Discover the magic of xiao long bao — soup-filled steamed dumplings from Shanghai.
Find Soup Dumplings Near Me Now!Traditional pork and aspic filling that melts into rich broth when steamed.
Premium version with crab roe added — richer, more complex, slightly sweet.
Upscale variation with truffle-infused filling at modern restaurants.
Spicy numbing variation with mala-seasoned broth inside.
Place the dumpling in a spoon, bite a small hole in the wrapper, and let the hot broth flow into the spoon. Sip the broth first, then eat the dumpling with ginger and vinegar. Never bite directly — the broth is extremely hot.
Xiao long bao (soup dumplings) contain a small amount of aspic (gelled broth) that melts into liquid when steamed, creating soup inside the dumpling. Regular dumplings don't have this liquid broth component.