Although xiaolong is blooming everywhere in Shanghai, it is not so easy to eat authentic Wuxi xiaolong. In Wuxi, Xishengyuan and Yiqinyuan, Wang Xingji, Chaowangji, Xiaolaixi, etc. are all Xiaolong brands that are recognized by the locals.

Xishengyuan's small cage perfectly presents the style of Wuxi small cage, which is very large, and can be called "a top two" compared to Shanghai small cage. The skin of the xiaolong is thicker than that of the Shanghai xiaolong, and the soup will not overflow, and it is also resilient in the mouth. The soup is sweet and rich, with a sauce color. The meat filling is full and firm, and the soy sauce is added to make it appear dark and sweet. Xishengyuan also has crab roe xiaolong, but the sweetness of crab roe is not very suitable for Shanghai diners.

While there has been controversy over which tastes better between Wuxi and Shanghai xiaolong, the modern Wuxi xiaolong actually incorporates the taste of Shanghai xiaolong. The traditional Wuxi xiaolong and Changzhou xiaolong belong to the same school, the size is small, the dough is more dead, the pursuit of thin skin, the taste is mainly fresh. The current new Wuxi small cage is actually derived from Wang Xingji, which integrated the characteristics of Xihu and Shanghai during the Republic of China to achieve success.

The interior of Xishengyuan is a typical Jiangnan snack style, and the tables, chairs and benches are made of traditional Eight Immortals tables, with a little antique. The hygienic conditions in the store are acceptable. Occasionally, you will have to wait for a table during peak hours, so you can eat when you are seated.

The service of Xishengyuan is average, and the waiters are not very enthusiastic, so they must take the initiative to greet them if they have relevant needs. In addition, the small cage needs to be picked up by itself, and the wonton is delivered by the aunt, so many diners who are not aware of the situation will have the situation that the wonton has been eaten but the small cage has not yet been served to the table.

It should be noted that Xishengyuan is currently the only one in Shanghai, and the other stores that play the "Xishengyuan" signboard are all copycats.