# Sink your teeth into superb Shanghainese shengjian bao

> Jia Yu Fang restaurant serves authentic Shanghainese shengjian bao in Damansara Utama.
- Title: Sink your teeth into superb Shanghainese shengjian bao
- Summary: Jia Yu Fang restaurant serves authentic Shanghainese shengjian bao in Damansara Utama. Jia Yu Fang restaurant in Damansara Utama offers fresh Shanghainese…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/eat-drink/2026/10/18/sink-your-teeth-into-superb-shanghainese-shengjian-bao-and-more-at-jia-yu-fang-damansara-utama/239520
- Author: Ethan Lau
- Published: 2026-10-18T09:04:27+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: shengjian bao, jia yu fang, damansara utama, shanghai style red braised pork, chilli green egg, malay mail, ethan lau, news, world
## Shengjian bao's global journey
Shengjian bao, a rustic soup-filled bun from Shanghai, has gained attention at Jia Yu Fang in Damansara Utama.

> Long overshadowed by xiaolong bao, shengjian bao gets its due at a month-old restaurant that does the rest of the menu justice too
## Why shengjian bao struggles globally
Unlike the globally popular xiaolong bao supported by corporate backing, shengjian bao's richness and crunch have yet to break into mainstream markets like Malaysia.

> Maybe it just isn't dainty enough
## Shengjian bao's traditional preparation
Shengjian bao is made with semi-leavened dough that envelops pork and gelatin mixture, traditionally fried in an oiled pan.

> Closer to a bun than a dumpling shengjian bao is made with semi-leavened dough it rises more than a flatbread but not like a puffy bun
## Jia Yu Fang's shengjian bao experience
Jia Yu Fang serves shengjian bao at RM3 per piece, cooked to order with a 10-minute wait and smooth jazz background.

> Each bao is cooked to order and takes close to 10 minutes to prepare
## Shengjian bao's taste profile
The soup is sweet, clean and refreshing, with a crunchy bottom and caramelized texture.

> The inside was scalding hot but when it had cooled enough to eat the soup was sweet very sweet
## Shanghai-style red braised pork
Shanghai-style red braised pork is sweet, sticky and rich, priced at RM46 per piece.

> Shanghainese red-braised pork is much sweeter and stickier than the Hunan variant
## Chilli green egg delight
The chilli green egg, priced at RM18, is a simple dish of eggs stir-fried with green peppers and onions.

> It's an exceedingly simple dish of eggs stir-fried with green peppers and onions
## Jia Yu Fang's location and hours
Jia Yu Fang is located at 72G, Jalan SS21/62, Damansara Utama, Petaling Jaya, open Tuesday to Sunday 10.30am, 10pm.

> Jia Yu Fang Restaurant 72G Jalan SS21/62 Damansara Utama Petaling Jaya
## Jia Yu Fang's future
Jia Yu Fang is making a strong case for shengjian bao in Malaysia, one bun at a time.

> For now the case in malaysia is being made one bun at a time by jia yu fang
## Key takeaway

Jia Yu Fang restaurant in Damansara Utama offers fresh Shanghainese shengjian bao and sweet red braised pork.