Bao Takeaway Helsingør
Fast, flavourful Asian takeaway in the heart of Helsingør’s old town, serving budget-friendly Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese-style comfort food for easy evenings.
Tucked into Helsingør’s atmospheric Stjernegade, Bao Takeaway is a compact Asian eatery focused on fast, flavour‑packed dishes to enjoy on the go or back at your hotel. Specialising in Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese-style favourites, it serves stir-fries, rice dishes, noodle bowls and crisp spring rolls, with several vegetarian options. Expect a casual, no‑fuss setting, friendly counter service and generous portions at budget‑friendly prices, ideal for an easy evening meal after exploring Kronborg and the old town.
A brief summary to Bao Takeaway
- Stjernegade 24, Helsingør, 3000, DK
- +4553826868
- Visit website
- Duration: 0.5 to 1.5 hours
- Budget
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Indoor
- Mobile reception: 5 out of 5
- Tuesday 4 pm-8 pm
- Wednesday 4 pm-8 pm
- Thursday 4 pm-8 pm
- Friday 4 pm-8 pm
- Saturday 4 pm-8 pm
- Sunday 4 pm-8 pm
Local tips
- Plan on an early evening pick-up between 16:00 and 18:00 to avoid the busiest dinner window and shorten your waiting time.
- If you prefer milder food, mention it clearly when ordering; many dishes can be prepared with reduced chilli.
- Consider ordering a mix of rice, noodle and starter dishes to share if you are in a small group or family.
- Check same-day opening hours before you go, as the takeaway is focused on evening service and is typically closed on Mondays.
- Bring a reusable bag or food container if you want to reduce packaging waste when picking up your takeaway.
For the on-the-go comforts that matter to you
- Restrooms
- Drink Options
- Food Options
- Trash Bins
- Seating Areas
Bao Takeaway location weather suitability
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Any Weather
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Rain / Wet Weather
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Cold Weather
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Mild Temperatures
Discover more about Bao Takeaway
Asian comfort food in Helsingør’s old town
Bao Takeaway sits on Stjernegade, one of Helsingør’s central streets, surrounded by historic facades and small local shops. From the outside it looks modest, with a simple sign, bright menu photos in the window and the occasional queue forming on the pavement at dinnertime. Step inside and you find a straightforward counter-service space, built around the idea of getting good food into hungry hands quickly rather than encouraging long, lingering meals. The focus here is Asian comfort food: fragrant curries, wok-tossed noodles, rice dishes and crunchy appetisers. Portions are generous and geared towards takeaway boxes, with dishes that travel well and stay warm as you wander back through the cobbled streets of Helsingør.Menu highlights and flavours
The kitchen leans into Thai, Chinese and Vietnamese-style cooking, with a menu that usually includes spring rolls, fried rice, noodle stir-fries and saucy meat or tofu dishes. Aromas of garlic, ginger and chilli drift from the open kitchen as the wok burners flare and clatter. Expect colourful plates with crisp vegetables, tender meat or seafood and glossy sauces ranging from mild and sweet to spicy. Vegetarian choices are a regular feature, often built around tofu or mixed vegetables, making it easy for non-meat-eaters to join in. Rice remains at the heart of many dishes, turning them into filling one-box meals. It is the sort of food that works equally well as a quick solo dinner, a couple’s casual takeaway night or a relaxed family meal spread out over a holiday apartment table.Casual setting and takeaway rhythm
Inside, the ambience is casual and efficient. The counter dominates the room, with the menu posted clearly overhead and in printed form. Any seating tends to be minimal and functional, more a place to wait or enjoy a very quick bite than a destination for a long restaurant evening. The soundtrack is the sizzle of woks, the thud of chopping boards and the low murmur of orders being called out. Service follows the rhythm of a busy takeaway: place your order, watch your meal being cooked to order in minutes, then head back out into the town with warm bags in hand. During peak evening hours there can be a steady flow of locals picking up dinner on their way home, adding to the sense that this is very much a neighbourhood spot.Practical details and opening pattern
Bao Takeaway usually opens in the late afternoon and focuses on the dinner period, commonly from around 16:00 to 20:00 most days of the week. That makes it a convenient option after a visit to Kronborg Castle or a stroll along Helsingør’s waterfront. As a takeaway-focused place, there is no dress code and no need for advance planning beyond checking same-day opening hours and giving yourself a little time at peak periods. Prices sit firmly in the inexpensive bracket by Danish standards, with mains priced for everyday affordability rather than special-occasion dining. Card payments are widely accepted, and online ordering platforms and a dedicated app are often used by locals who prefer to place their order in advance and simply pick it up.How Bao fits into a Helsingør stay
For travellers, Bao Takeaway works particularly well as a relaxed end to a busy sightseeing day. You might collect a bag of steaming dishes to enjoy in a nearby park on a mild evening or take everything back to your accommodation for a low-key night in. Its central position in the old town means it pairs easily with a wander through the historic streets, a drink at a nearby bar or a sunset walk by the harbour. It is not a destination for elaborate tasting menus or formal service; instead, its appeal lies in reliability, speed and the comfort of familiar Asian flavours. In a city best known for Shakespearean castles and maritime history, Bao Takeaway quietly offers a different kind of experience: a quick, flavourful pause that keeps you fuelled for the rest of your Danish coastal adventure.Iconic landmarks you can’t miss
'The Middle Ages and the Sound Dues' mural
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A vivid gable mural that turns Helsingør’s medieval tolls and ship traffic into a richly detailed open-air history lesson in the heart of the old town.
'Time of the shipyard' mural
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A hyper-realistic tribute to Helsingør's legendary shipyard, painted by American master Garin Baker.
Elsinore Cemetery
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Helsingør harbour
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Helsingor
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Heracles and the Hydra
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Mythological bronze warrior frozen in eternal combat on Helsingør's historic waterfront.
Kronborg Castle Church
0.8 km
Renaissance sanctuary that miraculously survived fire, preserving royal religious heritage within Hamlet's legendary castle.
Helsingborg City Hall
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Louisiana Museum of Modern Art
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Hornbæk Batteri
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Hornbaek beach
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Unmissable attractions to see
i Helsingør
0.1 km
Compact tourist information hub on historic Stjernegade, perfectly placed to plan your exploration of Helsingør’s old town, harbour culture sites and North Zealand.
St. Vincent's Church
0.2 km
North Zealand’s only Roman Catholic church, a white-towered 1930 sanctuary in Helsingør offering quiet reflection, modest Romanesque-inspired architecture and living parish life.
History of the churches
0.2 km
A storytelling gable in Helsingør’s old town, this mural compresses centuries of church history into a single vivid scene between two medieval sanctuaries.
St. Mary's Church
0.2 km
Historic public square at the heart of Roskilde, home to markets, festivals, and community life, framed by centuries-old buildings and vibrant Danish tradition.
SOUL OF THE WALLS
0.2 km
Immersive bronze sculpture depicting Greek mythology at the gates of Kronborg Castle, offering a unique photo spot and cultural layer to Helsingør’s historic landscape.
Saint Olai Church
0.3 km
Discover Saint Olai Church, Helsingør's majestic cathedral, where centuries of Danish history and Gothic elegance meet amid soaring vaults and maritime heritage.
'The maritime history' mural
0.3 km
A harbour gable transformed into a sweeping, collage-like tribute to 300 years of Danish seafaring, anchoring Helsingør’s shipyard era in vivid colour and form.
Arte callejero
0.3 km
Industrial-era Helsingør splashed across a gable wall: a bold shipyard mural that fuses street art style with the town’s maritime past on Allegade 7B.
Gl.Færgestræde
0.3 km
Iconic bronze sculpture of Heracles battling the Hydra, set beside Kronborg Castle, connecting ancient mythology with Helsingør’s dramatic seaside history.
Elsinore Public Museums
0.3 km
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Dancer's fountain
0.4 km
A delicate bronze trio of Royal Danish Ballet dancers, Danserindebrønden is a quiet green-corner fountain where Helsingør’s everyday life meets timeless grace.
Skibsklarerergaarden
0.4 km
Step into an 18th‑century ship handler’s home in Helsingør and experience the intimate world of Øresund tolls, merchant families and maritime trade.
Memorial stone for fallen Helsingorans
0.4 km
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Wibroe Plads
0.4 km
A modest harbourfront square where merchant mansions, cobbled edges and Øresund views quietly reveal Helsingør’s long maritime story.
Fyrskibet nr. XVII
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Essential places to dine
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Martinellis
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Café Chaplin
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Appetit
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Markets, malls and hidden boutiques
Butik Chaplin
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Krystallen
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Levende Lys
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HL Mode A/S
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Danmission Op Shop
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Ethical treasure-hunting in Helsingør’s old town, where ever-changing second-hand finds support Danmission’s humanitarian work far beyond Denmark.
Ide Nyt
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Jutebar Denmark ApS
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Small Helsingør boutique specialising in stylish, sustainable jute bags and gifts, blending Scandinavian design sensibility with everyday practicality.
Happy Gifts & Souvenirs
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Østens Perle
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Vandkanten Ilse Jacobsen Outlet
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Ophelia
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Essential bars & hidden hideouts
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Axelhus
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Holger
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Strandborg
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Joker Bar
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Nightclubs & after hour spots
Retro
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For the vibe & atmosphere seeker
- Casual
- Fun-filled
For the design and aesthetic lover
- Modern Designs
For the social media creator & influencer
- Photo Spots
For the eco-conscious traveler
- Public-Transport Accessible
- Low Impact
For the kind of experience you’re after
- Roadtrip Stop
- Day Trip
For how adventurous you want the journey to be
- Easy Access
Location Audience
- Family Friendly
- Senior Friendly
- Child Friendly
- Teen Friendly
- Solo Friendly
- Couple Friendly
- Vegetarian Friendly
- Vegan Friendly
