Tan's Sesame Oil Baozi (Houzhai Men Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.7
No. 1–47, Foxinqiao
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. 1–47, Foxinqiao. 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: Five-Spice Tea Egg, Pumpkin Cake, Milk-flavored Steamed Sponge Cake.
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: 3.7
- Address: No. 1–47, Foxinqiao
- Popular dishes: Five-Spice Tea Egg, Pumpkin Cake, Milk-flavored Steamed Sponge Cake, Crystal Glutinous Rice Cake, Beef Noodle Dumplings
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Dishes
Five-Spice Tea EggFive-spice tea eggs are a traditional snack made primarily from eggs and tea. The preparation involves boiling the eggs, gently cracking the shells, then simmering them together with tea and five-spice powder to allow the eggs to fully absorb the tea and five-spice flavors.
Pumpkin CakePumpkin cake is made from pumpkin, glutinous rice flour, and sugar. Pumpkin is steamed, mashed, mixed with flour and sugar, then steamed in a mold for a soft, chewy texture.
Milk-flavored Steamed Sponge CakeA soft and sweet steamed cake made with milk, flour, and eggs, known for its delicate texture and rich dairy flavor.
Crystal Glutinous Rice CakeCrystal glutinous rice cake is a dessert made mainly from glutinous rice, sugar, and water. It has a transparent and glossy outer layer with a soft and sticky texture inside, often served as a traditional snack or festival food.
Beef Noodle DumplingsBeef and vermicelli rolls are made by mixing minced beef with seasonings, wrapping it in vermicelli, then steaming or pan-frying. The outer vermicelli absorbs the meat juices while the inner beef remains flavorful and tender.
Minced Pork Steamed DumplingsSteamed dumplings filled with minced pork, scallions, and ginger, wrapped in wheat dough. The filling includes chopped pork, seasonings, and a touch of vegetables, offering a savory taste, soft wrapper, and juicy interior.
Vegetable and Meat BunA steamed bun made with fermented dough filled with a mixture of minced pork and vegetables such as cabbage or carrot, popular in Chinese cuisine.
Radish丝 BunRadish noodle buns are a type of steamed dumpling made with shredded white radish as the main filling, mixed with minced meat, scallions, ginger, and seasonings, then wrapped in fermented dough. The outer skin is soft while the filling is savory and refreshing.
Bean Sprout and Vermicelli DumplingsA Chinese dish made by wrapping mung bean sprouts and vermicelli in thin dough and steaming. Light and refreshing, with tender sprouts and flavorful noodles.
Sesame Oil Vegetable DumplingsA traditional Chinese dumpling made with fresh vegetables and sesame oil, steamed to perfection for a fragrant and savory taste.