Restaurant
Ya Ba Sheng Jian (Wenjia An)
This shop has been selling pan-fried buns for over two decades. Now with a pair of branches in town, it is a household name beloved by locals. The queue may be off-putting, but rest assured that the buns – with fluffy dough, crispy bases and soupy fillings – are well worth the wait. The pork version may be hugely popular, but the vegan buns with Indian aster and dried tofu are incredibly aromatic. Try the taro balls in osmanthus sweet soup, too.
Michelin's Bib Gourmand marks good quality meals at moderate prices, focusing on value without star-level prestige.
Restaurant
Xin Ju Feng Cai Guan (Taijianlane)