Translation guide
A type of pan-fried Chinese steamed bun, similar to shengjian bao but made with mantou dough. This is a specific food item with no direct Japanese equivalent, so the name is usually borrowed or explained.
shengjian mantou
Chinese loanword; may not be widely recognized in Japan.
Referring to the Chinese pan-fried steamed bun known as shengjian mantou.
Direct borrowing from Chinese. Use this when the listener is familiar with Chinese cuisine or in a Chinese restaurant context.
Most Japanese people are unfamiliar with shengjian mantou. It's helpful to describe it as a pan-fried steamed bun (焼き饅頭 or 焼いた蒸しパン) and mention that it's a Chinese snack.
I tried shengjian mantou for the first time.
If the listener is unfamiliar with the term, describe it as a pan-fried version of mantou (steamed bun).
This is like a pan-fried steamed bun, without any filling inside.
For those who know shengjian bao, explain that it's similar but uses mantou dough (no filling).
It's similar to shengjian bao, but the dough is like mantou and there's no filling.