Chocolate Xiao long bao, anyone?

By Toni
@toniganzon (80430)
Philippines
September 7, 2026 11:54pm CST
Craig and Mel had dinner at a Chinese restaurant Sunday evening. Mel's girlfriend sent him a message saying they should try the chocolate xiaolongbao for desert which isn't in the menu. Craig said it was really good but too sweet. One serving contains 6 pieces but Craig said just one piece is enough for one person. However, he and Mel had three pieces each. Since it wasn't in the menu, they didn't have any idea how much it costs. When the bill came, they were both surprised how expensive it was. Told him, the most important thing is that they both had a great meal.
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Ayen
@Ayen03 (19)
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4h
Haha yeah off menu stuff always does that. But chocolate xiaolongbao wild combo, sounds so fun though! ?? Glad they still loved the meal despite the surprise charge. You’d ever try a chocolate dumpling, or are you strictly savory all the way?
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Toni
@toniganzon (80430)
• Philippines
Just now
I don't like sweets. My son, Craig and my nephew, Mel do though.
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Ayen
@Ayen03 (19)
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@toniganzon I guess Craig and Mel happily enjoy the sweets for you.:)
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Toni
@toniganzon (80430)
• Philippines
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@Ayen03 Sure they do. Craig only shared the photo to me.
Scott Ganschow
@teamfreak16 (46439)
• Denver, Colorado
4h
Is that what it looks like?
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Toni
@toniganzon (80430)
• Philippines
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Yes, that's the chocolate Xiao long bao.
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Scott Ganschow
@teamfreak16 (46439)
• Denver, Colorado
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@toniganzon - I forgot that not all chocolate is dark. Looks pretty good.
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Toni
@toniganzon (80430)
• Philippines
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@teamfreak16 The chocolate is inside the dumpling.
Amber
@AmbiePam (126580)
• United States
3h
Yeah, if it’s not on the menu I’d expect it to be pricey. But it’s also fun to do.
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Toni
@toniganzon (80430)
• Philippines
Just now
Right. They did enjoy their meal and son really liked the food there.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (212688)
• United States
47m
It sounds good, but I don't like overly sweet things either.
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Toni
@toniganzon (80430)
• Philippines
Just now
Same. I'm not really into sweets.
rakski
@rakski (160697)
• Philippines
1h
That is something new. I like to try it but maybe I need to share it because I also cannot finish it all if it is too sweet.
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Toni
@toniganzon (80430)
• Philippines
Just now
Yeah, you need to find someone to share it with.
Michael
@Wrexxo (6865)
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3h
You are right..the most important thing is that they both enjoyed the meal
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Toni
@toniganzon (80430)
• Philippines
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Right. When it comes to food, money is no issue at all.
celticeagle
@celticeagle (193300)
• Boise, Idaho
3h
What is this? I am a chocoholic so my sweet tooth wants to know.
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Toni
@toniganzon (80430)
• Philippines
Just now
Chocolate Xiao Long Bao. If you go to a Chinese restaurant, you can ask for it.
Nawsheen
@Nawsheen (28890)
• Mauritius
4h
I wonder if off-menu desserts are often priced higher because they are treated as special items?
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Toni
@toniganzon (80430)
• Philippines
Just now
Not sure about that. But everything in that restaurant is pricey anyway.