"Like a high-performing three-on-three basketball team, every element of a well-crafted xiao long bao—broth, filling, and wrapper—needs to be perfectly synchronized. And the best place to go for quality soup dumplings in Chicago is Hing Kee in Chinatown. They come in three juicy varieties: pork, crab and pork, and chicken. Each one has a delicate, chewy wrapper, and is brimming with warm, flavorful broth that perfectly complements the meat. Make sure to also add some black vinegar and chili oil before slurping them up for an added burst of tartness and spice." - john ringor