In Tianjin, breakfast is serious business. And nothing embodies this better than jianbing guozi (煎饼果子) – a savoury crepe that has become the city’s most iconic morning meal. Often described as the “fourth treasure” of Tianjin’s culinary scene, after the famous Goubuli buns, Guifaxiang dough twists, and Erduoyan fried cakes, this humble street-food crepe…
Alongside Goubuli steamed buns and Guifaxiang fried dough twists, Erduoyan Fried Cake (Earhole Fried Cake, 耳朵眼炸糕) completes the celebrated trio known as the “Three Treasures of Tianjin” . With a history spanning over 130 years, this humble golden-fried cake has earned its place as one of China’s most beloved regional snacks – and it…
If Tianjin’s culinary scene were a royal court, the Guifaxiang 18th Street Fried Dough Twist (桂发祥十八街麻花) would undoubtedly be its emperor. As the undisputed first among the “Three Treasures of Tianjin” – alongside Goubuli steamed buns and Erduoyan fried rice cakes– this golden, crispy snack has been captivating taste buds for nearly a century.…