Din Tai Fung Xiao Long Bao: Prices, Types & How to Eat Them
Xiao long bao — soup dumplings — are what Din Tai Fung is famous for. Here are all eight versions on the US menu with official prices and piece counts, plus how to eat them without burning your mouth.
What are xiao long bao?
Xiao long bao (pronounced “shao long bao”) are small steamed dumplings with a thin, pleated wrapper wrapped around a meat filling and hot soup. They’re served in the bamboo basket they’re steamed in, and they’re the reason most people go to Din Tai Fung.
Savory xiao long bao prices
| Dish | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao | 10 pc | $17.50 |
| Chicken Xiao Long Bao | 10 pc | $17.00 |
| Crab & Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao | 10 pc | $21.00 |
| Truffle & Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao | 6 pc | $32.00 |
Dessert xiao long bao prices
| Dish | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Chocolate & Mochi Xiao Long Bao | 6 pc | $13.50 |
| Red Bean & Mochi Xiao Long Bao | 10 pc | $12.00 |
| Sweet Taro Xiao Long Bao | 10 pc | $12.00 |
| Sesame & Mochi Xiao Long Bao | 10 pc | $12.00 |
Official online-ordering prices from South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa, October 19, 2026. Prices can differ at other locations.
How to eat xiao long bao
- Mix your dipping sauce: roughly 1 part soy sauce to 3 parts black vinegar, poured over shredded ginger.
- Lift gently by the knot at the top with chopsticks and place it in your spoon. Don’t squeeze — the wrapper is thin.
- Poke a small hole in the side to let the hot soup out and let it cool for a few seconds.
- Sip the soup, then eat the dumpling with a little ginger.
Which one should you order?
- First visit: Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao.
- No pork: Chicken Xiao Long Bao.
- Splurge: Truffle & Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao.
- Dessert: Chocolate & Mochi Xiao Long Bao.
See the rest of the Din Tai Fung menu with prices.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How much are xiao long bao at Din Tai Fung?
At South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa: Chicken $17.00 (10 pc), Kurobuta Pork $17.50 (10 pc), Crab & Kurobuta Pork $21.00 (10 pc) and Truffle & Kurobuta Pork $32.00 (6 pc), from Din Tai Fung’s official online ordering (October 19, 2026).
How many xiao long bao come in an order?
Most savory xiao long bao come 10 to an order. The Truffle & Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao comes 6 to an order, and so does the Chocolate & Mochi dessert version.
What is the difference between xiao long bao and dumplings?
Xiao long bao hold hot soup inside the wrapper along with the filling, so you eat them from a spoon. Regular dumplings have a filling but no soup.
Is there a vegetarian xiao long bao at Din Tai Fung?
None of the savory xiao long bao on the US menu are vegetarian. The dessert versions (red bean, taro, sesame and chocolate) have sweet fillings; check Din Tai Fung’s allergen guide if you have dietary needs.
Which Din Tai Fung xiao long bao is best?
Start with the Kurobuta Pork Xiao Long Bao — it’s the original. Order chicken if you skip pork, and the truffle version as a splurge.