Xiaolong Dumpling

Xiaolong Dumpling is a Chinese restaurant on Taft Street in Houston with a menu built around dumplings, bao, wontons and a broad selection of familiar regional-style dishes. The dumpling section includes pot stickers, shrimp dumplings, crystal dumplings, soup wontons and colorful soup dumplings, while the bao selection includes barbecue pork buns. The menu also offers combinations that pair several small items, making the dumpling and bao section suitable for sampling across different fillings and textures.

Beyond dumplings, the kitchen covers several strands of Chinese cooking. Sichuan-influenced choices include chili oil wontons, spicy dry pot, boiled beef or fish, mapo tofu and dishes seasoned with peppercorns. Other plates use sweet, savory or aromatic profiles, including black pepper preparations, teriyaki dishes, orange-style chicken or beef, kung pao combinations and Mongolian-style entrées. Seafood options include shrimp and fish, while the vegetable section includes tofu, green beans, eggplant, bok choy, broccoli, mushrooms, tomatoes and potatoes.

Noodles and rice give the menu a substantial range for a full meal. Fried rice, lo mein, Singapore-style noodles, flat rice noodles, biangbiang noodles and beef shank noodle soup appear alongside the larger entrée categories. Appetizers and soups include edamame, scallion pancakes, cucumber, hot and sour soup, egg drop soup and vegetarian spring rolls. Beverage choices include tea, milk tea, Thai tea, coffee, soda and sparkling water.

The menu includes vegetarian selections and identifies some dishes containing peanuts, which can help diners review choices before ordering. Vegetarian diners can find options among the appetizers, dumplings, tofu dishes, vegetables, noodles and rice, although individual preparation details should be confirmed with the restaurant. The range also accommodates different preferences, from mild, familiar Chinese-American-style plates to dishes marked by chili, peppercorn or other spicy seasonings.

Located at 1901 Taft Street, Xiaolong Dumpling has an online ordering service with pickup available. Its menu-driven format suits a quick order focused on dumplings and bao, as well as meals built from shared appetizers, noodles, rice, seafood, meat and vegetable dishes. The restaurant provides a broad Chinese menu in one Houston location, with enough variety for diners seeking a focused dumpling order or a more expansive spread.