Shanghai Dim Sum: A Morning Ritual
Shanghai dim sum is more than a meal; it is a cherished morning ritual. Steaming baskets of xiaolongbao, delicate shao mai, and silky wontons define the city''s food culture.
Xiaolongbao
The king of Shanghai dim sum. Thin-skinned, broth-filled, and folded with surgical precision. Best eaten fresh from the steamer.
Shao Mai
Open-topped dumplings with sticky rice and pork filling. Heartier than xiaolongbao and a dim sum staple across Shanghai.
Wontons
Served in soup or dressed in chili oil. Small wontons are a breakfast favorite; large ones make a satisfying lunch.
Guotie
Potstickers with a golden, crispy base and juicy pork filling. Pan-fried then steamed to perfection.
Dou Hua
Silky tofu pudding served sweet or savory. A classic dim sum dessert with ginger syrup or soy sauce.
Tangyuan
Glutinous rice balls filled with sweet black sesame or red bean paste, floating in fermented rice soup.