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Chinese Breads

Chinese Breads

1

Shaobing

Shandong
4.1
Most iconic: Ding Ding Xiang (Chaoyang District)

Known as a common snack food in Northern China, shaobing is a type of layered flatbread, typically topped with sesame seeds. It is made with multiple layers of dough brushed with sesame paste and resembles a flattened bread roll. Shaobing originat... READ MORE

2

Mantou

China
4.0

Mantou are Chinese steamed buns that are usually prepared plain, without any filling on the inside. It is sometimes served as a side dish, although it is more commonly consumed as it is. Mantou has a round, flattened shape, and it is a staple food... READ MORE

3

Scallion pancake (Cong you bing)

Shanghai
4.3

Scallion pancake is a Chinese unleavened flatbread made from wheat flour which is folded with oil and finely minced scallions. Bell peppers, fennel, and sesame seeds are some of the ingredients that are also often included in this pancake. It is u... READ MORE

4

Pineapple bun

Hong Kong
4.0
Most iconic: Kam Wah Cafe (Hong Kong)

Pineapple buns are golden, crispy-crusted, sweet pastries originating from Hong Kong. Despite their name, they don't contain pineapple, but are named after the chequerboard pattern of the crust that visually resembles the skin of a pineapple. An i... READ MORE

5

Longevity peach buns (Shoutao bao)

China
3.5
Most iconic: Lung King Heen (Hong Kong)

Although some may think this Chinese delicacy is a fruit, it is actually a white pastry bun with a reddish tip, visually mimicking the shape of a peach. It can be stuffed with either red bean paste, lotus paste, or custard. Longevity peaches are c... READ MORE

6

Mandarin roll (Hua juan)

China
3.1

Mandarin roll is a steamed bun with Chinese origins, consisting of wheat flour, sugar, water, vegetable oil, yeast, and salt. It is such an important part of Chinese cuisine that it is likened to white bread in western cuisine. Steamed Mandarin ro... READ MORE

7

Cream bun

Hong Kong
3.4

Cream bun belongs to a group of traditional Chinese buns hailing from Hong Kong. Like most other varieties of Chinese sweet buns, this one also consists of a soft and fluffy yeast dough that’s typically made with a combination of bread flour... READ MORE

8

Guokui

Shaanxi
n/a

Guokui is a traditional flatbread originating from the Shaanxi province, now popular in various regions across China. Known for its large, thin, and crispy texture, guokui translates to "pot helmet," reflecting its distinctive shape when cooked. T... READ MORE

9

Piggy bun (Zyu zai baau)

Hong Kong
3.6

The Asian interpretation of classic Portuguese bread rolls is known under the name piggy bun. They are usually oval-shaped and can come in various sizes and lengths. Although they might differ in crispiness and sweetness, most types usually have a... READ MORE

10

Cocktail bun (Gai mei bao)

Hong Kong
2.9

Cocktail bun is a simple sweet bun originating from Hong Kong and dating back to the 1950s. It was created from unsold, but edible buns that were ground with coconut and sugar and used as a filling for the new buns called cocktail buns. The name r... READ MORE

11

Balep korkun

Tibet
n/a

Balep is a famous Tibetan flatbread prepared in a few varieties – it can be plain, deep-fried, pan-cooked, or filled with various ingredients and fried. The plain variety can be made only with flour and water, with the occasional addition of... READ MORE

12

Sha balep

Tibet
n/a

Sha balep or shapale is a traditional Tibetan dish and a type of balep flatbread. This balep variation is filled with meat and vegetables, and the dough is usually made with a combination of flour and cold water. The filling, on the other hand, is... READ MORE

13

Peanut butter bun (Hua sheng jiang bao)

Hong Kong
n/a

Peanut butter bun is a Hong Kong-style pastry. It consists of dough that's filled with peanut butter and sugar, then shaped into a roll and baked. The dough is usually made with a combination of flour, sugar, water, yeast, milk, and cream. Before ... READ MORE

14

Amdo balep

Tibet
n/a

Amdo balep is a traditional Tibetan-Chinese flatbread and a type of balep originating from the Amdo region in the northeastern Tibet. The flatbread is usually made with a combination of flour, oil, sugar, yeast, water, and yogurt (optionally). The... READ MORE