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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!

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Find Dumplings

  • Hangi Steam Pudding Dumpling
    Hangi Steam Pudding Dumpling
    The Kawakawa Cafe
    The Kawakawa Cafe, 122 Opawa Road, Opawa, Christchurch 8023, New Zealand
    Kawakawa 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 Dragon's Dumpling's
    The Dragon's Dumpling's
    The Welsh Dragon, Wellington
    The Welsh Dragon, Wellington, 10a Cambridge Terrace, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Tender braised lamb leg and /or Glamorgan-style cheese and leek
  • Four seasons' delights
    Four seasons' delights
    Madam Kwong's Restaurant, Christchurch
    Madam Kwong's Restaurant, Christchurch, 2/155 Blenheim Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New Zealand
    Experience 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.
  • Oriental Three Treasure Dumpling
    Oriental Three Treasure Dumpling
    Pomelo Kitchen and Bar, Wellington
    Pomelo Kitchen and Bar, Wellington, Level 1/232 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Hokkaido scallops, prawns, tobiko (fish roe), house made chilli oil, spring onion. Dairy Free, Nut Free
  • Chatham Island Blackfoot & Crispy Skirt
    Chatham Island Blackfoot & Crispy Skirt
    Kopi Bush Retreat, Chatham Island
    Kopi Bush Retreat, Chatham Island, Chatham Island, Waitangi Wharf Owenga Road, 8016, New Zealand
    Chatham Island Blackfoot Paua Dumpling Dairy Free, Nut Free
  • Four Happiness Dumplings
    Four Happiness Dumplings
    Babaili Chinese Restaurant, Wellington
    Babaili Chinese Restaurant, Wellington, NZ/278 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Our four happiness dumplings symbolize the joy and happiness of the family. Pork, shrimp, mushroom, green onion, ginger, egg, fungus, and broccoli.
  • Thai Chicken Dumpling
    Thai Chicken Dumpling
    Dragonfly, Wellington
    Dragonfly, Wellington, 70 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New Zealand
    Served in fragrant Thai green curry broth finished with lemongrass oil.
  • Kothey Dumpling
    Kothey Dumpling
    Capers Cafe + Store, Rotorua
    Capers Cafe + Store, Rotorua, 1181 Eruera Street, Rotorua 3010, New Zealand
    Traditional Nepalese Flavoured Beef Dumpling
  • Squid Ink Dumpling with Prawn.
    Squid Ink Dumpling with Prawn.
    Huami, Auckland
    Huami, Auckland, SkyCity 87 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
  • Chives & Prawn Redish Dumpling
    Chives & Prawn Redish Dumpling
    Chamate, Auckland
    Chamate, Auckland, 17 Swanson Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Red Dumpling to represent China, incorporating Korean flavours. Dairy Free
  • Filipino Style Steam Siomai
    Filipino Style Steam Siomai
    Jholene’s Filipino Cuisine, Auckland
    Jholene’s Filipino Cuisine, Auckland, 17A Garelja Road, Henderson, Auckland 0612, New Zealand
    Pork Siomai inspired by Filipino cuisine.
  • Fish Amok Dumpling
    Fish Amok Dumpling
    The Diversity Restaurant, Christchurch
    The Diversity Restaurant, Christchurch, 617 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New Zealand
    A national dish of Cambodia.
  • Abodo Dumpling
    Abodo Dumpling
    The Manhu Kitchen, Auckland
    The Manhu Kitchen, Auckland, 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
    Dumpling inspired by famous filipino dish "ADOBO".   Experience the taste of Philippines with every bite!

Vote for your favourite 

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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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The dumplings were created to cure frostbite, during a harsh Winter. 

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