Li Ji Old Shuijie Traditional Snacks & Bao (Renmin Branch)
小吃快餐 · ⭐ 3.8
No. 8-5 Longsheng Street, Jiefang Road
Dragon Mate tips
If you are traveling in China to visit Nanning, 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. 8-5 Longsheng Street, Jiefang 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: Barbecued Pork Bun, Rice Cake, Bouncy Taro 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: Nanning
- Category: 小吃快餐
- Rating: 3.8
- Address: No. 8-5 Longsheng Street, Jiefang Road
- Popular dishes: Barbecued Pork Bun, Rice Cake, Bouncy Taro Cake, Locust Flower Powder, 水晶包
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Dishes
Barbecued Pork BunChar siu bao is a Chinese dim sum made with fermented dough wrapper filled with barbecued pork. The pork is marinated with soy sauce, sugar, oyster sauce, and five-spice powder, while the dough is made from flour, yeast, and water. The dough is rolled out, filled, and steamed until cooked.
Rice CakeNian gao is a traditional Chinese rice product made primarily from glutinous rice. After steaming and pounding, it is shaped into a cohesive form. It has a soft and sticky texture and can be served as a staple food, dessert, or snack.
Bouncy Taro CakeA traditional Cantonese dessert made from tapioca flour, sugar, and coconut milk, steamed to a chewy, sweet texture.
Locust Flower PowderLocust flower powder is made from dried and ground fresh locust flowers, commonly used in dishes for its subtle floral flavor and delicate texture.
水晶包Crystal buns are wrapped in a transparent thin skin, typically filled with ingredients such as pork and shrimp. After steaming, the skin becomes as thin as paper, making the filling clearly visible. The preparation emphasizes the kneading of the dough and seasoning of the filling, resulting in a translucent and beautiful appearance.
Glass Noodle DumplingsFenxian bao is a dish made primarily with rice vermicelli, wrapped in thin dough and steamed. Typically, softened vermicelli is mixed with minced meat and vegetables to create a filling, which is then placed inside the dough wrapper, sealed by pinching the edges, and steamed until cooked through.
Red Bean BunRed bean bun is a traditional Chinese pastry with red bean paste as the filling, wrapped in soft dough. To make it, red beans are first cooked until soft to create red bean paste, then the dough is fermented before being filled with the paste and steamed.
Old Friend DumplingA specialty snack made with pork, pickled bamboo shoots, fermented black beans, and chili, steamed to perfection for a tangy and spicy flavor.
Old Friend Vermicelli DumplingsMade with sweet potato vermicelli, wrapped around minced pork and seasonal vegetables, then steamed. Has a soft, chewy texture with a savory, slightly spicy broth.
Mugwort Rice CakeMugwort rice cake is a traditional Chinese snack made from fresh mugwort leaves and glutinous rice flour, often filled with red bean or sesame paste and steamed to perfection.
Stuffed TofuDouban is a traditional dish primarily made with tofu. The preparation involves cutting tofu into blocks, hollowing out the center, and filling it with a stuffing made from minced meat, mushrooms, and other seasonings. It is then steamed or fried until fully cooked, resulting in a delicious fusion of the filling and tofu.
Sweet Fermented Steamed BunA sweet steamed bun made from fermented glutinous rice wine, known for its soft texture and mild sweetness.