Dumplings' Legend makes some of the best soup dumplings outside of China. The wrapper is paper-thin, the filling is savory, and each dumpling contains hot soup that bursts when you bite. This is what Xiao Long Bao is about.
Tips from diners
Bite a small hole in the dumpling and sip the hot broth inside before eating the rest. Don't just pop the whole thing in your mouth or you'll get burned.
The wrapper is thin and delicate, and the filling has a robust, mouth-numbing Sichuan pepper sensation. The broth inside carries the spice beautifully. A special variation that showcases regional flavor.
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For heat seekers, this version adds Sichuan pepper's numbing sensation to the traditional soup dumpling. The broth carries the spice throughout.
A specialty here with smooth, mild seafood filling bathed in an equally light, delicate broth. The crab roe adds luxury and a subtle briny flavor. More refined than the pork version.
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This is the refined luxury option. The crab roe adds subtle briny sweetness to the delicate broth - more refined than the pork version.
Made with a clear, chewy wrapper that lets you see the prawn inside. Delicate, fresh tasting, and delicious. A classic dim sum item executed well.
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Reviewers say these always taste very good. The translucent wrapper lets you see the fresh prawn inside - a dim sum classic done right.
For those who want to move beyond dumplings. The fish is fresh and delicate, and the vegetables add crunch. A spicy dish that's still balanced and not overwhelming.
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A Sichuanese classic for spice lovers - whole sea bass with mixed chillies, lotus root and potatoes. Great flavor with noticeable heat.
Located on Gerrard Street in Chinatown since 2010. Open kitchen with glass walls lets you watch them make dumplings. Menu spans over 400 regional Chinese dishes with a focus on dim sum and soup dumplings. Excellent value at under £15 per person.
Watch the chefs through the glass-walled kitchen making dumplings. They make 8,000 per day. It's mesmerizing.
Excellent value - expect to spend under £15 per person for lunch, slightly more for dinner. Gets busy at lunch on weekdays with office workers.
Open until 3am on Friday and Saturday - perfect for late-night dim sum after a night out. Other nights until 11pm.
Order multiple baskets to share - it's the dim sum way. Start with their signature Xiao Long Bao and work from there. Service can be brisk but the food quality is consistent.
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