Miss Bāo Restaurant + Cocktail Bar

Service was good but food wasn't the best. Mushroom pate was okay and mushrooms wonton was good. The bao I ordered was cold and not warm/hot at all, had one bite and lost my appetite.

Great atmosphere and amazing food! Highly recommend trying the soup dumplings! Incredible flavors in every dish!

Flavours, aromas, ambience, this restaurant is one of my most favourite restaurants in Ontario

I was encouraged to try this place out when I saw the high ratings, but have left utterly confused. The decor is pretty, and it may be a cute place to grab a drink (although we didn’t try out the cocktail menu, so I can’t speak to that), but that’s where my positive review starts and ends.

We ordered the chicken satay bao, the tofu bao, the mushroom bao, and the red Thai curry- none which I can recommend. The bao bun itself was not fluffy or pillowy like it should be and the fillings for all 3 lacked flavour. The toppings were sparse and bland, so there were just no redeeming qualities. Then the Thai red curry came, and the disappointment continued. It felt like they mixed maybe 1/4 teaspoon of red Thai curry paste with coconut milk, microwaved (some poorly cooked) minute rice, and served it up. The vegetables it was served with were fine, but that’s about it. We also paid $6 to add Satay chicken to the dish, but again, so bland. There was also a poor rice/veggie/chicken to curry sauce ratio. I’ve been to a few Asian Fusion restaurants before, and have had amazing bao, so I wonder if the positive reviews are from people that haven’t tried these types of food before?

Also, at the end of our meal, I used the bathroom at the end of the hallway which was labelled as the accessible washroom. They seem to use this washroom as a storage room. There was a bike blocking the toilet, boxes of miscellaneous items, garbage, and random things in the sink. I made sure to double check the signage when I left to ensure it wasn’t labelled as staff use/ out of order because I was so confused. It wasn’t safe or functional for someone that would need an accessible washroom.

All in all, a disappointing experience. I hope they can improve their recipes, because when Asian Fusion is done well, it can be INCREDIBLE!

I love Miss Bao! Everything is excellent. I recommend the Bao sampler plus a second order of mushroom Bao. Cocktails are also delicious.

Some of the best food in Kingston. Very friendly staff and an amazing sake selection. Seriously I cannot say enough about the food. Highly recommend the satay chicken.

I had slightly higher expectations given the huge hype around this place, but the food was kind of underwhelming, portions were smaller than expected and the service was okay on a busy thursday. The best part of the meal was the pork and tofu Baos, and the appetizers were good as well. We were not a fan of the chicken bao, it was lacking sauce and seasoning, and I would recommend to skip the Red Thai Curry. Our dishes were not warm when they came out. There are just better places in Kingston for the price.

Cool little spot and loved trying some new dishes. Service was a little funky but I think they had a lot of new staff. Some of what we tried was a little underwhelming, especially for the price, but overall we enjoyed our meal.

A lovely place to go that is focused on being 0 waste and delicious. The food is always elegant and there are many vegetarian options. The venue is always packed, with not the greatest hours but if you can make it, it's a great experience. Would bring friends and family here.

Absolutely amazing! Do yourself a favour come with friends and share a few different items so you get the full experience. Best service and food in town!

This place is hands down one of the best restaurants in Kingston. The creative but concise menu, unique cocktails, delicious food, and gorgeous atmosphere set it apart from any other place downtown. And I wish I could give more stars just for the service - the staff & management know how to treat guests and always provide an amazing experience.

Could we put 6 stars?
Amazing food, fine and delicate flavors, very nice staff, wonderful experience
Yep hanks! We’ll definitely come back!

What a great atmosphere! The staff are great, the music, decor, taste of the food is so worth it! Definitely not something I can make at home. Will definitely return.

Loved the place…amazing service and super tasty food…
Loved Schezwan tofu Bao the most and the crispy crepe was just amazing….
Variety of sake is really good…. Our server helped us selecting sake

It was my first time in Kingston and I wanted to dine somewhere with great food & cocktails. Miss Bao exceeded our expectations for both! Very friendly staff, great service and a nice space. We enjoyed the shitake wontons, karage. The Taiwanese pork belly baos and Tan Tan noodles were exceptionally good. Probably the best baos I have ever had. Would come back in a heartbeat.

We waited for 25 minutes after we were seated for someone to arrive and take our drink order! That said, the food is good (not Toronto quality but at least you aren't paying Toronto prices) and once we had a server she was very kind. Warning: if you are allergic to nuts you will definitely be missing out here as they are a prominent feature of many dishes. You can get the dishes without nuts but they won't be as good.

Good service and great baos! We were a little disappointed with the root salad but the baos were very flavorful (especially the mushroom) and the cocktails were amazing. A stylish spot, great for a date night.

Food, drinks and service are amazing at this cute restaurant. Their owners are such swehearts toi. Def will be back next time we are in Kingston!

Home of exceptional food, staff, drinks, and atmosphere. A Kingston ON must go - you will not get better cocktails in the whole city. Aside from their outstanding menu, you will find yourself in a vibrant and upbeat but casual destination.

Delicious food and some of the best and most creative cocktails in town. Tried the Bao, some cocktails, and a variety of the small plates, the flavours were exquisite on all fronts and you could taste the high quality of the ingredients.

Excellent. My husband and I are new to Kingston, and we keep going back to Miss Bao. The service and food have been impeccable each time. Kudos to the front of house who were able to accommodate a last minute dine-in request for 7 adults and a baby.

The atmosphere in the restaurant is trendy, but not pretentious. There’s an indoor herb garden, gender-neutral bathroom, and the servers are friendly.the food. The pork belly bao that they serve is comparable to some of the bao I’ve had in Taiwan and the Philippines. Seasoning is on point, and the fat is rendered to perfection. Vegetarians, the tofu bao is just as good. Fried crisp, but not greasy. The cocktails are delicious (and seasonal) and worth the occasional splurge.

Pricing can be a little expensive. If you are looking to get cocktails, an order of bao, and a shared appetizer, expect to spend upwards of 35$ per person.

The pork filling in the bao I got, the apple cider and the karaage were all delicious. Staff were friendly and the restaurant itself is very nice.

One star off as the buns (the bread part) were pretty dry, and the mushroom Bao I got had like, three mushrooms in it and was mostly greens (very little filling). The portions on all the appetizers and meals are quite small.

I’ve definitely had as good of bao at restaurants in Toronto with a similar vibe for a more reasonable price, though I strongly respect Miss Bao’s commitment to sustainability and to providing vegan and allergen-free options.

Miss Bao has easily become my favourite restaurant in Kingston. The flavours are insanely good and the service is always amazing. Have been there 5+ times and it is consistently great. Such a good vibe in there always. The summer menu is delicious!

First impression: the restaurant is beautiful and would be a suitable spot for dates or girls night out.
For some reason our table got “cold service”. In comparison to the tables next to us, which the server warmly greeted and gave dish recommendations (I think most guests were happy and well taken care of). The same server bare spoke with us when it’s our turn to order, my friend and I felt that we were treated differently. And it’s fine, I don’t like to chat at all. But when it’s time to pay she instantly got friendly and chatty. Tbh this is what made me very uncomfortable.
The restaurant wasn’t so busy when we visited on the Friday evening at 6: 30. But the service is incredibly slow. We waited for too long for the few bites of food. I wouldn’t recommend the Tofu Bao as the tofu was tasteless and wasn’t fresh. And all of the bao buns are not soft enough for my liking.

I went home and threw up… I don’t know if my body was acting up because of the food. My friend’s stomach also didn’t feel good. Unfortunately, overall the restaurant let us down, sadly money not well spent.

Miss Bao's took on the incredible task of hosting our wedding dinner and reception - and they did it on very little notice. They were extremely accommodating in creating menu options for our guests - especially when it came to guests with extreme allergies.
Their staff were absolutely amazing at handling our rambunctious children and noisy guests - every person in attendance felt taken care of.
The food, was beyond words. I have never eaten anything so delicious in my entire life. Their bao will now be a weekly staple in our diets.
I cannot say enough about how amazing their service and food is - and their values of sustainability are equally present in the care and attention to detail of their space and menu.
If you haven't been, please do yourself the honour of attending - your mouth will thank you, and your soul will be rejuvenated as you truly learn the meaning of hospitality.

We LOVED our vegan meal here last night. Had the Crispy Shiitake Wontons, Miso Eggplant, Szechuan Tofu Bao and Sweet Shoyu Mushroom Bao. The bao were jaw dropping good. I said out loud, "What the F is going on here" - it had been so long since I had such complex and satisfying flavors. Definitely recommend the Tom Yam Siam cocktail! Was a very busy night but service and food was flawless - next time we will make a reservation, though! We will be back!

Delicious food and a great experience! We had the pork belly bao, karaage, grilled pork, and Earl Grey infused cocktail. It was all so tasty and the atmosphere is lovely. A must-try for any Kingston foodie!
Edited to add: it is very clear that the owner cares about environmental sustainability! They use compostable pasta straws and prompt for you to compost paper towels in the bathroom. I also think I saw that they grow their own herbs. Really cool!

Loved this cute restaurant! The cocktail were very good and the bartender Matej is awesome! He made sure that our drinks were perfect to our liking, so friendly and patient!
The food tasted very good as well!
Will definitely visit this place again

The unbelievably delicious and creative menu is only a punctuation mark to the kind and attentive service from the owners.

My favourite spot in town.

Delicious food, amazing atmosphere and uniquely perfect drinks. This is one of our go to restaurants in Kingston for entertaining, special occasions and also just to eat some delicious food. Along with their zero waste mission - would recommend to all locals and tourists.

Super nice staff and even better food! The owner is super friendly and the service is amazing! Would recommend

Miss Bao is a little gem in downtown Kingston. The owners have created a unique variety of Asian fusion dishes served tapas style in a beautiful setting. All dishes we ordered were absolutely delicious, accompanied by some wonderful cocktails. Tha Bao buns are exquisite. Service was very attentive and knowledgeable, and the restaurant was very busy, to be expected on a Friday night. They also have a nice patio for an outdoor visit. Give it a try, it will not disappoint.

Food is very good. Service is outstanding. Very nicely decorated interior. Price for portion is not worth it. Seasonal patio seating available.

The best cocktail I have ever had, Tom Yam Siam, I had to have two. Chicken karaage was quality, perfectly cooked and those Bao buns were fantastic. The pork was excellently seasoned. One of my top places downtown, 7 out of 5 stars.

The food is beautiful and overall vibe is phenomenonal! The owner is very accommodating and cares a lot for their patrons. I've been many times and will continue to go. Their needs to be more restaurant experiences like this on the city! I highly reccomend everyone check out!

Excellent food, great atmosphere, and extremely helpful and friendly staff. The Korean BBQ large plate was amazing!

Ordered something I didn't know was straight booze. Owner came out, removed it, brought us an Asian Pear Mojito. Ordered chicken Bao and it was delicious and FRESH. 5 stars, all the way and will be back

Had the root vegetable salad, beet tartare, tofu bao buns, Korean BBQ pork and matcha cheesecake. All were flavourful and innovative. In addition, the staff was friendly, personable and genuine. Would definitely suggest a visit, whether it be in person or for takeout.

This is probably rare, but I got food poisoning. I even got tested for COVID after feeling sick for some days and my result was negative. In the end it took 3 weeks for me to feel 100% again. I hope nobody else has this experience.

Best cocktail bar in town, so much care a thought put into the delicious food and with the best service staff!

Truly loved my experience here! The food was excellent. The atmosphere was very fun. It must be said that the menu, aesthetic, and table setting was well thought out. As sometimes that can be looked over. Really loved the cocktails and Beet Tartare!

This place is on point and a refreshing find in K-town. The food is excellent and well priced. There is a full bar with a wide range of handcrafted, quality cocktails. Looking for something simple, then grab a local beer and try out the pork or tofu buns. There are veg, vegan, and GF options, as well as carnivore approved meat options.all while being low waste and environmentally conscious. A flavourful meal, date night, or drinks with friends. I will be returning.frequently.

This restaurant is such an amazing addition to the Kingston community! The Taiwanese braised pork belly bao was so flavourful! They have an excellent approach to zero-waste and the food is very affordable! $35 for the bao and a drink! Will 100% be going back!

Fantastic service, although I do recommend making a reservation. The food is amazing, particularly the chicken bao! 1010 will be coming again

Food is great, cocktails are amazing (Tom Yam Siam is off the charts) and service is excellent! The servers put in a lot of care and the bartender is a total sweetheart. Really enjoyed our experience (enough to come rate it)

As a local kingstonian for 20+ years.miss bao breathes new life into the rich restaurant scene in Kingston.

It offers superb cocktails, insanely delicious and well priced Asian fusion meals and bao buns.

Miss bao’s unique atmosphere is spectacular for your Friday night date, or celebratory fine dining tapas experience.

Easily my new favourite restaurant in the city, and stands above restaurants such as: tango, aqua terra, days on front, olivea and sima

They even compost all of their left over organic waste into rich organic compost!

An ABSOLUTE MUST!

What a great experience we had at Miss Bāo Restaurant! The food was delicious, the service was great and the place is awesome! We’ll definitely come back.

I lived in Vancouver for half of my life and they have some of the best Asian food in North America there, but this place could sure compete with them. Everything is super authentic and the customer service is amazing. The food and drinks on the menu are always fantastic and really flavourful! I think the best part of the restaurant is that they get everything locally and sustainably. This just makes the experience a billion times better knowing that your food is coming from somewhere that you could go to and that they respect their customers and farmers enough to prioritize top tier quality. I have never had a bad dish from here and it is genuinely one of the top 3 places in Kingston to eat at. If you haven't gone here yet I would definitely recommend it.

Food is amazing! Cannot wait to go back and try more off the menu. Would recommend to friends and family! Thank you for the great service!

Ordered the Kaarage and Pork Bao. They were well presented. They have larger dishes, but those may need to be tried on a subsquent visit, as bao's are what you should go for on a first time visit. Do note that it is pricier and may not be filling, but the quality of the food is high

Great experience! Amazing cocktails and good food. Excellent friendly service. Will be back regularly:)

Miss Bao is definitely an amazing addition to the growing collection of restaurants in Kingston downtown. Loved the food, loved their cocktails, great atmosphere and excellent service. For the meat lovers, Taiwanese braised pork belly bao is a must-try. I personally love spicy food, so I highly recommend spicy Korean-style fried chicken bao. Drink-wise, I tried the plum sour and matcha beer, both creative and delicious. One thing that’s really cool about the restaurant is that they are a zero waste restaurant and they have their own little in-house growing station for micro-leeks, micro-arugula etc. Will definitely come back and visit again when I’m around!

Love the Bao here! Especially the pork Bao. Also the owner was very friendly and talked to us openly about their efforts to become Zero-waste in a few years! They already grow their own herbs with the restaurant compost.

Fantastic cocktails and appetizers! My partner and I really enjoyed the atmosphere of the restaurant. Fast service and our waitress was always on top of whatever we needed. Will eat their again.

Personally speaking, it’s the best restaurant & bar in Kingston that I’ve ever been to. Great atmosphere, delicious Bao and amazing cocktails! Will definitely visit again when I’m around the area. P. S. The zero waste concept is super cool, keep up with the good work!

Had the beef bao, tofu bites and lemon schezuan fried chicken. All fabulous! Would definitely recommend this restaurant.

Had gluten free fried tofu fried separate. They gave me a free sample and was very content to say the least. Also had some cool different drinks

I love one of the cooks. Holly. Shes an amazing cook.

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Miss Bāo is the most great place to eat and drink. I had their bāo beef and uncles special. The food and service was great. 10/10 coming next Saturday.