borough
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Chicken Nugget Bao
A charcoal-speckled bun featuring a 'crisped mini cutlet concealing whole galaxies of sprawling, spiced complexity.' It is widely considered one of the most successful items on the menu.
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.
Taiwanese · ££ · Battersea
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Classic Pork Bao
Reviewers describe these as 'the best-ever bao buns' that are 'so light and fluffy with absolutely delicious fillings,' making them the essential starting point.
Well-backed by reviews and repeat mentions.