The verdict: If you’ve never had steamed soup dumplings before, Shi Lin is a good place to start. Just don’t grab for them as soon as they arrive — let them rest and cool a bit first.The six-piece order of xiao long bao is just enough for two. We had this with the spare ribs, a side of veggies and fried rice.

Spend: Under P700 for everything.

We had this meal at Shi Lin in Podium, Ortigas Center.