The most common explanation forgoubuli baozi(dogs-won't-touch dumplings) is that they were named after their inventor, a man born when Chinese infant-mortality rates were still high and mothers named their children with a mind to protecting them from beasts and evil spirits. Other stories abound, but these addictive morsels of pork-stuffed bread remain popular, and are a cheap, satisfying way to refuel during a long day of shopping south of Qian Men. A plaster empress dowager sits eatingbaozioutside the entrance.
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| Cuisine | Homestyle | |
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| Hours | Daily 9am-10pm | |
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| Address | Da Zhalan Jie 21 | |
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| Location | At west end of pedestrian section, Beijing South | |
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| Transportation | Metro: Qian Men (208, exit C) | |
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| Phone | 010/6315-2389 | |
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| Prices | Meal for 2 ¥20-¥35 ($3-$4) | |
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| Credit Cards | Not accepted | |