The Real Origin of Soup Dumplings: Why Kaifeng, Not Shanghai (Season 1, Ep 1)

Written by Christopher St. Cavish, filmed by Graeme Kennedy (‪@GraemeDYK‬). Edited by Jia Li. Everyone says soup dumplings come from Shanghai — but then how do you explain Kaifeng, a far-off city with its own deep soup dumpling tradition? This episode starts an investigation into the history, culture, and regional roots of one of China’s most famous dumplings. Join the Patreon: patreon.com/saintcavish #kaifeng #xiaolongbao #chinesefoodculture #regionalcuisine #fooddocumentary

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