Bao Down - Coolum

Asian, Wine, Soup

Bao Down

★ 4.0 / 5 (1239 reviews)

Bao Down garners mixed reviews from patrons, highlighting both its culinary delights and service shortcomings. While many diners rave about the mouthwatering pork belly and well-executed dishes like rendang, others express frustration over long wait times and incomplete orders. The ambiance is noted as friendly, with generous portions and reasonable prices enhancing the experience. However, some menu items have been criticized for being overpriced with insufficient attention to detail. Overall, Bao Down holds promise for a delicious meal, but potential diners may want to manage expectations regarding service and wait times.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: William

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★ 4 / 5 from 1239 reviews

Was William Steele at Bao Down a mag?
Fantastic and delicious! I tried several of the smaller plates, and they were all amazing. However, do yourself a favor and order the pork belly! It was executed perfectly with a delightful crackle, an incredible sauce, and the dish as a whole was outstanding! I also want to give a special shoutout to the rendang; the beef was well-braised and had a delicious sauce, but it just couldn't compete with the pork belly! View all feedback.

What Deven Hansen dislikes about Bao Down:
The experience was very disappointing. I waited an hour for my takeaway, only to find that my order was incomplete when I got home. The staff were unhelpful and seemed uninterested in addressing my concerns. I wouldn’t recommend paying for such over-priced, poor service; it simply doesn't reflect the quality one would expect. View all feedback.

Andrew

01.02.2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I absolutely love this restaurant! It has been around for a while, and I keep returning for more. Tonight, I enjoyed the Korean soup, but it was so delicious that I didn't have time to take a photo before it was gone. The atmosphere is friendly, and the prices are very reasonable. I recommend making a reservation, as it tends to be quite busy.

Twenty

01.02.2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

This restaurant is like the little sibling of Junk. The food is good and definitely worth trying, but it could use more attention to detail. For example, you receive just four very small chicken bites for $12, which feels quite overpriced for some menu items. I recommend asking about the specifics of the dishes before ordering.

Giorgio

01.02.2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Amazing place to eat, every dollar it's worth the experience, good food, nice people If you're in Coolum you MUST to go and try it!!!

William

01.02.2024

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Fantastic and delicious! I tried several of the smaller plates, and they were all amazing. However, do yourself a favor and order the pork belly! It was executed perfectly with a delightful crackle, an incredible sauce, and the dish as a whole was outstanding! I also want to give a special shoutout to the rendang; the beef was well-braised and had a delicious sauce, but it just couldn't compete with the pork belly!