As an ancient city in the north of China, Tianjin's food culture is profound and unique. Tianjin has a variety of special snacks, including some dishes with strong local characteristics. Here are some typical authentic Tianjin dishes:

1. Goubuli Steamed Bun: This dish originated from a snack bar named Goubuli (or Goubuli Steamed Bun) in Heping District, Tianjin. Goubuli steamed stuffed bun is characterized by small size, thin skin, large stuffing and plenty of juice, with pork stuffing, shrimp stuffing and camellia oleifera stuffing being the most typical.

2. Old Beijing Zhajiang Noodles: Although it is called "Old Beijing", it is also very popular in Tianjin. Zhajiang Noodles is a kind of soy sauce based on peanut butter, and it has become one of Tianjin's unique pasta by adding seasonings such as bean curd residue, lobster sauce, shredded lean meat and shredded cucumber.

3. Dish-throwing: also known as "fragrant dried vegetables" and "fried tofu", it is a traditional snack in Tianjin. Its main raw materials are dried bean curd, bean skin and various vegetables, plus soy sauce, vinegar, pepper and pepper. It tastes delicious and refreshing.

4. Pancake Fruit: Its main raw material is pancakes made of flour, cooked with bean paste, jam, sausage and minced meat, which is a necessary food for breakfast in Tianjin.

5. Eight bowls: It consists of eight dishes, each of which is different, such as shark soup, stewed chicken, lion's head, fried meat roll, tofu of Han Dynasty, etc. It is a traditional snack in Tianjin and one of the representatives of authentic Tianjin cuisine.

These dishes are now household names, representing the traditional cuisine and flavor characteristics of Tianjin, and are also an important part of China's food culture.