Must-see restaurants in Tianjin

  • Shāguō Lǐ

    Tianjin

    Despite having walls adorned with photos of television celebrities who've eaten here, this place remains refreshingly unpretentious, and locals still come…

  • Ānhuī Bǎnmiàn Wáng

    Tianjin

    On the periphery of gentrified Wudadao, this tiny, no-frills noodles joint is an English-free zone, but serves up delicious, filling bowls of noodles,…

  • Gǒubùlǐ – Main Branch

    Tianjin

    Tianjin’s most famous restaurant chain – sometimes called 'Go Believe' – is a mixed bag. While the trademark xiǎo lóng bāo (小笼包, steamed dumplings) are…

  • YY Beer House

    Tianjin

    Despite the name, this cosy, atmospheric place is actually a Thai restaurant with a wide range of flavourful dishes from the land of smiles. It does,…

  • Maan Coffee

    Tianjin

    Occupying a long swathe of the southeast corner of Minyuan Plaza, this cavernous, chandelier-filled, Western-style Chinese coffee chain does freshly…

  • Shíjì Jiānbing Guǒzi

    Tianjin

    On a lively crossroads lined with small restaurants, fruit stalls and snack shops, this typical hole-in-the-wall takeaway joint specialises in Tianjin's…

  • Bistro Thonet

    Tianjin

    Top-quality international cuisine (salmon, sirloin steaks, salads) with a delightful historic garden-courtyard setting that's part of Prince Qing's…

  • Gǒubùlǐ – Jinwan Sq

    Tianjin

    This riverside branch of Tianjin’s most famous dumplings chain is opposite the train station.

  • Cafe Sunflower

    Tianjin

    In the heart of the Italian Concession district, this smart European-style cafe has good coffee (from ¥32), craft beers (from ¥40) and a strong selection…

  • Pizzeria Scugnizzo

    Tianjin

    Pocket-sized pizzeria on tree-lined Hebei Lu. Young, friendly staff, an English menu and beer on tap.

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