“Xiaolongbao” means “little basket bun” in Chinese, but the bites are better known as soup dumplings in the U.S. Xiaolongbao are a dim sum staple. They’re also delicious. These delicate, addictive pouches contain a sweet or savory filling suspended in soup and wrapped in a thin dumpling dough. Until recently, the popular Chinese bite was a rare find in Charleston. Chef Emely Yan, the owner of Chef Loong Dim Sum in West Ashley, changed all that, bringing her love of xiaolongbao to the city. The post Chef Loong Dim Sum in West Ashley offers delicious soup dumplings appeared first on Charleston City Paper.