Scallion pancakes, or couyoubing, are a common breakfast item in Shanghai. Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, they can be found in snack shops all over the city. And this particular store is so popular that people sometimes wait three hours just for a pancake.<br /><br />Don’t miss our stories, what’s buzzing around the web, and bonus material. Get GT in your inbox! Sign up at http://www.goldthread2.com/newsletter<br /><br />If you liked this video, we have more stories about popular Chinese snacks, including: <br /><br />How Hong Kong’s Signature Pineapple Bun Gets Made<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTEnzSLh6Aw<br /><br />How China Made Bagels 400 Years Ago<br />https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8oDiyXUgpjw<br /><br />Follow us on Instagram for behind-the-scenes moments: http://instagram.com/goldthread2<br />Stay updated on Twitter: http://twitter.com/goldthread2<br />Join the conversation on Facebook: http://facebook.com/goldthread2<br />Have story ideas? Send them to us at hello@goldthread2.com<br /><br />Producer and Videographer: Zhou Jie<br />Editor: Hanley Chu<br />Mastering: Victor Peña<br /><br />Music: Audio Network<br />
