Must-try traditional local delicacies in Tianjin

People from Tianjin pay great attention to their diet. The exquisite selection of snacks and Tianjin-style dishes reflects their emphasis and pursuit of good food. Over the years, there have been numerous longstanding restaurants in Tianjin, some of which have been around for decades or even centuries. Let me introduce a few of these old-established restaurants, see if you have ever eaten at any of them!

Chenggui Restaurant

An old-fashioned Western restaurant specializing in Russian and French cuisine. With creamy white wooden chairs and windowsills, floral tablecloths, it exudes a strong European charm. The signature dish is the braised beef in a pot, with a thick soup base and tender, moderately soft beef that is very chewy. It is highly recommended to try.

Kaisiling Hotel Tianjin

A century-old Western restaurant that has attracted many celebrities. The dishes, including Russian, German, and French styles, are exquisite and authentic.

Yanchunlou Restaurant

Yanchunlou Restaurant is a well-established Halal restaurant in Tianjin, giving off the vibe of a state-owned old restaurant. It mainly serves traditional Tianjin dishes such as roast duck and braised oxtail. The ingredients are fresh, the flavors are authentic, and the portions are generous.

Deng Ying Lou Restaurant (Tianxing Riverside Branch)

Deng Ying Lou was founded in 1913 and has a history of over a hundred years, mainly serving Shandong cuisine. The dishes here maintain the characteristics of traditional Shandong cuisine with meticulous ingredient selection and authentic techniques. The slightly salty and fresh taste is very authentic.

Shitou Menkan (Nanshi Food Street Branch)

Shitou Menkan is a famous old brand known for its vegetarian buns, with a history of over a hundred years. It is said that in the early days of the shop, the owner built a stone threshold at the entrance to prevent rainwater from entering during the summer. The name gradually spread and became a well-known brand for vegetarian buns. The vegetarian bun filling of Shitou Menkan is exquisite, with meticulous craftsmanship, large filling, and thin skin. The fresh aroma of the vegetarian filling leaves a lasting impression.

Lu Lu Xiang Restaurant (Nanshi Branch)

Specializes in authentic Tianjin buns, with rich and delicious fillings. Known by Tianjin locals as 'the best pancake in the universe'.