Ratings
Average ★ 4.3 across 1 source (DiningCode's 100-point score converted to 5).
Why here
A Jayang-dong dumpling counter built around xiaolongbao soup dumplings, with a fuller menu of beef noodle soup, wonton noodles, and steamed bao rounding out the small dining room. Sung Si-kyung's Muktende visited for the xiaolongbao.
Busy times
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Know before you go
₩ · Under ₩15,000 per person
₩9,000-10,000 per noodle/bao dish (beef noodle soup ~₩10,000, meat bao ~₩9,000, wonton noodle ~₩9,000).
11:00-22:00, closed Mondays, per blog-cited business info; verify before visiting.
Short waits at peak
Waits vary by visit time — often none on weekday mornings/evenings, a consistent wait on weekends; the small dining room is the reason waits occur.
Jayang-dong, Gwangjin
광진구 자양번영로 20, 자양빌딩 1층 (자양동) — show this to your taxi driver
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Who's featured this place
From the YouTubers, broadcasters and guides we track — most-trusted first.
- Sung Si-kyung's Muktende✓ — 성시경의 먹을텐데 l 자양동 샤오롱바오 2022-07-01
Good to know
What is Syaolongbao?
Syaolongbao is a Korean-Chinese restaurant in Jayang-dong, Seoul, operating since 2017. The dish to order is Xiaolongbao (soup dumplings).
Do I need a reservation at Syaolongbao?
No — Syaolongbao is a walk-in spot, no reservation needed.
How long is the wait at Syaolongbao?
At Syaolongbao: Waits vary by visit time — often none on weekday mornings/evenings, a consistent wait on weekends; the small dining room is the reason waits occur.
How much does Syaolongbao cost per person?
Expect under ₩15,000 per person at Syaolongbao. ₩9,000-10,000 per noodle/bao dish (beef noodle soup ~₩10,000, meat bao ~₩9,000, wonton noodle ~₩9,000).
Can I order at Syaolongbao without Korean?
We haven't confirmed whether Syaolongbao keeps an English menu — most neighbourhood spots in Seoul don't. This page lists what to order in English, and the restaurant's Korean name is printed on it, so you can show the name at the door and order by pointing at the counter. Cards are accepted almost everywhere, and there is no tipping.
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