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Nan Xiang Express
$$ · Shanghainese, Dim Sum, Noodles

167 Grand St, Brooklyn, NY 11249 (347) 799-1078
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Food Quality 5
Service 5
Atmosphere 5
Value 5
Consistency 5
Cultural Relevance 5

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Master Critic Review

Nan Xiang Express 8.5
Williamsburg
Vibes: Cheap Eats Budget Brilliance Quick Bites Champions Family Friendly Favorites Hidden Gems Heaven
Nan Xiang Express brings Shanghai-style soup dumplings and dim sum to a fast-casual counter on Grand Street, with late-night hours and quick ticket times. It’s where Williamsburg locals go for baskets of xiao long bao, crispy-bottom buns, and noodles when they want quality dim sum without crossing the river.
Must-Try Dishes: Pork soup dumplings (A1), Pork crispy bottom buns, Shanghai stir-fried noodles
Scores:
Value: 9.1 Service: 8 Consistency: 8.3 Food Quality: 8.9 Atmosphere: 6.8 Cultural Relevance: 8.1
What makes it special: Counter-service outpost of Nan Xiang serving Michelin-adjacent soup dumplings late into the night.
Who should go: Dumpling-focused diners prioritizing speed, value, and soup dumplings.
When to visit: Evenings before peak or late-night post-bar dumpling runs.
What to order: Pork soup dumplings, pork crispy bottom buns, Shanghai stir-fried noodles.
Insider tip: Order at the kiosk, grab chili oil and black vinegar, then eat in while baskets are piping hot.