I've eaten Goubuli steamed stuffed bun. To be honest, it's better than ordinary steamed stuffed bun, but I can understand why most people in Tianjin are not happy to eat this steamed stuffed bun.
First of all, this steamed stuffed bun is not so delicious. This steamed stuffed bun was very popular in the past, and it can be sold a lot every day. However, it was a long time ago that the steamed stuffed bun sold very well. Now this steamed stuffed bun is really not so popular in Tianjin. In fact, this reason is also very simple. Because the current business atmosphere is too serious, Goubuli steamed stuffed bun has changed from a special food to a commercial brand, thus losing its original unique taste.
The second point is that Goubuli steamed stuffed bun is not popular now because it is very expensive. A cage of buns costs 6 yuan, which is really too expensive. Ordinary buns are only a few dollars at most. Who will have nothing to eat such expensive buns? People in Tianjin, in particular, won't eat it any more. How can they be interested in Goubuli steamed buns now after eating them that are really delicious and cheap? Nowadays, most people who eat Goubuli steamed bread are tourists or foreigners attracted by its name. These people are attracted to eat, and they don't feel bad about eating once. But it is unnecessary for Tianjin residents to eat Goubuli steamed stuffed bun, so most people in Tianjin really don't like it.
The above two reasons are the reasons why I think most people in Tianjin will not eat this steamed stuffed bun. Of course, this is just my own opinion on this matter, and the reason why Tianjin people don't eat this steamed stuffed bun must have their own ideas.