Mao's Qishuibao (Shanhaiguan Road Branch)
毛氏汽水包(山海关路店)
A small steam-fried bun shop on the Shanhaiguan Road breakfast street, featuring crispy-bottomed buns with popular fillings like lotus root and shiitake mushroom sticky rice.
Opened in 1997, Mao's Qishuibao is located on Hankou's Shanhaiguan Road, a street famous for its breakfast culture ("guozhao"). The buns are freshly fried and sold on the spot. The shop offers various fillings such as lotus root, shiitake mushroom sticky rice, and glass noodles. Among them, the shiitake mushroom sticky rice and sweet potato glass noodle fillings are the best sellers, while diners also praise the lotus root filling for its crispy outer shell and rich peppery flavor. Expect queues during the morning rush hour; each batch yields about 40 buns, and nearby residents often buy them by the dozen. With an average cost of about 5 to 7 RMB per person, it is perfect for eating on the go and can be visited alongside other breakfast spots on Shanhaiguan Road. It is about a 10-minute walk from Huangpu Road Subway Station.
Opening hours
Approx. 06:00-19:00 (06:30-18:30 in winter)
Nearby sights
- Wuhan Tiandi
- Zhiyin Boat Immersive Show
- Hankou Riverside Park
- Gude Temple
- Lihuangpi Road
- Bagong House
- Site of the August 7th Meeting
- Jiqing Street