Think of this as your handheld map to every sugar high Shenzhen hides—from sidewalk mango bowls older than the metro itself to neon fruit boats that could star in an anime. Hop on any line, hop off, hand over 3–5 USD, and you’re holding a bowl of Cantonese nostalgia, Hainan beach vibes or Japanese snow fluff. No bookings, no dress codes—just show up before seven, queue like a local, and leave with sticky fingers and a bigger smile.

南山区（Nanshan District）

荔芳传统糖水铺 – The OG Mango Temple

Liwan Nostalgia in a Bowl

Opened in 2019 by two Cantonese sisters who missed their grandma’s slow-cooked tong-sui, this shoe-box shop in Nanshan has become the city’s worst-kept secret. Tables are shared, benches spill onto the pavement, and locals order “one for here, three to go”.
- Must-Order
  - Yang Zhi Gan Lu (¥18) – golf-ball-sized mango cubes, real coconut milk, zero artificial color.
  - Taro Balls & Red-Bean Pudding (¥16) – silky milk jelly layered with hand-rolled taro balls.
- Damage ¥24 per head
- Address 111 Lifang 1st St, Nanshan District (7-min walk from Line 11, Houhai Station Exit G)
- Reservation? Walk-in only. Expect 15-30 min queue after 19:30.
- Seating 12 inside stools + 8 curb-side benches; high-chairs unavailable but staff will hold toddlers on laps if needed.
- Service Style Order at counter, food delivered to table. English menu photos on wall.
- Other Diners Say> “Mango chunks were bigger than my spoon! Worth the sidewalk squat.” – @l.a.foodie> “We came with a stroller—team lifted it over the step for us.” – TripAdvisor family review

予棠糖水 – Modern Swirls & Instagram Gold

From Grandma’s Kitchen to Gen-Z Neon

Founded by a food-styling graduate and her pastry-chef mom, Yutang hides in a 1980s A’an Village block. The tiny neon sign is the only clue that something cool is brewing inside.

- Must-Order
  - Rice-Mochi & Taro “Phoenix Milk” (¥22) – stretchy mochi, slow-steamed taro, egg-yolk custard.
  - Whole Pear Winter Warmer (¥26) – one complete snow-pear stuffed with lotus seeds & loquat, slow-stewed.
  - Pistachio Paste Soup (¥20) – thick, nutty, sprinkled with mini rice balls.
- Damage ¥30 per head
- Address Shop E50, 1F, Bldg 56, Xin’an West Rd, Bao’an District (Line 5, Lingzhi Station Exit A, 5-min walk)
- Reservation? Not required; however, weekends see 45 min waits. They open a WeChat mini-program wait-list—scan the QR outside.
- Ambience Lo-fi beats, pastel walls, neon “Sugar is Life” sign—pure IG bait.
- Family Perks One high-chair, changing mat in unisex toilet, allergy chart at counter.
- Other Diners Say> “Pistachio soup tastes like liquid gelato—kid licked the bowl.” – @momabroad> “Staff spoke perfect English and swapped dairy for oat milk at no extra cost.” – Yelp elite

福田区（Futian District）

阅莲轩潮汕甜品 – Teochew Snow & Crunch

A Detour into Chaozhou Sweet Culture

The owner, Ah Lian, imports ginger-taro from her hometown Shantou and shaves it tableside for the signature Five-Grain Soup. The minimalist wood-counter space feels like a tiny Kyoto café dropped into Futian.

- Must-Order
  - Teochew Five-Grain Soup (¥19) – gingko, red dates, sweet potato, water-chestnut & crunchy “ginger-taro”.
  - Black-Sesame & Taro Snow Ice (¥22) – airy ribbons of sesame ice topped with warm taro mash.
- Damage ¥29 per head
- Address 1F, Bagualing Food Alley, Futian District (Line 9, Yuanling Station Exit B, 3-min walk)
- Reservation? Groups 4+ can DM on Instagram @yuelianxuan 1 day ahead; otherwise walk-in.
- Experience Counter seating for 10; chef narrates the origin of each ingredient while shaving ice—kids love the mini-show.
- Other Diners Say> “Ginger-taro crunch was like sweet water-chestnut—never tasted anything like it.” – @nom_life> “Quiet alley hideaway; perfect escape from Futian chaos.” – Google review

黄氏养生甜品 – Grandma Wong’s Elixirs

Healing Bowls Since 1997

Third-generation herbalist Mr. Wong mixes classical Cantonese medicine with dessert logic. The tiny shop smells like ginger and fresh milk the moment you step in; walls are lined with jars of wolf-berries and aged tangerine peel.

- Must-Order
  - Hand-Pulled Ginger Milk Curd (¥14) – 30-second tableside “collision” of hot ginger juice & milk. Spicy-sweet.
  - Double-Skin Milk w/ Mango (¥18) – chilled milk custard under a blanket of mango cubes.
  - Red-Bean & Sesame Tang-Yuan (¥16) – warm glutinous balls in silky bean paste.
- Damage ¥21 per head
- Address 35-4 Zhongkang Rd, Meilin Subdistrict, Futian (Line 9, Meilin Station Exit C2, 2-min walk)
- Reservation? Not accepted; 6 tables, arrive before 20:00 for seats.
- Interactive Moment Mr. Wong times the ginger-milk reaction with an hourglass; kids get to flip it.
- Other Diners Say> “Ginger curd cleared my sinuses and tasted like dessert—double win.” – @expatmom> “Grandpa Wong gave my daughter a free red-bean dumpling because she asked questions in Cantonese.” – TripAdvisor

百草堂祖传凉茶铺 – Heritage Cooling in Shekou

Grandpa’s Recipe, Mango’s Twist

Run by the same family since 1988, this tiny green-tiled storefront opposite Shekou Cinema started as a herbal-tea clinic. Grandpa Bai still brews 24-hour slow-boiled teas, but the crowd queues for his granddaughter’s extra-chunky Yang Zhi Gan Lu—a “medicinal” dessert that somehow cures heat-stroke and homesickness.

Must-Order
Yang Zhi Gan Lu (¥22) – fist-sized mango cubes, pomelo sacs, sago, fresh coconut milk.
Damage ¥25 per head
Address 207 Shekou New St, Nanshan (Line 2, Shekou Port Exit A, 7-min walk)
Reservation? Walk-in only; counter seats 8, outdoor stools 6.
Showtime Watch Grandpa ladle chilled herbal jelly from a brass urn while the granddaughter torches mango brûlée topping for Instagram.
Other Diners Say> “Felt like drinking a beach sunset—then realized it was ‘healthy’.” – @backpackingvegan> “Kids loved the free sour-plum lollipop with every bowl.” – TripAdvisor family

中福棠•传统糖水铺 – Silken Tofu & Summer Rescue

From Village Stalls to Metro Buzz

Chef Zhong left his village dessert cart in Chaozhou, moved to Longhua, and turned grandma’s soy-milk recipe into a brick-and-mortar cult hit. Locals call it “the air-conditioner in a bowl”.

- Must-Order
  - Milk Dew Tofu Pudding (¥16) – silky house-pressed tofu swimming in chilled evaporated milk.
  - Chilled Mung-Bean Soup (¥12) – rock-sugar sweetness, pandan leaf aroma.
- Damage ¥20 per head
- Address 171-3 Jinglong Middle Ring Rd, Longhua (Line 4, Longhua Station Exit D, 350 m south)
- Reservation? Not needed; 14 seats, 4 high-chairs.
- Cultural Nugget Wall mural explains how tofu was once a “poor man’s dessert”—great conversation starter for kids.
- Other Diners Say> “Mung-bean soup tastes like childhood summers.” – Dianping local

罗湖区（Luohu District）

章姐水牛奶糖水铺 – Milk Bombs & Mango Pearls

Hainan Surf in a Shenzhen Alley

Zhang Jie started selling bowls out of her dorm kitchen in 2015; today her tiny neon-lit cubby in Xinzhou Village ships coconut milk from Hainan daily.

Must-Order
- Hainan Qing Bu Liang (¥20) – coconut milk, barley, red dates, taro cubes, basil seeds.
- Mango-Coconut Popping Boba (¥18) – mango spheres burst like caviar.
Damage ¥22 per head
Address 49 1F, Bldg 32, Xinzhou Village, Beicun 1st St, Futian (Line 3, Shixia Exit B, 5-min walk)
Reservation? No; 10 stools, outdoor milk-crate seating.
Pro Tip Ask for less ice—coconut milk thickens as it warms.
Other Diners Say> “Queue moves fast, but the mango boba explosion is worth the sidewalk wait.” – @foodiehk

南街清补凉 – Pineapple Ice & Unexpected Crunch

A Hidden Garden in Luohu

Tucked inside a 1980s institute courtyard, this blink-and-miss kiosk upgrades the classic Hainan dessert with pineapple brunoise and vanilla ice-cream.

Must-Order
- Pineapple Ice Sea Jelly (¥19) – diced pineapple, sea-bird-nest jelly, single scoop of soft-serve.
Damage ¥19 per head
Address Shop 11-6, Changkan Yuan, Qingping Rd, Luohu (Line 9, Renmin South Exit A, 6-min walk)
Reservation? Walk-in; 8 shaded courtyard tables—strollers welcome.
Secret Menu Ask for “extra jelly” (free before 15:00).
Other Diners Say> “Felt like eating dessert in grandma’s backyard.” – Google review

龙岗区（Longgang District）

田也日式刨冰专门店 – Pineapple Boat & Bubblegum Snow

Kawaii Vibes, Whole-Fruit Bowls

Run by two former anime illustrators, Tianye turns fruit into edible art: an entire pineapple hollowed out, stuffed with milk shaved ice and hidden mango cubes.

Must-Order
- Pineapple Boat (¥32) – shareable for 2, crowned with coconut flakes.
- Watermelon Bubblegum Ice (¥28) – candy floss topping, popping candy sides.
Damage ¥30 per head
Address 100 m from Wuhe Station Exit D1, Longgang (look for pink torii gate)
Reservation? Optional via Dianping mini-app for window seat; weekend wait ~40 min.
Kid Perk Free sticker sheet with every fruit boat.
Other Diners Say> “My 5-year-old squealed when the fireworks candle arrived.” – @mommydiary

宝安区（Bao’an District）

一方冰事 – Hand-Carved Snow, Budget Hero

Minimalist Counter, Maximalist Flavor

Owner Mr. Fang hand-chisels each ice block from mineral water frozen 48 h; toppings rotate weekly. Think of it as Shenzhen’s answer to Taiwanese xue-hua-bing without the tourist markup.

Must-Order
- Strawberry-Cheese Shaved Ice (¥22) – freeze-dried berries, house-cultured cheese foam.
Damage ¥22 per head
Address 150 m from Pingzhou Station Exit A, Bao’an
Reservation? None; 12 counter seats, turnover <15 min.
Payment WeChat/Alipay only—cashless like most Shenzhen spots.

Quick Planner

Area	Shop Name	Metro Line & Station	Walking Time	Notes
Nanshan	Li Fang Traditional Tong Sui	Line 11, Houhai Station Exit G	7 minutes	Expect queues after 7 PM
Bao’an	Yutang Tong Sui	Line 5, Lingzhi Station Exit A	5 minutes	WeChat queue recommended
Futian	Yuelianxuan Teochew Desserts	Line 9, Yuanling Station Exit B	3 minutes	Instagram booking for groups
Futian	Grandma Wong’s Desserts	Line 9, Meilin Station Exit C2	2 minutes	Limited seats
Nanshan	Baicaotang Herbal Tea	Line 2, Shekou Port Station Exit A	7 minutes	Traditional herbal tea
Luohu	Nanjie Qingbuliang	Line 9, Renmin South Station Exit A	6 minutes	Cozy courtyard seating
Futian	Zhang Jie Buffalo Milk	Line 3, Shixia Station Exit B	5 minutes	Authentic Hainan flavors
Longgang	Tianye Japanese Ice	Wuhe Station Exit D1	Nearby	Anime-style fruit bowls
Bao’an	Yifang Ice	Pingzhou Station Exit A	Nearby	Cashless payment only

Tips for Visitors

Most shops accept mobile payments (WeChat/Alipay); cash is rare but handy.
Weekends and holidays are busy; arrive early or late for shorter waits.
Follow official social media and WeChat mini-programs for live queue updates.
Try sharing desserts for a variety of flavors without overloading.

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