Kiessling (Xiaobailou)
起士林大饭店(小白楼店)
A famous century-old Western restaurant in Tianjin, renowned for its signature borscht and canned stewed beef, with a pastry shop on the first floor.
Kiessling is a famous historic Western restaurant brand in Tianjin. The Xiaobailou branch is located at No. 33 Zhejiang Road, opposite the Tianjin Concert Hall and near Xiaobailou Station on Metro Line 1. The first floor sells Western pastries, while the upper floors house the Western restaurant. Popular orders include borscht, canned stewed beef, baked mixed meats with cream, and black pepper steak. The canned stewed beef is served in generous portions. Reviews are somewhat mixed, with some suggesting that diners come mainly for the history and atmosphere, and that prices are on the higher side. The average cost is around 150 CNY per person. Main meals are divided into lunch and dinner sessions; calling ahead to confirm on holidays is recommended.
Opening hours
Lunch from approx. 11:00, dinner from approx. 17:00; first-floor bakery approx. 09:30–20:00 (subject to change, check with the store)
Nearby sights
- Wudadao (Five Great Avenues)
- Porcelain House
- Jiefang North Road & Jinwan Plaza
- Haihe River
- Tianjin Railway Station & Century Clock
- Heping Road & Binjiang Road
- Xikai Cathedral (St. Joseph's Cathedral)
- Italian Style Town