Chocolate Xiao long bao, anyone?

@toniganzon (82142)

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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8 Sep

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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@toniganzon (82142)

• Philippines

8 Sep

I don't like sweets. My son, Craig and my nephew, Mel do though.

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8 Sep

@toniganzon I guess Craig and Mel happily enjoy the sweets for you.:)

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@toniganzon (82142)

• Philippines

8 Sep

@Ayen03 Sure they do. Craig only shared the photo to me.

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@teamfreak16 (48417)

• Denver, Colorado

8 Sep

Is that what it looks like?

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@toniganzon (82142)

• Philippines

8 Sep

Yes, that's the chocolate Xiao long bao.

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@teamfreak16 (48417)

• Denver, Colorado

8 Sep

@toniganzon - I forgot that not all chocolate is dark.

Looks pretty good.

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@toniganzon (82142)

• Philippines

8 Sep

@teamfreak16 The chocolate is inside the dumpling.

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@snowy22315 (213958)

• United States

8 Sep

It sounds good, but I don't like overly sweet things either.

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@toniganzon (82142)

• Philippines

8 Sep

Same. I'm not really into sweets.

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@celticeagle (195132)

• Boise, Idaho

8 Sep

What is this? I am a chocoholic so my sweet tooth wants to know.

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@celticeagle (195132)

• Boise, Idaho

8 Sep

@toniganzon .........I will do that.

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@toniganzon (82142)

• Philippines

8 Sep

Chocolate Xiao Long Bao. If you go to a Chinese restaurant, you can ask for it.

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@rakski (163051)

• Philippines

8 Sep

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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@toniganzon (82142)

• Philippines

8 Sep

Yeah, you need to find someone to share it with.

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@toniganzon (82142)

• Philippines

9 Sep

@rakski Yes. Bring your whole family with you.

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@rakski (163051)

• Philippines

8 Sep

@toniganzon true especially that one order have 6 pieces

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@thedevilinme (5678)

• Northampton, England

8 Sep

Iill show you my long bao if you show me yours

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@toniganzon (82142)

• Philippines

9 Sep

Show me yours first.

@AmbiePam (131411)

• United States

8 Sep

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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@toniganzon (82142)

• Philippines

8 Sep

Right. They did enjoy their meal and son really liked the food there.

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@Nawsheen (29002)

• Mauritius

8 Sep

I wonder if off-menu desserts are often priced higher because they are treated as special items?

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@toniganzon (82142)

• Philippines

8 Sep

Not sure about that. But everything in that restaurant is pricey anyway.

@Wrexxo (9927)

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8 Sep

You are right..the most important thing is that they both enjoyed the meal

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@toniganzon (82142)

• Philippines

8 Sep

Right. When it comes to food, money is no issue at all.

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