Ovo
Chinese
Beer/Wine
Take-out
Asian
Taiwanese
Non-veg
Serves meat, vegan options available. Small shop serving Taiwanese-style steamed buns (bao), including several vegan bao options, vegan side dishes, and vegan desserts. Has a dedicated vegan deep fryer. On Wednesdays the menu is reportedly all vegan. Open Wed-Sat 9:00am-3:00pm, 4:00pm-10:00pm.
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Added by AdrienPyke on 05 Jan 2019
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15 Reviews
First Review by AdrienPyke
MiniVoyager
Points +974
Delicious Vegan Option - Edit
If you haven’t experienced the magic of Gongfu’s bao, stop everything and fix that immediately. This little shop may be small, but its flavours are anything but.
Read moreI tried the 5-Spice Lion’s Mane Bao, and wow. Who knew lion’s mane mushrooms could be this good? They were perfectly fried and paired with spicy cucumber, crisp lo bok, and a lineup of fresh herbs and sesame that made every bite a flavour explosion.
The place itself is cozy and cute, with a vibe that makes you want to stay awhile. As a vegan, finding such creative and delicious options feels like hitting the jackpot. Gongfu, you’ve officially raised the bao game, and I’m so happy I got to try it during my visit. Ottawa, you’re lucky to have this gem.
Updated from previous review on 2024-11-17
Pros: Plenty of vegan options
Cons: Small place might not have seating available
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gvhughee
Points +67
Incredible - Edit
Everything I get there is always excellent
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midorianne
Points +16
Great vegan baos! - Edit
Went to vegan night and all the baos we tried were delicious! Definitely get the deep fried mushrooms as a starter. Love the community vibes of this place. Would give it 5 stars if the app would let me.
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patelsr
Points +2555
Vegan Baos are very rare. A place that is dedicated to vegan food - Edit
On a Saturday, nine of us visited this small cozy restaurant. The attendant was kind to let us all sit together within a few minutes. On a good day there are fair number of tables on the sidewalk as well.
Read moreWe had many different items and some of them we shared although some of them have visited on Wednesday their all vegan day, they pleasantly surprised of the the items they had our first we were blown away.
We had Vegan Brekkie Bun - a Just (vegan)Egg topped with vegan cheeze, tomato and chili crisp. Absolute gem. The chilli crisp made all the difference. If all breakfast sandwiches were like this. Take this McD and TH - you can never do this.
5 Spice Tofu Bun - a massive burger of deep fried crisp spiced Tofu topped with relish, lettuce, on a home made bun. To eat you must cut in half or it is huge. But the burger was again absolute gem. Would have loved fries with it to make it a typical burger meal. However my side was…
Congee - a simple dish of far east. Family and me were ready for a bland bowl of Congee. The first spoon I had and if the above two dishes were 10/10, this was off the charts. The gentle Ginger taste with some mushrooms and deep fried golden garlic. Creamy rice in every spoon and this was heavenly.
The Ratio Coffee was disappointing and Lemon Tea was good. I wish this was not 500kms away for us. I wish we could visit on every Wednesday
Pros: Congee, Vegan Brekkie , 5 Spice Fried Tofu Bun (burger)
Cons: Closed Sunday, Monday and Tuesday
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Ad3le
Points +173
Some of the best vegan food in town - Edit
Had an all-vegan night in November that was so successful that now every WEDNESDAY is vegan night! I've sampled so much of the menu and loved every bite I had.
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2024-02-22
Pros: Large vegan menu , Fresh, punchy flavours , Great staff
Cons: Small space, can get full quickly
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zedix
Points +449
Amazing vegan food - Edit
This place delivers some of the tastiest and flavourful vegan food in town! Their baos are fantastic, and their rice bowls are just as good. Try their vegan puff balls for desert too!
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CharlotteGrégoire
Points +236
New interesting flavours. - Edit
They had one vegan option for dinner and it was really good. It’s a lot of interesting flavours that you don’t eat usually. Recommend!
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XenaWarriorPrincess
Points +2621
Best Bao in Ottawa - Edit
I cannot say enough good things about Gongfu Bao - this place is so underrated! They used to be just a takeout counter, but recently they renovated a small space for dining in. The booths are small and cozy. Service is really quick and friendly, and there are loads of vegan options on the menu. The red-braised tofu Bao is absolutely delicious: crispy and saucy on the outside, soft and flavorful on the inside. The Bao buns are homemade and so fluffy! A serving includes 2 Bao, which looks small but is actually super filling. The Toban slaw is a must too. Overall, I would highly recommend this place if you're looking for the best Bao in Ottawa!
Read moreUpdated from previous review on 2021-09-19
Pros: Very tasty and filling, Several clearly labeled vegan options
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sabrinajh
Points +477
Great Bao! - Edit
I really enjoyed the tofu bao with beyond crumble. The service was friendly and I'm excited to try their other menu items.
Read moreI have tried all the vegan options since writing this original review and the rest of the bao is SO good. Tvp and tofu boas are just so good.
Pros: Vegan options clearly marked, Friendly service , Socially conscious/inclusive
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CDub
Points +178
Delicious! - Edit
Had a great takeaway meal with my partner on a hot August evening. We had the tofu bao, and both vegan salads. Loved the flavours and freshness.
Read morePros: So delicious , Fun to eat with others, Packaging for takeaway is awesome
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Mariakb
Points +415
Cool spot! - Edit
Really enjoyed eating here, loved the different vegan options! Staff were friendly and I look forward to going back!
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MeshaSagram
Points +87
Delicious - Edit
I had the eggplant bao and tofu bao and they were both very tasty! Eggplant is quite spicy though!
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Ellaine
Points +20
Superb vegans - Edit
I brought my parents here with me and they liked it as much as I do.
Read morePros: Lots of vegan options, Cheap yet expensive looking
Cons: Salty
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isalecl
Points +66
Great vegan bao! - Edit
Especially the bao with texturized vegan protein and siracha sauce!
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AdrienPyke
Points +94
Super good bao, plenty of vegan options - Edit
They have multiple vegan Bao options, vegan sides, and vegan dessert
Read moreI had the TVP Bao and it was super good, tasted like the fried chicken I used to eat. The vegan coconut Dulce dessert was amazing
Super impressed!
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