Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao
(Now Closed)Dumpling Restaurant and Chinese Restaurant$$$$
Downtown Flushing, Flushing
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Noah WeissNovember 10, 2014The 1-2 punch of crab and pork soup dumplings followed by pan fried juicy pork buns will knock you into dumpling heaven for $11. You just need to take the 7 to the last stop to get there.
Derek T. KuAugust 4, 2017I've been here countless times. The order for 4 people is 2 racks of soup dumplings, the cold and spicy beef slices, the cucumber salad, and beef pancake. Come hungry and leave happy.
Alex RainertJanuary 3, 2016Tasty soup dumplings and the best scallion pancake I've ever had. Parking is a Game of Thrones style nightmare so if you can take the subway, do that.
Russell HirschornAugust 1, 2016XLBs are nice, clean and meaty, not too salty. Salt is the major diff btwn Joe Shanghai and here. Joes is mich saltier. Scallion pancake and garlic cucumber, fantastic.
TomOctober 4, 2014One of the best Xiao long baos in NYC. Their rice cakes and beef scallion pancake is also really good. They often have lines, but it moves pretty quick.
Gabriel ChungApril 18, 2016Dare I say best soup dumplings in NYC? Definitely better than Joe Shanghai. Get the crab with pork over just the pork for $1 more. The scallion pancake with beef is pretty tasty.
Amazingly good XLB of course. You may find it too salty due to the soy sauce or the taste of your tears silently streaming down your face at the taste of such authentic shanghai style dimsum
Rafa TApril 4, 2016Insanely delicious soup dumplings. The pork buns were also one of the best I've tried. Also, the scallion pancakes with beef are soooo tasty and rich!
Justin OrdovezaNovember 19, 2017They do a great Chinese breakfast. The warm soy milk is good for a cold day. The Xiang long bao are decent. The cold dishes like the spicy beef are a good appetizers. The servers are blunt.
Omer ZachSeptember 20, 2014The line's not as bad as it looks. The xiao long bao wrappers are crazy thick and good. Waitress recommended the scallion noodles which were super filling and tasty.
Andrew LevyMarch 6, 2014Order the soup dumplings (buns). Possibly the best in NYC. Get 2 orders if it's more than just you eating. If you're in the mood for noodles, the crispy noodles w/ shredded chicken was delicious.
CristinaDecember 3, 2013worth the wait so be sure to bring a lot of patience. the xlb comes out in 30 min waves. if you get there at the end of a wave, you're set. always order more xlb than you think you want
Justin BretonJuly 2, 2014You know why you're here... The soup dumplings!!! They're a must. They were my first soup dumplings ever. Also try: spicy wontons, scallion pancakes and rice cakes with shredded pork! #nyceats
Ray LinFebruary 5, 2014The best soup dumplings in NYC (Joe's Shanghai can't touch this). Pro tip: 1) puncture exterior to cool, 2) sip soup, 3) devour dumpling.
The soup dumplings are pretty much the de facto here. Scallion pancakes, rice cake, and beef noodles are good options. Rice dishes are pretty good too. Good for groups and late dinners!
They the combo/mixed flavored tray. They try to get exotic but they run out of the good ones and don’t substitute anything good. Worth a try if you get all the different baos
Nicholas DoyleMarch 20, 2015The Soup dumplings are undoubtedly some of the best around, but the real star is the scallion pancake with beef. Not to be missed.
RichelleMabellDecember 18, 2012Delicious little parcels these xiao long bao! Make sure to eat while its hot! Poke a hole and let the hot steam come out before popping in your mouth!
Jarel HillAugust 19, 2017One of my favorite Asian restaurants. Xlb were great, pork buns were even better. Crispy noodles w chicken were good. scallion pancakes w beef took the prize though- Hands down delicious Crab Meat Xiao Long Bao, Scallion Pancake with Sliced Beef, and Pork + Vegetables Wonton Soup...mmmm!! Must try so add it to your list!
Elvis RodricksFebruary 18, 2018Yup, this place lives up to the hype. Best soup dumplings by far in nyc. Treat yourself to the scallion pancake too- flaky and deep fried.
ruth kimNovember 9, 2014Definitely get there early. Definitely worth the 40 min wait after getting seated for soup dumplings. While you wait get some scallion pancakes. All very delish.
Jeffrey WuMay 27, 2018Get a number it’s a wait usually. It’s authentic so don’t come here ordering “beef and broccoli.” Save that for the local Chinese grease box takeout.
Grace BongJune 15, 2015Their soup dumpling is the best I've had in NY. Their beef&tripe, shanghai noodles and scallion pancakes are also worthwhile.
Stephanie MezaSeptember 5, 2015Soup dumplings were good but my favorite are the pan fried pork buns! Has a touch of sesame, crispy bottom, and delicious dough.
David WhiteDecember 30, 2017Aside from the mandatory soup dumplings, the handmade steamed dumplings with chive and Napa cabbage are the best dumplings on the menu in my opinion.
Soup Dumplings are probably the best I've ever had. I really liked the shredded chicken over crispy noodles. Like, I almost ate them all on my own.
Mark BirchJuly 8, 2013Simply put, the best place for soup dumplings in NYC. Also get the scallion pancake to sop up any spilled dumpling soup, as the dumplings are super juicy.
Victoria U.July 11, 2017Hands down best dumplings in the city. Even better? The soy sauce to dip them in.
funky flavorFebruary 20, 2017BRING CASH! The soup dumplin was ok. And the scaliom pancake was good, but the soup dumpling burned me and the scalion pancake has way too much grease. It was worth the try tho.
Howard WalfishJuly 20, 2015Cucumbers with garlic are great, as is the bean curd with cilantro. They were "sold out" of the vegetable dumplings, which apparently happens pretty often
CharlottesNovember 14, 2018Soy milk and fried bread - my fave! Soup dumplings are little large and doughy.
Leslie TengDecember 10, 2015Xiao long bao, pan fried dumplings, tofu, noodles....they're all good. Brusque service though. And get there early on weekends, it crowds fast.
Christina C.December 29, 2012Get the regular soup dumplings. They are the best in New York. Freshly made & steamed when you order them. The Shanghainese broad noodle dish is delish too.
Daniel AOctober 15, 2017You can't leave without having pork soup dumplings and crispy noodles. It's better than Joe's Shanghai but not as good as You Garden
Everything was amazing. The xiao long bao were juicy and delicate. The scallion pancakes with steak were perfectly crispy and accented.
EileenJuly 8, 2018Spicy beef and tripe was my favorite dish. Their soup dumplings were okay, the skin was thicker than I like. Skip the scallion pancake with beef, it’s overhyped (too greasy)
Eshrefe ShehuFebruary 5, 2016Dumplings, scallion pancake, beef noodle soup; all delicious. A bit greasy but fried noodle is a must try. You better share it.
Johnnie CumminsMay 2, 2014Small menu with some of the most amazing and fresh Chinese dishes in NYC. Try the pork buns, crispy noodles, and Shanghai fried udon!
Scott GellmanDecember 16, 2015Wow!! Best tip for first timers: the pork buns (or shrimp and pork buns) are what are known as soup dumplings. Aka, get multiple orders!
Gundermarr KlerganfelderspielMay 13, 2016Spicy beef and tripe is my speciality!! And so are the steamed pork and shrimp buns
FoodspottingDecember 11, 2010The xiao long bao here are huge, have thick chewy skins, lots of soup and delicious filling. You can watch them being made in the kitchen! Explore Flushing Chinatown while you wait to get in. - Alexa
Joanna FlammDecember 1, 2013The xiao long bao take about 20 minutes, so bide your time with a delicious order of Pan-Fried Pork Buns and some Scallion Pancakes.
Jack CJune 10, 2014Must get the secret steamed taro pork buns that's not on the menu!! Sooo delicious!
Quite possibly the best soup dumplings I've ever had (Including in China). Also don't miss the 生煎包! Careful with the soy sauce, it's CRAZY salty.
Soup dumplings for days! Also get the spicy beef tendon. Surprisingly good here despite not being a sichuan restaurant
Christina ChinFebruary 20, 2016Soup dumpling was good, my issue was service. My first time here on sat around 530, not busy but somehow they forgot my order. A few ppl that sat down after me got served first, had to ask twice!
Linda SongNovember 28, 2016Soupy and flavorful soup dumplings--stick traditional and go with the pork.
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Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao
38-12 Prince St (btwn 38th & 39th Ave)
Flushing, NY 11354
United States
Flushing, NY 11354
United States
Permanently closed (Show more)
- Mon–Fri
- 8:00 AM–11:30 PM
- Sat–Sun
- 8:00 AM–1:00 AM
(718) 321-3838
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