SHI TOU MEN KAN

The vegetarian buns are famous. I ordered the bean sprouts and fennel and egg vegetarian buns. The fennel was a bit old. I also ordered small meat buns, pancakes, rice crust, and barley and red bean porridge. Personally, I think the small meat buns are the best (^^). We arrived at the restaurant a little after ten in the morning. There were no customers. The waiters wore masks. The service and environment were good.

It is in the same class as Goubuli, but this one features vegetarian buns. However, the business is obviously not as good as Goubuli, probably because of management problems. The vegetarian buns are delicious, with fermented bean curd fillings. The others tasted average.

Shitoumenkan Subao Shop was originally Zhensuyuan, which opened on Gongnan Street in the late Qing Dynasty. The owner built a threshold at the door to prevent summer rain from entering the shop, so it got the nickname "Shitoumenkan". Later, Empress Dowager Cixi bestowed the name "Shitoumenkan Subao" and established this shop name.

For more information and photos about the food in Tianjin Nanshi Food Street, please refer to my Ctrip travel notes "Every city's food and snacks have a flavor and a landscape - Strolling around Tianjin Nanshi Food Street and tasting Shitoumenkan vegetarian buns and Baiji mutton dumplings", link address: http://you.ctrip.com/travels/tianjin154/3466766.html

Shitoumenkan Vegetarian Bun Shop, located on Nanshi Food Street, is a long-established establishment. We found it on Dianping.com, and since we didn't do much research, we had to rely on its rankings. Shitoumenkan is located on the outskirts of Nanshi Food Street, with a grand facade and a takeout window nearby. The buns here are mostly vegetarian, with two meat options, likely a new addition to meet popular demand. We ordered two fillings: one with shrimp and chives, and one with wild vegetables. Four buns for 10 yuan, allowing you to combine two flavors—very user-friendly. Let's talk about the size of the buns. I was originally planning to buy eight for 20 yuan, but the buns on other people's tables were so huge. So, I decided to order four. Two per person was enough to fill us up! These buns are plenty big. And the fillings—the aroma of chives combined with the shrimp skin is incredibly fragrant, and with a hint of vinegar, it's perfect! The wild vegetable filling was just average, a bit dry—a new experience. The red bean and barley porridge was average, but the pumpkin porridge was excellent and highly recommended. This was the first time I'd tried pork skin jelly with peanuts, which was quite refreshing. The flavor was slightly rich, and it was perfect with steamed buns!

You must try the Shitoumenkan vegetarian buns in Tianjin! Their signature Tianjin-style vegetarian buns are the bean sprouts, dried tofu, vermicelli noodles, wood ear mushrooms, eggs, and a combination of cilantro and fermented tofu. The flavors are incredibly delicious! Many tourists who have tried them claim Shitoumenkan is the best vegetarian bun they've ever had.

Shitoumenkan (Stone Gate) Tianjin's famous vegetarian steamed buns are not only a Tianjin specialty, but also a popular and affordable delicacy. These large, palm-sized buns are generously filled with fillings, and at just 2.5 yuan each, they offer excellent value. Tianjin residents have a special fondness for bean sprout buns, and the flavor of fermented tofu is a favorite. Wild vegetable buns and Yipin vegetarian buns are also delicious, with unique fillings.

Shitoumenjian is a vegetarian bun shop. The buns are especially delicious. A large bun costs 2.5 yuan. The shop is decorated in a very classic and beautiful way. The buns are thin in skin and large in filling. Foodies should not miss it. The shop is also easy to find.