Bao Shifu’s Famous Cheese Tarts & Floss Cakes — Legit Only If It’s Bao Caisheng!

#gzonbudget 🚩 Bao Shifu (Beijing Road Store) Heads up, pastry lovers — there are only 4 authentic Bao Shifu shops in all of Guangzhou, and this one on Beijing Road is the real deal! Make sure to look for the original ‘Bao Caisheng’ brand to avoid knockoffs. 👀 Their pastries are super rich, soft, and moist — not exactly diet-friendly, but totally worth the calories! 😋 Yes, there’s a queue — but don’t worry, the service is fast and efficient. Here are a few must-try picks: Lava Cheese Egg Tart ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ My ultimate favorite — rich and gooey cheese with a crispy tart shell. Not too heavy, just perfect. Crab Roe Floss Mini Cake Crispy crab roe + meat floss = an umami bomb. Also try the Seaweed Floss version — crunchy seaweed with hidden salad mayo. If you like savory snacks, these two are excellent. Personally, I prefer the seaweed one! Lemon Yogurt Floss Mini Cake Zesty lemon floss with a touch of sweet, flowy yogurt filling. A refreshing twist! 🧁 Address: Shop 101, Mayflower Plaza, No. 68 Zhongshan 5th Road, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou 🚃 Bus stop: Zhongshan 5th Rd Station 🚇 Metro: Gongyuanqian Station, Exit E 🐠 Bonus: Chen Tian Ji Fish Skin (New Branch) Another local gem just around the corner — this is the new location of a famous old shop from Baohua Road! Cold fish skin served with crushed peanuts, sesame, coriander, and green onions. Super crunchy and flavorful — a bit salty, but great with beer! 🍺 📍 Find it right next to the 4-story HEYTEA (Huifu East Road) on Beijing Road — easy to spot on maps.