Shaobing

烧饼 · Shāobǐng. Sesame flatbread · layered pastry.

Dumplings in a bamboo steamer with chopsticks
Street food烧饼ShāobǐngShaobing

Crisp, layered sesame flatbreads can be plain, sweet, or filled with savoury ingredients such as beef or scallions.

CoverageRegional · North China

About this food

Names and fillings change across northern cities. They are useful for breakfast or as a snack between meals.

How to explore it

Sesame flatbread · layered pastry. Ask about ingredients, preparation, and regional variations before ordering.

Useful phrase

Does it have sesame?

有芝麻吗?Yǒu zhīma ma?