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The best shengjianbao in Shanghai
Start with Da Hu Chun in Huangpu for pork or pork-and-shrimp shengjianbao, Yang's Fry-Dumpling in Citywide for pork, shrimp or vegetable shengjianbao and Xiao Yan in Zhongshan Park for shengjianbao. Here are all 4, with what to get at each.
- Da Hu ChunHuangpu
Get: Pork or pork-and-shrimp shengjianbao
Pan-fried buns with juicy stock and sesame, named by two guides.
- Yang's Fry-DumplingCitywide
Get: Pork, shrimp or vegetable shengjianbao
The best-known chain for the crisp-bottomed bun, named by three guides.
- Xiao YanZhongshan Park
Get: Shengjianbao
Many locals consider it the city's best. Single strong source; medium confidence.
- A DeNear Longhua Temple
Get: Shengjianbao to take away
Hole-in-the-wall takeaway. Single strong source; medium confidence.
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Where is the best shengjianbao in Shanghai?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Da Hu Chun (Huangpu), Yang's Fry-Dumpling (Citywide) and Xiao Yan (Zhongshan Park). All 4 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Da Hu Chun, get pork or pork-and-shrimp shengjianbao. At Yang's Fry-Dumpling, get pork, shrimp or vegetable shengjianbao. At Xiao Yan, get shengjianbao. At A De, get shengjianbao to take away.
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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