Xiao Long Bao, also known as Chinese Soup Dumplings, are an absolute delicacy that have become popular all over the world and ever so much here in Singapore.Your reporter cannot get enough of these little beauties.
Served hot in the bamboo baskets (or xiaolongs) in which they were steamed, these light dumplings are filled with a delicious broth and the meat of your choice, giving your taste buds an experience like no other! Video Credit: Souped Up Recipes, Xiao Long Bao Recipe - How To Make Soup Dumplings!
Some of the best soup dumplings, however, are found not in fancy restaurants but in the hawker stalls spread out over the island. Here are some of our top picks!
SUPREME LA MIAN XIAO LONG BAO
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After working in the Crystal Jade and Tunglok kitchens, chef Li Huaizhi decided to start his own food stall. While all the food at Supreme La Mian is extraordinary - from the guo tie to the la mian - the jewel on its crown is the xiao long bao. With generous meat fillings of minced pork flavoured with scallion oil, sesame oil and soy sauce, the soup dumplings are to die for. So if you’re looking for a place with mouth-watering food that won’t burn a hole in your wallet, Supreme La Mian is the place to go!
HONG PENG LA MIAN XIAO LONG BAO
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This Michelin-recommended eatery offers generous portions at extremely reasonable prices! Serving hand-pulled noodles and large xiao long baos filled with a satisfactory explosion of brothy goodness, this hawker stall is a hidden gem amidst the bustling People’s Park Food Centre. Other options include their pan-fried jiaozi, shredded chicken congee, the Chongqing grilled fish, pig’s organ soup, sliced fish bee hoon, and their extremely popular la mian.
SHANGHAI LA MIAN XIAO LONG BAO
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For those less adept with chopsticks, or those who prefer their broth on the sweeter side, this Shanghainese stall is the place to be! The dumplings are made on-site daily and then kept chilled just in time for the lunchtime rush. The skin of these dumplings is thicker in order to hold the hot, sweet broth and the fragrant tender meat better. The stall also serves pan-friend dumplings and spicy wantons. If you prefer to eat at the comfort of your own home, you can even get the frozen dumplings packed up to go!
ZHONG GUO LA MIAN XIAO LONG BAO
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This small, nondescript stall located on the busy streets of Chinatown might not seem like much, but looks can be deceiving. This Michelin Plate winning establishment serves delectable, fresh dumplings that are made right in front of your eyes! While the Xiao Long Bao is their specialty, they also serve Chinese la mian, wantons, beef noodles, dumpling noodles and more. Don’t let the long lines daunt you - the dumplings are well worth the wait.
a. #2-135 Chinatown Complex Market, Block 335 Smith Street Singapore 050335
Food stall · Noodle house · Chinese restaurant
YOU PENG NOODLE DUMPLING HOUSE
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You Peng Noodle Dumpling House is made for company! No matter if you’re out with a group of friends, or on a family gathering, with their extensive assortment of dishes, the stall has something for everyone to enjoy. From egg and tomato noodles, to red bean pancakes, to pork ribs noodles, all the dishes offered are heavenly. But don’t forget to try their xiao long bao! Chef-owner Gui Ying uses only meat from the pork leg to give the filling a tender, melt-in-your-mouth quality. Yum!
a. 144 Upper Bukit Timah Road, #04-23 Beauty World Centre Singapore 588177
