Dumplings occupy a special place in many peoples’ hearts and bellies. Below, you’ll find many excellent venues to be introduced or reunited with just how delicious these savoury-filled pockets of goodness are. Unsure where to start? Check out our Dumpling Trail brochure. While it isn’t a literal trail of dumplings, as amazing as that would be, it guides you to 14 eateries that steam, fry and boil up some of the most delectable dumplings this side of the Pacific. Showcased on CNN Travel’s 12 of the world’s most enticing food and drink trails—come and taste why!
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The dumpling primer
Báh Bôt Loc
Chiu Chow Fun Gor
Guo Tie
Gyoza
Ham Sui Gok
Har Gow
Jian Dui
Shui Jiao
Siu Mai
Wontons
Wu Gok
Xiao Long Bao
Báh Bôt Loc
Thin tapioca-skinned shrimp and pork belly-filled Vietnamese dumplings
Devour them here
Báhn Mi Très BonChiu Chow Fun Gor
Filling-packed dumplings from the Chiuchow district of China with peanuts, garlic, ground pork, dried shrimp, radish, and mushrooms in a wheat flour wrapper
Guo Tie
Gyoza
Pan-fried meat or seafood filled Japanese dumplings
Ham Sui Gok
Cantonese egg-sized, tender-crispy pork croquettes with delicious minced pork core.
Tip: Have them cut in half
Har Gow
Plump shrimp dumplings wrapped in a soft tapioca starch pastry
Jian Dui
Fried Chinese rice flour pastries filled with sweet black sesame, lotus, red bean, or black bean paste.
Shui Jiao
Water-boiled dumplings stuffed with everything from chicken to beef, leeks, lamb, chives and more—found in most parts of Asia
Siu Mai
Pork and shrimp dumplings topped with salmon roe or prawn
Wontons
Shrimp, pork or vegetable-stuffed. They can be boiled, fried and served in a bowl of soup, or deep-friend and dipped in chili oil
Wu Gok
Crispy, delicate taro puffs with ground meat and mashed taro filling.
Xiao Long Bao
Shanghainese dumplings usually stuffed with pork and rich soup
Dumpling Trail Itineraries
Hidden Gems Itinerary
Around the World Itinerary
Authentic Chinese Dining Itinerary
Best Dim Sum
Hidden Gems Itinerary
Curious to indulge in a range of dumpling styles? Delight in a leisurely afternoon sampling Taiwan, Vietnam and Japan’s best. Let us know what you think.
11:30AM—Red Lantern
Tucked into a food court five minute’s walk from Aberdeen Canada Line Station, the Red Lantern is a humble and bustling place to dig into soft, tasty, boiled shui jiao.
#2265 – 8181 Cambie Road, President Plaza
778.829.80091:00PM—R&H Chinese Food
Board the Canada Line at Aberdeen Station. Disembark at Lansdowne Station and head to the food court for fantastic xiao long bao.
5300 No. 3 Road, Lansdowne Centre
778.297.56682:30PM—Xi’an Cuisine
Stroll south for 10 minutes on No.3 Road. Turn left onto Westminster Highway to Richmond Public Market’s food court. Next step? Enjoy irresistible spicy wontons and guo tie.
#188 – 8260 Westminster Highway, Richmond Public Market
604.279.9727Around the World Itinerary
Curious to indulge in a range of dumpling styles? Delight in a leisurely afternoon sampling Taiwan, Vietnam and Japan’s best. Let us know what you think.
11:30AM—4 Stones Vegetarian Cuisine
Located near CF Richmond Centre, this vegan and vegetarian Taiwanese restaurant serves fantastic meat-free wontons and veggie gyoza.
#160 – 7771 Westminster Highway
604.278.08521:00PM—Báhn Mi Très Bon
Located just off Alderbridge Way, a short drive or bus ride away, tuck into a stunning platter of banh bot loc, Vietnam’s dim sum, at this popular French-influenced cafe.
#100#1840 – 4720 McClelland Road
604.273.44222:30PM—Yuu Japanese Tapas
A five-minute stroll away, your destination is located in the lively Continental Plaza. The gyoza at Yuu Japanese Tapas are presented on a hot stone plate.
604.214.7722Authentic Chinese Dining Itinerary
With North America’s best Chinese cuisine, Richmond is packed with delectable dumplings. From dim sum to potstickers to wontons, dive in and sample Chinese comfort food classics.
10:00am—Empire Seafood Restaurant
Just a few steps from the Canada Line to Richmond-Brighouse Station, you’ll find some of Richmond’s best dim sum. Their signature dish, wu gok, deep-fried mashed taro dumplings, features duck—it’s sensational.
604.249.008011:30am—Suhang Restaurant
A short walk or drive from Empire, you’ll find excellent Shanghainese dumplings here. Their intricately pleated xiao long bao are stunning and irresistible.
604.278.77871:00pm—Xi’An Cuisine
Tucked away in the Richmond Public Market, Xi’an Cuisine is a food court stall that serves authentic Xi’an cuisine including lamb hand-pulled noodles, rou jia mo (meat sandwich). The food stall also serves freshly made guo tie and wonton dumplings.
604.279.9727Best Dim Sum
This quintessential Chinese meal involves selecting small sweet and savory plates. It’s a fun, tasty way to socialize and connect, and also hugely popular and never rushed. At Continental Seafood Restaurant, you order from passing trolleys (more old school), but usually you mark your selections on a pad of paper. We strongly recommend arriving early or making a reservation if possible. Standard Dim Sum hours are 10:00am-2:00pm
Customs and traditions
Tea
Dim Sum originated in the ancient Silk Road tea houses in Southern China. As such, jasmine tea is a keystone of this meal. Remember not to pour tea for yourself, and when you require more water for your teapot, flip the lid upside down to notify the server.
Chopsticks
Only use your chopsticks for your own food. Use serving implements or offer small plates to your companions to serve themselves. When finished, place them together to the side or at the top of your dish or bowl. Don’t stick chopsticks into food or point at people with them. It’s acceptable in Chinese tradition to tip a bowl and guide food into your mouth with chopsticks.
Dim Sum Standouts
Continental Seafood Restaurant—Authentic Cantonese cuisine to select from trolleys
Fisherman’s Terrace—Classic Cantonese, famous for shrimp dumplings, sticky rice, and egg tarts
Shanghai River—Watch the chefs in action from the dining room. Specialties include xiao long bao and chive dumplings
Empire Seafood Restaurant—One of Richmond’s oldest, this elegant Cantonese eatery has traditional dim sum as well as pork knuckle and geoduck (at dinner only).
Jade Seafood Restaurant—A contemporary take with traditional dishes and western-inspired fusion.
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