Best Dumplings in Hong Kong
42 restaurants compared
Top 5 Dumplings in Hong Kong (Quick Answer)
Based on diner recommendations across 42 restaurants:
- Ho Lee Fook, HKD68.00 (Central (Soho))
- Deng G, HKD58.00 (Wan Chai)
- Tim Ho Wan, HKD20.00 (Sham Shui Po)
- Yat Tung Heen, HKD58.00 (Jordan)
- Yat Lok, HKD42.00 (Central)
Scroll down for detailed comparisons, prices, and diner tips for each restaurant.
All 42 Restaurants Compared
Ho Lee Fook
Mom's Mostly Cabbage, A Little Bit of Pork Dumplings
HKD68.00
Homestyle dumplings filled with cabbage and minced pork, steamed until tender.
Deng G
Pork Dumplings Chengdu Style
HKD58.00
Steamed dumplings filled with spiced pork and vegetables.
Tim Ho Wan
Steamed Pork and Shrimp Dumplings (Siu Mai)
HKD20.00
Open-topped dumplings showing the seasoned pork filling studded with pink shrimp. No wrapper on top, designed to be eaten in one bite.
Yat Tung Heen
Steamed Vegetable Dumplings with Himematsutake Mushroom
HKD58.00
Delicate wrapper with creamed vegetable filling and rare Japanese himematsutake mushroom for earthy depth
Yat Lok
Homemade Peking Dumpling
HKD42.00
Handmade dumplings with pork and chive filling, steamed until tender. A side dish that shows kitchen skill even in the small offerings.
Man Wah
Har Gow - Shrimp Dumplings
HKD76.00
Three pristine shrimp in a delicate wheat starch wrapper with ginger and water chestnut. The classic benchmark for dim sum quality - you can taste the Mandarin Oriental's 56 years of refinement.
Lin Heung Lau TST
Fish Maw & Shark's Fin Dumpling (3 pieces)
HKD68.00
Premium steamed dumpling with reconstituted fish maw and shredded shark's fin in delicate wrapper
Maxim's Palace Central
Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings, 4 pieces)
HKD42.00
Delicate wheat starch wrapper, juicy whole shrimp, visible through translucent skin
Din Tai Fung
Pork Xiao Long Bao
HKD70.00
Soup dumplings with hand-pleated wrapper and soupy pork filling—Din Tai Fung's foundational dish
Din Tai Fung
Angled Luffa and Shrimp Xiao Long Bao
HKD82.00
Vegetable-forward dumpling with fresh shrimp and luffa gourd, seasonal and lighter than pork versions
Kam Kong
Siu Mai (Pork Dumpling)
HKD25.00
Open-top pork dumplings topped with a shrimp garnish
Lin Heung Lau TST
Quail Egg Siu Mai (4 pieces)
HKD40.00
Pork and shrimp dumpling with whole quail egg visible inside steamed wrapper
Man Kee Cart Noodles
Chinese Chive Dumplings
HKD6.00
Small steamed dumplings filled with pork and Chinese chives. Soft, fragrant, and savory. Excellent topping for broth-based noodles.
Sha Tin 18
Handmade Pork & Shrimp Dumplings (8 pieces)
HKD168.00
Steamed dim sum with delicate wrapper, pork and prawn filling, with chive accent
Daai Zaak
Signature Large Sesame Dumpling
HKD388.00
Oversized dumpling topped with sesame seeds, meant for sharing
Lin Heung Kui
Siu Mai (Pork Dumplings)
HKD32.00
Open-topped pork and shrimp dumpling with a dab of crab roe, the heart of old-school dim sum
Kam Kong
Har Gow (Shrimp Dumpling)
HKD28.00
Classic shrimp dumplings with thin, translucent wrapper and tender shrimp inside
Man Man Kee
Shrimp and Pork Wonton Dumpling Soup
HKD26.00
Four large wontons filled with succulent shrimp and minced pork in a light, clear broth
Luk Yu Tea House
Shumai - Pork Dumplings
HKD52.00
An open-topped dumpling of seasoned pork and shrimp, topped with a tiny square of yellow egg yolk. Dipped in soy and vinegar, these are essential.
Lin Heung Lau
Steamed Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow)
HKD38.00
Three pleated dumplings showing whole pink shrimp through the translucent wrapper. Fresh prawns, delicate folding, cooked to order from the trolley. These arrive warm and wobbling.
Sun Tung Lok
South African Abalone Siu Mai
HKD88.00
Delicate pork and prawn dumpling topped with a slice of premium South African abalone, a signature dim sum at this Michelin-starred venue
Sun Tung Lok
Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings)
HKD52.00
Translucent wrapper with plump fresh shrimp, folded with precise pleats—a benchmark dim sum that shows kitchen skill
Forum
Deep-Fried Taro Dumpling with Foie Gras
HKD420.00
Crispy taro shell encasing a luxurious foie gras filling
Lin Heung Lau TST
Signature Har Gow (4 pieces)
HKD44.00
Lin Heung's famous shrimp dumpling with thin wheat starch wrapper and jumbo whole shrimp
Rùn
Steamed Pork Xiaolongbao
HKD78.00
Soup dumplings filled with pork and rich gelatin broth
Sun Tung Lok
Pork Belly Rice Dumpling
HKD68.00
Sticky rice wrapper encasing braised pork belly, shiitake mushroom, and a salted egg yolk center
Tim Ho Wan
Steamed Shrimp Dumplings (Har Gow)
HKD28.00
Three translucent dumplings with whole jumbo shrimp visible through the wrapper. The shrimp is sweet and bouncy, the wrapper thin enough to see through.
Din Tai Fung
Siu Mai (Pork Dumplings)
HKD54.00
Open-topped dumpling with seasoned pork and shrimp, topped with a dab of crab roe for tradition
Lin Heung Lau TST
Crab Roe Siu Mai (4 pieces)
HKD52.00
Signature steamed pork dumpling topped with crab roe for briny umami hit
Luk Yu Tea House
Har Gow - Shrimp Dumplings
HKD58.00
Three plump shrimp in a translucent wheat starch wrapper, steamed to perfection. The prawn is still firm and sweet, with just a whisper of ginger.
Mott 32
Crab Roe and Shrimp Dumpling
HKD95.00
A delicate wrapper filled with fresh shrimp paste, topped with bright orange crab roe that pops on your tongue. Sweet, briny, refined.
Rùn
Steamed Vegetable Dumplings with Wild Mushrooms and Beetroot
HKD68.00
Refined dim sum featuring seasonal vegetables and earthy mushroom flavors
Maxim's Palace Central
Siu Mai (Pork & Shrimp Dumplings, 4 pieces)
HKD38.00
Open-top steamed dumpling with pork and prawn filling, topped with fish roe
Lin Heung Lau
Steamed Pork and Shrimp Dumplings (Siu Mai)
HKD32.00
Open-topped dumplings showing seasoned pork with pink shrimp on top. Made fresh, steamed just before service. It's the workhorse of dim sum - simple and endlessly repeatable.
Mott 32
Har Gow - Shrimp Dumplings
HKD82.00
Three plump Gulf shrimp in a silky wheat starch wrapper with hints of ginger and bamboo pith. The Mott 32 technique keeps the shrimp tender and the wrapper translucent.
Mott 32
Steamed Scallop Dumpling
HKD118.00
A silky white dumpling filled with tender scallop meat, topped with a whole baby scallop. Sea-sweet, delicate, requires proper technique to execute.
Mott 32
Iberico Pork Siu Mai with Black Truffle and Soft-Boiled Quail Egg
HKD108.00
A well-known dim sum - an Iberico pork siu mai topped with a warm quail egg that oozes when you bite, finished with shaved black truffle. One of the most talked-about dumplings in Hong Kong.
Lulu Baobao
Xiao Long Bao (Hand-Made Soup Dumplings)
HKD38.00
Delicate hand-pleated soup dumplings with a thin wrapper and soupy pork filling. Made fresh in the glass kitchen.
Lin Heung Kui
Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings)
HKD32.00
Traditional translucent wrapper with plump shrimp filling, served hot from the trolley
Din Tai Fung
Black Truffle Pork Xiao Long Bao
HKD210.00
Premium version with black truffle oil and shaved truffle inside—about 3 times the price of regular xiao long bao
Lung King Heen
Steamed Shrimp Dumplings with Cuttlefish and Lily Bulbs
HKD148.00
Three delicate white dumplings filled with Gulf shrimp and squid, topped with a lily bulb leaf. Light, briny filling with a slight earthiness from the lily.
Hansik Goo
Abalone Wrapped Dumpling
HKD1200.00
Fresh abalone folded into a handmade dumpling with ginseng-infused broth.