Soup Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao)
at Din Tai Fung
★ 5.0 on Dishy
14–18
These soup dumplings feature thin, pleated wrappers encasing seasoned pork and a rich, gelatin-based broth that melts into soup when steamed. The kitchen focuses on consistency, with each dumpling weighed, folded, and steamed to achieve a balanced ratio of filling to soup. Eating them starts with a burst of hot, savory broth followed by tender meat and a delicate skin that holds together yet remains supple. Many diners specifically seek out this location for its soup dumplings, noting the precision and uniformity across each basket.[8][10][20]
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