Qingdao Steamed Buns

Qingdao steamed buns are large stuffed buns with a thick, fluffy wrapper and a generous filling—a common traditional breakfast pastry in the city.

A product of northern China's wheat-food culture, Qingdao's version is known for its large size, ample filling and homely seasoning, long a popular breakfast and everyday staple.

Steamed and eaten hot, they serve as breakfast or a main staple, often paired with congee or soy milk—one or two are enough for a filling meal.

With a soft, airy wrapper and a juicy, savoury filling in hearty portions, they are plain yet filling—about the most down-to-earth item on a Qingdao breakfast street.