南翔馒头店 — Restaurant in Shanghai

I recently visited the famous Cheng Huang Miao Nan Xiang Man Tou Dian, and I must say that the food and view were impressive! The quality of the dishes was exceptional, with each bite bursting with flavor. The xiao long bao, in particular, was a real standout - so delicate and delicious.

Another highlight of this restaurant is its fantastic view. While dining, you can take in the bustling atmosphere of the Cheng Huang Miao area and appreciate its rich history and stunning architecture.

However, it's worth noting that the prices at this place are on the higher side. While the food quality and view certainly make for an enjoyable experience, be prepared to pay a bit more than you might at other local eateries. That said, if you're looking to treat yourself to some top-notch Shanghai cuisine and don't mind splurging a little, I'd highly recommend giving Nan Xiang Man...

When I asked my mom what I absolutely had to try in Shanghai, she gave me one answer: the crab roe soup dumpling at Yu Yuan Garden. And she was right — it was the dish that defined the trip.

The dumpling itself is monumental, both in size and in flavor. The skin is delicate yet strong enough to hold the rich broth inside, which bursts with the deep, briny sweetness of crab roe. The filling is silky, decadent, and warming — a perfect balance of seafood richness and comforting dough.

Eating it is almost ceremonial: carefully lifting it, piercing the skin just enough to sip the steaming broth, then savoring the rest in slow, measured bites. More than just food, it felt like sharing in a tradition, one my mom had insisted I experience for myself.

A must-try in Shanghai, not only for the taste but for the sense of connection it brings — to family, to culture, and to the...

Nanxiang serves the best traditional fresh pork xiaolongbao. The dough is what made it taste really good. They used mantou (馒头) dough and it really enhances the freshness and sweetness of the pork. Don't even need ginger. But I think this is the only thing worth eating though... the super steamed bun with crab and pork was not tasty. It was a fun experience (I sucked the crab broth using a straw). But it had a strong fishy taste and they tried to cover it by using lots of pepper. I wouldn't go for any of their crab xiaolongbaos, they're just not fresh enough. They're also the most expensive XLB I've eaten in Shanghai but they have a wonderful ambience. It's located in Yu Garden and dinning here feels like being a patron of a 100 years old restaurant with rich history and cultural elements. Still worth coming to eat their...