Come try this bite-worthy treat: Jinan Road’s Japanese-traveler-beloved dreamy soup dumplings

Text and photos by Liao Weiren, ScenicSpot.com
 
Jinan Road is located in Da’an District and serves as a hub for many eateries and restaurants. This dreamy soup dumpling spot, even highly recommended by Japanese travelers, is said to rival Din Tai Fung in fame. Today, let’s dig in together with our readers and your guide, Jingbian！

Jinan Soup Dumplings is located on Section 3 of Jinan Road. It’s said that the owner previously worked at Din Tai Fung before opening their own shop, and in recent years, it has become a top choice for foodies looking for soup dumplings. Its popularity has even spread to Japanese independent travelers who specifically seek it out.

Their soup dumplings are made to order and steamed fresh, so you’ll have to wait a bit—but isn’t it worth it for such amazing flavors? Once served, these cloud-like soup dumplings, when dipped in soy sauce and garnished with shredded ginger and taken in one bite, instantly fill your mouth with juicy meat and rich aroma. The combination of the wrapper, filling, and ginger offers a perfect balance of taste and texture.

Their beef roll with flatbread is also one of the popular dishes. The flatbread, brushed with sweet bean sauce, is wrapped around tender braised beef, cucumber, and green onions. The texture is moist and the flavors are rich, making for a refreshing and not overly heavy combination overall—though Jingbian found it a little on the sweet side.

This XO sauce fried rice arrives with an irresistible aroma. The grains are distinct and fluffy—a mark of great fried rice. Shredded cabbage, meat, and green onions are added in just the right amounts, making it hard to stop at just one bite.