A no-frills 1986 family operation on Huanghe Road near People's Square, Jia Jia is the antithesis of Din Tai Fung. Plastic stools, fluorescent lights, no English signage. But the soup dumplings — especially the famous crab roe variety — are arguably better than the polished chains. A basket of 12 runs about 35-60 RMB. Queue at the counter, point at the picture board, pay first, find a seat. No reservations, no card payments — cash, WeChat, or Alipay only. Best at 11 AM before the lunch rush. A second branch on Liyuan Road has shorter waits.
Address
90 Huanghe Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
黄浦区黄河路90号
Highlights
- Crab Roe Soup Dumplings (蟹粉汤包)Signature dish; order at counter from picture board
- Cash or WeChat/Alipay OnlyNo card payments; bring cash or mobile payment
- Best at 11 AM Before Lunch RushArrive early to avoid long queues
- Basket of 12 for 35-60 RMBAffordable; pay first, then find a seat
For foreign visitors
- English service: none
- Cards accepted: cash_only
- Booking / entry: not needed
- Best time: 11:00 AM or 2:30 PM (off-peak)
- Wi-Fi: none
- Transit access: metro direct
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What travelers say (3 reviews)
Lisa Q.·TripAdvisor·5/5
No-frills authentic xiaolongbao at 1/3 the price of Din Tai Fung. Crab roe basket is the move.
2026-04-08
Mike S.·Google Maps·4/5
Cash or QR only. No English. Just point at the picture board and enjoy.
2026-03-22
本帮老饕·Ctrip·4/5
黄河路总店人多排队长，丽园路分店少排队。蟹粉小笼是必点。
2026-02-18
