Zhèngzōng Tiānjīn Xiǎolóngbāo

Shandong


Ideal for breakfast, the xiǎo lóng bāo (小笼包, steamed dumplings) at this tiny place come with various fillings including pork and onion (鲜肉, xiān ròu), pork and mushroom (香菇肉, xiānggū ròu), egg and chives (韭菜鸡蛋, jiǔcài jīdàn), and carrot and egg (胡萝卜鸡蛋, húluóbo jīdàn). A warming bowl of xiǎomǐ zhōu (小米粥, millet porridge) or dòu jiāng (豆浆, soy milk) make a perfect accompaniment.


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