Ah Guan Pau — Restaurant in Sarawak

Bao Excellence in Serian!

In the quaint town of Serian, there lies an unassuming Bao shop run by a lady who has devoted her entire life to perfecting this culinary art. Don't be fooled by the shop's simple setup or the humble appearance of the Baos - each bite reveals a universe of flavor, a testament to years of mastery and consistency.

From my first visit to my most recent, the quality of the Baos has never wavered - simply spectacular, every single time! Though it's takeaway only and not a sit-in place, it works perfectly as you're encouraged to explore the lovely town on foot.

The icing on the cake is the lady boss, a beacon of warmth and hospitality. Her inviting demeanor enriches the overall experience, making each visit truly special. In a world filled with hustle and bustle, this Bao shop in Serian stands as a reminder of the beauty of simplicity, steadfast dedication, and...

Tried:

Pau Daging Babi with Egg (猪肉鸡蛋包) RM2.80 Bun texture: light and soft Pork and Egg Filling could be a bit more juicier; on the dry side. Rating: 6/10

Pau Sayur (菜包) RM2.20 Bun texture: light and soft Filling: turnip / sengkuang / mang guang Rating: 6/10

Ang Ku Kueh (红龟糕) RM1.00 Filling: bean paste Rating: 6/10

Bak Zhang (肉粽) RM3.00 Glutinous rice had nice texture Pork filling could be juicier and more. Only minced pork in filling it seems. Rating: 6/10

Restaurant: Take away only. No dine-in. Cash payment...

IMHO, I feel this is over rated. Maybe awhile back the paos were really well filled and all. Stopped by and bought the char siu pao and siew mai. Both were rather mediocre. There were more bun than the filling itself for the pao. Can't say much about the atmosphere since it wasn't open for dine in. It was just a grab and go service. I did try the pao on the spot before resuming my journey..so I had it fresh and just right outside the shop. The operators of the shop are super...