There are many explanations about the origin of the word "steamed dumplings". One way of saying it is: steamed dumplings were sold in Hohhot and teahouses in the early years. Diners are eating hot steamed dumplings while drinking thick brick tea or various lobular teas, so steamed dumplings are also called "selling", which means "selling behind your back"; It is also said that because the edges of steamed dumplings are slightly wrinkled like flowers, they are also called "micro-beauty", which means "beauty while burning". Nowadays, steamed dumplings have become a delicious staple food, so they are commonly called "steamed dumplings".

When did steamed dumplings originate? It's hard to tell. Historically, when Hohhot was still the "osmanthus city", steamed dumplings were already famous as the capital. At that time, restaurants in Beijing, Tianjin and other places used the signs of "Guihuacheng Steamed Dumplings" and "Authentic Guihuacheng Steamed Dumplings" to attract customers.