Wu You Xian Shanghai XLB

Wu You Xian: Shanghai MICHELIN Star Xiao Long Bao

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Last updated on February 12th, 2026

Wu You Xian is Shanghai’s first dim sum restaurant to receive a MICHELIN Star! Here, you can enjoy exquisite crab Xiao Long Bao and indulge in authentic Shanghai flavors.

Located on South Maoming Road in Huangpu, Wu You Xian (屋有鲜) is a renowned dumpling restaurant known for its soup dumplings. The Xiao Long Bao from Wu You Xian earned a MICHELIN Star, marking a significant milestone in the history of the Shanghai MICHELIN Guide. This achievement makes it the first dim sum restaurant in Shanghai to receive such an honor.

With high ratings on Dianping and recognition as a 1-star MICHELIN Guide restaurant, we knew we had to visit. Here is our review of Wu You Xian, the SHANGHAI MICHELIN Star Xiao Long Bao restaurant.

Wu You Xian Shanghai

Wu You Xian

Wu You Xian Shanghai

The Wu You Xian (屋有鲜) is located on South Maoming Road in Huangpu, Shanghai. For many years, it has been featured on the Bib Gourmand list recommended by the MICHELIN Guide. In 2025, Wu You Xian achieved the prestigious status of a 1-star MICHELIN restaurant, a remarkable milestone for a Xiao Long Bao shop.

The Xiao Long Bao at Wu You Xian are handmade, featuring thin skins filled with rich crab roe soup that bursts with flavor. The chef carefully selects seasonal ingredients, using freshly extracted crab roe daily and hand-simmering the broth.

Wu You Xian (屋有鲜)
Address: Room 1-103, 7 South Maoming Road, Huangpu, Shanghai (黃浦區茂名南路7號1F-103號)
Business Hours: Daily from 9:00 to 20:00

Our Food Visit to Wu You Xian

Inside Wu You Xian

We visited Wu You Xian for breakfast and arrived at the restaurant at 9:00 AM, just before it opened. There was no queue, so we were able to enter as soon as the doors opened. The restaurant fills up quickly with local diners once we are seated.

During peak times, the line can extend across the street, so we recommend going early, preferably before noon, since the freshly made xiaolongbao sell out quickly.

Inside the restaurant, the decor features a classic Shanghai style.

What To Eat at Wu You Xian

Wu You Xian - Shanghai MICHELIN Star Xiao Long Bao Restaurant

Wu You Xian offers over 20 varieties of xiaolongbao, including crab meat, crab roe, crab cream, and various combinations. All dumplings are freshly handmade.

Their crab xiaolongbao is particularly famous, and other premium seafood options, such as abalone and sea cucumber, are also popular. We recommend trying the classic xiaolongbao along with a few of the rare varieties for a delightful experience.

Wu You Xian - Crab Xiao long bao

A standout dish is the “Crab Delight” (感蟹贵客) xiaolongbao, which comes in a basket of six dumplings. It features two each of three signature xiaolongbao: crab roe (纯蟹黄), crab cream (纯蟹膏), and a mixture of crab meat, crab roe, and crab cream (纯蟹粉).

These dumplings are larger than regular xiaolongbao and are filled with juicy broth, making them incredibly flavorful!

Excellent Xiao Long Bao

How to Eat Xiao Long Bao Demo by Friendly Staff

When the soup dumplings are served, the staff thoughtfully demonstrates the proper way to enjoy the xiao long bao: firstly, dip your chopsticks in vinegar to pick up the dumpling, then poke a hole in the center of the dumpling and pour in three spoonfuls of vinegar.

Additionally, it’s worth noting that the restaurant prepares different flavored ginger and vinegar sauces to pair with the various fillings in their soup dumplings.

Crab-Roe Filled Xiao Long Bao

Wu You Xian - Crab Roe Xiaolongbao

The crab-roe xiaolongbao from Wu You Xian is truly excellent. Although the skin is very thin, it has a chewy and springy texture when you bite into it. The filling is rich and flavorful. It was a pleasant surprise.

Although the price is slightly higher due to the Michelin recognition, the exquisite craftsmanship makes it worthwhile to try. The overall experience is truly exceptional, and I can confidently say that the Michelin stars are well-deserved.

Overall: Wu You Xian for the best Shanghai XLB?

All in all, we highly recommend Wu You Xian for their exceptional xiaolongbao. It was truly one of the best I’ve ever tasted. The highlight is the crab roe version, which is incredibly delicious, featuring a fresh filling and paper-thin skin. There are also many varieties to choose from. We particularly recommend this restaurant to those who value high-quality xiaolongbao.

Lastly, we were so glad we had the chance to visit, and would definitely recommend Wu You Xian to others.

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