Beijing is a food paradise, bringing together specialties from all over the world.
Among them, the dishes from neighboring Tianjin are particularly famous, and even Beijingers regard them as one of the local specialties.
Next, let’s learn about the delicious Tianjin cuisine in Beijing.
The first delicacy from Tianjin is Goubuli steamed buns.
As one of the traditional Chinese delicacies, Goubuli steamed buns are known as "Tianjin's No. 1 snack".
Its main ingredients are pork and flour, which are steamed and then wrapped in meat fillings. It is soft in the mouth and has a delicious meat taste.
Goubuli steamed buns are not only highly praised in Tianjin, but are also widely available in food stalls and restaurants in Beijing, and are very popular among citizens and tourists.
The second delicacy from Tianjin is rice dumplings.
Crispy rice dumplings are made with fried crispy rice dumplings as the main ingredient, and are supplemented with shredded pork, shrimp, bean sprouts and other ingredients, giving it a unique taste.
The crispy rice dishes are well produced, with good color, aroma and taste, and the portions are generous, making them very popular.
In Beijing, crispy rice is not very popular, but in some restaurants that sell Tianjin specialties, many people still order a crispy rice dish to enjoy the different taste.
The third delicacy from Tianjin is sweet and sour pork.
This dish mainly uses pork tenderloin as the main ingredient, coated in starch and fried until golden brown, then added with sweet and sour sauce and cooked until the juice is thick and the meat is tender.
Sweet and sour pork is bright in color and tender in taste. It is not only famous in Tianjin, but also very popular in restaurants and snack bars in Beijing.
In short, the characteristics of Tianjin cuisine have firmly occupied Beijing's catering market. These specialty snacks have become part of Beijing's urban food culture, and their delicious taste will always be passed down.