Comments on: Chen’s Shanghai Restaurant in Richmond

By: Chubbypanda

Chubbypanda — Fri, 20 Jul 2007 22:46:31 +0000

That’s Chinese black vinegar, also known as “Chinese balsamic”. If they’re using a good variety, the sourness should be mild and there should be a nice sweetness. It helps cut the richness of the Xiao Long Bao and the sweetness pairs well with the filling.

By: sally

sally — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 11:30:44 +0000

Now I want Xiao Long Bao…

By: Kirk

Kirk — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:39:35 +0000

Hi Ben - Yes, that sauce is for the Xiao Long Bao - did you order any?

By: mimu

mimu — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 11:24:07 +0000

The vinegar thing is a traditional dipping sauce for Xiao long baos. It’s just a Shanghainess tradition, I do like to dip the bun in the sauce for just a little bit, the sournessof the vinegar suppose to enhance the flavor by contrasting. I went to this restaurant as well. Try their sticky ricecake with slice of pork fillet, it’s super!