Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant — Restaurant in Shanghai

I recently visited the Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant at the Old Chenghuangmiao (City God Temple) area in Shanghai. While the food was decent, it wasn’t particularly spectacular or memorable. The xiaolongbao were fine, but not outstanding compared to other places in the city. Service was average—efficient enough but lacking warmth or attentiveness. There are definitely areas that could use improvement, especially given the restaurant’s reputation and long lines. Personally, I felt the experience was somewhat overrated and overpriced. The hype doesn’t quite match the reality. It’s worth a try for tourists, but I wouldn’t rush back for a...

If you’re visiting Shanghai, make sure to check out the Michelin-starred restaurant renowned for its steamed dumplings. Be prepared for a wait of over half an hour due to its popularity. The restaurant is very busy, so orders might take some time. However, the dumplings, especially the recommended shrimp and pork variety, are exceptional. Located in a famous old town area, the restaurant is housed in a building with historical Chinese architecture, making it a worthwhile destination for both its culinary delights and...

If you are visiting the Yu gardens in Shanghai, please make pitstop at this immensely popular outlet of Steam buns. My chinese colleague said, at any time or day, the waiting time varies between 20-30min. We waited approx 20 min for our lunch. The restaurant is well spaced out and the service was ok. i liked the steamed buns with stuffed pork and crab meat, not all were good though as we...