Baofriend Dubai Silicon Oasis

Name: Baofriend Dubai Silicon Oasis
Address: A3 building, Dubai Digital Park, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Dubai, AE
Telephone: +97142875120

Dubai Silicon Oasis

Asian restaurant 04 287 5120

Baofriend is an Asian fusion restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis built around generously filled bao, with ramen, burgers, sides and inventive desserts also on the menu. It is as much a casual hangout as a meal stop, thanks to indoor and outdoor seating and board games for groups or families.

Reputation Score

4.7

★★★★★

279 ratings

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The Good Stuff

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Soft bao

Customers praise the pillowy, fresh bao buns and varied fillings, from short rib and chicken to fish and veggie options.

Creative menu

The Asian fusion menu gives familiar dishes unusual twists, including specialty baos, dynamite shrimp and inventive desserts.

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What to Eat at Baofriend Dubai Silicon Oasis

Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Baofriend Dubai Silicon Oasis, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.

Food 6

Chicken bao Net +3

“I had a chicken bao and the fluffyness was 🤤 the staff is really attentive too!”
Bao sampler Net +2

“I had the pleasure of trying their Bao sampler, and it was an absolute delight. The buns were exceptionally fresh, soft, and clearly made with care.”
Dynamite shrimp Net +2

“My recommendations - Dynamite shrimps (with a twist of honey sriracha sauce)”
Katsu baoger Net +2

“Tried the Katsu Baoger along with the Yanked Chicken Special Bao. Simply finger licking great !”
Miso my eggplant bao Net +2

“Here are some of my favorites: Salmon Bao, The short ribs Bao , Chicken Bao & Miso my eggplant Bao are all so good and the black brisket burger too.”
Pad thai Net +2

“The pad thai is amazing - i was hesitant at first but it’s worth the drive! You can taste the sourness, sweetness and saltiness just right.”

Honorable mentions (36)

Affogato Net +1

“Our faves include their baos, the miso ramen and affogato. Cant wait to try more of their menu on our next visits.”
Bao burger Net +1

“Ordered the miso ramen soup, dynamite prawns and the bao burger. 5/5 for interiors 5/5 for quantity 3/5 for quality and taste The burger was really good however the fries were literally like cafeteria fries. Supermarket style thin cut and frozen.”
Bao's Net +1

“The bao's are also incredible, with the short rib filling being a standout.”
Baofafel Net +1

“I will definitely go back for their baofafel.”
Black brisket burger Net +1

“Here are some of my favorites: Salmon Bao, The short ribs Bao , Chicken Bao & Miso my eggplant Bao are all so good and the black brisket burger too.”
Classic pork belly Net +1

“From the classic pork belly to the more adventurous options like Korean fried chicken or tofu and mushroom, there's something to please every palate. Each bite was bursting with savory goodness, and the combination of flavors left me craving for more.”
Coconut prawn bao Net +1

“Decor is super cute :) The portions are also really well sized, my favourites were the summer mango dessert and for drinks the heaven's lemonade!! The coconut prawn bao is also super good. Brought my friends too and they all loved it!!”
Creme caramel taro dessert Net +1

“It’s very tasty and delicious, we order the Yanked Bao&The Short Rib That’s Braised&MISO 🍜 &Creme Caramel Taro Dessert 🍮”
Crispy tempura egg plant bao Net +1

“The richness of Thai Veg curry, the Fusion Falafel Bao, crispy Tempura egg plant Bao, Wok fried Udon that's well made were few scintillating dishes we tried amongst the wide spread of options available”
Falafel bao Net +1

“The falafel bao was perfectly done.”
French toast with shokupan Net +1

“The desserts at Baofriend are very interesting, with highlights including the delicious Persian Pashmak dessert with a bao infusion and the French Toast with Shokupan.”
Fusion falafel bao Net +1

“The richness of Thai Veg curry, the Fusion Falafel Bao, crispy Tempura egg plant Bao, Wok fried Udon that's well made were few scintillating dishes we tried amongst the wide spread of options available”
Kimchi Net +1

“The salads at this restaurant are excellent, with options like the seafood salad with Wakame, Granny Smith, Goma Dressing, Nori, and Toasted Almond, as well as the Kimchi with Fermented Napa Cabbage, Spring Onion, and Daikon.”
Kimchi ramen bowl Net +1

“Loved the vibe in this restaurant. Food tasted good too. We tried couple of their baos and kimchi ramen bowl. Boas are priced between 15-25 aed each. Staff was pretty friendly too”
Korean fried chicken Net +1

“From the classic pork belly to the more adventurous options like Korean fried chicken or tofu and mushroom, there's something to please every palate. Each bite was bursting with savory goodness, and the combination of flavors left me craving for more.”
Matcha tiramisu Net +1

“For desserts, tried two of their unique dessert highlights, both were different and tasted great plus the third dessert which was a mystery tasting which was fun but also supper tasty and should be definitely on the menu (matcha tiramisu), light texture but hit the marks on my taste bud...”
Miso and kimchi ramen Net +1

“We had the Miso and Kimchi Ramen as well and both were very tasty. Only the noodles had the feeling of normal Spaghetti. A better choice there and it would have been as good as the Bao.”
Miso ramen Net +1

“Our faves include their baos, the miso ramen and affogato. Cant wait to try more of their menu on our next visits.”
Persian pashmak dessert Net +1

“The desserts at Baofriend are very interesting, with highlights including the delicious Persian Pashmak dessert with a bao infusion and the French Toast with Shokupan.”
Red curry Net +1

“The dynamite shrimp were well cooked and tasty, and the Pad Thai and Red Curry were also done well.”
Salmon bao Net +1

“Here are some of my favorites: Salmon Bao, The short ribs Bao , Chicken Bao & Miso my eggplant Bao are all so good and the black brisket burger too.”
Saudi filipino affairs Net +1

“The food was REALLY GOOD! I had Saudi Filipino affairs and i was the best thing ive ever had in this month! (So good that I didn’t take any pic) it was something new and very innovative! Definitely recommend it!”
Seafood salad Net +1

“The salads at this restaurant are excellent, with options like the seafood salad with Wakame, Granny Smith, Goma Dressing, Nori, and Toasted Almond, as well as the Kimchi with Fermented Napa Cabbage, Spring Onion, and Daikon.”
Seaweed salad Net +1

“Seaweed Salad is a must try 🙌 They have big portion to share unlike other Asian restaurant.”
Short rib filling Net +1

“The bao's are also incredible, with the short rib filling being a standout.”
Shortrib bao Net +1

“SO GOOD!!!!! I have yet to try their ramen but their Katsu Baoger and Shortrib Bao are so soo good! I will definitely be back with my friends to try their assorted bao sampler.”
Spicy cucumber salad Net +1

“Spicy Cucumber Salad (Thin cut cucumbers marinated in a spicy sesame dressing)”
Summer mango dessert Net +1

“Decor is super cute :) The portions are also really well sized, my favourites were the summer mango dessert and for drinks the heaven's lemonade!! The coconut prawn bao is also super good. Brought my friends too and they all loved it!!”
Taro with tofu Net +1

“At the end, the owner was so friendly and offered us dessert 😋 (second pic) it’s something taro with tofu. We’ve never had before but it was really good and giving healthy feeling. Would take it again next time.”
Thai curry Net +1

“Main dishes were totally delicious, specially their Bao’s and their presentation was amazing too😍 Thai curry was very rich and tasty”
Thai veg curry Net +1

“The richness of Thai Veg curry, the Fusion Falafel Bao, crispy Tempura egg plant Bao, Wok fried Udon that's well made were few scintillating dishes we tried amongst the wide spread of options available”
The short rib that’s braised Net +1

“It’s very tasty and delicious, we order the Yanked Bao&The Short Rib That’s Braised&MISO 🍜 &Creme Caramel Taro Dessert 🍮”
The short ribs bao Net +1

“Here are some of my favorites: Salmon Bao, The short ribs Bao , Chicken Bao & Miso my eggplant Bao are all so good and the black brisket burger too.”
Tofu and mushroom Net +1

“From the classic pork belly to the more adventurous options like Korean fried chicken or tofu and mushroom, there's something to please every palate. Each bite was bursting with savory goodness, and the combination of flavors left me craving for more.”
Wok fried udon Net +1

“The richness of Thai Veg curry, the Fusion Falafel Bao, crispy Tempura egg plant Bao, Wok fried Udon that's well made were few scintillating dishes we tried amongst the wide spread of options available”
Ramen noodles Net 0

Only neutral feedback

“Food is just average. Don't expect the authentic taste for ramen noodles.”

Drinks 4

Bubble tea Net +2

“Try the bubble tea and all the desserts! They are all delicious ! 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻”
Brewed coffee Net +1

“Also for coffee lovers, they serve coffee, which I loved and since I got brewed coffee, they even asked me which kind of beans I would love to drink. 💕”
Heaven's lemonade Net +1

“Decor is super cute :) The portions are also really well sized, my favourites were the summer mango dessert and for drinks the heaven's lemonade!! The coconut prawn bao is also super good. Brought my friends too and they all loved it!!”
Matcha creme brûlée Net +1

“Matcha Creme Brûlée (Must try. Never tried something s as different as this dessert before)”

What to Avoid (2)

Food 2

Miso ramen soup Net −1

“Ordered the miso ramen soup, dynamite prawns and the bao burger. 5/5 for interiors 5/5 for quantity 3/5 for quality and taste The burger was really good however the fries were literally like cafeteria fries. Supermarket style thin cut and frozen. The soup was too hot and they did not provide soup spoons. Also the noodles was not ramen noodles. The flavor is alright , not great. Not bad.”
Noodles Net −1

“Also the noodles was not ramen noodles. The flavor is alright , not great. Not bad.”

Tips for a Better Visit

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Ask parking. Ask for the building parking directions before driving in; one reviewer said otherwise they circled around Silicon Oasis.

Share dishes. Consider sharing or ordering carefully: a reviewer found ramen plus bao too filling and packed half the bao.

Plan the visit

Practical details

A3 building, Dubai Digital Park

Dubai Silicon Oasis - Industrial Area, Dubai

04 287 5120

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Common Concerns

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Ramen noodles

Some diners said the ramen noodles did not feel authentic, with one comparing them to ordinary spaghetti.

Bao size

One review found the bao servings small enough to work better as sides, despite other reviews calling overall portions generous.

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The Bottom Line

Baofriend is an Asian fusion restaurant in Dubai Silicon Oasis where bao is the main draw, but the menu stretches into ramen, burgers, salads, noodles and unusual desserts. The bao sampler is a smart first order if you want variety; customers have also singled out the Katsu Baoger, Short Rib Bao and Miso ramen. Breakfast and drinks, including bubble tea and coffee, give returning diners more to explore.

The setting is colourful, modern and notably social rather than formal. There is indoor and outdoor seating, a large selection of board games, and enough space for families, friends or a casual work break. Several reviews mention generous portions, although one diner found individual baos better suited as sides, so sharing or ordering gradually may be sensible.

Service is repeatedly described as friendly and helpful, with staff explaining the menu and guiding choices. Parking is available, but ask for the building’s parking directions before arriving or you may circle around Silicon Oasis. The main caveat is ramen: multiple diners enjoyed the flavour, yet felt the noodles were closer to ordinary spaghetti than authentic ramen.

Bao quality was overwhelmingly positive, though one older review reported stale bread and disappointing meat.