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Are Michelin Soup Dumplings Worth the Hype?

Published on 04/07/2026
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"Tension is palpable. It's just right around that corner... Oh my gosh, there's already a line! Well, good news is that it is open, which is great."

⭐ The host and his wife had completely different rankings for the best soup dumplings.

⭐ Fuchun, established in 1885, serves rustic soup dumplings with thicker skins and bouncy fillings.

⭐ Jia Jia's pure crab dumplings are delicate, soup-filled "water balloons" requiring careful eating.


Places from the Video

shanghai
Lai Lai Xiaolong
Jia Jia Tang Bao
Le Tian Xing
Xinchang Ancient Town

Shanghai's Ultimate Soup Dumpling Guide

2026
Best For
Foodies
Travel Theme
Soup Dumplings
shanghai
Lai Lai Xiaolong
Jia Jia Tang Bao
Le Tian Xing
Xinchang Ancient Town
Day 1
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morning
1

Le Tian Xing Soup Dumplings

Trying crab soup dumplings in an ancient water town.

afternoon
2

Fuchun Soup Dumplings

Visiting a time-honored brand for pork and crab dumplings.

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