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Light Bites
Top 50 Light Bites in Tianjin [2025]
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南楼煎饼(南楼总店)
4.6
/5
454 reviews
Fast Food
From AU$ 3.00
Binjiang Road/Xiao Bai Lou/Five Avenue Scenic Area | 2.7 km from downtown
Address: 围堤道与隆昌路交叉口新跃里4门109
Featured in 2024 Asia 100 - Light Bites
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Jianbing guozi(1908 people recommended) | Rene Liu checked in at the store
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There aren't many delicious and famous snacks in Tianjin. Jianbing is a must-try snack for outsiders when they visit the city. The Nanlou Jianbing Shop also has several local snacks, so you can try some to learn more about the local cuisine.
Nanlou pancakes are really the ones I always want to eat after a long time. I have to save my stomach for them at dinner. It is a sight to see people queuing up in the bustling crowd at 8 p.m. Even though there are many people queuing up, it only takes about ten minutes to get them.
The hot and crispy pancakes are brushed with the unique secret sauce, which is really a crunchy and satisfying midnight snack.
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耳朵眼炸糕(东北角店)
4.5
/5
1041 reviews
Snacks
From AU$ 2.00
Tianjin Railway Station/Ancient Culture Street/Italy Customs Area | 3.8 km from downtown
Address: Next to Zhengxingde Tea House, 32 Dahutong Commercial Street
No.6 of Must-Visit Restaurants in Tianjin
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Don't miss the ear-hole fried cake, one of the three treasures of this local famous restaurant.
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The second stop of the May Day holiday tour of Tianjin is from the South Great Mosque, passing the northwest corner, and heading east along Beima Road to the northeast corner of the Erduoyan Fried Cake Shop. The name of Erduoyan Fried Cake comes from the place. Erduoyan Fried Cake Shop was originally located at the west entrance of Erduoyan Hutong, Beimenwai Street, Hongqiao District, Tianjin. It is a few low-rise storefronts facing west and east, with blue doors and windows, no seats, and only window sales. There are two large iron pots and several large dough jars inside. Homemade bean paste fillings are also made indoors. Fried cakes are wrapped, fried, and sold on the spot. There are always people queuing outside the window. The fried cake has a red shell and purple-black bean paste. The shell of the fried cake just out of the pot is crispy. When you bite it, the click sound and the soft, glutinous, and sweet taste are memorable. Erduoyan Hutong is also famous for its fried cakes. Erduoyan Hutong is a 100-meter-long north-south alley connecting Beimalu to Guiyi Street. In the middle of the alley, there is a 50-meter-long west-facing alley. To the right of the west exit of the alley is Erduoyan Fried Cake Shop. More than 20 years ago, when Beimenwai Street was widened and demolished, Erduoyan Fried Cake Shop moved to the northeast corner. Now Erduoyan Fried Cake has many branches. Fried cakes are still fried in stores, but the dough is factory-produced. There are many more flavors. Purple sweet potatoes and chocolate have also become fillings for fried cakes. With the development of the times, people's tastes have also kept up with the pace of the times.
The ear-shaped fried cakes are a specialty of Tianjin. They are filled with red bean paste, are delicate and sweet but not greasy. I love them the most. The oil used for frying is also the best. You will know it after one taste. I want to eat them every once in a while. Every time I pass by, I must buy them.
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Zhen Su Cheng Mei Shi Yuan (Yu Quan Road)
4.9
/5
42 reviews
Halal
From AU$ 2.00
Tianjin West Station in Xuefu District | 4 km from downtown
Address: YuQuan Road 56, Tianjin China
Highlights:
This famous restaurant specializes in authentic Tianjin breakfast.
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Zhensucheng is a restaurant featuring breakfast. As a characteristic of Tianjin, it is representative. Breakfast is the biggest characteristic of Tianjin. The Gaba dish here is also a unique characteristic in Tianjin. There are also various characteristic Tianjin breakfasts, rolls, fruits, and tofu brain. If you want to experience the atmosphere of Tianjin life, come here!
One of my favorite rice crust dishes. Their rice crust dishes are delicious, especially their dried chilies, which enhance the flavor. When the epidemic was at its worst, I went to their house to buy rice crust dishes. The temperature was measured at the door, and people lined up to scan the code to buy. People lined up in an orderly manner. I have eaten from the Zhen Sucheng branch to the main store, and the taste has not changed. I have always liked it!
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DA FU LAI
4.6
/5
153 reviews
Snacks
From AU$ 3.00
Tianjin Railway Station/Ancient Culture Street/Italy Customs Area | 3.9 km from downtown
Address: 大胡同商业街32号(耳朵眼总店旁)
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Founded during the reign of Emperor Qianlong, known for exquisite snacks
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An absolute delicacy in Tianjin, a must-eat breakfast in the morning, everyone likes it very much, it is authentic and delicious. I hope all friends will come to try his rice crust dish, paired with a flatbread with fruit, and a bowl of thick soy milk, it is comfortable
Dafulai's Guobacai is 0.5 yuan cheaper than Zhensucheng's small bowl, and the taste is okay. But if you meet a confused and muddle-headed master, the egg soup may only be eggs and water, unless you ask for coriander and seaweed. 😁😁It's simply
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MU MIN MEI SHI JIA
4.0
/5
12 reviews
Snacks
From AU$ 3.00
Tianjin West Station in Xuefu District | 5.1 km from downtown
Address: 西湖道与三潭路交口(三潭路口)
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Mostly local customers, the beef in baked flatbread is amazing
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I had lunch in Mumin on the coldest day. The water chestnut soup was hot and fragrant, and the beef buns were delicious. But the cold dish was icy and I was frozen like a dog.
Mumin Gourmet, on the West Lake Road, has been open for many years, and not only breakfast, but also lunch and dinner, staple food and dry goods!
This time I came for breakfast, the quantity is large and the price is not expensive
"Old tofu" is rich in mahjong, with cauliflower and black fungus, and I think the taste is a bit light
"Pot crust vegetable" is also very filling, with small dried tofu cubes, all of which are old-fashioned
"Vegetarian rolls" are oily
Fruit, cold in hand! Bean sprout vegetarian buns are good, big, and the filling is also OK!
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Jinmenzhangjibaozipu (huachangdao)
4.3
/5
59 reviews
Snacks
From AU$ 4.00
Tianjin Railway Station/Ancient Culture Street/Italy Customs Area | 2.3 km from downtown
Address: No.1-8 Huaxin Apartment, Huachang Road
Highlights:
A well-known local bao bun shop with delicious, thin-skinned, and filling buns
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I wanted to eat steamed buns, so I found Jinmen Zhangji Steamed Bun Shop in the comments. It was not far from where I lived and had good reviews. I walked over and found that the storefront was not very big, but the lobby was not small and clean. There were many kinds of steamed buns, and the price was by jin. You can buy them by liang, 3 for 1liang. They are a little bigger than xiaolongbao, so I can try a few more flavors. They tasted good.
To be honest, the buns taste great, better than those big-name buns. Personally, I think the side dishes are really good. Paired with beer, beef
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Zhengweizhaiguobacai(Xi Bei Jiao Dian )
3.8
/5
34 reviews
Snacks
From AU$ 2.00
Tianjin west railway station area | 4.8 km from downtown
Address: New Year's Garden Court near Xiguan North Street
Highlights:
The wall of fame speaks to its quality; the signature Guoba dish is a must-try.
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The boss lady is very nice, very enthusiastic and attentive, very practical, the portions are very generous, the taste is good, the price is moderate, the taste is excellent, the traditional flavor, this one is definitely the best, you might as well give it a try
The specialty of this restaurant is the stewed rice crust. It is not a traditional sauce but homemade scallion oil, which has a unique taste and is particularly fragrant! The rice crust is made by the restaurant itself with millet and mung beans, and paired with steamed bread, you can be sure to eat your fill.
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马记富来锅巴菜·烧麦
4.8
/5
149 reviews
Fast Food
From AU$ 6.00
Tianjin west railway station area | 3.8 km from downtown
Address: 鼓楼南街76号
Highlights:
A hidden gem since 1938, shumai with rich ingredients
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The specialty of this restaurant is that you can eat Guoba dishes all day long, without having to squeeze in the crowd of tourists in the southwest corner.
This is an old restaurant that has been open for many years. You don’t have to wait for a table at noon on weekends. The staff are all young, the dishes are served quickly, and the restaurant is very cool. I didn’t eat Guoba dishes this time. I bought a siu mai set meal in a group purchase. The meal for two people is very sufficient, and you can order three dishes. Each of the three delicacies has big shrimps, the pumpkin tastes very special, and the beef is also very fresh. The vinegar and pepper tofu is delicious. The sesame sauce mixed with cucumbers is so delicious that I almost ate all of it. It is not only not salty but also very fragrant.
During the Chinese New Year, I always want to eat something different for breakfast. It's not easy to find a breakfast that is open during the Spring Festival. I feel that the whole day is wonderful when I get up early and eat a comfortable breakfast. Ma Ji breakfast did not disappoint me. The candy is crispy and sweet when it comes out of the pot. A bowl of authentic tofu pudding is delicious. If you want to say that the most famous thing about this restaurant is the rice crust dish, I want to drink something thin today, and the tofu pudding is just right. The restaurant is large and there are many tables, which is very convenient to find a place. The key is that the hygiene is also good.
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JINMENSHISANZHANG JIANBING
4.7
/5
13 reviews
Snacks
From AU$ 2.00
Binjiang Road/Xiao Bai Lou/Five Avenue Scenic Area | 1.4 km from downtown
Address: 劝业场街道哈尔滨道157号101平1
Highlights:
A local restaurant famous for its delicious Jianbing
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When visiting Tianjin, you must try the local delicacy Jianbing Guozi. Looking at the map, Jinmen Shisan Jianbing is relatively close to me and ranks second on Dianping.com, so I walked here. In a small shop, there are two girls making pancakes, a cashier girl, and a handsome guy helping. The speed is very fast, there are many takeout orders, and there are customers coming all the time, but it is still a bit too busy. The difference between the Jianbing Guozi and the Jianbing Guozi I ordered is that this one is sandwiched with thin crisps, and the Guozi is sandwiched with fried dough sticks. The waiting time is not long, but it’s a pity that there are no seats. The cashier girl is very sweet, and she praised me for being beautiful when I picked up the food. It’s okay to eat it while it’s hot, it’s very solid, and there are other varieties. You should try it when you come to Tianjin.
Jinmen big pancake, I found that it feels better to eat breakfast at night, especially with an appetite. The location of the small spot is easy to find, at the intersection of Harbin Road and Hebei Road, next to COCO's house. When making pancakes, a strong green bean flavor wafts out, which is more authentic. Since the thin crisps have been introduced, I have basically said goodbye to the fruit grate. The thin crisps are not greasy and fragrant. It tastes really good. Remember to put some noodle sauce. Their noodle sauce is sweet.
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西门里二姑包子(西关大街总店)
4.8
/5
21 reviews
Snacks
From AU$ 3.00
Tianjin west railway station area | 4.8 km from downtown
Address: No. 89 Xiguan Avenue
Highlights:
An old and popular bun shop with fluffy, freshly steamed buns
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The service attitude of this store needs to be improved, but the taste and cost-effectiveness of the buns are very good, suitable for friends who want to try authentic Tianjin cuisine.
As a local of Tianjin, I recommend this bun shop. It has a wide variety of fresh buns, especially their special bean sprout buns, which have a unique taste!
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