Bao King's Cross

Bao King's Cross, on Pancras Square, is a larger and more relaxed sibling to the original Soho restaurant, part of the same group that popularised steamed Taiwanese bao buns in London from 2015 onward. Unlike the tiny counter-only original, this branch accepts reservations and offers a slightly expanded menu, including breakfast and weekend brunch options alongside the core bao lineup, making it more practical for groups and for diners who want to plan a visit in advance rather than queue. The 40-day aged beef smash bao, a variation on the group's braised pork classic, has become one of the signature dishes at this location, served alongside trotter nuggets finished with a Sichuan dip and sesame noodles tossed with peanut and chilli. The dining room is bright and modern, reflecting the redeveloped King's Cross area around it, with more table seating and space than the group's earlier, more cramped sites, giving it a calmer atmosphere suited to a relaxed meal rather than a rushed one. Weekend brunch has become particularly popular with families and groups visiting the wider King's Cross development, given the more spacious seating layout. Its position on Pancras Square places it close to King's Cross and St Pancras stations, Coal Drops Yard, and Granary Square, making it a convenient stop for travellers arriving by train or Eurostar as well as locals working in the surrounding offices. Because reservations are accepted here, unlike at the original Soho site, it has become the more practical choice for those who want the Bao experience without the queue, while still delivering the same steamed bun quality that built the brand's reputation across London.