Weekday or Weekend? When to Visit Rockville for Shanghai Dumplings

To try both Xiao Long Bao and Sheng Jian Bao at Shanghai Taste in Rockville, visit on a weekend. Steamed pork soup dumplings are on the regular menu, but pan-fried Sheng Jian Bao are available weekends only.

On a Weekday: Make Xiao Long Bao the Main Event

Our Pork Soup Dumpling (Xiao Long Bao / 小笼包) is on the regular menu. Its thin wrapper holds pork and hot broth. Use a spoon to support it and let the broth cool before sipping. Our Rockville Xiao Long Bao guide covers the details.

On a Weekend: Add the Pan-Fried Version

Sheng Jian Bao (生煎包) have thicker dough, a golden fried bottom, and pork broth inside. The Pan Fry Soup Dumpling is offered on weekends only. Check the menu for availability before making a special trip.

Ordering both lets you compare the thin steamed wrapper with the crisp base and soft top of a pan-fried bun. Support each dumpling with a spoon and let the broth cool. Our how-to-eat guide covers the pan-fried version.

Is Dine-In or Pickup Better for Dumplings?

Both styles are best eaten fresh. The steamed wrappers are delicate, and pan-fried bottoms lose their crispness over time. Pickup works too, but eat the dumplings soon after collecting your order and take care with the hot broth.

Cucumber salad or scallion noodles pair well with either style. See our side-dish guide for more options.

Plan Your Stop in Rockville

Find us at 1121 Nelson St, Rockville, MD. Check the menu or order pickup online. Jiayi Chen's five-star review recommends both dumpling styles.