Xiao Chi Jie

Name: Xiao Chi Jie
Address: 278 106th Ave NE, Bellevue, Washington, 98004, US
Telephone: (425) 598-2184
Price range: $
Rating: 3.6

$ • Chinese, Shanghainese, Dim Sum

Hours:
278 106th Ave NE, Bellevue
(425) 598-2184

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About Xiao Chi Jie

Xiao Chi Jie is a popular spot for a quick bite in a food court setting. Their pan-fried dumplings, known as Sheng Jian Bao, are a standout. These traditional Shanghainese breakfast dishes are authentic and delicious, with five large pieces served for $12.99. Reviewers praise the Sheng Jian Bao for being piping hot and filled with juiciness. The pan-seared buns are often considered better than the soup dumplings and are a good way to start the meal.

The restaurant also offers other dishes, such as Hainanese chicken rice, which receives high praise for its tasty sauces and good flavor. Zhajiangmian is also well-liked, scoring an A for its sweet and savory noodles. Some reviews mention that the Xiao Long Bao is fairly good, though not as impressive as Din Tai Fung, with frozen Xiao Long Bao available to steam at home that are comparable to Trader Joe’s frozen options. The Sichuan Cabbage side is recommended as a tasty addition to most meals.

While the Shen Jian Bao (pork soup dumplings) are decent, with soft dough and a brown, shallow-fried bottom, some find the filling lacking, feeling mostly like soup without much pork. At about $10 for five dumplings, it’s a reasonable price, but they may not satisfy a big appetite. Overall, the dumplings are considered average, with better options elsewhere. The food was described as okay, but some items, like the soup dumplings, can arrive a bit cold, and timing in the kitchen could be improved to keep everything hot and fresh. The restaurant also sells frozen items for convenience.