A good Xiao Long Bao (XLB) is one with a crystal thin dumpling skin which does not burst easily, has a good meat : soup ratio, contains a clear, warm and comforting soup and well marinated meat filling.

Most people would think of the OG Din Tai Fung but the ones from Zhong Guo La Mian Xiao Long Bao run the OG close. This kinda explains why there is a never ending queue for these delicious yet reasonably priced XLBs.

I like that the soup stock is sweet and clean tasting and there is a fairly decently amount of meat filling. The skin is also crystal thin and does not burst easily. If the queue isn't that long, I would be having this nearly everyday!