As a Tianjin native, my hometown has a rich food culture. Among them, the most popular and well-known are the five classic delicacies, namely Goubuli steamed buns, soup dumplings, twists, tofu pudding and glutinous rice dumplings.

The first classic delicacy: Goubuli steamed buns.

Goubuli Steamed Buns is a traditional breakfast in Tianjin. The founder is Yang Zaixing, an ancestral craftsman. The name comes from the fact that he is so ruthless in selling steamed buns that he doesn’t even bother with dogs.

Goubuli steamed buns are famous for their thin skin, large fillings and melt-in-your-mouth texture, making them unforgettable.

The fillings of steamed buns range from the most basic pork and beef to seasonal vegetables, seafood, and chicken, with pork and beef being the most classic and popular.

The second classic delicacy: soup dumplings.

Soup dumplings are a snack from Shanghai, but they also have a big market in Tianjin.

It is made with fresh meat and stock poured into the dough. When you take a bite, the soup overflows, which is very refreshing and has an excellent taste.

The third classic dish: Mahua.

It is said that the history of Mahua can be traced back to the Shang Dynasty. By the Tang Dynasty, Mahua had become one of the etiquettes for savoring snacks and welcoming distinguished guests.

Tianjin’s twists are characterized by their golden color, crispy taste, and tough chew, and are known as the “No. 1 specialty in the Northeast.”

The fourth classic delicacy: tofu brain.

Tofu brain is a food originally called tofu milk, which is made from soy milk solidified in a plaster mold.

It is popular among young people for its soft, smooth texture and rich soy milk flavor.

The processing of tofu nao is also very particular. It is paired with chopped green onion, chili sauce, and crushed peanuts to make it taste better.

The fifth classic delicacy: mess.

Luotanzi is another very famous breakfast food in Tianjin and is also a traditional snack.

It is made from mixed bean flour and glutinous rice flour, plus egg drop, dried shrimp skin and minced meat. It is delicious and delicious.

The texture of the paste is soft and waxy, lightly fragrant and delicious.

In Tianjin, dumplings are often one of the choices for lunch and late-night snacks.

The above five classic delicacies are indispensable representative delicacies in Tianjin, and the diversity and regionality of Tianjin’s food culture give Tianjin more delicacies.

For example, the famous Teppanyaki, Huoshao, Shandong pancakes, donkey flower, etc., as well as the not-to-be-missed Tianjin seafood, sheep scorpion, and desserts such as old twist, Hakka brown sugar cake, etc.

I believe you will definitely find more delicious food when you come to Tianjin.