Chai's Breakfast (Ximama Road Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.7
Opposite Door No. 13, Minzu Building, Xi Ma Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Tianjin, Dragon Mate users do not strongly recommend this restaurant. If you enjoy exploring, you can still try it and see what you find. This restaurant is located at Opposite Door No. 13, Minzu Building, Xi Ma Road. 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 Millet Porridge, Gaba Cake, Breakfast.
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: 3.7
- Address: Opposite Door No. 13, Minzu Building, Xi Ma Road
- Popular dishes: Traditional Millet Porridge, Gaba Cake, Breakfast, Jianbing Guozi, Beef Flatbread
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Dishes
Traditional Millet PorridgeA traditional Chinese breakfast dish made from millet or sorghum flour, cooked into a smooth porridge and topped with sesame salt.
Gaba CakeGaba菜 is a traditional Tianjin snack made from mung bean noodles, combined with bean sprouts, cilantro, and chili oil. The noodles are cut into strips, blanched, mixed with seasonings, then topped with bean sprouts and cilantro, finished with a special chili oil sauce—smooth texture and rich layers.
BreakfastBreakfast foods typically include ingredients like flour, rice, eggs, meat, and vegetables. They are prepared using methods such as steaming, boiling, frying, or pan-frying, with common examples being baozi, youtiao, soy milk, congee, crepes, and shaomai.
Jianbing GuoziJianbing is a snack made from mung bean flour crepes, eggs, and either youtiao (fried dough sticks) or gua bao (crispy fried dough pieces). To prepare it, first spread a thin layer of mung bean flour batter on a griddle, then crack an egg onto it and spread it evenly. Add chopped green onions and black sesame seeds as seasonings. Once the crepe is cooked through, place the youtiao or gua bao on top, spread with sauce, and fold to wrap.
Beef FlatbreadBeef baozi is made with a flour-based dough for the skin, filled primarily with minced beef seasoned with scallions, ginger, and other seasonings. The filling is wrapped in the dough, flattened into a round shape, and then pan-fried or baked in an oven until both sides are golden brown. The crust becomes crispy while the filling remains flavorful and aromatic.
Special Old TofuSpecial old tofu is a dish made primarily with old tofu, typically pan-fried until golden and then stewed with seasonings and side ingredients. Commonly used seasonings include soy sauce, scallions, ginger, garlic, and sometimes minced meat or vegetables for added flavor.
特色锅巴菜特色锅巴菜以锅巴为主料,搭配豆芽、香菜、胡萝卜丝等蔬菜,用高汤或清水煮制后加入调味料,最后淋上酱汁。锅巴在烹饪过程中保持酥脆口感,与软嫩的配菜形成对比。
糖果子糖果子是一种以糯米粉为主要原料,加入糖浆或红糖等甜味调料,揉捏成团后蒸制而成的传统小吃。制作时将糯米粉与温水混合揉成面团,分割成小剂子,包入甜馅或直接成型,放入蒸锅中蒸熟即可。
老味卷圈老味卷圈是一种以豆皮包裹调制好的肉馅和蔬菜,经油炸或煎制而成的传统小吃。主要食材包括豆皮、猪肉末、胡萝卜、葱姜等,将馅料均匀铺在豆皮上后卷起,切成段状后加热定型。
Tofu puddingTofu pudding is a traditional delicacy made primarily from soft tofu, processed through a special technique that gives it a细腻柔滑的脑花状 texture. It is usually served with seasonings such as soy sauce, green onions, and cilantro, offering a rich flavor and nutritious health benefits.