"The original outpost that launched a multi-location East Coast chain, recommended by guides and locals for its soup dumplings and pan-fried dumplings; viewers note the restaurant's growth from a small Prince Street spot into a recognized, Michelin-recommended brand." - Rachel Chang
"A national soup dumpling spot renowned for its signature pork-and-shrimp dumplings and deluxe versions with specialty ingredients. The menu also offers pork buns, Chinese breakfasts, and various rice and noodle dishes." - Melissa McCart
"Renowned for its traditional xiao long bao with various fillings." - Jess Eng
"The East Village restaurant will be open its regular hours from 11 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. both Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with a menu that ranges from soy milk and scallion pancakes to noodle soup, rice cakes, dim sum, and soup dumplings. (Flushing hours are 8 a.m. to midnight and West 33rd is open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.)" - Eater Staff
"When it moved to more luxurious premises down Prince Street in 2019, Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao opened its new dining room to much fanfare, but carryout and delivery are still available. The restaurant now makes them in a rainbow of colors and also offers a menu rich in other Shanghai specialties, from chicken in wine sauce to rice cake with mustard greens. (Other locations are in Forest Hills and Herald Square.)" - Robert Sietsema