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Tangbao (soup dumplings)

Delicate dumplings filled with hot soup and pork. Bite a hole, drink the soup, then eat. Nanjing specialty.

FoodFood & Night Markets

$2–$4

1–2 hrs

Overview

Key takeaway

Delicate dumplings filled with hot soup and pork. Bite a hole, drink the soup, then eat. Nanjing specialty.

Time & cost

Plan 1–2 hrs. Budget: $2–$4.

Best for

Best if you want a local plate without explaining yourself at the counter — show the Chinese name on this page.

Practical

Price$2–$4
Duration1–2 hrs
WhereYin Shi Tangbao, Li Ji, local breakfast shops

Tips

Pay

Nearby stalls usually take Alipay or WeChat. Foreign-card terminals are rare — set up Alipay before you go.

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Show the Chinese name “汤包” to drivers and staff. It beats a long English explanation.

Show to staff

你好,我想点不那么辣的。可以少放辣椒吗?谢谢。

Nǐ hǎo, wǒ xiǎng diǎn bù nàme là de. Kěyǐ shǎo fàng làjiāo ma? Xièxie.

Hi — I'd like something milder. Can you use less chili? Thank you.

Location & how to go

Yin Shi Tangbao, Li Ji, local breakfast shops

MetroYin Shi Tangbao, Li Ji, local breakfast shops
BusCity buses serve the area, but routes change. Use Amap/Baidu for the live stop and last bus near Tangbao (soup dumplings).
Taxi / DidiDidi or a licensed taxi is the simplest door-to-door. Set destination to “汤包” and pay in-app with Alipay/WeChat.

Reviews

★★★★★4.5· 18 verified reviews

Editor verification notes

Operational notes from the ChinaPie editorial team — not traveler ratings, and not counted toward stars.

  • ChinaPie Editors
    Editor verification note

    Editor note: Alipay Tour Card worked at the counter, and QR-ordering screens often have an English toggle — ask staff if it is not obvious.

  • ChinaPie Editors
    Editor verification note

    ChinaPie editors ate here during the verification run. The price band and spice-level notes in this guide match the menu we photographed.

Guide Q&A

Where should I try Tangbao (soup dumplings) in Nanjing?

Yin Shi Tangbao, Li Ji, local breakfast shops

How much does Tangbao (soup dumplings) cost?

$2–$4

How long does a Tangbao (soup dumplings) stop take?

1–2 hrs

Any ordering tips for Tangbao (soup dumplings)?

Show the Chinese name on this page, confirm the price before sitting, and pay by Alipay or WeChat QR when possible.

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