Zhang Ji Shanghai La Mian Xiao Long Bao at Alexandra Village Food Centre
Location: 120 Bukit Merah Lane 1, #01-56, Singapore 150120
Floor 1 · Alexandra Village Food Centre
Michelin-recognised Shanghainese stall famous for plump xiao long bao and hand-pulled la mian.
Michelin-recognised Shanghainese stall famous for plump xiao long bao and hand-pulled la mian.
Zhang Ji Shanghai La Mian Xiao Long Bao is a Michelin-recognised hawker stall that has earned queues at Alexandra Village Food Centre and, more recently, an outlet at Alexandra Retail Centre. It specialises in honest, no-nonsense Shanghainese fare — the kind that keeps regulars coming back week after week.The namesake xiao long bao are the star: delicate-skinned soup dumplings filled with seasoned pork and a satisfying broth. Pork and chives potstickers, hand-pulled la mian in sour-and-spicy soup, and pan-fried dumplings round out a focused, affordable menu. Most plates fall well under $10, and the stall runs limited hours — typically Wed to Sun, with a break between lunch and dinner.
Skip the fancy restaurants — Zhang Ji is where you go for Shanghainese comfort done right. Come early, join the queue, and you'll see why the Michelin inspectors keep coming back.
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Overall Rating
Based on 303 Google reviews
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Positive Reviews
Belle Oh
Had been enjoying their authentic Chinese dumpling delicacies for many years. These are our all-time favourite and our go-to stall. Customer service is very friendly too. Their food never disappoints!
Joni F.
2024 Michellin Awards Hawker stall that sell Steamed Dumplings (Xiao Long Bao) that tasted close to Din Tai Fung. The rumours being that the chef used to work there. We also tried their Scheuan Spicy Wonton
owen
Dumplings were pretty delicious. Prices were fair, I would not say cheap though. …
Yip Ron
You won’t miss it when you walk into the food market. The queue is always there. Food wise, it’s decent. Noodles are nice considering the price but i think majority of people come for its xiaolongbao. For me that’s ok and i wouldn’t …
Caleb Lim
Quality dumpling & noodle fare. The beef noodle came with generous slices of beef and the soup is flavourful & too salty. …
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Zhang Ji Shanghai La Mian Xiao Long Bao
Shanghai Xiang Fan Shop Front
A red shop front with a closed metal shutter displaying a menu board above. The sign includes Chinese characters and English names like 'Shanghai Xiang Fan' and 'Xiao Bao'. A notice indicates the shop is holiday-closed from June 1, 2023 to August 18, 2023.
Shanghai Noodle Shop Exterior
A storefront with a red shutter door and a menu board above it displaying various noodle dishes like Beef Noodles, Sour & Spicy Noodles, and Dim Sum.
Red storefront with signage and menu board
A shop front featuring a red shutter door, red wall panels, and multiple signs including business hours (11:30am-2:30pm, 5:00pm-8:00pm), offday notice (Monday-Tuesday), and payment methods. A glass window displays food items like steamed buns.
Red storefront with closed shutter and signage
A shop front featuring a bright red corrugated metal roller shutter that is fully closed. Above the shutter, there are two signs mounted on the wall. The left sign displays 'B' in large letters along with phone numbers. To its right, another sign shows images of food items including dumplings and other dishes, labeled as 'Shanghai Long Bao'. Below these signs, there is a vertical panel displaying business hours and payment methods like HPB Credits.
Shanghai Long Bao Shop Front
Red shuttered storefront with signage displaying menu items and prices, including steamed buns and dumplings. Business hours posted on the wall.
Food Stall Interior View
A food stall inside a market with red shutters, displaying stacked bamboo steamers and various containers on shelves. A menu board is visible above the counter showing multiple food items.
Dumpling Meal Spread
A table setting featuring red trays holding various dumplings and dishes. One tray contains a bamboo steamer with small dumplings, while another holds pan-fried dumplings on a white plate alongside dipping sauces. A bowl of soup dumplings in spicy broth garnished with green onions is also present. A pink water bottle and smartphone rest nearby.
Dining Table with Dumplings and Soup
A table set with plates of food including pan-fried dumplings, a bowl of soup with greens, and another dish with dumplings in sauce. Chopsticks rest on the plates.
Spicy Soup Bowl
A white bowl filled with dark red spicy soup, garnished with chopped green onions and chili oil, placed on a red textured tray.
Wonton Noodle Soup Bowl
A white bowl filled with wonton noodle soup, featuring thin noodles, several dumplings (wontons), and pieces of green leafy vegetables in a light broth. A red spoon rests inside the bowl on a textured red tray. To the right is a small side dish containing pickled radish or similar condiment with chopsticks.
Shanghai Dumplings
Two plates of dumplings served at a restaurant. The top plate contains boiled dumplings in spicy oil with chili flakes and green onions. The bottom plate has pan-fried dumplings with golden-brown bottoms. Both plates feature the logo 'Zhang Ji Shanghai La Mian Xiao Long Bao'.
Steamed Dumplings in Bamboo Basket
A bamboo steamer basket containing five pleated dumplings, likely xiao long bao or similar Chinese dumpling, resting on parchment paper inside the steamer. The setting appears to be a dining table with partial view of other dishes and utensils.
Noodle Bowl with Minced Meat Topping
A close-up of a bowl of noodles topped with minced meat and green onions, served in a white bowl. In the background, there is another dish containing dumplings or similar items in a sauce.
Bowl of Noodles with Cucumber and Sauce
A close-up shot of a bowl of noodles topped with sliced cucumbers, green onions, and dark sauce, served on a red tray with small side dishes of soy sauce and pickled vegetables in the background.
Steamed Dumplings with Fried Shallots
A close-up of a steamed dumpling being held by chopsticks, topped with crispy fried shallots. The dumpling is inside a bamboo steamer basket, with other dumplings visible in the background.
Bowl of Beef Soup with Garnish
A close-up shot of a white bowl filled with beef soup, featuring slices of cooked beef, green leafy vegetables, and topped with chopped green onions and chili oil. The background is blurred but shows an indoor food market or restaurant setting with stacked bamboo steamers and people in the distance.
Spicy Noodle Bowl with Wontons and Cucumber
A close-up shot of a white bowl filled with spicy red broth, thin noodles, dumplings (wontons), sliced cucumbers, green onions, and dark seasoning sauce. Chopsticks rest on a napkin to the right.
Steaming Basket with Chopsticks and Spoon
A bamboo steamer basket sits on a red tray, containing a perforated paper liner. A pair of black chopsticks rests diagonally across the top, while a bright red plastic spoon lies beneath them. The scene suggests a casual dining setting, likely in an Asian restaurant or food stall.
Food Stall Interior View
A food stall interior with stacked bamboo steamers, kitchen equipment, and a menu board above the counter displaying various dishes.
Pan-Fried Dumplings with Sauce
A plate of golden-brown pan-fried dumplings (potstickers) served on a white oval dish, accompanied by shredded cabbage and a small bowl of dark dipping sauce with green garnish. Red plastic chopsticks rest beside the plate.
Bowl of Cucumber Salad with Soy Sauce
A close-up shot of a white bowl containing a dark soy-based sauce, topped with thinly sliced cucumbers and chopped green onions.
Chinese Meal Spread
A tray of Chinese food featuring steamed dumplings in a bamboo basket, a clay pot with braised meat and vegetables, bowls of noodles (one plain, one with minced pork), a side of white rice, and small containers of sauces including soy sauce, vinegar, and chili oil.
Food Stall Interior View
A food stall interior with customers waiting in line, featuring a menu board above the counter and red shutters on either side.
Dumplings in Chili Oil
A close-up of dumplings (wontons) served in a bowl with dark chili oil, topped with chopped green onions and black pepper.
Noodle Bowl with Minced Meat Topping
A close-up of a bowl of noodles topped with minced meat and green onions, served in a white bowl on a table. In the background, there is another dish with dumplings and a small bowl of dipping sauce.
Dumpling and Noodle Feast
A close-up of a variety of Chinese dishes including steamed dumplings in bamboo basket, pan-fried wontons, spicy wonton soup with green onions, minced meat noodles topped with cilantro, and pickled vegetables.
Bowl of spicy noodle soup with garnish
A close-up photo shows a white bowl filled with dark reddish-brown broth, likely a spicy noodle or soup dish, topped with chopped green onions and cilantro. The bowl has Chinese characters printed on its rim: '上海拉面小笼包' (Shanghai Noodle & Steamed Bun). Partially visible dishes include dumplings in the top left corner and another bowl at bottom left. Background is plain light-colored surface.
Steamed Dumplings on a Spoon
A close-up shot of steamed dumplings in a bamboo steamer basket, with one dumpling held by a red spoon, revealing its filling.
Bowl of Beef Noodle Soup with Vegetables
A close-up shot of a bowl containing sliced beef, bok choy, and green onions in a light brown broth.
Dumpling and Wonton Soup Meal
A close-up of a bowl of wonton soup with green onions on top, next to a bamboo steamer containing five dumplings. A small dish of soy sauce is also visible.
Pan-fried dumplings on a plate
A white oval plate holds several golden-brown pan-fried dumplings, likely potstickers or jiaozi. The plate has printed text reading '上海拉面小笼包' (Shanghai La Mian Xiao Long Bao). Two small dipping sauce bowls are partially visible at the bottom edge of the frame.
Dumplings and Soup
A tray with pan-fried dumplings, a bowl of soup with greens, and a small dish of sauce.
Dumpling and Noodle Meal
A tray with steamed dumplings in a bamboo basket, a bowl of noodle soup with green onions, two small dipping sauces (one orange, one dark), bottles of soy sauce and vinegar in the background, and a sign showing +$0.20.
Shanghai Steamed Buns with Ginger
A close-up of steamed dumplings on a white plate, accompanied by shredded ginger and dipping sauce.
Pan-fried Dumplings on a Plate
A close-up shot of several pan-fried dumplings (potstickers) served on an oval white plate with scalloped edges. The dumplings have golden-brown crispy bottoms and translucent wrappers. They are placed on a reddish-brown table surface, next to bamboo steamers containing other food items in the background. The setting appears to be inside a casual dining establishment or restaurant.
Bowl of soup with chopsticks and dumplings
A close-up shot of a red bowl filled with a clear broth, slices of meat, and green onions. A pair of black chopsticks rests across the top. To the left, part of a bamboo steamer containing white dumplings is visible on a tray.
Shanghai Long Bao Stall Interior View
Interior view of a food stall with customers ordering, staff preparing food behind the counter, and various menu boards and price lists visible.
Dumplings and Noodle Soup
A close-up of a bamboo steamer basket containing six dumplings, placed next to a bowl of beef noodle soup with green onions and chili oil.
Steamed Dumplings in Bamboo Steamer
Six steamed dumplings, likely xiao long bao or similar Chinese soup dumplings, arranged neatly on parchment paper inside a traditional bamboo steamer basket. The dumplings have pleated tops and appear freshly cooked with visible steam marks.
Food Stall Signage with Menu Board and Holiday Notice
A close-up view of a food stall's menu board displaying various dishes like steamed mini buns, panfried dumplings, Sichuan noodles, and frozen items. A handwritten note announces New Year closure from January 19 to February 25, 2026.
Spicy Soup with Ingredients
A close-up of a red bowl containing spicy soup, garnished with green onions and cilantro. A hand holds a red spoon lifting ingredients like black fungus, tofu skin, and egg strips from the broth. Chopsticks rest on the edge of the bowl.
Dumplings and Wontons with Sauce
A close-up of two dishes: pan-fried dumplings on a white plate in the background, and wontons covered in spicy sauce with chili oil and green onions in the foreground.
Noodle and Dumpling Meal
A close-up of a meal featuring a bowl of noodles with minced meat, green onions, and chili oil, accompanied by a plate of dumplings in soy sauce with chopped scallions on top. A red spoon rests in the noodle bowl, and black chopsticks lie across it. The food is served on a reddish-brown tray.
Cucumber Noodle Dish with Sauce
A close-up of a white bowl containing dark brown sauce, topped with julienned cucumber and chopped green onions. A black spoon rests in the bowl. Partial view of another dish visible at bottom left.
Dumplings and Noodles Meal
A tray with a plate of dumplings and a bowl of noodles topped with cucumber, ginger, and chili oil.
Bowl of Soup with Garnish
A close-up photo of a bowl of soup, likely beef or chicken noodle soup, garnished with chopped green onions and chili oil. The bowl is placed on a red tray at a table in what appears to be a casual dining setting.
Bowl of Noodle Soup with Meat and Green Onions
A close-up shot of a white bowl filled with noodles, chunks of meat (possibly beef or pork), green onions, and broth. Chopsticks are lifting some noodles from the bowl. The background is blurred but shows an indoor food market or hawker center setting with other people and stacked containers visible.
Dumpling and Dim Sum Spread
A table set with various Chinese dishes including steamed dumplings in bamboo baskets, boiled dumplings on a white plate, and a bowl of soup with dumplings garnished with green onions. A small dish of soy sauce is visible alongside the food.
Pan-Fried Dumplings (Potstickers)
A close-up shot of several golden-brown pan-fried dumplings arranged on a white oval plate. The dumplings have crispy, caramelized bottoms and pleated edges. In the background, another dish with similar items is partially visible.
Dining Table with Chinese Cuisine
A table set with various Chinese dishes including dumplings in a bamboo steamer, fried wontons, bowls of noodles with shrimp and greens, dipping sauces, and small side dishes like pickled vegetables.
Dumpling Shop Interior
A bustling food stall with stacks of bamboo steamers in the foreground, customers ordering from behind a counter, and menu boards displaying various dishes above.
Dumplings and Noodles Meal
A close-up shot of a meal featuring pan-fried dumplings in a paper-lined container and a bowl of noodles with dark sauce, mushrooms, and wood ear fungus on a wooden table.
Pan-Fried Dumplings and Steamed Buns
A close-up shot of a red tray holding two types of Chinese dumplings. In the foreground, a white oval plate holds several pan-fried potstickers with golden-brown crispy bottoms and pale tops. Behind it sits a bamboo steamer basket containing several uncooked or lightly steamed dumplings, some appearing to be pork buns (baozi). Two black plastic spoons rest on the tray near the plate, and three long chopsticks lie across the top of the steamer.
Spicy Wontons with Garnish
A white bowl filled with wontons in a spicy red broth, garnished with chopped green herbs and chili oil. A black spoon rests on the left side of the bowl, while a pair of black chopsticks lies to the right. A small pile of shredded yellow vegetables sits beside the bowl on a textured red tray.
Food Stall Signage and Menu Display
A close-up view of a food stall's signage, featuring a menu board with images of dumplings and noodles, along with business hours and prices. Below the menu, there is a sign listing frozen dumplings and mini buns for sale.
Hawker Center Food Menu Display
A close-up of a printed menu board featuring food items and reviews. The top section highlights 'Shanghai La Mian XLB' as a Hawker Hot 100 winner, with photos of dumplings and noodles. Below are images of dishes like sour & spicy soup, dumplings (leek/pork), beef noodle, and another noodle dish with prices listed ($5.50, $4.00). Text includes quotes from reviewers praising the food quality.
Storefront with Business Hours and Menu Signage
A photo of a shop front featuring a closed metal shutter door. Above the shutter, there is a menu board displaying various food items like steamed mini buns, pan-fried pork buns, and Szechuan noodles with prices listed in dollars. A white sign below the menu board lists business hours, including special closures on Monday and Tuesday. Another red and white sign at the bottom announces Chinese New Year holidays from February 15 to 22, with reopening on February 23. The address for the second branch is also provided.
Food Display with Hours Sign
A close-up of a food display featuring steamed buns in a bamboo basket, alongside menu boards showing prices and items like Sichuan Dan Dan Noodles. A sign lists business hours: 9am-3pm, 5:30pm-8pm, closed Monday & Tuesday.
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