the 小龙包 (soup dumplings) thread
Oct 17, 2012 | 12:19 am
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I had some Xiaoyang Shengqian from during lunch today, in part because unlike XLB, they crank those things out like with blazing speed. I've decided that I'm not really a fan. Sure they taste okay, but they are really difficult without make a fool of yourself, a mess, or both.
Oct 19, 2012 | 3:34 am
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Ah, great memories of Shanghai. My favorite place for these little dumplings in Shanghai is a little local hole in the wall joint on Kangding Road off of Changde Rd in the Jing-An District (more Shanghainese spoken here than mandarin). 6 RMB for 8 XLB. Was there a week ago, still cheap and absolutely delicious. Just remember to use the little dipping cups to cool them off.
Oct 19, 2012 | 9:17 pm
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Ah, great memories of Shanghai. My favorite place for these little dumplings in Shanghai is a little local hole in the wall joint on Kangding Road off of Changde Rd in the Jing-An District (more Shanghainese spoken here than mandarin). 6 RMB for 8 XLB. Was there a week ago, still cheap and absolutely delicious. Just remember to use the little dipping cups to cool them off.
Oct 19, 2012 | 11:15 pm
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West of 常德路。 Place is called 珊珊小笼馆。
Oct 22, 2012 | 11:30 am
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I thought the "pro" way to eat was to bite a corner, suck the soup out, and then eat?
Oct 24, 2012 | 1:01 am
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Oct 24, 2012 | 12:42 pm
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This is how I eat mine:
1) Bite the ends and drink the soup
2) Dip in vinegar/sesame oil combo
3) Add ginger slices on top
4) DEVOUR IT LIKE THERE'S NO TOMORROW ^
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1) Bite the ends and drink the soup
2) Dip in vinegar/sesame oil combo
3) Add ginger slices on top
4) DEVOUR IT LIKE THERE'S NO TOMORROW ^
^
Oct 24, 2012 | 7:32 pm
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I went there for the first time yesterday, and must it admit that it was far better than the joint in the Reel Plaza food court that charges twice as much. Comparing to my Changping Rd establishment is a bit tougher because the latter has become my measuring stick for xiaolongbao, but I will concede that the dumplings at your place had more soup, which is a plus.
Oct 25, 2012 | 1:01 am
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I first wait for about a minute after arrival.
1. Dip in vinegar and transfer to spoon
2. Add ginger on top of the dumpling
3. Bite corner to suck out soup (not a problem if it leaks since you have the spoon)
4. Pop into mouth.
5. Grin like an idiot and start again!
Oct 26, 2012 | 1:42 am
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I went there for the first time yesterday, and must it admit that it was far better than the joint in the Reel Plaza food court that charges twice as much. Comparing to my Changping Rd establishment is a bit tougher because the latter has become my measuring stick for xiaolongbao, but I will concede that the dumplings at your place had more soup, which is a plus.
Next time I'm in Shanghai I'll try your place! Oh, and you can tell the middle-aged woman at the cash register the ABC sent you. She knows me, my mom, and Grandma by now!
Oct 26, 2012 | 2:06 am
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Awesome, glad you liked it. Plus, 6 RMB for 8 can't be beat. I could eat three of those stacked up for $3.
Next time I'm in Shanghai I'll try your place! Oh, and you can tell the middle-aged woman at the cash register the ABC sent you. She knows me, my mom, and Grandma by now!
Next time I'm in Shanghai I'll try your place! Oh, and you can tell the middle-aged woman at the cash register the ABC sent you. She knows me, my mom, and Grandma by now!
Oct 26, 2012 | 6:42 am
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Read this thread in the morning and had to get some for lunch!! Nearest place for me was the Dingtaifung at Shinkong. Mmmm... Yum. Pricey compared to the little digs in Shanghai though. Will have to try to check those out when I'm in SH next month.