My parents were enticed by the long line outside when they were in flushing so they picked up a bunch of stuff for us to try out. Taro snow puff cake. Basically sponge cake with lots of whipped cream and a taro cream filling. This was okay, it wasn't too sweet and heavy on the whipped cream. Taro oatmeal crispy floss cake. A pork floss covered sponge cake with taro filling. We also tried seaweed crispy floss cake. The seaweed tasted like the seaweed they use to wrap kimbap so not much flavor being added to the cake. It'd be better if they used roasted seaweed pieces. I liked the flavor of the floss the most. Also tried the coffee crispy floss cake...it tasted like coffee so good for those who like coffee flavored desserts. Golden yolk pastry. A salted egg yolk pastry that kind of reminded me of a mooncake with the lotus filling surrounding the egg yolk. The pastry was quite flaky on the outside and bite sized. Spongecake with taro mochi filling. I'm not a big fan of taro flavored desserts so it was just okay for me. Cheesecake tart. The filling was soft almost like yogurt. Good for fans of lava like cheesecake fillings. Velvet taro egg tart. This was a good egg tart! It had a custard creamy middle with a bit of taro flavor too. I prefer naisnow's more though. Almond crisp. This is thin and light in flavor so it was easy to snack on. The cookies were very crispy. Milk flavored taosu were okay. They were a bit dry and might need to be paired with a drink. Overall they're definitely doing a different take on the typical chinese bakery goods which makes it stand out in the food scene of flushing. Update: stopped by again to pick up some egg yolk pastry and almond cookies for the family. The staff were very organized in terms of keeping the line orderly. Once inside, it was a very streamlined flow from entering, grabbing a basket and filling it with goods to checking out at the 3 registers by the door. I think they are really doing a great job at managing the crowd. read more

For the past month plus, this has been the most popular new thing in downtown Flushing. Every time I passed by, there was a long line, outside and inside this grab and go bakery. Today, I drove by and saw no lines at all (likely due to the rain/snow), hence the small dent on my credit card. Here are my thoughts on each item I purchased. Egg Tart (8.5/10) - Some people might find it a bit too buttery like I did. However, that flaky crispy crust is by far one of the best in NYC imho. I also really enjoyed the creaminess of the egg custard. Taro Snow Puff Cake (7/10) - Such a wonderful taro filling between two pieces of fluffy and delicate cake. I might have preferred a tastier outer layer to contrast the rest of the product. Seaweed Crispy Floss Cake (7/10) - The crispy pork floss with seaweed was awesome. Sadly, just too much sweet mayo inside that was unnecessary. Almond Crisp (8/10) - Hard to really screw this one up, but glad to find a good version regardless. The almond flavor shines through the crunchy cookie. Butter Mochi (7.5/10) - Fried mochi that doesn't feel oily or too chewy, just right sitting around at room temperature. Milk Flavored Taosu (7/10) - Somewhat dry for me, but these cookies are meant to be on the drier side. Flavor is decent and goes well with coffee. Overall, I think they have a good formula for success. The prices are a bit higher than other bakeries, but the quality is relatively solid. Not sure how often I would come, but that egg tart though ... ... LOL read more

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I'm glad I waited to come here when the weather started warming up because this spot isn't worth the long lines. I came on a Saturday afternoon and the wait was pretty minimal. I went with their Seaweed Pork Floss cake (2 for $5) and Portuguese Egg Tart (4-pack). For reference, I've never had pork floss before so I didn't know what to expect. The cake itself was spongey and sweet. The seaweed made the pastry taste super fishy which threw me off. I'm a lover of sweet and savory combinations but this just didn't do it for me. In terms of texture, I wanted more substance, possibly from a protein. The eggs tarts were fine. Nothing to rave about. I spent a total of $18 which is on the pricier side considering Flushing has several other cheap eats options. I think next time I'll opt for just the sweet pastries. read more

Bao’s Pastry - 2 Pork Floss for $5 - Desserts Near Me - Flushing, New York

Arriving in Flushing for my annual winter NY trip, I saw a lot of commotion and a long line the moment I stepped out of the subway. Of course I had to jump on the hype train and stood in line to see what all the fuss was about. Apparently this is a famous place in China called "Bao Shifu" and this was their first location in the states. Famous for their seaweed crispy floss cakes, egg tarts, taro snow puff cakes and a number of other pastries. There was only a limited number of items available when I went and they were all flying off the shelf. They had a large number of bakers visible through the glass where you could watch them in the kitchen churning out the delicacies. I can confirm the egg tarts and the seaweed crispy floss cakes was worth the wait. The only item I got that I didn't care for was the taro snow puff cakes. It didn't have much flavor and was very sticky and messy to eat. I would definitely go back just for those seaweed crispy floss cakes though! I was also impressed with the quality control. The cashier accidentally bumped the box of taro egg tarts I had when I went to pay which may have caused a slight indiscernible to me imperfection and immediately asked another staff member to quickly go to the kitchen to get a whole new set. read more

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We passed by Bao's Pastry earlier in the day (Sunday) and did not get in the line, but felt a little fomo while walking around and seeing so many ppl holding a bag from there. We ended up getting in line around 4pm. The line was still half the block long, but it moves very fast and it's orderly. There are many staff members constantly making items, however, there were a good amount that was already sold out by that time. Seaweed Crispy Floss Cake ($5) - cake was fluffy with a thin layer of cream inside, while the pork floss and seaweed provided a crispy and savory balance. This is packed with flavor. Taro Snow Puff Cake ($6) - flavor is quite mild, but the quality of the cake is nothing I've had before. I don't know how they made it so fluffy, soft, and bouncy, with a slightly sticky exterior. read more

Bao’s Pastry - Desserts Near Me - Flushing, New York

Very clean and there's a variety of baked goods. I went on Friday morning so there wasn't any line yet. read more

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One of the, if not, the most popular pastry places from China. There is usually a long line of people getting in and with good reason. The pastries honestly is quite food and you can see it being made as you were in line waiting to take your pick of what is left in stock depending on the time of the day you are going there. The 1st trip we went early and got everything we wanted but the 2nd trip was a later time so some of the things we wanted such as mochi pastry was sold out. Nothing much about the inside as it is just a line in and line out. read more

Bao’s Pastry - Desserts Near Me - Flushing, New York

A 5 minutes wait line at the door on a weekday 11 am. It opens at 10:30 am daily. I got: -seaweed crispy floss cake : 2 for $5. I find the creme inside too sweet and too heavy. Outside has good crispy seaweed flavor. Perfect to pair with coffee but not by itself. - Taro oatmeal crispy floss cake: 2 for $6 : the creme inside was even sweeter. Outside not as crispy as the seaweed one. - butter mochi : 6 for $8. Mini size. Chewy inside. Crispy outside but it was a bit hard for me on the edges. Different tarts are popular items too but that has its own waiting line. I didn't bother. Overall, I wouldn't especially make a trip there. If I happen to pass by, I Would get the seaweed again. A friend recommended coffee floss cake and large egg tart. read more

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Everything looked so good that I forgot to take a photo. And every bite was so good that I forgot to take a photo. Literally ate 6 pastries in one sitting. If you see a line (likely--I always do), it's worth the wait! And moved relatively fast. Very structured format. Workers at several touch points to assist. Items are constantly flying from kitchen to shelves so you know it's all fresh, if you couldn't already see the workers hand making everything in the windows. read more

Very good. I had the caramel egg tart. It was delicious. It was nice and eggy and the crust was flavorful, crunchy, and flaky. Overall, very nice. read more

The pastries at Bao's Pastry are all such a treat! Everything I had here was unique and delicious that I don't think you can go wrong with anything here. A friend picked up a selection of goodies for us to share including the Seaweed Crispy Floss Cake ($5 for 2pcs), Taro Oatmeal Crispy Floss Cake ($6 for 2pcs), Portuguese Egg Tart ($2 for 1pc), Matcha Milk Bread ($6 for 2pcs), Taro Milk Bread ($10 for 4pcs), and Milk & Raisin Tiny Cookies ($9 for bag). I'm not much of a cookie fan, but these tiny cookies are so easy to snack on with their bite-size. There's a fun balance of the crunchy cookie and chewy raisin mixed into every bite. Both milk breads were also so unique and airy with a light cream coated for the various flavors. This was a tad messy to eat, although they do provide gloves and spoons for you (such a thoughtful gesture). They are known for their egg tarts, which was creamy and decadent but there's so many good egg tart spots around. For me, the real winner is the crispy floss cake that uses the same milk bread but coated with chicken floss to create a nice sweet and savory treat. There's a bit too much cream/mayo filling inside, but still so delicious overall. This milk bread that Bao's Pastry makes is the fluffiest bread you'll have. I really enjoy that it comes in sweet and savory forms with various flavors too. All the packaging is also so cute and great to bring for a party or gifts. read more

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This is becoming a very popular bakery in the area- the line of customers moved fairly quickly and smoothly with staff members directly customers. There's a lot of yummy pre-packaged buns and cakes in the middle of the store, but the most popular items are their egg tarts made fresh, behind the Plexiglas- where customers can view all the pastries being made. Got their lava cheese tart and their popular Portuguese egg tart. I thoroughly enjoyed the Portuguese egg tart more than the cheese one. The crust is a flaky buttery croissant crust unlike the typical ones you find at Asian bakeries, it texture is wonderfully balanced with the rest of the egg filling. Overall, great bakery among the ever growing shops in the area read more

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At opening there's still a line out the door and fifteen deep which is amazing considering who was on line with me. I have to say I don't normally see native advanced age folks waiting with me on a line for sweets ever. These sweets are a bit pricey relative to other posts in the area as well. I had considered the fact that maybe it was a bit too early in the day for a sweet but once I observed this phenomenon, I knew this was going to be good. I ended up spending more than I expected, just following the line which was a procession through the store, and grabbing items like others did as well. Everything is laid out for you to stay on the line and stroll right up to the register with your basket of treats. Variations like Tiramisu tarts, pork floss buns, and almond crisps lined your path through, the main star were of course the caramelized egg tarts and the cheese filled, which as you progressed into the center of the store, someone was there to take your order and box them up. There is no where to sit inside the store, you take your treats along with a small packet that contains a tiny fork and gloves which are quite thoughtful. Both versions of the tarts I tried, were great. The crispy flakey shelled caramelized egg filled was silky and not too sweet. The cheese filled was also very good with a packed crust to handle the additional weight of the filling. This is a definite visit again. read more

Bao's Pastry serves up various pastries, known especially for their egg tarts. They also have floss cakes, cream puffs, and scones. We had to try their Golden Portuguese Yolk Pastry egg tart (made with New Zealand dairy cream) and also picked up a bag of their Milk and Raisin Tiny Pastry (filled with whole raisins and Turpan seedless white raisins). Note that their selection is currently limited! The lines were long, and the space is more on the smaller end; the staff were able to keep up and were friendly & efficient! Looking forward to checking out their other pastries when in the area; if you're a fan of egg tarts, you'll get your satisfaction at Bao's! +egg tarts +efficient & friendly staff read more

The butter mochi aren't available until 11am, fyi. I found this out after waiting in line on a hot morning and being told I have to come back in 30 minutes... sigh. read more

New ish modern Chinese bakery in the heart of flushing. There was a line when I went but it moved pretty fast. The inside is like a little market for baos / pastries. I liked the setup and everything was easy to see and grab. They were also making the pastries fresh as I was on line to pay. Had their cheese tarts & egg tarts. Both were really good and I'd get them again. Reasonably priced as well, you can grab a good amount of stuff without breaking the bank. I'd highly suggest to stop by if you're in the area. read more

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Original egg tarts are good! and the almond crisps, everything else is just ok. I tried the tiramisu egg tart and that was skippable, same for caramel egg tart. Long line but it moves quickly. read more

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$3 egg tart $5 coffee crispy pork floss cake It wasnt as good as I was hoping. The pork floss cake had no coffee flavor in it. I was confused. The portions are very small. Pork floss overpowered everything. The egg tart had a good crust but nothing to warrant a must try for me. There were huge lines the week after opening but its because of how the ordering is done. You pick and choose in a U shape line and check out at the end. Things are fresh as people are buying in troves but not a MUST TRY like the influencers tout it to be. read more

I first tried Bao's Pastry when I was in China, so I was excited to see that they opened their first location in Flushing. The line was surprisingly short. Waited about five minutes before getting inside. I liked that everything was freshly packaged and well organized. You can even watch the magic behind the scenes through a glass wall that shows the entire kitchen and the chefs at work. I bought two boxes of the seaweed crispy floss cake. It had the perfect combination of crispy floss on the outside and a light cream filling with soft cake inside. I would definitely come back to try their other pastries again. read more

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Finally checked out @baospastry.us and... the space is tight. Like, one-way traffic tight. Think IKEA, but without arrows--and zero room to roam. There's a huge display in the center that basically forces you to keep moving. I do like the open-kitchen concept, but you don't really get a chance to stop and watch them bake since there's nowhere to stand. Their main focus seems to be mini / bite-size pastries and cookies. Everything's pre-packaged, one size only, and priced at $9. $9 isn't crazy, but if you don't love it, it feels pricey. I really wish they offered smaller portions so you could try more items. Near the kitchen, they also have floss cakes (2 pieces for $5) and $2 egg tarts--which was nice since you can choose how many you want. They sell some merch too; I grabbed a $1 pen. Overall though, I don't see myself coming back often. It's not very comfy inside, fits maybe 15-20 people max, and you're stuck in a single-file loop the whole time. . So if there is a line outside, it moves pretty fast, but that's good marketing I guess, when there's a line, ppl want to check it out. New Yorkers so nosey So... real question: what are they known for!?! read more

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The lines can be extremely discouraging but I went around closing but they have fewer options though. Anyways, it's a shop and leave kind of bakery. No seatings and everything. The lines can be fast according to times. As for the pastries, EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD. Love the pork floss buns. Unique and tasty. Had the seaweed and coffee flavors. Yum. The egg tarts are ok, definitely had better. But anyways, get the pork floss buns, it's what they're known for! Also the egg tarts are still above average than some bakeries. Will def come back! read more

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More like a 3.5 rating. Waited in line for about 15 or so minutes. The line moves fast because they formatted the inside sort of like a lunch line/assembly line. Expect a quick in and out. I'd say make sure you have an idea of what to get by looking at other yelp photos before you go in. They ran out of egg tarts when I was there (makes sense since I was there around 4-5pm). Everything else is just ok. Nothing to write home about and it's kind of on the pricier side considering all the other bakeries around Flushing. I like the taosu milk cookies the most. Not a huge fan of the cakes, they are kind of plain. If you like sweets that are REALLY not sweet, this will probably be for you. I like not-too-sweet but even these I wish they were a bit sweeter. I'll come back eventually to try the egg tarts but if that is a miss, then I won't come back. read more

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A friend brought me some; apparently, the lines were incredibly long and it was difficult to buy them... But I'm completely indifferent to Bao's Pastry in China, and it seems just as ordinary abroad. Milk Flavored Taosu奶香桃酥: Crispy, but the milk flavor wasn't strong, nor was it sweet enough; it was more about the aroma of the flour itself. Clearly more suited to Chinese tastes, and it's good that it's located in Flushing serving overseas Chinese. read more

Bao’s Pastry - Milk Flavored Taosu - Desserts Near Me - Flushing, New York

Not really sure what the hype is. Stopped by on a random weekday to check out the hype with a shorter line. Got their coffee pork floss cake thing, egg tart, bag of cookies. Come by if you want to try something salty, sweet, soft and crunchy (pork floss items). Egg tarts were nothing special. The cookies were surprisingly crisp and delicious! read more

Bao’s Pastry - Coffee pork floss cake - Desserts Near Me - Flushing, New York

I don't often visit Flushing but I just so happen to walk by this bakery and saw a long line. I asked the worker if there's any special promotion going on today and he gave me the most lackluster response. He told me to ask the workers inside. No promotions but the store is very lively and the wait was about 15 minutes. You can see the bakers putting together the pastries. I brought the golden Portuguese egg tarts. $2 each. It was okay. Crispy shells and the egg fillings wasn't as creamy as the ones I had in Macau or in Brooklyn. Xin fa bakery in brooklyn in much better and the portion is bigger for the same price. read more

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Visited Bao's Pastry at 7:25 PM on Valentine's Day and the line was pretty long -- but it moved fast! We got inside within about 5 minutes, which was impressive given the holiday rush. We tried a few items. The taro cream cake was my least favorite -- the taro filling was a bit too thick for my taste. The seaweed floss and coffee cake was good and nicely balanced in flavor. If you like pork floss then get it. The taro egg tarts were just okay; nothing special. I think it would taste better warm. I also didn't love that everything came as a set of two. I would've preferred the option to buy just one to try. Overall, quick service despite the crowd and some items were definitely better than others. I guess the long lines is due to the fact that is new. The hype is not real in my opinion. read more

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This is one of the places in flushing that is getting the most attention so I was super excited to try it. My fiancé and I started lining up 30 minutes before the place opened and there was already a small line forming. By the time the store actually opened, the line was super long so I was so happy we got there early! Once you enter the store it got a little hectic and was like a free for all, unfortunately for me, that is not my type of environment so I did freeze a bit but luckily my fiancé was able to take charge. Once we got all the goods, I was super excited. Now, I do want to start off my saying these items are made fresh and there was nothing I didn't like. All of the items were not too sweet which is my preference for desserts. That being said, I would mostly just go back for the egg tarts (because for that price, they are crispy and creamy) and the Almond crisps which are so easy to snack on and not too sweet. Although I did enjoy everything that I received, I do not think I will be waiting on that line ever again. Maybe once the hype dies down I will run in for a box of egg tarts! read more

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$36 for a few pastries plus a long line? I don't understand the hype. First , the store is very clean and aesthetically pleasing. However in the heart of flushing with many bakeries and sweet, this is just overhyped and overpriced. Their meat floss cake is one of their specialty but it's also easily accessible in other bakeries. Egg tarts are good but way overpriced for its size. Their matcha and taro cakes were confusing. Literally just two round cake sandwiched with some cream in the middle and the slap some matcha or taro cream. An extremely messy way to eat it. Light in flavor and don't expect it to be sweet. Not worth the wait. read more

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Some of the best egg tarts I've ever had. Came out warm with a super crispy shell. The taro cream bun and other egg tart flavors were alright, but the original was by far the most special. read more

Bao’s Pastry - Egg tarts, Taro cream bun, Tiramisu egg tart - Desserts Near Me - Flushing, New York

Bao's Pastry just opened its first US location in Flushing, originally from China and the hype is real. I went on a weekday afternoon and the line was already out the door but don't let that scare you off. The line moves quick and the setup is efficient. As you enter, you grab a basket and pick items as you move along the line. Some of the highlights- -Velvet taro egg tart ($3): a must-try. Smooth, creamy, and not overly sweet with a layer of black glutinous rice on the bottle. Flaky crust. They also give you disposable gloves for the egg tarts. -Pork floss balls topped with seaweed and sesame ($5): savory, fluffy, and packed with flavor. The pork floss was crispy -Cookies: sooo good and not too sweet. We tried the milk and raisin, jujube soft pastry, milk taosu cookies and the hawthorn soft pastries. My daughter loved the hawthorn and taosu cookies. I would definitely skip the Taro snow puff cake. It was soft but very sticky and unfortunately lacking flavor compared to everything else. Overall, Bao's Pastry is definitely worth checking out if you're in Flushing. read more

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Happened to be in the area on a weekday and there was no line. (There's always a line during the weekend.) I asked what was the best seller/most popular item and was directed to the floss & seaweed. Got a few of those and some Portuguese egg tarts. Unfortunately, I was not a fan of the floss & seaweed, the texture and flavor combination did not appeal to me. However, the egg tarts were very flaky and quite good. The store is well organized and clean and the staff were very efficient. read more

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Went, brought and ate this place out for the first time with my mom wondering what kinds of pastries we should get. The lines weren't too crowded but it was definitely not so crowded that we had managed to line up and the lines kept moving forward that the service seemed good and busy. At the end we definitely got different kinds of pastries and it looks absolutely delicious that when we got home afterwards it had tasted really good and delicious. Finally, I would definitely eat and come back again next time. read more

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I've seen this line down the block and I'm not waiting on that. Finally came during night time when there was no line. I bought the crispy chocolate puff and tiramisu egg tart. Tried the egg tart and it was good. Total came about to $14 which I think is expensive but it was tasty. I'll update once I try the puff read more

Bao’s Pastry - Desserts Near Me - Flushing, New York

Visited this spot right before it closed so the line was short and not a lot of variety left. I wasn't too sure what I was expecting as far as it goes for the puff cake and egg tarts. I wasn't wowed by it, IMO, it was just a blob of cream on a pound cake. The egg tarts were decent, great crust to it but not the best I've had. Anything pork floss is great so no complaints on that. Doubt I'd returned for another purchase read more

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Not sure why people are hyped about this place. the pork floss custard bao is doing okay but not like surprisingly good. egg tart is very good though i will go back for the tart read more

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TLDR: If you want to just try some items I would highly highly recommend stopping by at night (but know that they may be sold out of some of the more popular items) but there is typically little to no line. Ive had a few of their items now and by far #1 item is the pork floss + seaweed bun. Its sweet, salty and savory and the cake itself is soft and pillow-y. I would consider a must try! Other favorite items include the almost crisp (great almond to dough ratio and not too sweet, and keeps well), and the butter mochi (must eat day off as it does not keep well) Some other items Ive tried but didnt love includes the: - taro puff cake - soft sponge cake halves (almost like a whoopie pie) with a taro filling. Its okay - milk puff cake - same as above but instead of taro filling it uses a milk cream that mainly tastes of evaporated milk read more

So many mixed reviews, but it looks interesting with the workers looks like a lab workers, and long line outside. Really not bad, some things are better than other. The only thing lacking for me is the seaweed crispy floss. Egg tarts are good, not the best I had. I would get it the taro one again. However, I wouldn't recommend waiting in line. It's good, but not worth the hype. read more

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I was lucky to not have to wait in a long line and came out with some fun treats to try! Their pastries weren't too sweet and I absolutely loved the taro egg tart. It was creamy and balanced and the texture of the tart was nice and flaky. The cheese tart to me was just alright. I plan to try their other treats on my next trip here but definitely returning for that taro! read more

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The chicken floss mayonnaise filled pastry is... weird. It's supposedly their signature item, but the mayonnaise leaves a pretty discordant aftertaste with what would otherwise be a pleasant cake exterior. The daan tat with the squiggly crust was decently tasty though, and the ambiance was enjoyable. read more

This place always have a long line but it does move so the wait is not too long. It's a little chaotic with so many people In a small space. I really like the egg tart and seaweed floss cake. The egg tart is always fresh, crispy and tastes great. The seaweed floss cake is surprisingly good as well. The saltiness from the pork floss and the sweetness of the cake filling is a good combination. Not a fan of the taro puff cake and taro egg tart. They do occasionally have new items for a limited time so it is worth checking out now and then. read more

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