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Where Crispy Meets Juicy: Xiao Yang Sheng Jian Experience on Huanghe Road Shanghai

#discoverchina šŸ“Address: XiaoYangShengJian å°ęØē”Ÿē…Ž äøŠęµ·åø‚é»„ęµ¦åŒŗé»„ę²³č·Æ97号 *nearby Nanjing pedestrian street šŸ’°Average Price per Person: 30RMB per person šŸ’žReasons to Recommend: A Street Food Feast at Xiao Yang Sheng Jian (Huanghe Road): Tangy, Crispy, and Utterly Addictive If Shanghai had a signature flavor, you’d find it right here on Huanghe Road—sizzling in a pan, steaming from bamboo baskets, and carried on the hum of locals and tourists queuing up for a taste of the city’s most iconic bites. I made a quick stop at the legendary Xiao Yang Sheng Jian, but what I got was a full-blown street food experience that hit all the right notes: bold, comforting, and absolutely crave-worthy. Here’s what hit my table—and why I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat. 1. 酸辣粉 (Suan La Fen – Hot & Sour Glass Noodles) A punchy opener. Deep red, aromatic broth packed with vinegar heat, chili oil, and a hint of Sichuan pepper. The slippery sweet potato noodles had the perfect chew, and every bite delivered a kick with a crunch—thanks to peanuts and pickled veggies. A bold and fiery wake-up call for the palate. 2. ē”Ÿē…ŽåŒ… (Sheng Jian Bao – Pan-Fried Soup Dumplings) These were the headliners—and rightfully so. Crisped golden on the bottom, fluffy on top, and filled with juicy pork and hot broth. They arrive sizzling, and disappear fast. The soup inside is rich and savory, and the contrast of textures—crispy, doughy, juicy—is pure genius. One bite and you’ll understand why Xiao Yang built a legacy on this. 3. 鱼丸汤 (Yu Wan Tang – Fish Ball Soup) A quiet, comforting interlude. The fish balls were light, springy, and full of ocean flavor, swimming in a clear, umami broth. Bits of seaweed and ginger gave it a cleansing, refreshing finish—like a gentle palate reset between heavier dishes. 4. čŸ¹ē²‰å°ē¬¼åŒ… (Crab Roe Xiao Long Bao) Decadence in a dumpling. The thin skin barely held in the rich pork and crab filling, with that signature orange crab oil glistening in the folds. One bite released a wave of buttery seafood essence—luxurious and satisfying. A must for anyone looking to elevate the dumpling experience. Overall experience: From the tongue-tingling heat of the suan la fen to the rich, golden bottom of the sheng jian bao, this meal was like a tour through the very soul of Shanghai street food. No frills, just flavor—and a whole lot of it. Xiao Yang lives up to the hype, and I’ll be back for another round (or two). #shengjianbao #xiaolongbaolove #suanlafen #foodiefinds #soupdumplingheaven #crabmeatxiaolongbao
Posted: Mar 28, 2025
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