Shitou Menkan
Time-Honored BrandShitou Menkan · Tianjin · Founded
A century-old Tianjin vegetarian bun shop, renowned for its unique fillings and craftsmanship, preserving the city's culinary heritage.
Brand Story
Shitou Menkan Vegetarian Bun Shop traces its origins to the Qing Dynasty, with its exact founding year lost to history. Legend has it that during the Qianlong era, a vegetarian bun stall appeared in front of the Tianhou Temple outside Tianjin's East Gate, named after the stone threshold at its entrance. During the Guangxu period (1875-1908), the Liu family, of Hui ethnicity, took over the business and gradually developed its distinctive flavor. In the Republican era (1912-1949), the shop moved to its current location, becoming a renowned vegetarian eatery in Tianjin. Its buns are filled with bean skin, mung bean vermicelli, and wood ear mushrooms, seasoned with a secret blend, offering a refreshing taste beloved by locals. Through generations of inheritance, Shitou Menkan not only represents Tianjin's vegetarian culture but also bears witness to the city's transformation, standing as a unique presence among time-honored brands.
Signature Products
Thin wrapper with generous filling, featuring soy products and vegetables, savory and refreshing without being greasy. (10-20 yuan per jin)
Made primarily with bean skin, complemented by vermicelli and shiitake mushrooms, offering rich layers of texture and a strong bean aroma. (12-18 yuan per jin)
Filled with a variety of vegetables and soy products, colorful and nutritionally balanced, ideal for vegetarians. (15-25 yuan per jin)
Stores & Addresses
Located in: Tianjin（天津）
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Cultural Note
The craftsmanship of Shitou Menkan's vegetarian buns emphasizes meticulous ingredient selection, uniform filling preparation, and balanced seasoning. Using traditional leavening techniques, the bun wrappers are soft yet chewy. The fillings, primarily made from soy products and seasonal vegetables, reflect Tianjin's vegetarian culinary traditions. The shop insists on wrapping and steaming buns fresh to order, ensuring freshness and preserving a century-old flavor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a "China Time-Honored Brand" (中华老字号)?
A China Time-Honored Brand is a designation by China’s Ministry of Commerce for brands with a long history that inherit products, craftsmanship or services across generations and have operated continuously to the present.
When was Shitou Menkan founded?
Shitou Menkan was founded in null, originating in Tianjin, Tianjin, primarily in the Dining field.
What is the signature product of Shitou Menkan?
Its signature product is Shitou Menkan Vegetarian Bun. See the "Signature / Buy Online" section on this page for more products and shopping links.
Where can I find the official list of China Time-Honored Brands?
You can log into the MOFCOM "China Time-Honored Brand Information Management System", or browse this site’s brand directory — we have profiled 1,451 time-honored brands.
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