Fresh Fruit-Filled Tangyuan, a Tianjin-style snack. It is known for its fragrant, refreshing taste, soft and glutinous texture, rich fruity flavor, and unique character. The most famous versions are served at Bailou Snack Shop and Jiangnanchun Restaurant in the Xiaobailou area. …
Shixiangzhai Fried Dough Twists are a specialty snack of Tianjin and an exclusive product of the Tianjin Shixiangzhai Famous Food General Store. The dough used to make these twists is prepared with eggs and milk powder, hence they are also known as egg-and-milk fried dough twists. The finished product combines the aromas of oil, egg, milk, and sesame seeds, delivering a taste that is fragrant, sweet, crispy, and flaky, with a long-lasting aftertaste. It has been recognized as a “Chinese Famous Snack.”
Tianjin Specialty — Flat Onion with Water Chestnut Shape is an outstanding variety cultivated by Tianjin farmers and a renowned local product. Its tubular leaves grow up to 40 cm long, with 9–10 functional leaves on mature plants that are green and covered with a thick layer of wax. The bulbs are flat and round, measuring 4.5 cm in length and 7 cm in width, with each bulb weighing over 100 grams. The outer skin of the bulb is earthy yellow, and the flesh is pale yellow, with low moisture content, a strong spicy taste, good storability, and excellent quality. Its yield is slightly lower than that of the large-water-peach variety.
Tianjin Snack Craftsmanship: Baking Method Ingredients for Top Ten Crisp Cakes: 2500g of high-gluten flour, 40g each of candied jujube, seedless raisins, preserved fruits, peach preserves, dried melon strips, and green plums, 25g each of shredded green vegetables, shredded red vegetables, and osmanthus, 1000g of icing sugar, and 1200g of cooked lard. Introduction to Top Ten Crisp Cakes: A Tianjin-style...
Xiaozhan Rice, renowned both domestically and internationally, originates from the high-quality japonica rice produced in the Xiaozhan area of Jinnan District, Tianjin. Its grains are large, plump, and semi-transparent without the powdery white belly. When steamed into dry rice, whether soft or firm, it does not stick together and resembles a bowl full of pearls, glossy and oily. Whether cooked thin or thick, the porridge has a rich broth that gives off a fragrant aroma. As you eat it...
Tianjin Light Fare – Chicken Drumstick Soup Noodles — In terms of soup varieties, this dish involves coating chicken drumsticks in dry starch, then repeatedly pounding them into thin slices with a wooden mallet. The slices are diced and mixed with egg whites, water, and flour to form a slightly firm dough, which is then rolled out into noodles roughly the thickness of hanging noodles. These are cooked whole, then scooped into bowls, seasoned with salt and MSG, and topped with "Three-Mix Soup" (made by simmering chicken, duck, and beef in water). This is the traditional version of "Chicken Drumstick Soup Noodles." Before liberation, this dish was a delicacy for wealthy families. It was once made and sold by the "Eight Great Chengs" (renowned Tianjin-style restaurants bearing the name "Cheng"), known for their fine ingredients, meticulous preparation, unique style, snow-white and tender yet smooth noodles, clear and piping hot savory broth, and rich nutrition. Using the same method for making "Chicken Drumstick Soup Noodles," one can also create "Pounded Shrimp Soup Noodles." If the pounded slices are made into wonton wrappers and stuffed with meat filling, they can be turned into "Pounded Chicken Wontons."
The Sachima Peach, commonly known as the Eight Immortals Longevity Peach, is one of the famous varieties of pastries in Tianjin. This "peach" evolved from cake peaches and has a history of about 100 years. Ingredient formula: (for 20 pieces) 3 kg of strong flour, 1.6 kg of eggs, 500 g of peanut oil, 2 kg of fried rice flour, 10 kg of powdered sugar, 4 kg of rice grits
The artificial breeding base for redfin puffer fish is located at the Han'guu Marine and Freshwater Hatchery Center in the Hangu District of Tianjin. With its unique natural resources, strong technological capabilities, high-level management, and an enterprising spirit, the redfin puffer fish breeding project has been included as one of the municipal-level agricultural industrialization leading projects in Tianjin. It has also been designated by the Tianjin Science and Technology Commission as a recommended premium-quality product to be promoted nationally, and has won the First Prize for Scientific and Technological Achievements at the municipal level.
Zhilanzhai Cake Dry is a famous specialty snack from Tianjin. It is made by grinding Xiaozhan rice and glutinous rice into flour, stuffing it with various fillings, and then steaming it. The name comes from the brand "Zhilanzhai" that created it. This is a time-honored brand with over 60 years of history. The founder of Zhilanzhai opened a shop on Shen Zhuang Street in Tianjin to produce and sell the cake dry. Due to its excellent quality and affordable price,
Fresh Fruit-Filled Glutinous Rice Balls are a snack specialty of Tianjin. The preparation involves chopping fresh fruits, marinating them in sugar, and then forming the mixture into a filling according to a specific recipe. Premium glutinous rice is ground into powder and used to roll and shape the balls. They are known for their fragrant, refreshing taste, soft and smooth texture, and rich fruity flavor. The most famous ones are found at Bailou Snack Shop and Jiangnanchun Restaurant in the Xiaobailou area. …
Korean-style Silver Fish, also known as "fried silver fish," is a traditional famous dish from the Tianjin region. Tianjin silver fish is one of the specialties of the Bohai Sea. It is larger in size than Taihu silver fish, white as jade, tender and delicious, and available all year round. The "Tianjin Bamboo Branch Ci" once praised it: “Silver fish and Shaoxing wine poured into the cup, its taste is like cucumber soup; how can jade eyes compare to golden ones…”
Chinese scallion pancake with egg is a snack from Tianjin. In Tianjin, some vendors season the beaten eggs with spices such as cumin powder while cooking them, which gives the dish a unique flavor. A tender egg pancake is placed inside a scallion pancake, then spread with sweet bean sauce and Worcestershire sauce. Sometimes, a slice of ham is added as well, making it quite filling. Legend has it that Guo Degang often relied on scallion pancakes with egg to get by during tough times. As they say, one man’s meat is another man’s poison—some may find it humble fare, while others are left drooling.
The Shawo Radish is produced in Xiaoshaowo Village, Xinkou Town, Xiqing District, Tianjin City, hence its name. The soil in Xiaoshaowo Village is sandy on top and clayey underneath, which is particularly suitable for radish cultivation. As a result, the village’s radishes have been beloved by the people of Tianjin for nearly a century, earning the reputation that “Shawo radishes rival pears in taste.” The radishes are crispy upon biting, sweet with a balanced spice, and rich in nutrients, known to help prevent colds. In recent years, villagers have improved cultivation methods by adopting off-season planting, irrigation with deep well water, enclosed management, and completely eliminating pesticide spraying—making them a healthy food free from pesticide residues.
Tianjin specialty Xiaozhan Rice is one of China’s renowned high-quality rice varieties, originating from the Xiaozhan area in the southern suburbs of Tianjin. It dates back to the Song and Liao dynasties, gained fame in the late Qing Dynasty, and was once served as imperial court rice. The area was historically a military stronghold called “Xiaozhan,” which is how the rice got its name. “White with a tinge of green, glossy and fragrant, sticky and delicious with a sweet aftertaste” describes its distinctive qualities.
Fried Sparrows: A very famous local snack in Tianjin. The finished dish has a golden color, crispy bones, tender meat, and a unique flavor. Sparrows here actually refer to common sparrows. As a distinctive Tianjin-style dish, it has a history of several hundred years. But why do people in Tianjin call them "iron sparrows"? According to some elderly locals, mature…
Bengdou Zhang is the most famous private enterprise in Tianjin specializing in the production and sale of various bean-based dried snack foods. The company consists of a flagship store, a branch store, and a processing factory, employing over sixty staff members. The flagship store is located in Nanshi Food Street. Bengdou Zhang’s traditional products originated during the Jiaqing era of the Qing Dynasty, boasting a history of over 240 years.
Baiji Dumplings are long-renowned as a traditional specialty of Tianjin. These dumplings are meticulously crafted, using premium fresh lamb finely minced. The filling is skillfully seasoned with tender shredded cabbage, specially brewed soy sauce, and small-ground sesame oil. The dough is prepared soft, resulting in dumplings with thin wrappers, small edges, and generous fillings — a beloved everyday favorite among locals...
Approved by the Trademark Office of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, the first geographical indication certification trademark in Baodi District, “Huangzhuang Rice,” has been successfully registered. The registration of the “Huangzhuang Rice” geographical indication certification trademark not only optimizes the rural industrial structure but also enhances Tianjin’s external influence. Nowadays, the “value” of “Huangzhuang Rice” has reached as high as
A Tianjin specialty — Xiao Li Roast Chicken, originally named “Red Chicken,” is a famous food brand from Tianjin. This dish has a glossy, oily appearance, snow-white meat, delicious flavor, rich aroma, tender texture falling off the bone, and is rich without being greasy. Even chewing the bones leaves a lingering fragrance. When served hot, lifting a chicken leg and gently shaking it causes the meat to completely fall off — a top-tier dish in the culinary world that can be enjoyed either hot or cold.
As the saying goes, “When it comes to eating fish and shrimp, Tianjin is home.” So, naturally, indulging in a feast of fish and shrimp is a must when you’re in Tianjin. In the past, seafood and freshwater delicacies in Tianjin were mostly steamed alive, then shelled and eaten with a dipping sauce. But in recent years, locals have refined their tastes, and stir-fried shelled shrimp is a prime example. These shrimp are shelled fresh after being briefly blanched...