Steamed buns

2. Every "dog" has its day

The best-known brand of steamed buns in China is Goubuli (officially called "Go Believe" in English), or The Snubbing Dog. The "dog" in the title actually refers to a man called Gao Guiyou who was born in 1831. His father, hoping that his cherished child would be as easy to bring up as a puppy, gave Gao the nickname "Little Dog," which has been very popular among rural children until quite recently.

When Gao was 14 years old, he was sent to a diner that served steamed foods. With adroit hands and a humble attitude, he quickly mastered the art of making steamed buns. After completing his apprenticeship, Gao opened his own establishment. Business took off thanks to his excellent culinary skills and dedication to serving customers only the best steamed buns possible. As more and more people came to buy his food, Gao would get so busy that he had no time to greet or talk with anyone. This brought him the moniker Snubbing Dog, which lead to people forgetting the original name of his diner.

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