Story - Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao

Pictured: Nan Xiang’s first location, New York, 2006

Warmth in Every Dumpling

Soup dumplings, or xiao long bao (which literally means "little steamer-basket buns" in Mandarin Chinese),
originated hundreds of years ago in Nan Xiang, a canal
town near Shanghai. Today, soup dumplings are a global
icon of Southern Chinese comfort food.

For New Yorkers, the introduction to the best soup
dumplings in the state began in 2006 with a family recipe
and a small shop in Flushing. Nearly twenty years later, Nan Xiang is synonymous with authentic Southern
Chinese cuisine.

Recognized as having “the best soup dumplings in town” and with a perennial feature in the Michelin Guide, we
pride ourselves on being a haven for those who value
the warmth of home-cooked meals, family dinners, and
community. What does the taste of home mean to you?
We hope you’ll find the answer here at Nan Xiang.