Many people will associate it with the story of Qianlong going down to the south of the Yangtze River as soon as they see the name "Dragon Roe Crab Roe Soup Dumpling", although it is true, but the Dragon Robe is actually a place name in the Liuhe area of Nanjing, and the Dragon Roe Crab Roe Soup Dumpling is named as a local delicacy, and the Dragon Roe Crab Roe Soup Dumpling has a history of more than 140 years. Although the dragon roe crab roe soup dumplings originated in Nanjing, they have been carried forward in Shanghai, and the most famous shop is the century-old dragon roe crab roe soup dumplings. The 100-year-old dragon roe crab roe soup dumpling store was opened in Qibao in the ancient town, and the store has been rated as a famous snack in Shanghai and a famous snack in Qibao Old Street for many times.
There are nearly 20 categories of soup dumplings in the 100-year-old Longpao Crab Roe Soup Dumpling store, among which crab roe soup dumplings are the main product, including gold medal crab roe soup dumplings, signature crab roe soup dumplings, shark fin crab roe soup dumplings and other soup dumplings with different fillings. His signature crab roe soup is not too strong, and the skin is not as translucent as most soup dumpling restaurants, but the taste is still excellent and chewy. The meat filling is garnished with yellow crab roe, but the crab roe content is not high, which can only play a role in improving freshness, and cannot satisfy the appetite of crab lovers. The soup is moderately sweet and salty, and the color is clear. The production of crab roe soup dumplings is not very stable, and there will be one or two shapes and sizes in each soup dumpling that are different from other soup dumplings.
During the season when the saury is on the market, the store also offers saury ravioli. The saury is usually available in the spring, so if you're lucky enough to come across a saury wonton on offer, you should not miss it. The filling of the saury wonton will combine the fish with the fresh meat, and the meat texture is delicate, and the meat filling not only keeps the pork tender, but also has a thick fish freshness. In this way, it is paired with his signature crab roe soup dumplings, and its unique umami taste may be difficult for a second one to achieve.
Qibao Ancient Town, where the head office of Longpao Crab Roe Soup Dumpling is located, has a long history, and has a history of more than 1,000 years because the emperor of the Song Dynasty gave the temple the amount of "Qibaojiao Temple" in the temple. Qibao attracts thousands of tourists every year, which is why the business of the dragon roe crab roe soup dumpling shop is particularly brisk. In addition, the number of internal tables and chairs is not large, and queuing for seats is the norm. Diners usually finish the soup dumplings on the table under the gaze of others, and if they meet old local diners in Shanghai, he will ask the question, "How can Midao (how does it taste)?" ”。