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The best xiaolongbao in Shanghai
Start with Jia Jia Tang Bao in Near People's Square for pork xiaolongbao, Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant (Yu Garden) in Old Town, Yuyuan Bazaar for pork xiaolongbao and Din Tai Fung (Xintiandi) in Xintiandi for pork xiaolongbao. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- Jia Jia Tang BaoNear People's Square
Get: Pork xiaolongbao; crab-roe version in autumn
Cheap, thin-skinned soup dumplings named by two guides.
- 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.
- 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.
- Da Hu ChunHuangpu
Get: Xiaolongbao
Famous for its dumplings on South Yunnan Rd. Single strong source; medium confidence.
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Where is the best xiaolongbao in Shanghai?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Jia Jia Tang Bao (Near People's Square), Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant (Yu Garden) (Old Town, Yuyuan Bazaar) and Din Tai Fung (Xintiandi) (Xintiandi). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Jia Jia Tang Bao, get pork xiaolongbao; crab-roe version in autumn. At Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant (Yu Garden), get pork xiaolongbao; crab-and-pork in autumn. At Din Tai Fung (Xintiandi), get pork xiaolongbao. At Fu Chun Xiao Long, 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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