1. Eight bowls. The Eight Great Bowls are part of China’s culinary heritage. Cooking the Eight Great Bowls is an art, and tasting the Eight Great Bowls is a cultural and artistic enjoyment. Eight large bowls are a must-have banquet for old Tianjin Wei to entertain guests and friends. The Eight Big Bowls are cooked using various cooking methods such as stewing, grilling, steaming, and stewing. There are eight people per table and eight dishes on the table. All dishes are served in the same big bowl.

It looks refreshing, tastes enjoyable, and has strong local characteristics. The eight big bowls are divided into thick and thin ones. The thin eight bowls refer to: braised fish fillets, braised shrimps, family portraits, sweet-scented osmanthus fish bones, braised smooth fish, Sichuan pork shreds, Sichuan meatballs, loose meat, etc.; the thick eight bowls include: stir-fried green vegetables. Shrimp, shredded braised chicken, crab roe in whole stewed egg custard, sea cucumber meatballs, ingot meat, chicken in clear soup, braised chicken, home-cooked carp, etc.

2. Pancake fruit. Pancake fruit is the representative breakfast of Tianjin people. Although it has been spread all over the country, Tianjin’s is the most authentic. When eating pancakes in Tianjin, you must choose mung bean noodles. Pour a spoonful on it and spread it out quickly, then lay an egg on it. When the heat is just right, press a fruit (fried dough stick) or crisp it on top. The fragrant batter smell is accompanied by the fragrance of the egg. Make diners salivate.

There are many stalls selling pancakes and fruits in Tianjin. Many of the delicious restaurants have been open for a certain period of time. Tourists will definitely go and buy one if they see which one has the most people in line. Interested tourists can also try to replace the crispy wrapping with fried dough sticks, which is also an authentic way to eat in Tianjin. To taste Tianjin on the tip of your tongue, pancakes and fruits are a must.

3. Ripe pear cake. Ripe pear cake, also called bowl cake, is a very traditional folk snack in Tianjin. Even though pear has the word "pear" in its name, it actually has nothing to do with pear! On the streets of Tianjin, you can often see vendors selling ripe pear cakes on carts. Don't underestimate this snack, it also has a scientific name of "Zeng Gao", which is made from rice ground into powder residue and steamed as the main ingredient.

Vendors put the steamed cakes on paper and coat them with various flavored toppings. From the earliest bean paste, white sugar, and red fruit, they gradually developed into chocolate and various fruit flavors. Very popular among children. If you also have a taste for children, then you must not miss the ripe pear cake.

4. Crispy rice dish. Tianjin crispy rice dumplings, like pancakes and fruits, are both popular in Tianjin. However, you must not associate crispy rice with the word "vegetable" in stir-fry or vegetables. Tianjin's rice dumplings are called "gaba dishes" in colloquial language. The rice dumplings must be added with coriander and chili pepper, and must be spicy to taste.

Tianjin crispy rice dumplings are soft and smooth, with a clear and fragrant aroma. They can be used as breakfast or dinner, and are delicious when eaten with sesame sesame pancakes.