Shanghai Taste Traditional Shanghai Xiao Long Bao Price

Shanghai Taste's Traditional Shanghai Xiao Long Bao are classic soup dumplings, featuring a savory pork filling encased in a delicate, pleated wrapper. The magic of the dish lies in the gelatinized broth mixed with the filling, which melts upon steaming into a rich, hot soup contained within the dumpling. Served in a traditional bamboo steamer basket, these meticulously crafted dumplings are a cornerstone of Shanghainese cuisine and are priced between $10.95 and $12.95.

The restaurant's dumplings are often compared to those from another Rockville institution, Bob's Shanghai 66, which is also famed for its soup dumplings. While both are highly regarded, patrons note that Shanghai Taste's version often has a particularly delicate, thin skin, which many connoisseurs seek. Reviewers frequently praise the dumplings for being "bursting with flavorful soup" and having a "perfectly seasoned pork meatball" inside. An excellent way to experience the menu is to pair the steamed Xiao Long Bao with their pan-fried counterpart, Sheng Jian, or start with a classic Shanghai Scallion Pancake.

Xiao Long Bao, meaning "little basket buns," originated in the suburbs of Shanghai in the late 19th century and has since become a globally celebrated dim sum delicacy. This iconic dish is available at Shanghai Taste, a cherished local restaurant in the Rockville community since 2013. The restaurant prides itself on authentic, in-house preparations from handed-down recipes, making its Traditional Shanghai Xiao Long Bao a true portal to the vibrant culinary traditions of China.