Xiao Long Bao
Best wine varietals
Albariño
Albariño's bright acidity complements the soup and delicate pork flavors.
Brut Champagne
Brut Champagne's bubbles cut through the richness and refresh the palate.
Riesling
Riesling's slight sweetness balances the savory and umami notes.
Junmai Sake
Junmai Sake pairs naturally with Chinese cuisine and enhances umami.
Best cocktails with this
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid/ginger — ginger beer & lime cut fat, brightens broth
Copper Mug • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid/ginger/tart — pomegranate adds tartness to balance rich soup
Copper Mug • Medium • 10 min
bubbles/acid/ginger/fruit — blackberry adds subtle fruity tannin, refreshing
Cocktail Glass • Easy • 5 min
acid — bright lemon acidity cuts pork fat and refreshes palate
Cocktail Glass • Medium • 5 min
acid/salt/heat — lime and salt cut richness, tequila complements pork umami
Cocktail glass • Easy • 5 min
acid/sweet — lemon + honey offers bright acid to cleanse palate with gentle sweetness
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
bubbles/acid — tonic effervescence and lime lift richness without overpowering
Highball glass • Easy • 5 min
herbal/acid — basil herb and lemon freshness complement delicate dumpling flavors