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Lucky Bao

6/90 Markeri St, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218, Australia

Recommended by 80 people

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6/90 Markeri St, Mermaid Waters QLD 4218, Australia

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+61 7 5679 6517
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:30 – 8:30 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 8:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Lucky Bao

Tucked into Mermaid Waters Shopping Village, Lucky Bao delivers cloud-soft steamed buns and punchy Asian fusion without coastal tourist crowds. regulars keep returning for the crisp lamb rib bao, wok-tossed green beans slicked with house crack sauce, and confit pork belly. Guests leaning into a date night can hand ordering duties over to the kitchen with the multi-course feed me menu, backed by tailored off-menu cocktails and deep-fried bao with ice cream.

  • Ultra-Soft Bao Buns: Steamed-to-order buns packed with rich fillings like crisp lamb ribs, confit pork belly, and honey soy specials.
  • The 'Feed Me' Menu: A multi-course tasting experience delivering six or more sharing courses alongside custom cocktails and mocktails.
  • Neighborhood Setting: Ample plaza parking and covered sidewalk tables in Mermaid Waters, free from beachside tourist congestion.
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Why Choose Lucky Bao

Discover why Mermaid Waters locals and food lovers choose Lucky Bao for unmatched flavors and casual hospitality.

  • Ultra-Fluffy Handcrafted Bao Buns

    Handcrafted, super-soft bao buns packed with rich, succulent fillings like slow-cooked lamb rib and confit pork belly.

    The bao are really fluffy and soft, we tried 4 different fillings and every one of them was great.

    Jessie Arnold

  • Inventive Fusion Plates & Crack Sauce

    Inventive Asian-fusion dishes like tempura cauliflower, green beans tossed in craveable crack sauce, and sweet deep-fried bao buns.

    The lamb and pork belly bao are the best and the crack sauce is amazing.

    Emily Raukura

  • Multi-Course 'Feed Me' Tasting Menus

    Multi-course chef tasting selections that turn an intimate evening out into a relaxed, memorable culinary event.

    The suggestion of the feed me option was selected and it did not disappoint. Lost count around the 6th course.

    Anthony Bennett

  • Custom-Crafted Cocktails & Drinks

    Bespoke cocktails and personalized mocktails shaken to order to perfectly complement bold fusion flavors.

    they made my husband a custom cocktail, and made me the best mocktail I've had all year.

    Chandni Kantaria

  • Effortless Village Setting & Parking

    A relaxed neighborhood setting nestled in Mermaid Waters with easy parking, covered sidewalk dining, and a peaceful atmosphere.

    An awesome location with easy parking and a nice quiet vibe too.

    Samantha Galea

  • Covered Sidewalk & Indoor Dining

    A welcoming, comfortable space featuring covered outdoor tables and an unpretentious ambiance away from busy tourist strips.

    Cute restaurant with covered sidewalk seating and also indoor seating.

    Cherie H

Signature handmade fluffy bao buns loved by Gold Coast locals

  • Lamb Rib Bao

    I loved the lamb rib bao, it was flavourful and moreish!

    Cherie H

  • Pork Belly Bao

    The confit pork belly bao was a favourite!

    Lana H

  • Eggplant Bao

    Especially the eggplant filling was my favourite.

    Himalay Patel

  • Soft Shell Crab Bao

    my parents’ other favourite bao is the soft shell crab.

    Mariella Bourke

Other favorites

Complementary sides, starters, and sweets to complete your feast

  • Green Beans

    The 'crack' sauce on the beans was sooo good 👍 keep up the great work! 👌

    Warren Higgins

  • Cauliflower

    Highly recommend the lamb ribs, eggplant and cauliflower, absolutely fantastic.

    Samantha Galea

  • Vegetable Gyoza

    We also had the Vegetable Goyza, so simple and the best bit there's 6 of them.

    bon wood

  • Deep Fried Bao Bun with Icecream

    Desert was a deep fried bao bun with icecream and peanuts, interesting I know but just give it go.

    bon wood

Beyond the menu

Attentive hospitality details that elevate casual dining into a thoughtful experience

  • Custom Craft Cocktails & Mocktails

    The bar team tailors off-menu bespoke cocktails and mocktails on the spot based on personal preferences.

  • Hands-On High Chair & Family Support

    Servers and floor staff proactively assist families by organizing high chairs and tailoring table setups for young children.

  • Thoughtful Course Pacing

    Floor staff attentively check and adjust meal pacing to ensure dishes arrive steadily with room to relax between plates.

  • Dedicated Dietary & Allergy Care

    The front-of-house and kitchen teams actively accommodate guest allergies and specific dietary needs with attentive care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I make a reservation in advance?

Yes. Reservations are accepted, and booking ahead is recommended as the restaurant can get quite busy during evening services.

How are the portion sizes for the bao buns?

Lucky Bao serves sizable, fluffy bao buns alongside generous Asian-fusion dishes. Visitors often note that ordering around two bao per person is satisfying and filling.

Is there a tasting or multi-course dining option?

Yes. Beyond individual dishes, you can choose a multi-course 'feed me' tasting selection featuring multiple courses of signature highlights.

Is outdoor seating available?

Yes. Both indoor dining and covered outdoor sidewalk seating are available.

Where can I park when visiting?

Yes. Free parking is available in the surrounding shopping village lot as well as on nearby streets.

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