[2025 Shanghai Restaurant] Travel Guide for Qiao Ai Lai Lai Xiao Long (Huangpu) (Updated May)

#triptravelchina 🥟 Xiao long bao from the famous Lai Lai Xiao Long (莱莱小笼 - 乔艾) restaurant that received a Michelin award is a relatively small restaurant that requires a queue, but the queue is quite fast. There are seats on both sides of the restaurant with many tables. While waiting in line, the restaurant will show you the menu first and you can only order once. I was afraid that it would not be as advertised, which was a shame. *I recommend ordering more because it is delicious.* The menu that we ordered for 5 people, an average of 186 baht per person. 🥟🦀 Crab Xiao Long Bao, delicious, light comes out of your mouth, thin dough... soft filling... rich soup spreads in your mouth, really delicious. 🥟🐷 Pork Xiao Long Bao Delicious, not bad, but if I had crab, I would have liked crab more. 🍗 Good fried chicken served juicy, not dry, crispy outside, soft inside. 🥠 Spring rolls, crispy, lots of oil, not that wow. But overall, it's as advertised, everything is delicious. 🦀⭐️ Especially the Xiao Long Bao, it has to be this restaurant only. It deserves the Michelin Bib Gourmand award. 👍 Plus the price is affordable. Anyone who comes to Shanghai must try it at least once. You won't be disappointed ⏰ Opening and closing hours of the shop 8:00 - 14:00 and 15:00 - 20:00 🚈 How to get there Take the subway line 2 and get off at People's Square station or you can call didi (use the Metroman/Maps app) #上海 #china #chinesefood #China #Chinese food #michelin #shanghaifood #shanghaichina #shanghai #LaiLaiXiaoLong #JingAnTemple #Shanghai #Shanghai #MichelinGuide #lailaixiaolong #xiaolongbao #shanghaifood #shanghai2024 #shanghaireview #shanghaifood #shanghaitravel

Featured in the Shanghai Michelin Bib Gourmand for two consecutive years Crab Roe Soup Dumplings A must-try signature dish, freshly handmade on-site! Thin-skinned and generously filled with crab roe, bursting with freshness that will blow your mind. Every bite is unforgettable. Crab Roe and Shrimp Wontons These wontons are truly large, and the fillings are genuinely substantial. You can see the crab roe and shrimp with your own eyes, packed with umami flavor. Just thinking about it will make your mouth water.

#discoverchina Qiao Ai Lai Lai Xiao Long (乔艾莱莱小笼) is a renowned eatery in Shanghai’s Huangpu District, celebrated for its exceptional xiao long bao. Established in 1994, this humble establishment has earned a Bib Gourmand distinction in the MICHELIN Guide Shanghai for its high-quality, reasonably priced offerings. Their signature crab roe xiao long bao, featuring delicate wrappers encasing flavorful soup, is a standout. During hairy crab season, the restaurant becomes especially popular, with dishes like wontons, spring rolls, and soups generously filled with crabmeat and roe. Despite its modest size and no-reservations policy, the eatery attracts long queues, a testament to its culinary excellence.

🏯Attraction - The Bund: An iconic Shanghai attraction where you can admire buildings of various architectural styles and the beautiful Huangpu River. During the day, experience the blending of history and modernity, and at night, be mesmerized by the dazzling lights. - Oriental Pearl Tower: A landmark building in Shanghai. Ascend the observation deck for a 360-degree panoramic view of the city. The tower also houses restaurants and entertainment facilities. - Shanghai Disney Resort: A dreamy wonderland filled with joy and childlike innocence, featuring exciting rides, adorable cartoon characters, and fantastic shows, perfect for family fun. - Yu Garden: A classical Jiangnan garden with winding paths, pavilions, terraces, and rockeries, showcasing the charm of traditional Chinese culture. - Shanghai Museum: Renowned at home and abroad, the museum houses a large collection of historical relics, covering artworks from various periods of ancient China, making it a great place to learn about Chinese history and culture. 🍱Food Recommendations - Shengjianbao (Pan-fried Pork Buns): Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Da Hu Chun's shengjian mantou has been in business for over 90 years and offers authentic flavors. - Xiaolongbao (Soup Dumplings): Thin-skinned and juicy, with a delicious savory taste. Lailai Xiaolong·Qiao Ai's crab roe xiaolongbao is very popular and has been in business for over 20 years. - Pork Chop with Rice Cake: Tender pork chops and soft, glutinous rice cakes, paired with a special sauce for an amazing taste. Xiandelai's pork chop with rice cake is quite famous. - Scallion Oil Noodles: The scallion oil aroma is enticing, and the noodles are chewy and flavorful. You can taste them at some time-honored noodle restaurants. 🏡Accommodation Options - Near the Bund: You can enjoy river views and city night views, but prices are higher. - Near Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street: Convenient for shopping and dining, with convenient transportation and moderate prices. - Around Tianzifang: Full of artistic atmosphere, with many distinctive homestays, suitable for experiencing local life. 🚗Transportation Guide Shanghai has convenient transportation. The subway can reach almost all major attractions. You can also choose to travel by bus, taxi, or shared bicycle.

#travelinginchina No trip to Shanghai is complete without savoring Xiao Long Bao, the city’s famous soup dumplings. These delicate dumplings are filled with juicy meat, usually pork, and a flavorful hot broth, encased in a thin, hand-folded dough wrapper. The best way to enjoy Xiao Long Bao is to bite carefully—pierce the wrapper slightly to release the broth before savoring the rich filling. They are typically served in bamboo steamers, accompanied by a dipping sauce made of soy sauce, vinegar, and fresh ginger. #trip #localfood #myitinerary

📍 A truly wonderful experience, a must-visit city in China. Nothing like I ever seen before 🚇 Going by the metro is very convenient, but the taxi is so cheap too! Just be aware of the possibility of traffic jams. 📷 Photo Spots: the Bundle and Nanjing street are the places you have to visit first! 🏠 Accommodation 1.Chengjia Apartment Hotel (Shanghai Zhongtan Road subway station ) ❗️Think about payment method in advance!!! Alipay or WeChat is the most convenient one, as not all the stores accept cash or union pay cards.

Michelin Xiaolongbao restaurant near Nanjing East Road in Shanghai where even locals line up to eat 🥰 There is a bit of a wait, but the turnover is very fast, so be sure to stop by and try it! 📍504 Tianjin Rd, Huangpu, Shanghai, China 200001 ⏰ 08:00~14:00, 15:00~20:00 #Overseas travel

According to the recommendation of my colleagues who often travel to China, the best crab soup dumplings in Shanghai are from this restaurant "Lai Lai Xiao Long Bao" Trust me, don’t worry about not being able to finish a basket. You will just feel like it’s not enough! Gently use chopsticks to peel off the thin skin of the soup dumpling. The golden crab soup flows out of the soup dumpling. Drink the soup first and then eat the soup dumpling. The soup dumpling with crab meat and crab roe is really delicious. I just finished one and it has become my must-eat delicacy in Shanghai. But there are only four in a basket, not enough to eat🥲 The other crab roe dumplings and rice cake soup were just OK. The crab roe flavor was not as strong as the soup dumplings. I really recommend that you must come to this restaurant when you come to Shanghai. Although you have to queue, the turnover rate is very high. Basically, you don't have to wait for an hour before you can be seated. 📍Lai Lai Steamed Bun No. 504, Tianjin Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China #JanuaryGoodPlace2025#China #CrabRoeSoupDumpling

Oh my god, the Lai Lai Xiaolongbao that I have been eating since childhood has been taken over by Korean Oppa and Unni 😱 Let me take a look at what their store has become recently 🔥. ‼ ️It is no exaggeration to say that there is a queue from the moment his shop opens. We arrived at around 7pm and there was still a queue, which shows how popular it is. ✅Crab meat and fresh meat dumplings I'd like to order a portion of the authentic Shanghai soup dumplings - the crust is thin and not sticky. Take a gentle bite and the golden soup will flow out. The crab meat in the filling is also visible to the naked eye, no wonder it is so delicious. ✅ Fried pork cutlet Order the classic snack, fried pork chop. Served with traditional spicy soy sauce. Take a bite, you will find the pork chop has a crispy skin and tender pork inside, it has the authentic Shanghai flavor. ✅ Fresh meat wontons I have been eating fresh meat wontons since I was a child, which are filled with egg skin and seaweed. The thin wonton skin is filled with a whole piece of plump meat filling. Not only are the wontons delicious, the soup is tasty too!

#November Good Places 2024 Of course we have to eat steamed buns when we come to Shanghai. This time we went to the famous Lai Lai steamed buns. Come early as there is a long queue. Their original little steamed buns are really very full, each little steamed bun is full of broth, a mouthful of juice sprays, very high quality, the point is the price is also very cheap. Also ordered a portion of Shanghai-made ribs, fried crispy, also highly recommended.

This restaurant really brings out the charm of the top 50 "fly restaurants" in Chengdu to the extreme. It has become popular all the way from Chengdu to Shanghai, because of the authentic Chengdu flavor. Whether it's a weekday lunch or a gathering with friends, this is a great choice. Come and experience this delicious food from the alleys of Chengdu!

#GetDiscountNotRelyingOnLuck Review Lai Lai xiao long (莱莱小笼·乔艾) Michelin guide Xiaolongbao shop Location: Nanjing Road Opening hours: 08:00-13:50,14:40-19:50 Sells crab/pork/vegetable Xiaolongbao, fried pork/dumplings Taste - Pork Xiaolongbao: Rich soup but a bit salty - Fried pork: Crispy, delicious but a bit salty - Pork soup dumplings: Big dumplings, many of them, like 1 pot, need to eat with many people, taste is so-so - Overall, it's still so-so #shanghai #shanghaitrip

Recently, my aunt, who has lived in the US for many years, came back to Shanghai with her granddaughter to visit relatives. As the only person in the family who doesn't have to work and spends all day eating, drinking, and having fun, I was responsible for accompanying them. While playing near East Nanjing Road, they chose to eat at Lai Lai Xiaolong for lunch. It is very popular among overseas tourists, who are attracted by China Travel vlogs. Lai Lai Xiaolong is indeed famous, as it is a Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant in Shanghai in 2024. There are long queues every day, almost all of which are tourists from other places or even foreign countries. My 80-year-old aunt almost gave up, but her 30-year-old granddaughter really wanted to try it. Fortunately, the turnover was fast, and the staff gave my aunt a stool to rest on. After 20 minutes, it was our turn. 💰The xiaolongbao is quite expensive, with the cheapest fresh meat and matsutake xiaolongbao costing 38 yuan, and the crab roe xiaolongbao costing more than 58 yuan. There is no ordinary fresh meat xiaolongbao. ♨️Lai Lai's crab roe and fresh meat xiaolongbao are small and delicate, with good craftsmanship and thinner skin than the fresh meat and matsutake xiaolongbao. However, I personally don't like crab roe xiaolongbao very much. Even the famous ones I've tried have a fishy taste, and I have to add a lot of vinegar. The fresh meat and matsutake xiaolongbao comes in a set of four, with solid filling, a salty and fresh taste, and plenty of soup. You can taste the obvious mushroom aroma, and the taste is okay. 🌟We also ordered two bowls of chicken and duck blood soup, which is not available in the US. The bowl is very large, and the portion is surprisingly large. One bowl is enough for two people. 🌟The small wontons are just average, with no special features. 🌟The fried pork chop is not bad, about a finger thick, with a crispy crust and tender meat, and a little juice. My aunt's granddaughter (my cousin) asked: Have you eaten at this restaurant before? I said: No. She was surprised: Isn't this place very famous? You're a local in Shanghai and haven't eaten here? I said: Because for locals, there are always xiaolongbao restaurants near their homes, and they are all delicious. There is no need to go to such expensive "famous restaurants" to eat. --------------------- 📌Lai Lai Xiaolong·Qiao Ai 📍Address: No. 506 Tianjin Road, Huangpu District, Shanghai Lai Lai Xiaolong·Qiao Ai

Lai Lai xiaolong is a Michelin guide restaurant in Shanghai famous for their xiaolong bao. I stayed in the area of Nanjing road and everytime when I walk by, it always has a long queue of tourist. Decided to try it and the queue moves quite fast and I waited for about 20mins. The pictures are what I ordered and it is quite expensive for Shanghai standards. They are known for crab fillings in all their dishes but there are actually many restaurants that also have similar crab fillings in their menu. It taste good but no different from the other restaurants that I have tried. Worth going once for the experience.

The shop is called Lai Lai小笼·乔艾 Lai Lai. This shop has also received Michelin 2024. The shop is located behind Jinjiang Inn Select Hotel, Nanjing Road. How to get there: Get off at People Square Station, Exit 6. Personally, the fried pork and Xiao Long Bao are delicious, but the dumpling dough is a bit thick.