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Shanghainese · Noe Valley · $$
Pan-fried sheng jian bao with crispy bottoms
Northern Chinese · Outer Sunset · $
Juicy pork‑filled bun with a crisp bottom—though some find it slightly doughy
Shanghainese · Duboce Triangle · $
Chewy, crunchy buns with savory pork filling and a crisp bottom
Small, soup-filled buns featuring a signature audibly crunchy, pan-fried bottom.
Shanghainese · Parkside · $$
Praised for their perfectly crispy bottoms and savory pork filling, these buns are a standout.
Shanghainese · Inner Richmond · $$
Crispy-bottomed pan-fried baos with juicy pork filling
Dumplings & Noodles · The Castro · $$
Golden-brown bottoms dusted with green onions - 'worth a trip' per reviewers.
Crispy-bottomed pork buns; the second specialty after the soup dumplings.
Shanghainese · Sunnyside · $
Sheng jian bao - pan-fried buns with soup-filled pork
Shanghainese · Outer Sunset · $$
These buns offer a delightful contrast with their crispy bottoms and juicy pork filling.
Northern Chinese · Marina District · $
Crispy on the bottom and fluffy on top, these small buns are filled with savory pork and spring onion.
