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This year we are celebrating International Dumpling Day for a whole week (22 -28 September) with our Design-A-Dumpling competition!
It's a delicious way to celebrate NZ Chinese Language Week and support hospitality businesses across the country.
Find participating dumplings below and vote for your favourites!
Find Dumplings
- Madam Kwong's Restaurant, ChristchurchExperience all four seasons in these special dumplings! You'll receive one of each dumpling in the set, or you can choose any of the dumplings to enjoy individually if you have a dietary restriction.
- The Kawakawa CafeKawakawa and ginger, served up on vanilla custard, with kiwifruit, freeze-dried raspberry, a dab of passionfruit cream, dusted with cinnamon & a golden syrup drizzle.
- The Welsh Dragon, WellingtonTender braised lamb leg and /or Glamorgan-style cheese and leek
- Kopi Bush Retreat, Chatham IslandChatham Island Blackfoot Paua Dumpling Dairy Free, Nut Free
- Dragonfly, WellingtonServed in fragrant Thai green curry broth finished with lemongrass oil.
- Pomelo Kitchen and Bar, WellingtonHokkaido scallops, prawns, tobiko (fish roe), house made chilli oil, spring onion. Dairy Free, Nut Free
- Babaili Chinese Restaurant, WellingtonOur four happiness dumplings symbolize the joy and happiness of the family. Pork, shrimp, mushroom, green onion, ginger, egg, fungus, and broccoli.
- Chamate, AucklandRed Dumpling to represent China, incorporating Korean flavours. Dairy Free
- Jholene’s Filipino Cuisine, AucklandPork Siomai inspired by Filipino cuisine.
- The Manhu Kitchen, AucklandDumpling inspired by famous filipino dish "ADOBO". Experience the taste of Philippines with every bite!
Vote for your favourite
Voting has now closed. Thank you to everyone who voted. We will be revealing the winning restaurant soon.
Dumpling Day Giveaway
Restaurants list
2023 National Dumpling Day was a great success, and involved a Dumpling competition with restaurants submitting some delicious creations! We ran a number of social media promotions and competitions, and it was great to see everyone getting involved and celebrating dumplings through NZ Chinese Language Week!
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