Yum Bun - Seven Dials Market

Highly recommend checking out Yum Bun, especially try the pork belly bun. It has tender, juicy pork with a sweet and savory hoisin sauce, all topped with fresh cucumber and spring onions for a satisfying crunch. Vegetarian options are also available like the tofu bun and is equally delicious. Finally, the atmosphere at Seven Dials adds to the pleasant experience.

Seaweed fries and black bean mayo from Yum Bun.
The black bean mayo is definitely the best invention ever.
Creamy and salty with bits of tasty fermented black beans.
Seaweed fries were just McDonald quality tossed in seaweed powder.
Obviously I didn't get as much seaweed sprinkled as those that were invited to post on social media where the fries were green with envy.

If you are walking around Covent Garden and Neal’s Yard, you must definitely stop at the Seven Dials Market to taste the amazing buns at Yum Bun!

We had the chance to try the tofu and the aubergine ones, together with the vegetarian gyoza 🥟 and all were delicious 😋
An amazing contrast between the softness of the buns and the crunchy fill, for both the tofu and the aubergine dishes. The mayo sauce on the tofu bun and the spicy topping on the aubergine ones are a very pleasant addition that make each bite even more fun.
Appreciated the request from the waitress that wanted to check if we were either vegetarian or fully vegan.

Was really excited to try this but was a bit disappointed, unfortunately. The staff, service and atmosphere were all really great, however, unfortunately I did not personally enjoy the food. I was really excited to know that the chicken was halal and we ordered a hot chicken bao bun as well as the fried chicken but there was a weird smell to the chicken ( especially in the fried chicken dish ). The bao was a bit better with the bao bun being perfectly warm and soft, but the chicken itself was not that enjoyable:( The fried chicken dish was crispy but lacked in taste. The presentation of both dishes was great though.

Perhaps I ordered the wrong thing or maybe just got a bit unlucky on the day…

I recently visited Yum Bun and was truly impressed by the delicious food and vibrant atmosphere. The buns were fresh, flavorful, and the variety offered was fantastic! However, I noticed a significant number of potential customers, including myself, who would love to enjoy your offerings but were deterred due to the lack of halal options.
I believe that introducing halal options could attract a wider customer base and cater to the diverse community that Yum Bun serves. Many of us are eager to enjoy your amazing buns but find ourselves unable to do so because of dietary restrictions.
I hope you will consider adding halal options to your menu in the future so that everyone can experience the great taste of your food. Thank you for considering this suggestion!
Looking forward to my next visit!

Halal Status for Yum Bun Seven Dials Market