Kaohsiung's popular 'Xiao Zhu Bei Bei' snack shop to close July 10 due to cost pressures

A popular Kaohsiung snack shop, 'Xiao Zhu Bei Bei,' famed for its unique 'Xiao Bei' pastries, will close its two branches on July 10 due to insurmountable cost pressures. The shop, located in the Yancheng district, was a frequent sight for long queues during its afternoon operating hours.

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Thank you to everyone who walked into Xiao Zhu Bei Bei, making these past days truly worthwhile. With every pastry, we remembered many warm moments.

The owner, who was inspired by a similar snack discovered in Shanghai, developed the 'Xiao Bei' to suit Taiwanese palates. The pastries, featuring a moist cake base, abundant meat floss, and rich seaweed, became a local hit. The shop announced its closure on Facebook, thanking customers for their support and warm memories.

Both the Yancheng and Wenhua branches will cease operations simultaneously. The closure has saddened many netizens, who expressed their disappointment and inquired about the reasons. The owner candidly admitted that rising costs made the decision to close a "heavy" one.

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The cost pressure is too great, and we had no choice but to make this heavy decision.

'Xiao Zhu Bei Bei' was particularly praised for its signature 'Meat Floss Xiao Bei,' which combined a moist cake with a generous coating of meat floss and seaweed, and a decadent, flowing filling. The owner emphasized that each pastry was baked fresh daily, with reduced oil content compared to commercial alternatives, ensuring a soft, moist, and non-greasy texture. Customers were advised to consume them on the day of purchase.

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