Goubuli Baozi
Tian Jin, Tianjin Municipality
Tianjin's signature steamed pork buns, pleated by hand into a distinctive tight fold, sold both at the original flagship chain and countless local copycats.
Pourquoi visiter Goubuli Baozi ?
Goubuli is one of Tianjin's two defining foods (with mahua) and has been made in the city since the mid-1800s — the odd name, roughly "the dog ignores it," comes from a nickname for the shop's original vendor, who was reportedly too busy to talk to customers.
Comment en profiter
A smaller, local baozi shop away from the main tourist strips generally gives a better version at a fraction of the price of the flagship chain stores, which lean heavily on the brand name.
Astuce
Order in small quantities to start — a full steamer basket is more food than it looks, and the buns are rich enough that a few go a long way.