Xu Jianping Tangbao (Rehe South Road Branch)
徐建萍汤包(热河南路店)
A small, handmade soup dumpling shop tucked away in a Xiaguan residential area, serving thin-skinned, juicy, and slightly sweet dumplings that close before 2:00 PM.
The owner's father was once a chef at the famous Jiming Restaurant, and she opened this small shop in a Xiaguan residential neighborhood in 2012, earning a Michelin Bib Gourmand. The space is cramped and located in an alley on the south side of the Agricultural Bank of China at No. 37 Rehe South Road; cars cannot enter, so you must walk in. The handmade soup dumplings (tangbao) feature thin skin, abundant broth, and a slightly sweet meat filling in the Suzhou style. Regulars often pair them with a bowl of fresh pork wontons, and red bean sweet dumplings (yuanxiao) are also available. It only operates until 14:00, so arriving early is highly recommended. The average cost is about 20 CNY per person, and Michelin notes that it is cash-only. It is about 1 km from Xiaguan Station on Metro Line 5.
Opening hours
Daily 06:00–14:00
Nearby sights
- Jinghai Temple
- Yuejiang Tower
- Zheng He Treasure Ship Shipyard Park
- Pukou Railway Station
- Yihe Road Historic District
- Nanjing Yangtze River Bridge
- Stone City Ruins Park (Ghost Face City)
- Qingliang Mountain Park