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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
- The Kawakawa CafeThe Kawakawa Cafe, 122 Opawa Road, Opawa, Christchurch 8023, New ZealandKawakawa 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, WellingtonThe Welsh Dragon, Wellington, 10a Cambridge Terrace, Mount Victoria, Wellington 6011, New ZealandTender braised lamb leg and /or Glamorgan-style cheese and leek
- Madam Kwong's Restaurant, ChristchurchMadam Kwong's Restaurant, Christchurch, 2/155 Blenheim Road, Riccarton, Christchurch 8041, New ZealandExperience 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.
- Pomelo Kitchen and Bar, WellingtonPomelo Kitchen and Bar, Wellington, Level 1/232 Oriental Parade, Oriental Bay, Wellington 6011, New ZealandHokkaido scallops, prawns, tobiko (fish roe), house made chilli oil, spring onion. Dairy Free, Nut Free
- Kopi Bush Retreat, Chatham IslandKopi Bush Retreat, Chatham Island, Chatham Island, Waitangi Wharf Owenga Road, 8016, New ZealandChatham Island Blackfoot Paua Dumpling Dairy Free, Nut Free
- Babaili Chinese Restaurant, WellingtonBabaili Chinese Restaurant, Wellington, NZ/278 Willis Street, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New ZealandOur four happiness dumplings symbolize the joy and happiness of the family. Pork, shrimp, mushroom, green onion, ginger, egg, fungus, and broccoli.
- Dragonfly, WellingtonDragonfly, Wellington, 70 Courtenay Place, Te Aro, Wellington 6011, New ZealandServed in fragrant Thai green curry broth finished with lemongrass oil.
- Capers Cafe + Store, RotoruaCapers Cafe + Store, Rotorua, 1181 Eruera Street, Rotorua 3010, New ZealandTraditional Nepalese Flavoured Beef Dumpling
- Huami, AucklandHuami, Auckland, SkyCity 87 Federal Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
- Chamate, AucklandChamate, Auckland, 17 Swanson Street, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New ZealandRed Dumpling to represent China, incorporating Korean flavours. Dairy Free
- Jholene’s Filipino Cuisine, AucklandJholene’s Filipino Cuisine, Auckland, 17A Garelja Road, Henderson, Auckland 0612, New ZealandPork Siomai inspired by Filipino cuisine.
- The Diversity Restaurant, ChristchurchThe Diversity Restaurant, Christchurch, 617 Colombo Street, Christchurch Central City, Christchurch 8011, New ZealandA national dish of Cambodia.
- The Manhu Kitchen, AucklandThe Manhu Kitchen, Auckland, 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New ZealandDumpling 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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