Shengjian bao (生煎包)are like a cross between a guotie and a xiaolongbao, in general. They are made with a filling of minced pork and pork “jelly”, the latter of which is done by chilling pork broth and cutting them into cubes, the same method as per xiaolongbao. These satchels a...
The menu is in Chinese and English, with good photos of food and instructions on how to eat xiaolongbao, so the place is a good choice for Western travelers who might like to try traditional Chinese soup dumplings. Chinese name:鼎泰丰 Address:No. 24 Xinyuan Xili Middle Street, Chaoyang Dis...
And of course, everyone must eat xiaolongbao from Din Tai Fung (No. 194, Section 2, Xìnyì Road, Daan District Taipei City Tel: 02 2321 8928). Go to the original branch located on Xinyi road at the corner of Yong Kang Street. While you are at Yong Kang Street – one of the most...
I highly recommend walking around Old Town (Laoximen). It’s an area that is slowly being gentrified, but still has that old world charm. “Getting lost” somewhere southeast of Xintiandi will put you in that vicinity. It’s also where you’ll find some of the best Xiaolongbao in Shang...
Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) are one of Shanghai’s most iconic dishes The narrow lanes of the French Concession are a treasure trail of boutiques, cafes and bars. Letting yourself get lost might result in unfiltered snapshots of day-to-day Shanghai living. ...