Shanghainese spot w/ amazing soup dumplings & mapo tofu. Upscale feel, great for sharing, reasonably priced.
This Chinese eatery offers a delightful culinary experience with a focus on shareable dishes, making it ideal for groups. Customers rave about their authentic Shanghainese cuisine, particularly the exquisite soup dumplings and flavorful mapo tofu. The ambiance is described as upscale yet reasonably priced, providing a great value for the quality of food served.
The restaurant specializes in Chinese and Shanghainese cuisine, with a strong emphasis on shareable dishes. Highly recommended items include their soup dumplings (XLB) and mapo tofu, which one reviewer called the best they've ever had. Other mentions include various bao and dumplings.
"The soup dumplings (XLB) and mapo tofu are highly recommended by customers. Other mentions include various bao and dumplings."
Customers generally have a positive sentiment, frequently recommending the restaurant for its excellent soup dumplings and mapo tofu. The overall feedback suggests a satisfying dining experience with good value.
Important Note
The restaurant no longer takes reservations.
"This establishment is mentioned as sometimes having mini dumplings on their menu, and it's suggested to check if you are nearby."
Neutral"This commenter suggests going to local spots like The BAO instead of international chains like Din Tai Fung."
Positive"The Bao is mentioned as another option for soup dumplings (XLB) located next door to another Nan Xiang location."
Neutral"The Bao in St Marks is recommended as an 'upscale' Chinese restaurant that is reasonably priced, with quality food suitable for sharing."
Positive"This restaurant is listed as a recommendation for a repeat visit."
Positive"This user simply recommended 'The Bao'."
Positive"A commenter recommended The Bao for soup dumplings, noting it's located right next to Nan Xing XLB."
Positive"Recommends The Bao on St Marks Place in the EV, calling their mapo tofu the best they've ever had."
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