H O M E . B A O 家 餃

05/09/2026

This is a truly special moment for me.

The journey of creating Home Bao and growing it into what it is today has been filled with so many memorable moments, challenges, sacrifices and dreams.

Now, we get to tell this story.

Thank you to SimplyBiz_SA 16 Women. 16 Stories. For choosing Home Bao story as one of the 16.

I cannot wait to our journey and working with Belia Photography on creating something beautiful.

📸 Meet the 16 Women. 16 Stories. Class of 2026! 💚

We asked Cape Town’s women entrepreneurs to share the stories behind the businesses they’re building — and the response was incredible.

Today, we’re proud to introduce the 16 women selected for our 16 Women. 16 Stories. campaign:

✨ Tina Long — Home Bao
✨ Gugu Nonjinge — Asana Beauty
✨ Emmaculate Malashe — Mafube Fresh
✨ Pelisa Mpumlwana — Lisa's Box
✨ Babalwa Jen Kwesaba-Oshin — Basik Financial Solutions
✨ Wendy Mhlaba — Bakery of Hope
✨ Precious Chauke — SmarterYou Learning
✨ Rushana Hartnick — Little Mermaids Swim School
✨ Deirdré Taylor — Deirdré Taylor (Pty) Ltd
✨ Marion Ngulungu — Umoja Rope Access
✨ Ruwayda Jacobs — Rumo Catering
✨ Aalia Ganie — Run by Aalz
✨ Mureeda Kara — MKonsulting
✨ Michelle von Stein — CoralBloom® Studio
✨ Josephine Eyre — FindHomes
✨ Daylene Segall — House of Dayne

Each woman will receive a professional photography and storytelling experience valued at R9,450 with Belia Oh Photography 📸✨ — including professional hair and makeup, a guided portrait session, digital and printed portraits, and a feature in a special commemorative magazine celebrating all 16 women.

These women are building more than businesses. They’re building opportunities, independence, livelihoods and futures.

📅 Look out for their stories from 25 November to 10 December, as we introduce you to the incredible women behind the businesses.

16 Women. 16 Stories. Building more than businesses. 💚

31/08/2026

BUY ONE, GET ONE FREE 🥟

GOURMET DUMPLING DINNER FOR 4. R104. 🥟

When was the last time dinner for four tasted this good — and only cost R104?

Our Coriander Chicken Dumplings are making it very easy to turn an ordinary night at home into a proper dumpling feast.

Four people.
Plenty of dumplings.
R104.

Catch this deal while stocks last, or until 4 September.

🥟 www.homebao.co.za

31/08/2026

Our Coriander Chicken is BUY 1, GET 1 FREE — and yes, it really is that simple.

Add 2 boxes to your shopping cart.
Pay for 1.
Walk away with 2.

That’s 50% more money left for… probably more Home Bao. 😂

No promo code needed.

Until 4 September or while stocks last.

🥟 www.homebao.co.za

Two boxes. One bill. Zero regrets.

31/08/2026

Your freezer just got an upgrade. 🥟

Frozen doesn’t mean compromised.

Our dumplings are hand-folded, frozen at their freshest and ready for the pan whenever you are.

Freezer → nonstick pan → plate.
Under 10 minutes.

No thawing. No fuss. No dinner drama.

Just really good dumplings, whenever the craving hits.

🚚 Free delivery on orders over R400
🥟 homebao.co.za

31/08/2026

20 seconds. 10 minutes. One seriously good plate of potstickers. 🥟🔥

Straight from the freezer to the pan — no thawing, no complicated prep, just crispy bottoms, juicy fillings and that satisfying sizzle.

Watch how we turn 10 minutes into dinner.

Because when the craving hits, you shouldn’t have to wait.

🥟 Home Bao | Bite-sized happiness
🚚 Free delivery on orders over R400
🛒 homebao.co.za

28/08/2026

Three colours. One simple reason. 🔴🟢🟡

Our wrappers get their colour from real vegetable purée — mixed straight into the dough.

No food dye. No artificial colourants.

Just naturally colourful dumplings, made right here in Salt River.

Because we figured dim sum could be a little more interesting.

Swipe 👉 to see what gives each one its colour.

📍 Cape Town
🥟 homebao.co.za

25/08/2026

🥟 Okay, now it’s your turn.

Who would you bring to a Home Bao Cooking Class?

Your best friends? Your work crew? The birthday group? Or just the people who are always up for good food and a good time?

Get everyone together, get your hands floury and make something delicious from scratch — because the best meals are sometimes the ones you make together. 👩‍🍳🥢

Pick a date. Start the group chat. We’ll handle the dumplings.

Private group bookings only.
📩 [email protected]

24/08/2026

TAIWAN × CAPE TOWN 🇹🇼🥟🍸

One night. Taiwanese cocktails. Cape Town-made dumplings.

We're popping up at Hope Provisions on 28 August as Taipei's Harry from Bar THY takes over the bar for the night.

Come hungry. Come thirsty. 🥟🍸

🥟 HOME BAO MENU FOR THE NIGHT

🍤 Posh Prawn
Juicy prawn dumplings packed with flavour — delicate, savoury and seriously moreish.

🌱 Juicy Vegan Potstickers
Crispy-bottomed, juicy-centred and completely plant-based. Big flavour, no compromise.

🌿 Coriander Chicken
Juicy chicken with fresh coriander — fragrant, savoury and one of our signature favourites.

🐷 Original Pork
The OG. Juicy, savoury pork wrapped in delicate dumpling skin — simple, classic and always a crowd-pleaser.

Home Bao dumplings × Bar THY cocktails × Hope spirits.

📍 Hope Provisions Store, Longkloof Precinct, Gardens
📅 Friday, 28 August
⏰ From 6PM

A little taste of Taiwan, right here in Cape Town. 🇹🇼❤️🇿🇦