Shāguō Lǐ
Despite having walls adorned with photos of television celebrities who've eaten here, this place remains refreshingly unpretentious, and locals still come…
Must-see restaurants in Tianjin
- Ānhuī Bǎnmiàn Wáng
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’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
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
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
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
Top-quality international cuisine (salmon, sirloin steaks, salads) with a delightful historic garden-courtyard setting that's part of Prince Qing's…
- YY Beer House – Wudadao
Newer, more popular, but less friendly branch of YY Beer House.
- Gǒubùlǐ – Jinwan Sq
This riverside branch of Tianjin’s most famous dumplings chain is opposite the train station.
- Cafe Sunflower
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
Pocket-sized pizzeria on tree-lined Hebei Lu. Young, friendly staff, an English menu and beer on tap.