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.

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