Michelin-Recommended Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings Opens First MD Location

BETHESDA, MD — Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings, the Shanghainese restaurant concept known for its Michelin-recommended soup dumplings, opened its first Maryland location on Oct. 1.

The company said the debut marks the brand’s entry into the Greater Washington D.C. metropolitan area.

Nan Xiang is serving diners at Westfield Montgomery, 7101 Democracy Blvd., Suite 2350, located just off Interstate 270 in Montgomery County.

“We are delighted to introduce our seminal soup dumplings to Maryland and the Greater D.C. area,” said Eddie Zheng, CEO of Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings, in a news release. “Our hope is that Nan Xiang additionally serves a communal space where residents can experience the Nan Xiang legacy while enjoying a unique dining experience in the heart of Montgomery County.”

The new Westfield Montgomery location will serve Nan Xiang’s signature original pork soup dumplings, as well as the crab and pork soup dumplings – crab meat and golden crab roe blend with the pork filling. From the paper-thin dough to the savory broth to the tender meat filling, every soup dumpling is made from scratch and steamed to perfection.

Celebrated for their delicate, thin skins and flavorful broth, Nan Xiang has followed nearly two decades of culinary craftsmanship, using the freshest ingredients and centuries-old culinary techniques, the restaurant said.

The menu also offers recent innovation from Nan Xiang, including vegetable soup dumplings filled with a blend of bok choy, dried bean curd, and shiitake mushrooms. Also new are rich, flavorful Taiwan sweet and sour short ribs, braised and finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

All-day breakfast offerings include classics such as fried dough sticks served with warm soybean milk.

About Nan Xiang Soup Dumplings

Founded in Flushing, New York in 2006, Nan Xiang has become a culinary landmark, gaining Michelin Guide recommendations for nine consecutive years for its authentic flavors and craftsmanship. Specializing in thin-skinned “xiao long bao,” or soup dumplings, Nan Xiang delivers a rich, authentic Chinese dining experience, with a curated blend of Northern Chinese pastries, home-style Southern stir-fries, and more.

Nan Xiang has recently expanded to locations in Manhattan’s East Village and Koreatown, Cherry Hill, Long Island’s Westbury, White Plains, King of Prussia (near Philadelphia), Pittsburgh, and Stamford, CT.

Website: nanxiangxiaolongbao.com
Instagram: @nanxiangsoupdumpling