Modern Shanghai: The Making of Xiao Long Bao [Video]

Seats For Two visited a fairly new restaurant called Modern Shanghai at the new wing of Glorietta in Makati.

It’s signature Xiao Long Bao is one of its famous dishes earning raves from different food reviews. And it’s high time Seats For Two try it out upon their invitation. We also met Mr. Paul Kwok, president of Modern Shanghai, who was visiting the country at that time. Needless to say, we didn’t let this opportunity pass!

Xiao Long Bao

We were welcomed by the people who were responsible for bringing Modern Shanghai to the Philippines. They briefly explained that although the restaurant name is Modern Shanghai, their cuisines remained true to the traditional recipes of Shanghai cuisine and style of preparing their food.

Only a few dishes were adjusted to cater to the local Filipino taste.

Allow me to share with you our complete experience in future posts. For the mean time, I decided to focus on their signature Xiao Long Bao.

Growing in a Chinese family and culture, dumplings in all its form is no stranger to me. Undeniably, Xiao Long Bao is at the helm of those most cherished.

Although it is already my second time in Modern Shanghai, it was my first time to try their Xiao Long Bao. And so it was. We got to try it and I was pleasantly satisfied with its authentic taste. With 8 pieces at only P205, this is one of the best local Xiao Long Bao in its category.

The Making of Xiao Long Bao [Video]

We also noticed a particularly interesting aspect of their Xiao Long Bao – it has a small hole on top. Modern Shanghai explained that some Xiao Long Bao in China do have these holes. It serves as drink holes when you want to drink a little amount of the soup inside just before eating the whole dumpling. NO wonder, this is also called a ‘soup dumpling‘. Light bulb! 😛

We also got the opportunity to visit their kitchen which is see-through from the mall walkway of Glorietta to the public’s delight.

Check this out how the chefs of Modern Shanghai whip up their Xiao Long Bao recipe:

Indeed, it was a delightful afternoon with Modern Shanghai and witnessing how to make Xiao Long Bao! You have to try it too and your level of expectations for other Xiao Long Bao will definitely be upgraded. 🙂