Lai Lai Xiao Long (莱莱小笼)
People's Square
4.8 / 5
Lai Lai's xiao long bao are the best overall in my opinion, their thin wrappers hold a river of soup and are rich with flavor.
Michelin Bib GourmandCrab SpecialistLocal Legend
Jia Jia Tang Bao (佳家汤包)
People's Square
4.5 / 5
The best, most authentic, and a very local-serving soup dumpling house. No frills here, just the best xiao lo bao you'll find in Shanghai.
ClassicLocal LegendMust-Visit
Fu Chun Xiao Long (富春小笼)
Jing'an
4.3 / 5
The BEST XLB in Shanghai!!! Good meat density, with a slightly bouncy mouth feel... Bursting with savory fatty pork flavor.
Old SchoolClassicBudget Friendly
Din Tai Fung (鼎泰丰)
Nanjing West Road
4.6 / 5
Try the delectable Xiao long bao whose remarkable consistency and exquisite taste make them arguably the best in Shanghai.
Gold StandardConsistentUpscale