Ye Chun Teahouse
The Ye Chun Teahouse has been a Yangzhou staple for nearly 200 years. Not only is the teahouse set in one of the prettiest locations in town, along the tree lined banks of the Hu Cheng Canal near the Qian Long Imperial Dock,...
The Ye Chun Teahouse has been a Yangzhou staple for nearly 200 years. Not only is the teahouse set in one of the prettiest locations in town, along the tree lined banks of the Hu Cheng Canal near the Qian Long Imperial Dock, Ye Chun serves up some of the best steamed Chinese dishes as well. Most famous is the Ye Chun Zhengjiao 冶春蒸饺, a steamed meat dumpling, which is a must-order if visiting the restaurant. Other specials include Baozi 包子(stuffed steam buns) sold outside at breakfast and dinner time, along with Shaomai 烧卖 (dark rice wrapped dumplings), and Tang Gan Si 烫干丝(a Yangzhou specialty composed of thin tofu noodles in broth). Ye Chun Teahouse is easily the best place in town to grab a traditional breakfast as well, which comes in set meals.
How to Get There: Ye Chun is located at No. 10 Fengle Shang Jie (丰乐上街11号) which is on the west side of Beimen Wai Dajie (北门外大街). A second and unrelated Ye Chun is almost right next door at No. 1 Fengle Shang Jie which is on the east side of Beimen Wai Dajie.
Ye Chun Teahouse 2
This Ye Chun offers similar fare to the other Ye Chun across the street. They share the same name, both have a long history in Yangzhou, and as far as we know, are both equally famous for their dim sum.&nb...
This Ye Chun offers similar fare to the other Ye Chun across the street. They share the same name, both have a long history in Yangzhou, and as far as we know, are both equally famous for their dim sum. Steamed buns (baozi, 包子), thin tofu noodles in broth (tanggansi, 烫干丝), and giant soup dumplings (汤包) are a few dishes that are known to be extra delicious at Ye Chun.
The dim sum is served in set platters that cost 30, 40 or 50 Yuan per person. There is no English menu.
Inside is a series of large tables that seat ten. Groups of less than ten share tables with each other. It could be a great chance to practice Chinese!
Pictured above are steamed buns (top right), large beef dumplings (bottom left) and cake (top left).
Cold appetizers including thin tofu noodles in broth.
The soup dumpling is so big that it is served with a straw.
How to get there: This Ye Chun is located at No. 1 Fengle Shang Jie (丰乐上街1号) on the east side of Beimen Wai Dajie (北门外大街). The other Ye Chun is almost right next door at No. 10 Fengle Shang Jie on the west side of Beimen Wai Dajie.
