Guifaxiang 18th Street Sesame Twists (Gulou Head Office)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 4.0
No. 169, Gulou East Street (next to Lao Pi Tang)
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Tianjin, this restaurant is worth a stop for great food. This restaurant is located at No. 169, Gulou East Street (next to Lao Pi Tang). It is a 小吃快餐 place, and the flavors are varies by dish (start with the signature dishes). Dragon Mate recommends you try: Traditional Eight Dishes, Shi Ba Jie Mixed Sesame Twist, Shiba Street Sesame Twist Gift Box.
If you do not eat pork, make sure to use Dragon Mate voice to clearly tell the staff “no pork” before ordering.
Restaurant guide
- City: Tianjin
- Category: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 4.0
- Address: No. 169, Gulou East Street (next to Lao Pi Tang)
- Popular dishes: Traditional Eight Dishes, Shi Ba Jie Mixed Sesame Twist, Shiba Street Sesame Twist Gift Box, Twisted Dough Twist, Tianjin Skin Candy
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Dishes
Traditional Eight DishesA classic set of eight dishes served at traditional Chinese banquets, featuring a variety of ingredients and cooking methods that reflect the richness of Chinese cuisine.
Shi Ba Jie Mixed Sesame TwistA traditional Tianjin snack made with flour, sesame, walnuts, melon seeds, and dried fruits, shaped by hand and deep-fried to a crispy, fragrant treat.
Shiba Street Sesame Twist Gift BoxA gift box of traditional sesame twists made from premium flour, sesame seeds, and peanut oil, handcrafted for a crispy, sweet flavor.
Twisted Dough TwistA traditional dough dish made from flour, eggs, sugar, and oil. The dough is divided, rolled into long strips, coiled into flower shapes, then deep-fried until golden and crispy. Crispy outside, soft inside.
Tianjin Skin CandyA traditional sweet made from glutinous rice flour and brown sugar, steamed and cooled to form a soft, chewy texture with a rich sweetness.
Beng Dou ZhangBeng Dou Zhang is a traditional Beijing snack made from yellow beans, processed into bean curd sheets and deep-fried until crispy, offering a fragrant and savory taste.
Guo Ren ZhangGuo Ren Zhang is a traditional Chinese dessert made with walnuts, almonds, and peanuts coated in a honey-molasses glaze, offering a sweet and crunchy texture.
桂发祥十八街麻花桂发祥十八街麻花是一种传统中式点心,主要由面粉、芝麻、糖、花生油等食材制成。制作时将面团擀成薄片,切成条状后拧成麻花形状,经油炸至金黄酥脆。成品外皮酥脆,内里松软,带有芝麻和糖的香气。
Beef Hide CandyA traditional Chinese sweet made from glutinous rice flour and maltose, stretched and folded repeatedly to create a chewy, sweet treat.
麻将糖麻将糖是一种传统甜点,主要由糯米粉、白糖和食用油制成。将糯米粉加水揉成面团,分割成小剂子后搓圆,再放入油锅中炸至金黄酥脆,捞出后撒上白糖或淋上糖浆,冷却后形成外酥内软的糖果状食品。