Meat buns like nikuman or meat bao are pouches of fluffy, chewy dough filled with juicy minced meat. These snacks are the tastiest way to warm you up in chilly weather, and spotting them steaming away in a convenience store case is a sure sign that winter has arrived. One bite of that piping hot goodness will make even the chilliest evening feel cozy.

Warm up with this collection of illustrations featuring meat buns.

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Warm, fluffy, and utterly juicy, steamed pork buns are available at pretty much every Japanese convenience store. As the weather gets colder each day, you may find yourself tempted more often by their presence in the hot food cases by the cashier. Filled with a savory pork, mushroom, and cabbage filling, each bite feels like a comforting hug that will warm you up to your very core. Some steamed buns are even curry or pizza flavored, so if you’re looking to switch things up, give those a try!

Enjoy the following illustrations of characters looking blissed out as they tuck into their freshly steamed pork buns!

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When it comes to the world’s greatest cuisines, Chinese cuisine is often mentioned as one of the top three, alongside French and Turkish. And it’s easy to see why: its regional diversity, creativity, and bold and fresh flavors have birthed some of the most recognizable and mouthwatering dishes that keep us coming back for more.

From common home-cooking staples like fried rice to piping-hot soup dumplings to tongue-numbing mapo tofu, today’s feature is guaranteed to make you look up your nearest Chinese food joint! Which dish do you find most appealing?

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