Bao Down

Gastown sandwich shops: Coolest things since sliced bread

Tucked into a tiny little space on Cordova, just east of the five points, is a welcome addition to the Gastown take-out lunch scene. Like a permanent-fixture food truck, Bao Down turns out a limited selection of Chinese steam buns — or bao — stuffed with either chicken or pork or fish or veggies, all uniquely flavoured with an Asian-fusion hand and all very reasonably priced. They also make three “street sandwiches,” again with varying Asian influences, like Waygu beef with hoisin glaze or grilled cheese with kimchi-miso mayo. All delicious and easily a new Gastown go-to.