A Michelin-recommended Shanghainese soup dumpling destination from New York is heading to Boston.
The iconic Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao, also known as Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings, will open at 84 Worcester Rd (Route 9) in Framingham, reports Boston Restaurant Talk. So Lim Ting of Ting Management Group told What Now Boston that his team is partnering with Nan Xiang to bring the brand to the city, though details are still in the early stages.
Founded by CEO Eddie Zheng in 2006, Nan Xiang quickly gained fame in Flushing, New York for its flavorful xiao long bao—soup dumplings widely hailed as some of the best in the U.S. Dumpling varieties include signature pork, crab meat & pork, chicken, truffle & pork, and vegetable options.
“For Chinese food lovers, Nan Xiang soup dumplings represent authentic Southern Chinese cuisine and Chinese comfort food in New York City,” reads the eatery’s website. Today, the brand operates 10 locations across New York, Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Connecticut, with at least nine more locations in development.
Beyond dumplings, the menu features a wide range of Southern Chinese comfort dishes, including fried rice, stir-fried noodles, soups, salads, and desserts like Ube Red Bean Bao and Pumpkin Cake.
Together, So Lim Ting and his wife Yingqi Su bring over twenty years of experience to their growing restaurant portfolio, which includes popular eateries such as Nan Xiang Express (the fast-casual version of Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao) in Chinatown, Friendship BBQ in Allston, JiangNan in Boston, and the recently opened modern Asian spot Novo Lantern in Boston’s South End.
An official opening date for Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao has not yet been announced, but Framingham permits indicate the space will soon undergo renovations in preparation for its debut.
