Best Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings) in town?

[Coolboy]

Alright, game on, let's do this. Which has the best xiaolongbao (steamed soup dumpling), Din Tai Fung vs Crystal Jade? And if it is not those two, which restaurant in HK has the best xiaolongbao in your opinion?

[chobochobo]

It's not DTF.

[Coolboy]

It's not DTF.

Hmmm...quality declined?

[chobochobo]

DTF isn't bad, the dumplings are just overhyped, plus the dishes other than dumplings tend to be quite mediocre.

[Coolboy]

DTF isn't bad, the dumplings are just overhyped, plus the dishes other than dumplings tend to be quite mediocre.

Maybe they are getting a little complacent?

[chobochobo]

No, it's been like this since whenever they arrived in hk. Even the 'original' branch in Taipei is good not not great. Same in Shanghai and Singapore.

Again, I can't say it's bad but don't build your expectations around the dumplings.

[Coolboy]

No, it's been like this since whenever they arrived in hk. Even the 'original' branch in Taipei is good not not great. Same in Shanghai and Singapore.

Again, I can't say it's bad but don't build your expectations around the dumplings.

How does Crystal Jade compare?

[jimbo_jones]

It's not DTF.

I've tried DTF is Sydney Australia. Dumplings are okay -> everything else is pretty average.
I think it's hard to differentiate -> as I've had the soup dumplings in other stores in Chatswood / Sydney and they are similar.

[Coolboy]

I've tried DTF is Sydney Australia. Dumplings are okay -> everything else is pretty average.
I think it's hard to differentiate -> as I've had the soup dumplings in other stores in Chatswood / Sydney and they are similar.

I do notice DTF xiaolongbaos have shrunk in size...at least those in HK.

[Sebastien-F]

Jardin de Jade in Wanchai does good XLB...paradise dynasty used to be good but meat quality gone downhill lately
Din Tai Fung XLB are pretty much tasteless