What Tomato and egg stir-fry is
Soft egg with tomato and a little sugar, served over steamed rice.
Tomato and egg stir-fry is listed as a dish in the China guide, where the index tags it mild, vegetarian and rice-based. That is the useful shorthand, but it is not the whole story: the same name can cover a breakfast version, a street version and a restaurant version with different garnishes and prices.
Where to find Tomato and egg stir-fry
Tomato and egg stir-fry is listed as nationwide rather than tied to one city, so it is a safe thing to look for wherever you land in China. Start with busy markets and casual counters, where turnover keeps the food fresh.
The China guide also covers 7 dishes and 2 bakery items; open the country page for the full menu and the other places in the index.
What it costs
Tomato and egg stir-fry sits in the budget band, which we define as usually under US$8. Across the 9 food entries we track for China, 7 are budget, 2 are mid-range and 0 are premium.
| Band | Typical range | Items | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | usually under US$8 | 7 | Jiaozi, Dan dan noodles, Mapo tofu |
| Mid-range | roughly US$8–20 | 2 | Xiaolongbao, Steamed fish with ginger |
| Premium | usually US$20 and up | 0 | — |
Within this list, Tomato and egg stir-fry is one of 7 dish entries and 7 budget items; 3 items share the mild tag.
Dietary notes
- Vegetarian tag: the indexed dish contains no meat or fish, but confirm stock, sauces and cooking fats with the kitchen.
How to order it
- Rice is the base of the plate. Ask whether it is included or charged separately, and whether refills are free.
- The indexed version is mild. Heat levels still vary by kitchen, so ask for chilli or sauce on the side.
- Ask for the price before ordering, especially where the menu lists market price or sells by weight.
Pair it with
These are the China items that make most sense alongside Tomato and egg stir-fry, either as a second course or as the drink that finishes the meal.
Closest matches on the menu
These China items share the most tags with Tomato and egg stir-fry, so they are the most useful comparisons for flavour, price and preparation.
Tomato and egg stir-fry: common questions
What is Tomato and egg stir-fry?
Soft egg with tomato and a little sugar, served over steamed rice. It is listed in the TasteBridge China guide as a dish.
How much does Tomato and egg stir-fry cost in China?
Expect the budget band: usually under US$8. Prices move with the city and the venue, so treat this as a planning figure rather than a fixed menu price.
Is Tomato and egg stir-fry vegetarian?
Tomato and egg stir-fry is tagged vegetarian in our data. That describes the dish, not every kitchen: ask about stock, fish sauce, lard or shared cooking surfaces if you need to be strict.
Where can I try Tomato and egg stir-fry?
Our index lists it across China, so it is not tied to one address. Ask locally which version is served at breakfast, lunch or late evening, because the same name can cover different presentations.
Indexed as dish for China. Price bands are planning estimates, not live menu prices. Last reviewed 2026-11-06.