Sao Paulo 🇧🇷 Taiwanese cuisine |Small, charming shop

🏠 Mapu Baos e comidinhas 🗺️ R. Áurea, 267 - Vila Mariana, São Paulo - SP, 04015-070 🍖 The Taiwanese Bao Haven That Tested My Patience (Worth It!) Closed on Sundays, and shuts at 3:30 PM on Saturdays—missed it once and almost threw a tantrum. Finally scored after a 30-minute queue, and let me tell you: the wait was a rite of passage for bao lovers. 🔥 Must-Order Taiwanese Comfort Food • The Star: Gēbāo : Called "cut buns" on the menu, these steamed buns cradle tender fillings. Choose from: ▫️ Traditional braised pork belly (a whole slab!) 🐷 ▫️ Crispy fried chicken 🍗 ▫️ Minced pork version (easier to eat) Pro tip: Skip the knife—use your hands for maximum juice-soaked joy. • Fried Eggplant Revelation: I hate veggies, but this changed me! Crispy outer layer, melt-in-mouth interior, drizzled with a savory sauce. 🍆✨ Warning: Might convert you into a veggie eater (temporarily). • Braised Pork Rice Bowl: Tender pork over steamed rice, topped with a runny egg. Simple, soul-warming, and perfect for solo meals. 🍚 🥤 Drinks: The Good, the Bad, and the Iconic • Fruit Tea: "Healthy" flavor = tasteless. Skip unless you’re into fancy grass water. 🌿 • Hey Song (Black Pine Sarsaparilla): Legendary Taiwanese soda—tastes like licorice mixed with root beer. An acquired taste… that I did not acquire. 🥤💀 Pro tip: Stick to water or grab a bubble tea next door. 🌿 Ambiance: Stylish Vibes with a Side of Wait • Clean, minimalist decor—think white tiles, wooden tables, and Taiwanese street food posters. • Clientele: A chic, trendy crowd (prepare to up your outfit game). • Service: Staff speak English, menus have Chinese translations—no language barriers here. • Wait Time: Brutal (30+ mins), but call ahead for reservations to avoid hangriness. 💰 Price Tag: Worth Every Real for Taiwanese Flavor • Gēbāo: ~35rs each • Braised pork rice: ~40rs • Fried eggplant: ~30rs • Total per person: ~112rs (see receipt photo!) • Pro tip: Order family-style to try more dishes without breaking the bank. ⭐ Final Verdict: A Taiwanese Foodie’s Dream Come for the melt-in-your-mouth pork buns, stay for the fried eggplant epiphany. Just remember: Arrive early (or make a reservation) Skip the "fancy" drinks Embrace the messy, delicious joy of handheld baos This place is a goldmine for Asian food cravings—go forth and carb load! #TaiwaneseStreetFood #BraisedPorkRice #FoodieFind #SPHiddenGem