Tianjin is more than just Goubuli! These buns are the real worth eating breakfast

Tianjin people don't eat "Goubuli" steamed buns. Although Tianjin people do like steamed buns. Tourists all go to eat "Goubuli" steamed buns, but after eating them, they are left with psychological trauma. Early risers in Tianjin can go without porridge, salt, or sauce for several days, but they must have steamed buns. Only the cheap large steamed buns just out of the pot in the alley belong to the taste of Tianjin people. So, which steamed bun shops do Tianjin people often go to?

Laoyoule Baozi Shop

The most traditional baozi shop in Tianjin, it still only opens for half a day. Here, you can always see the master making baozi. The baozi with a lot of oil and gravy is a bit salty, but it pairs perfectly with wonton and millet porridge.

Lao Niao Shi Jiang Ji Baozi Shop

There are not many varieties, but the vegetarian baozi is juicy and flavorful. The vegetarian baozi is fragrant upon entry, which is the most familiar way for Tianjin people to eat baozi.

Chen Shazi Restaurant

Chen Shazi was originally named the same as Goubuli. Although consumption has upgraded now (there is an uncle selling Haagen-Dazs at the entrance), the unchanged buns are still 10 yuan for 6 pieces. The most distinctive ones are the sesame clam buns and fermented bean sprout buns. The thick pumpkin millet porridge and the signature dish, spicy shrimp and chicken balls, are also very delicious.

Siping Baozi Shop

The buns are especially fresh, with more abundant juice compared to other buns. However, you need to go early, as they sell out quickly.

Jinmen Zhang's Bun Shop

The most famous item here is the Three Delicacies Bun. With one bite, you can taste the fresh sweetness of pork, shiitake mushrooms, and shrimp. The meat is juicy, and the juice is meaty.

Lao Yongsheng Tongyicheng Baozi Shop

Honestly, besides the attitude of the uncle selling buns being comparable to that of the Auntie at Goubuli, the buns are full of flavor.

Old Town Second Aunt's Buns

The buns here are quite oily and salty, best paired with millet porridge.

Lao Sheng Xiang Baozi Shop

The skin of Lao Sheng Xiang Baozi is slightly thick, the filling is not very oily, neither salty nor sweet, and the taste of the filling is endlessly memorable.

Shitoumenkan Vegetarian Bun Shop

Famous for its 21-pleat vegetarian buns with up to 19 different fillings, including black fungus, cauliflower, tofu skin, button mushrooms, dried tofu, and gluten. So rich that it will make you dizzy with happiness.