It is said that there are over two hundred kinds of snacks in Tianjin such as Quick-Fried Tripe, Boiled Sheep's Head, Pancakes with Meat-Fillings, Sugar-Coated Haws, Roast Sweet Potato, Shish Kebab, Roast Mutton, and Sticky Rice with Sweet Fillings. The local Tianjin people, especially elder ones, especially enjoy Mung Bean Milk, Fried Liver and Filled Sausage. Many of these tasty snacks don 't have suitable translations in English, but you can simply wander down some of the numerous snack streets to see for yourself which ones you would like to sample. Even if you aren 't quite brave enough to try, the stroll will be certain to provide plenty of good entertainment and you never know what kind of local delicacy might wet your tongue!

Tianjin Jiaozi
Jiaozi, the traditional crescent shaped Chinese dumplings filled with meats and vegetables, are a "small delight." These tasty munchies are a feature of Northern Chinese cuisine. For those fortunate enough to get an invitation to dinner with a local family, jiaozi will most likely be on the menu. Jiaozi parties are fun social events where friends can visit prepare a feast together. Sometimes local families invite foreign visitors to join these parties, which can be a great introduction to Chinese culture and cooking.