BAO + BBQ

You'll walk into Regent Street and immediately clock the queue—that's how you know BAO + BBQ is doing something right. The concept's straightforward but executed with genuine skill: steamed bao filled with slow-cooked meats, crispy fried chicken, and thoughtful vegetarian options, all paired with seriously good barbecued sides. The space itself feels unpretentious, the kind of place where you're genuinely excited about what's coming out of the kitchen rather than overthinking the décor. It's become exactly what Cheltenham's food scene needed—somewhere that takes Asian street food seriously without the faffiness.