The xiao long bao at LJ Shanghai are classic soup dumplings with a thin wheat wrapper encasing seasoned pork filling and a pool of hot, aromatic broth inside.[7][9] The kitchen focuses on Shanghainese specialties, and these dumplings are highlighted as a signature item on their own site and in multiple local writeups, which note that Cleveland finally has a dedicated spot for this dish.[7][8][9] Each basket arrives with dumplings that balance a supple skin and firm bite, so you can lift them without tearing while still getting a gush of broth when you bite in.[7][10] Writers and diners across several platforms consistently single out these soup dumplings as among the top renditions in the Cleveland area, attracting people willing to travel from surrounding neighborhoods for them.[4][8][10][16]