If you’re curious to know where to find the monstrous xiao long bao (xlb), go to Nanxiang Mantou Dian (aka Nanxiang Steamed Bun). It’s on the way to Yuyuan Garden.

This restaurant has several levels. At street level, you can order your extra large xlb to go. To find the take out window, look for the long line and people walking away with xlb and you’ll know you’re in the right line.

I chose to dine in the restaurant upstairs. I ordered the ginormous xlb. It’s so big that you have to drink the juices with a straw. Slurp slowly because the juice is steaming hot.  I found the meaty juice flavor to be mediocre, which was disappointing due to its hype.

They also have the normal sized xiao long bao, which wasn’t bad. 
The proper way to eat xiao long bao:
1. Dip the xlb in the ginger and vinegar dipping sauce
2. Bite off a corner of the xlb
3. let the juices out onto the spoon
4. Once the juices are cool, drink the soup and eat the rest of the xlb.
Happy eating!

Location: China, Shanghai Shi, Huangpu Qu, 豫园路85号 邮政编码: 200010