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Tiger Bites Pig
Hand-rolled Taiwanese bao and Sichuan rice bowls, made fresh daily with traditional methods.
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Hand-rolled Taiwanese bao steamed fresh daily, filled with red braised pork belly, roasted Sichuan lamb or white cut chicken.
Tiger Bites Pig is a Taiwanese-inspired restaurant serving bold, authentic East Asian street food from its Church Street location in Birmingham’s business district.
The signature pillowy bao are steamed fresh each morning and filled with options like red braised pork belly, roasted Sichuan lamb, or white cut chicken, whilst ingredient-led rice bowls draw inspiration from Sichuan province. The kitchen is open to view, and almost every menu element is prepared in-house using traditional techniques: kimchi fermentation, house pickling, and slow braising all feature prominently.
The venue has evolved from its original small counter format on Stephenson Street (2018-2024) into a larger space with ground-floor counter seating ideal for solo diners and a mezzanine restaurant upstairs perfect for groups. Beyond baos and bowls, there’s an expanded drinks menu featuring draught beer, craft beer, wines, cocktails and homemade desserts, blending quick service with a more complete dining experience.
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2 liveFree prawn crackers when you spend £20 or more
No expiry · T&Cs: Minimum spend £2010% off bill for Independent Birmingham card members
No expiry · T&Cs: Minimum spend £10, Monday-Thursday only
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Read all 5Hi, I attend Colmore food festival each year with my husband. Yesterday we tried the Taiwanese BBQ pork belly bao from the Tiger bites pig stall. Two bao for £13, they looked amazing and the bao bun itself was incredible. Very light and fluffy. Unfortunately though the pork meat was so tough (I was unable to bite through the meat) that we ended up throwing them away. I expected the meat to be nearly as soft as the bao. It was very chewy and for us inedible. I don't leave reviews but I thought it would be helpful to leave feedback of our experience especially if you are going to sign up to next year's festival, £13 is a lot of money for two bao which should be reflected in the quality of meat you use. Although we haven't eaten at your restaurant yet it hasn't put us off visiting in the near future. I hope this feedback is useful to you.
Amazing bao buns. Lots of filling and good options. Would highly recommend. Rice bowls could have been better with less rice and more of the meat, veg and pickles. The cured egg yolk made up for it tho!
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0What kind of food does Tiger Bites Pig serve?+
Tiger Bites Pig specialises in hand-rolled Taiwanese bao and Sichuan rice bowls, made fresh daily using traditional techniques. Signature fillings include red braised pork belly, roasted Sichuan lamb, and white cut chicken.
Where is Tiger Bites Pig located?+
The restaurant is at 30 Church Street, Birmingham B3 2NP, in Birmingham's business district in the Ladywood area.
How much does it cost to eat at Tiger Bites Pig?+
You can expect to spend roughly £20 to £40 per person.
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- Monday12pm to 9pm
- Tuesday12pm to 9pm
- Wednesday12pm to 9pm
- Thursday12pm to 9pm
- Friday12pm to 9pm
- Saturday12pm to 9pm
- SundayClosed
Features
- Bar Seating
- Click and Collect
- Cocktails
- Counter Seating
- Craft Beer
- Delivery
- Family Friendly
- Group Bookings
- Table Service
- Takeaway Available
- Walk-ins Welcome
- Wine List
Reviews
5Hi, I attend Colmore food festival each year with my husband. Yesterday we tried the Taiwanese BBQ pork belly bao from the Tiger bites pig stall. Two bao for £13, they looked amazing and the bao bun itself was incredible. Very light and fluffy. Unfortunately though the pork meat was so tough (I was unable to bite through the meat) that we ended up throwing them away. I expected the meat to be nearly as soft as the bao. It was very chewy and for us inedible. I don't leave reviews but I thought it would be helpful to leave feedback of our experience especially if you are going to sign up to next year's festival, £13 is a lot of money for two bao which should be reflected in the quality of meat you use. Although we haven't eaten at your restaurant yet it hasn't put us off visiting in the near future. I hope this feedback is useful to you.
Amazing bao buns. Lots of filling and good options. Would highly recommend. Rice bowls could have been better with less rice and more of the meat, veg and pickles. The cured egg yolk made up for it tho!
It started as a pleasant evening meal but unfortunately ended in disappointment. The food itself was very good. The bao buns were delicious—light, delicate, and filled with high-quality ingredients. They were definitely worth the price. The biggest surprise was the dessert. The toffee brownie came in a very generous portion and was topped with some of the best vanilla ice cream I’ve had in a long time. Unfortunately, I never received the drink that I ordered with the dessert. After a brief conversation with the manager (or the gentleman behind the bar), I was told they were unable to refund the missing drink because the payment had already been processed through their platform. I was advised to send an email to request a refund instead. I followed that advice and sent two emails. Several weeks have now passed and I have received no response. While the food was enjoyable, the lack of follow-up and poor customer service regarding a simple issue like a missing drink was disappointing. I would recommend double-checking your order and being cautious, as resolving issues afterwards may prove difficult. Edit: I updated my original rating after being contacted by the new management team and receiving a refund for my missing drink. Aside from that issue, this would have easily been a five-star experience — the food was absolutely top tier.
I knew I'd be around this area so I booked this place for a solo lunch. On their website, it only allowed me to book a counter space, but when I turned up, I was given a choice of tables to sit at. It's quite a small venue, but the service and the food was great. I fancied a beer so I ordered a pint of their own TBP session IPA on draught to drink, and a Red Braised Pork Belly Bao. I asked the young lady if their other meat was haallal, I was assured it wasn't, so I ordered a Fried Chicken with Hot Sauce Bao too. Both Baos were delicious, but I was pleasantly surprised that the chicken one actually had a hot kick to it. All in all, fantastic food and service. I'm not really big on East Asian food so I can't really give an opinion on authenticity, but I can say what I had was lovely.
I’ve been a big fan of TBP since their days near New Street Station — they were my go-to lunch spot, and I always looked forward to visiting. I’ve only been to the new location twice, and unfortunately, both visits left me a bit disappointed. The first time, the chicken didn’t smell quite right, and the second time, the rice was undercooked. I even brought friends along for the second visit, and they shared the same experience with the rice. That said, I do appreciate that the team made adjustments to the bill, which shows they care about customer satisfaction. I still love TBP’s food — you can tell each ingredient is prepared with care. I’m hopeful that our next visit will be more in line with the quality I remember from their original spot.
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7What kind of food does Tiger Bites Pig serve?+
Tiger Bites Pig specialises in hand-rolled Taiwanese bao and Sichuan rice bowls, made fresh daily using traditional techniques. Signature fillings include red braised pork belly, roasted Sichuan lamb, and white cut chicken.
Where is Tiger Bites Pig located?+
The restaurant is at 30 Church Street, Birmingham B3 2NP, in Birmingham's business district in the Ladywood area.
How much does it cost to eat at Tiger Bites Pig?+
You can expect to spend roughly £20 to £40 per person.
Do I need to book a table or can I just walk in?+
Walk-ins are welcome, and the venue also accepts group bookings if you'd prefer to reserve in advance.
Is there anything suitable for vegans on the menu?+
Yes, Tiger Bites Pig is vegan-friendly, so there are options available for plant-based diners.
Can I get food from Tiger Bites Pig without dining in?+
Yes, the venue offers takeaway and delivery for those who prefer to eat elsewhere.
What drinks are available at Tiger Bites Pig?+
The drinks menu includes draught beer, craft beer, wines, and cocktails, making it suitable for a full dining experience beyond just food.