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The best dumplings and dim sum in Shanghai
Start with Din Tai Fung (Xintiandi) in Xintiandi for pork xiaolongbao, Fu Chun Xiao Long in Jing'an for xiaolongbao and Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant (Yu Garden) in Old Town, Yuyuan Bazaar for pork xiaolongbao. Here are all 9, with what to get at each.
- Din Tai Fung (Xintiandi)Xintiandi
Get: Pork xiaolongbao
Reliable, consistent soup dumplings at a premium price, named by two guides.
- Fu Chun Xiao LongJing'an
Get: Xiaolongbao
Local-style dumpling shop serving all day. Single strong source; medium confidence.
- Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant (Yu Garden)Old Town, Yuyuan Bazaar
Get: Pork xiaolongbao; crab-and-pork in autumn
The birthplace style of Shanghai xiaolongbao, named by two guides; busy with tourists.
- Da Hu ChunHuangpu
Get: Xiaolongbao
Famous for its dumplings on South Yunnan Rd. Single strong source; medium confidence.
- Jia Jia Tang BaoNear People's Square
Get: Pork xiaolongbao; crab-roe version in autumn
Cheap, thin-skinned soup dumplings named by two guides.
- Lai Lai Xiao LongNinghai East Road, Huangpu
Get: Pork xiaolongbao with lots of vinegar and ginger
A popular neighborhood shop known for juicy, thin-skinned dumplings.
- Fu ChunYuyuan Road, Jing'an
Get: Xiaolongbao and shengjianbao (pan-fried buns)
An old Shanghainese canteen that's been steaming them since the 1950s.
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Where is the best dumplings and dim sum in Shanghai?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Din Tai Fung (Xintiandi) (Xintiandi), Fu Chun Xiao Long (Jing'an) and Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant (Yu Garden) (Old Town, Yuyuan Bazaar). All 9 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Din Tai Fung (Xintiandi), get pork xiaolongbao. At Fu Chun Xiao Long, get xiaolongbao. At Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant (Yu Garden), get pork xiaolongbao; crab-and-pork in autumn. At Da Hu Chun, get xiaolongbao.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Shanghai: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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