STAND OUT SOUP DUMPLINGS
Where to Get That Xiao Long Bao
Winter is here. With it, of course, comes the need to fill our bodies with molten goodness, preferably in the form of Xiao Long Bao or soup dumplings. While Shanghai style food is not uncommon in Queens, only a select number of Shanghainese restaurants and vendors serve Xiao Long Bao. Those that do it well can be found in Downtown Flushing, Greater Flushing (Queensboro Hill), and Little Neck. Here's where we like to go:
Soup dumplings next to try for our list include: Yu Garden, new stall at the New World Mall
**Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao and Joe's Shanghai have been omitted due to consistency issues
KUNG FU XIAO LONG BAO
Flushing (Queensboro Hill), Queens
Why it stands out: fantastic flavor, thin skin, dessert soup dumpling options, full dim sum menu, great for brunch
SHANGHAI 33
Flushing (Queensboro Hill), Queens
Why it stands out: fantastic flavor, very plump, full and delicious menu, great for brunch and groups
DIVERSE DIM SUM @ NEW YORK FOOD COURT
Flushing, Queens
Why it stands out: fantastic flavor, great to go with large groups, most affordable, if you only want soup dumplings or are planning a food crawl
LITTLE DUMPLING
Little Neck, Queens
Why it stands out: lots of porky flavor, good lunch or dinner menu, good for bigger groups, and parking
SHANGHAI YOU GARDEN
Flushing, Queens
Why it stands out: giant soup dumpling option, thin skin, full menu, good for dinner, good for groups, BEER