Yang's Fried Dumplings (Xiao Yang Sheng Jian) is a Shanghai institution, serving what many consider the city's best sheng jian bao — pan-fried pork buns with a crispy golden bottom and a burst of hot soup inside. The Huanghe Road location near People's Square is one of the most accessible branches for tourists. Expect to queue during peak hours, but the line moves fast. A set of 4 dumplings costs around 15 RMB, making it one of the best food deals in central Shanghai. Be careful with your first bite — the soup inside is scalding hot. Locals recommend nibbling a small hole first and sipping the broth before eating. The menu has pictures but very limited English. Point-and-order works fine. Payment is cash or WeChat/Alipay only — no international cards accepted. The seating is communal and basic, but you're here for the dumplings, not the ambiance.
Address
720 East Nanjing Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai
黄浦区南京东路720号
Highlights
- Signature Pan-Fried Pork Buns (生煎包)Crispy bottom, hot soup inside. Nibble a hole first to sip broth.
- Best Deal in Central Shanghai4 dumplings for ~15 RMB. Cash or WeChat/Alipay only.
- Huanghe Road Branch near People's SquareMost accessible for tourists. Expect queues but moves fast.
For foreign visitors
- English service: none
- Cards accepted: cash_only
- Booking / entry: not needed
- Best time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM or 5:00 - 7:00 PM
- Wi-Fi: none
- Transit access: metro direct
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What travelers say (20 reviews)
FoodieAnna·YouTube·5/5
The crispiest bottoms and juiciest filling! Be careful — the soup inside is SCORCHING hot.
2026-03-22
Mark T.·TripAdvisor·5/5
4 dumplings for 15 RMB — best deal in Shanghai. The pork filling is incredibly flavorful.
2026-04-03
Jenny L.·Google Maps·4/5
Delicious but the queue can be 20+ minutes at lunch. Worth the wait though!
2026-02-12
吃货小胖·Xiaohongshu·5/5
The original Shanghai shengjian! Golden crispy bottom, thin skin, rich broth. Perfection.
2026-03-08
Brian K.·TripAdvisor·4/5
Great local experience. No English menu but just point at what others are eating. Can't go wrong.
2026-01-25
ShanghaiEats·YouTube·5/5
Reviewed hundreds of dumpling shops. Yang's is still the gold standard for sheng jian bao.
2026-04-15




