What to order at Bao Li Xuan

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Order the soy sauce-marinated chicken and the steamed rice rolls with crispy shrimp dim sum.
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The cellar beneath the dining room stocks yellow wine and baijiu alongside vintages for pairing with the Cantonese sauces.
CuisineCantonese
Price¥¥¥¥
NeighborhoodJingan
HoursDaily 11:30-14:00, 17:30-21:00
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Location

Address: Lane 108 North Shanxi Road, Jing'an District, Shanghai

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