Xiao Long Bao

Best Xiao Long Bao in Shanghai, CN

Thin-skinned dumplings filled with pork and savory hot broth.

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
9.8Flavor
7.5Value
7.2Vibe

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
9.5Flavor
8.8Value
6.2Vibe

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
8.9Flavor
9.4Value
5.8Vibe

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
9.1Flavor
6.2Value
8.9Vibe
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