Gourmet Dumpling House's mini steamed buns
Also known as xiao long bao or soup dumplings. The soup is magically contained inside the dumpling. Pick one up with your chopsticks, dip it in a sauce of vinegar and ginger, and place it on your spoon. Then take a careful bite, slurping out the piping hot broth.
52 Beach St., Boston
617-338-6222
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