Operating in the heart of Yu Garden Bazaar since 1900, Nanxiang Mantou Dian is the most famous xiaolongbao address in Shanghai — and the most touristed. There are three queues: ground floor for takeaway buns, second floor for sit-down service, and a more refined third floor with reservations. The takeaway queue moves fastest. Quality is solid though many foodies argue it's not the best in the city; you come here as much for the history and setting as the taste. Beware the scalding hot soup inside — bite the top, sip, then eat. Surrounding the shop is the labyrinthine bazaar of snacks and souvenirs.
Address
85 Yuyuan Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
黄浦区豫园路85号
Highlights
- Signature Xiaolongbao (招牌小笼包)Bite top, sip soup, then eat. Beware scalding hot soup.
- Three Dining Queues (三条队伍)Ground floor: takeaway; 2nd floor: sit-down; 3rd floor: refined dining with reservations.
- Historic Setting (历史氛围)Operating since 1900 inside Yu Garden Bazaar. Come for history and photogenic setting.
For foreign visitors
- English service: partial english
- Cards accepted: cash_only
- Booking / entry: not needed
- Best time: 10:30 AM before the lunch rush
- Wi-Fi: none
- Transit access: metro direct
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What travelers say (3 reviews)
TouristTina·TripAdvisor·4/5
Iconic — over 100 years old. Takeaway queue moves fast. The history alone is worth the wait.
2026-04-20
David C.·Google Maps·3/5
Famous more for the history than the actual taste these days. Still worth visiting once.
2026-03-10
豫园寻味·Xiaohongshu·4/5
百年老字号，豫园打卡必备。一楼外带速度最快。
2026-02-12
