Big Red Lantern Old Buns (Zoo Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.6
No. 29, Xijiao Road, Annex No. 4
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Chongqing, 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. 29, Xijiao Road, Annex No. 4. 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: Napa Cabbage Dumplings, Old Yeast Fragrant Sesame Flower Roll, Flower-shaped steamed bun.
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: Chongqing
- Category: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.6
- Address: No. 29, Xijiao Road, Annex No. 4
- Popular dishes: Napa Cabbage Dumplings, Old Yeast Fragrant Sesame Flower Roll, Flower-shaped steamed bun, Sauced Meat Bun, Sour Cabbage Dumplings
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Dishes
Napa Cabbage DumplingsBai Cai bao is made with flour dough and filled with seasoned chopped cabbage and pork (or vegetarian filling), then steamed after shaping. The cabbage is minced, mixed with seasonings and meat or plant-based ingredients, wrapped in fermented dough, and steamed until cooked.
Old Yeast Fragrant Sesame Flower RollOld yeast fragrant sesame flower roll is a traditional Chinese pastry made with old yeast fermented dough, mixed with sesame and spices, then steamed. The outer layer is soft, the inside is fluffy, and it has a rich sesame aroma.
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.
Sauced Meat BunThe meat bun is made with pork belly as the main ingredient, seasoned with sweet bean sauce and other seasonings to create the filling. The dough is fermented, filled with the mixture, and then steamed before serving.
Sour Cabbage DumplingsSuancai bao is a dumpling filled with pickled cabbage, typically made with flour dough and steamed or pan-fried.
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.
Fresh Juice Pork BunFresh juice pork bun is made with fresh pork filling and steamed in soft dough, offering a juicy and savory experience.
Fresh Meat BunSteamed pork buns are a classic Chinese pastry made with pork as the main ingredient. The dough is fermented to achieve a soft and fluffy texture, while the filling uses fresh pork seasoned with spices and mixed thoroughly. After steaming, the filling becomes tender and juicy, perfectly blending with the dough to create an irresistible flavor.