Jia Jia Tang Bao is known for pork and crab-roe soup dumplings. Watch out for similarly named shops in other cities, and confirm the exact address and opening status in a map app.
Branch locations
- Changyi Road main branch
- 1500 Changyi Road, Pudong. This is the best-known and most queued branch, with a simple, informal setting. We recommend the flagship for its flavour and value, both popular with local diners.
- Other branches and namesakes
- Other branches are listed around People's Square and East Nanjing Road. Check maps and recent reviews carefully because similarly named restaurants exist elsewhere.
What to order
- Crab-roe and pork soup dumplings
- Thin wrappers, rich broth and crab aroma, balanced with ginger and vinegar.
- Fresh-pork soup dumplings
- The classic pork filling with savoury broth and a lower price than the crab version.
- Pork wontons
- Generously filled wontons in a lighter broth to accompany the dumplings.
- Fried tofu and vermicelli soup
- Fried tofu soaked in broth with slippery vermicelli, a classic partner for soup dumplings.
How to eat a soup dumpling
- Lift and move gently
- Lift the dumpling gently by its top with chopsticks and transfer it to a spoon without breaking the wrapper.
- Vent, then sip
- Bite a small opening in the side, let the heat escape and sip the broth before eating the dumpling with vinegar. Do not swallow it whole.
Queues and practical cautions
- Timing and seating
- Waits can exceed an hour around 11:30–13:00 and 17:30–19:00. Arrive early or outside the peak, and avoid lingering when seats are scarce.
- Check the actual restaurant
- Do not rely on a similar sign alone. Check the exact address and recent customer feedback for the intended restaurant.