Daddy Bao is a Taiwanese restaurant at 113 Mitcham Road in Tooting. The welcoming neighbourhood dining room is part of the family behind Mr Bao and Master Bao, with a menu designed for sharing and a relaxed approach to service. Weekday dinners are joined by lunch and weekend brunch, giving the kitchen several ways to present its bold East Asian flavours.
Sharing plates include Szechuan cucumber with sesame, grilled aubergine in a rich sesame sauce, ginger and garlic edamame and handmade dumplings. Taiwanese fried chicken comes with smoky miso mayonnaise, while barbecue king prawns, lamb skewers, crisp squid and steamed sea bass broaden the selection. Vegetable fritters and adaptable vegetarian dishes make mixed tables easy to accommodate.
Fluffy bao are filled with slow braised pork belly, crisp chicken, beef brisket, teriyaki shiitake mushrooms or ginger braised tofu. The prawn toast bao adds sesame crusted prawn, sweet chilli and crisp kale. Weekend brunch brings dishes such as jian bing crepes, spring onion pancakes and a prawn toast royale, alongside bottomless cocktail and sparkling wine options.
The drinks list follows the food with plum wine cocktails, yuzu, sake and Taiwanese tea. Yuzu pale ale, draught lager, wine and alcohol free choices give the table plenty of alternatives. Regular specials and dumpling workshops add reasons to return, while the downstairs Good Measure cocktail bar can extend a Friday or Saturday visit after dinner.
Address: 113 Mitcham Road, Tooting, London SW17 9PE, United Kingdom
Daddy Bao Menu
Brunch – Sharing
Served 11.30am – 3.45pm every Saturday and Sunday. All vegetarian dishes are either already vegan or can be made vegan upon request.
SZECHUAN CUCUMBER
Pickled cucumber, sesame oil, garlic and chilli. [V]
SESAME AUBERGINE
Grilled aubergine, rich sesame sauce. [V]
HANDMADE DUMPLINGS
FRIED CHICKEN
Taiwanese-style fried chicken thighs, smoky miso mayo
FRIES
Curry dip. [V]
KIMCHI & CRISPY CORN FRITTERS
Crunchy fritters, Thai basil sauce
JIAN BING CREPE, FRIED EGG, CHAR SIU BACON
Soy, black bean and chill sauce.
SPRING ONION PANCAKE, SALTED EGG YOLK
Bacon chilli crisp, soy glaze
Brunch – Bao
Served 11.30am – 3.45pm every Saturday and Sunday.
PRAWN TOAST ROYALE
Prawn hash, poached egg, gochujang hollandaise
CANTONESE SCRAMBLED EGGS
Smoked salmon, toasted bao
HOT CHICKEN BAO
Crispy chicken, Szechuan maple butter, smacked cucumber, onion relish
MR BAO, PORK BELLY BAO
Slow braised outdoor reared pork, house pickles, roasted peanut. [N]
SHIITAKE MUSHROOM BAO
Teriyaki shiitake mushrooms, pickled onions, miso. (V)
TOFU BAO
Ginger braised tofu, house kimchi, crispy onions, coriander. (V)
All Day – Sharing
Served during our weekday lunch service and Tuesday – Sunday evening.
SZECHUAN CUCUMBER
Pickled cucumber, sesame oil, garlic, chilli. [V]
SESAME AUBERGINE
Grilled aubergine, rich sesame sauce. [V]
DRY AGED SIRLOIN TATAKI
Yuzu soy dressing, sesame mayo, pickled garlic, beef fat shallots
GINGER & GARLIC EDAMAME
Blanched edamame, sticky ginger garlic sauce. [V]
HANDMADE DUMPLINGS
FRIED CHICKEN, MISO MAYO
Taiwanese-style fried chicken thighs, smoky miso mayo
CHIPS
Curry dip. [V]
BBQ KING PRAWNS
Garlic soy butter
BBQ LAMB SKEWERS, CUMIN SALT
CRISPY SQUID
Lime, pink peppercorns, fried Thai basil
MISO SEA BASS, PONZU DRESSING
Steamed sea bass, ponzu dressing, spring onion salad
All Day – Bao
Served during our weekday lunch service and Tuesday – Sunday evening.
MR BAO, PORK BELLY
Slow braised outdoor reared pork, house pickles, roasted peanut. (N)
BAO DIDDLEY, CHICKEN
24 hour marinated chicken, fried, mayo, house kimchi, coriander
BEEF BRISKET BAO
Braised beef brisket, pickled mooli, wasabi slaw, coriander
SHIITAKE MUSHROOM
Teriyaki shiitake mushrooms, pickled onions, miso. (V)
TOFU BAO
Ginger braised tofu, house kimchi, crispy onions, coriander. (V)
PRAWN TOAST BAO
Sesame panko prawn, mayo, sweet chilli, five spice crispy kale
Veggie – Share
All vegetarian dishes are either already vegan or can be made vegan upon request. Served during our weekday lunch service and Tuesday – Sunday evening.
SZECHUAN CUCUMBER
Pickled cucumber, sesame oil, garlic, chilli. [V]
SESAME AUBERGINE
Grilled aubergine, rich sesame sauce. [V]
GINGER & GARLIC EDAMAME
Blanched edamame, sticky ginger garlic sauce. [V]
CHIPS
Curry dip. [V]
Veggie – Bao
All vegetarian dishes are either already vegan or can be made vegan upon request. Served during our weekday lunch service and Tuesday – Sunday evening.
SHIITAKE MUSHROOM BAO
Teriyaki shiitake mushrooms, pickled onions, miso. [V]
TOFU BAO
Ginger braised tofu, house kimchi, crispy onions, coriander. [V]
Cocktails
PLUM WINE NEGRONI
Gin, Campari, Plum Wine and Bitters, Barrel aged
SAKE DROP
Shirayuki Junmai, Triple Sec, Agave, Lemon
MELON MEZCAL
Vida, Olmeca, Midori, Yellow Chartreuse, Lemon
Beer
DADDY BAO YUZU PALE ALE 4.5%
330ML
SINGEFIN LAGER
Draft (4.0%)
LOW / NO ALCOHOL BEER
Please ask for our current options. 330ML
White Wine
2024 Sauvignon Blanc
Colombard, Sous La Tonnelle, SW France
2024 Vinho Verde Fresco
Adega de Moncao, Minho, Portugal
2024 Pecorino
Jasci Marchesani, Abruzzo, Italy
2023 Gentil Riwerle
Domaine Heywang, Alsace, France
Red Wine
2024 Merlot
Cabernet, Sous Les Voutes, SW France
2024 Clairet
Moulin de Peyronin, Bordeaux, France
2024 Primitivo Avoglia
Giustini, Puglia, Italy
2022 Garnacha Tardano
La Portera, Aragon, Spain
Skin Contact
2024 Paredaux Rosé
Domaine des Lauriers, Languedoc, France
2024 Salamandre Orange
Chateau Saint Cyrgues Costieres de Nimes, France
Sake
KODAKARA NANKO UME-SHU
Sweet plum sake superbly balanced with tartness and almond vibes. 50ML
KODAKARA YUZU-SHU
Vivd yuzu sake – refreshing and citrusy. 50ML
KONISHI HIYASHIBORI “KONISHI SILVER” GINJO NAMA-CHOZŌ
Smooth, creamy, easy drinking, excellent for beginners. 125ML
SHIRAYUKI CLASSIC JUNMAI
Easy-drinking, ideal for heating, good and tasty all-rounder. 125ML
UKUKOMACHI “GENTLE BREEZE” JUNMAI GINJŌ
Wonderful fruity aroma with balanced body & flavour. 125ML
YAUEMON “MOONLIGHT” JUNMAI NIGORIZAKE
Cloudy, rich, sweet & delicious. 125ML
Soft Drinks
PASSION DREAMS
Passion fruit, lime, apple sidra
PÀO PÀO
Lychee, apple fizz, lemon
BOTIVO & TONIC
Non-alcoholic botanical,Fever-Tree. Herbal, bitter & citrusy
TAIWANESE ROOT BEER
ORANGE OR LYCHEE JUICE
Bottomless Cocktail Specials & Prosecco
Served during our weekday lunch service and Tuesday – Sunday evening.
DARK NOT STORMY
Rum, green tea, agave, lime, ginger Price: £22.50 for one hour
PALOMA
Tequila, grapefruit, lime, tonic Price: £22.5 for one hour
PROSECCO
Price: £22.5 for one hour