Kunmingguanshengyuan (nanqiangjiedian)

Guanshengyuan is a century-old shop. Their pastries are well-known in Kunming. Their "Meihua Brand Yuntiao Mooncakes" have always been famous overseas. They are simple and traditional, but not inferior to the high-end Western pastries. The old dough hand-torn buns produced every day are made using the old dough process. They are baked to a golden brown and crispy, and some nuts are placed on top to decorate them. It is a big favorite.

The name Guanshengyuan itself is a history, a century-old brand. When I was a child, I often ate its ham mooncakes. Times have changed. Although it is not as popular as before, it is good enough to survive. The current products are more abundant and the prices are moderate. Mango Thousand Layer is 8 yuan per serving. It is not very sweet and tastes okay, but the mango feels that the quality is not good and too sour. Rushan Shaqima is a little expensive, but the sweetness is moderate. The candied cake is relatively cheap and tastes good. There is a group purchase that is very cost-effective. You can buy some when you pass by.

Guanshengyuan is a long-established pastry shop in Kunming. They used to specialize in traditional pastries, with a particular focus on Mid-Autumn Festival mooncakes. However, with changing lifestyles, mooncake sales have gradually declined, prompting them to explore innovative baking options. This shop is an on-site bakery, preserving some of its traditional strengths while also branching out into Western-style pastries. I personally prefer the traditional flavors of pastries, a lingering memory of my youth.

When I was traveling in Kunming in June this year, I passed by this restaurant and went in to have a look. The waiter was very enthusiastic to recommend their various cakes. Most of the cakes sold were traditional Yunnan cakes, and there were also some Western cakes. The price-performance ratio was too poor. Because of the hot weather, I only bought a box of buckwheat cakes, which seemed to be about 6 yuan. The skin was very soft and the red bean filling inside was sweet and delicious. The decoration was also very elegant. I wonder if it has any relationship with Guanshengyuan in other places.

This is a long-established noodle shop on Nanping Street. I often go there. They have a wide variety of cakes, breads, and flower cakes. Their bread is very fresh and basically all baked and sold immediately. Their business is pretty good. I even bought a large bun before. It was really big. It's just that it's so thick. I bought an extra large one for 12 yuan, and it was delicious.