Xiao Liu Steamed Bun Shop (Babaobian Street Store)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.6
No. 9 Shangshu Lane
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Nanjing, 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 No. 9 Shangshu Lane. 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: 山芋, Boiled Corn, Chinese Cabbage, Vermicelli, and Carrot Dumplings.
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: Nanjing
- Category: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: No. 9 Shangshu Lane
- Popular dishes: 山芋, Boiled Corn, Chinese Cabbage, Vermicelli, and Carrot Dumplings, Chinese Cabbage, Vermicelli, and Carrot Filling, Chinese Cabbage and Radish Noodle Roll
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Dishes
山芋山芋是一种以山芋为主要食材的菜品,通常将山芋去皮切块后蒸熟或煮熟,也可加入少量糖或盐调味。部分地区会将其与糯米、红枣等搭配,制成甜味小吃或主食。
Boiled CornBoiled corn is made by cooking fresh corn kernels until tender, offering a naturally sweet and soft texture. It's often served as a side dish or snack.
Chinese Cabbage, Vermicelli, and Carrot DumplingsChinese cabbage, vermicelli, and carrot buns are made with Chinese cabbage, vermicelli, and carrots, mainly steamed. The taste is fresh and fragrant with vegetables, suitable for those who prefer light flavors.
Chinese Cabbage, Vermicelli, and Carrot FillingChinese cabbage, vermicelli, and carrot filling is made from Chinese cabbage, vermicelli, and carrots. It is usually used as a filling for dumplings or buns. The main ingredients are chopped and mixed with seasoning.
Chinese Cabbage and Radish Noodle RollChinese cabbage and radish noodle roll is a dish made with Chinese cabbage, radish, and noodles, wrapped in thin pancakes or dough and steamed or pan-fried. It has a fresh and delicate taste.
TaroTaro is a root vegetable, with taro as the main ingredient, typically cooked by steaming, boiling, or stewing. It can be served as a standalone dish or combined with other ingredients such as pork ribs or chicken to make taro stew or taro soup.
Flower-shaped steamed bunBaozi is a traditional Chinese pastry made primarily from flour, crafted through steps such as fermentation, kneading, and rolling. Its surface features a spiral pattern, with a soft texture and distinct layers.
Salted Egg Pork ZongziEgg yolk pork zongzi is made primarily from glutinous rice, wrapped around marinated pork belly and salted egg yolks, then tied into a triangular or tetragonal shape using bamboo leaves or reed leaves and steamed. To prepare, the glutinous rice is mixed with seasonings, combined with pieces of pork belly and salted egg yolks, then wrapped in bamboo leaves and steamed until cooked.
Steamed BunBaozi is a traditional Chinese wheat flour food, made primarily from wheat flour and fermented before steaming. It is usually shaped as a hemisphere or flat round, with a smooth, white surface.