Tianjin Goubuli Baozi (Go Believe) earned its fame from the Empress Dowager Cixi from the Qing Dynasty. Maybe the buns were exceptional in her era but the buns nowadays have a disappointing reputation. Everyone who went there returned with a frown on their face. I wonder what "Dogy" (the creator of the original buns) would say is he ate these buns...
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| The exterior looks fantastic |
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| Dogy and his famous buns |
I am a strong promoter of "unless your tried, don't criticize". Consequently, I went to try these regret-either-way (不食後悔, 食了更後悔) buns. Since I have very low expectation, I wasn't too disappointed. They were not great but at least they were edible. However, they were expensive for what they were and service was poor. I am glad I tried them but it will be my first and my last visit.
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A crowd has gathered already
This is like 8:00 am. |
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| RMB$45 for 8 buns is quite expensive considering the cost of living in Beijing. |
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| In addition to the buns, the restaurant also offers other side dishes |
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| Supposedly, there should only be 18 wrinkles on each bun. |
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| The millet porridge is actually quite good, especially with the pickled vegetables. |
Tianjin Goubuli Baozi (天津狗不理包子 王府井總店)
東城區帥府園胡同24號(全聚德對面)
Tel: +86 010-65252186
Hours: 07:00 am ~ 10:30 pm
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