Situated at the corner of Bethnal Green Road and Brick Lane, Bun House Disco is a vibrant Cantonese restaurant that evokes the spirit of 1980s downtown Hong Kong. We popped in for lunch and were delighted they allowed our little Jack Tzu dog inside. If you’re after some of the best dim sum in East London or a lovely lunch spot near Bethnal Green, Bun House Disco is worth a visit.
“A delightful Asian bun hotspot offering lunch and dinner with cocktails, featuring a carefully curated Cantonese menu that hits all the right notes,” Homegirl London.
Bun House Disco Cantonese Menu
The Cantonese menu centres around their signature buns, which are light, fluffy, and beautifully bouncy. I had a delightful vegetable-filled bun and loved every mouthful. Meat eaters can choose from pig, lamb, beef, or chicken. They also serve a sweet custard bun, which I will save for my next visit. If you prefer to enjoy them at home, you can buy a set of six to steam yourself.
Dim sum options feature prawn dumplings with bamboo shoots and prawn and pork dumplings. My partner savoured the former alongside prawn wontons in Dan Dan sauce and hasn’t stopped raving about them since!
Other highlights on the menu include a crispy beef tongue bun with canton salsa, salt-and-pepper squid, and stir-fried cheung fun, served with chopped lamb or mixed vegetables. Their soups range from hot and sour to Dan Dan, and shi mo. For smaller plates, they serve dishes such as smashed cucumber, aubergine with gwawei sauce, brussel sprouts with soy butter, and sichuan pepper cabbage.
We finished our meal with indulgent kaya french toast with jasmine clotted cream. It was the perfect sweet ending and worth sharing.
My partner opted for an iced tea, although the cocktail menu was tempting, particularly the old-fashioned sesame.
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Helpful Information About Bun House Disco
The interiors are cool and light industrial, with pops of red adding warmth and energy. With its neon-lit, atmospheric setting and buzzy vibe, this Shoreditch spot is perfect for anyone craving playful Cantonese small plates and signature hot Asian buns.
Bun House Disco is located at 118 Bethnal Green Road, London E2 6DG, just a short walk from Shoreditch High Street station. It’s open from 12 pm to 10.30 pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and it closes slightly earlier at 9.30 pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. The restaurant is closed on Mondays. For more information, visit the Bun House Disco website.
If you want to explore the area, you may find these articles of interest:
Ten Things To Do In Brick Lane
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Author: Homegirl London. Photographs: Homegirl London. I only write about eateries where I had a good experience. I recommend you do further research as standards fluctuate, as do opinions. Please check if the establishment is still in business and the opening times before you go. If you discover this restaurant has closed, contact me to remove it from my blog.
