Bao's Pastry Bao Shi Fu Gao Dian

“This place is famous from Beijing and only one location in the US that recently opened at the end of 2025. Vegetable Floss, Coffee Floss and Fish Sponge Cake are what stood out to me and was delicious! I was able to get one of each item in the store. The bakery is very crowded but organized. Enjoy your time there the way I did. I loved the entrance having glass windows showcasing the way workers created their sweets at the ready, freshly made!”

“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”

“Bao Pastry -- Flushing, Queens Star Rating: (2/5) The line stretches onto the sidewalk in true Flushing fashion -- a reliable sign that something inside is drawing serious attention. Through the glass windows, you can watch a factory-style production line in motion, with staff shaping and baking fresh bao even at 8 p.m., reinforcing the nonstop demand and freshness. Two items define the experience. The Seaweed Pork Floss Cake (Rou Song Xiao Bei) is the house signature: an ultra-soft, airy sponge layered with light cream and blanketed in savory, fluffy pork floss. The sweet-savory balance and pillowy texture make it easy to understand why it's the crowd favorite. The taro egg tart arrives in a beautifully blistered, flaky shell that stays crisp and buttery. Unfortunately, served cold, the custard loses the silky warmth and aroma that make egg tarts so comforting. The taro flavor is pleasant and gently sweet, but the chill dulls what should be a rich, satisfying bite. After waiting in line, the temperature alone turns anticipation into disappointment. With demand this strong, keeping the egg tarts gently warmed would preserve their texture and aroma -- and help the experience live up to the hype. Verdict: Come for the pork floss cake and the fresh-from-the-line energy. A simple warmer for the egg tarts could elevate the experience and keep the line justified.”