The xiao long bao has a whisper-thin skin that holds a burst of rich broth and savory filling. Better than the big chains.
Local LegendInstagrammableModern Classic
Din Tai Fung
Downtown Bellevue
4.5 / 5
The dumplings themselves are gloriously reliable, filled with high-end Kurobuta pork and folded with the signature 18 folds.
ClassicLocal LegendUpscale
Dough Zone Dumpling House
Old Bellevue
4.4 / 5
Juicy with an overflow of soup, where biting down releases a shot of broth that hits the back of your mouth.
Value KingLocal LegendCasual
Shanghai Dumpling King
Crossroads
4.2 / 5
A sleeper hit of the day; the dumplings looked pan-fried but once you bite in, hot soup exploded out like a mini xiao long bao.
Hidden GemNo-FrillsAuthentic
