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About this place
A staple of Chinese street food, jianbing is made by spreading thin batter over a hot griddle, then folding it around savory bean pastes and hearty fillings. At Colin`s &, this savory crepe is the centerpiece, celebrated for its tender, chewy batter and appetizingly fragrant sauces.
Options range widely from the classic Chinese chicken crepe stuffed with chicken and sausage to substantial builds loaded with fried egg and luncheon meat. Lighter selections, such as the vegetarian crispy crepe packed with fried wonton-style crackers and sesame, offer plenty of crunch without the meat. The kitchen also experiments with international variations, incorporating Korean yangnyeom sauce or Japanese okonomiyaki toppings.
For dessert, the shop prepares rustic Chinese sweets at reasonable prices. Choices include sachima—strands of fried dough bound in delicate syrup—along with crumbly, sesame-studded subing pastries filled with lightly sweetened bean paste, and traditional mooncakes packed with mixed nuts and paste. Paired with jasmine tea, oolong tea, or a brown sugar Oreo drink, they make for an easy afternoon break.
With seating for dine-in as well as full takeout service, the venue suits quick solo lunches or a casual snack while walking through the neighborhood.
