Flushing Institution Brings Handcrafted Soup Dumplings to New Borough Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao, the Michelin-recommended Shanghainese restaurant headquartered in Flushing, Queens, will open its first Staten Island location in 2027 at 280 Marsh Avenue in New Springville, adjacent to the Staten Island Mall. The 8,500-square-foot restaurant will seat 200 guests and feature an open kitchen where cooks will hand-roll, fill, and pleat every xiao long bao to order. The restaurant's menu will center on its signature soup dumplings, including the Lucky Six Soup Dumplings—a six-piece assortment featuring pork, crab & pork, chicken, pork & truffle, luffa shrimp & pork, and scallop & pork fillings with naturally colored wrappers.

Menu Beyond Dumplings Beyond soup dumplings, the menu will include noodle dishes, wok-fired stir-fries, crispy pan-fried pork buns, scallion pancakes, dim sum, vegetarian offerings, and house-made fruit teas. Traditional breakfast specialties—fried dough sticks with warm soybean milk, Northern-style pastries, and other Chinese comfort dishes—will be served throughout the day. "For nearly two decades, guests have traveled to Queens to experience our handcrafted soup dumplings and Shanghainese comfort food," said Michael Ma, Co-Founder of Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao. "Every new restaurant gives us the opportunity to introduce another community to the tradition of Xiao Long Bao and the joy of sharing a meal together. We're excited to become part of the Staten Island community and welcome guests around our table with the same recipes, craftsmanship, and hospitality that have defined Nan Xiang since 2006."

Recognition and Growth Nan Xiang Xiao Long Bao was established in Flushing in 2006 and has been recognized by the Michelin Guide for nine consecutive years. The restaurant is designed to accommodate casual lunches, family dinners, celebrations, group gatherings, and convention visitors, with contemporary design blending traditional Chinese influences.

Why It Matters

For Staten Island operators and Chinese cuisine enthusiasts, the expansion represents a significant addition to the borough's dining landscape. Nan Xiang's track record of Michelin recognition and two decades of operational consistency signals a serious commitment to the market, and the 200-seat capacity positions the restaurant as a venue for both neighborhood traffic and larger group events.

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Written by FBM Publications Editors