Where is the best dumplings in Hong Kong?

Based on diner recommendations, the best dumplings in Hong Kong is at Ho Lee Fook. We compared 42 restaurants serving dumplings.

How much does dumplings cost in Hong Kong?

Dumplings prices in Hong Kong range from HKD6.00 to HKD1200.00 across 42 restaurants.

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Best Dumplings in Hong Kong

42 restaurants compared

Price range: HKD6.00 – HKD1200.00

Avg recommendation: 90%

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

Central (Soho)·$$

Mom's Mostly Cabbage, A Little Bit of Pork Dumplings

HKD68.00

Homestyle dumplings filled with cabbage and minced pork, steamed until tender.

Tip: Ask for vinegar and soy sauce dips. The acidity of vinegar complements the pork sweetness.

Deng G

Wan Chai·$$

Pork Dumplings Chengdu Style

HKD58.00

Steamed dumplings filled with spiced pork and vegetables.

Tip: Ask for chilli oil and vinegar dips. The acidity cuts the richness while the chilli adds heat.

Tim Ho Wan

Sham Shui Po·$

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.

Tip: Grab four baskets of siu mai and three of har gow, add a tea, and you've got lunch for HKD 180. That's the Tim Ho Wan formula.

Yat Tung Heen

Jordan·$$$

Steamed Vegetable Dumplings with Himematsutake Mushroom

HKD58.00

Delicate wrapper with creamed vegetable filling and rare Japanese himematsutake mushroom for earthy depth

Tip: Best eaten warm; the mushroom flavor fades as it cools

Yat Lok

Central·$$

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.

Tip: Order these with any roast meat dish - they cleanse your palate and provide a textural contrast

Man Wah

Central·$$$$

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.

Tip: Order early - these sell out and the kitchen can't keep making them all service

Lin Heung Lau TST

Tsim Sha Tsui·$$

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

Tip: Premium pricing reflects ingredient cost; order if you're curious about luxury dim sum items

Maxim's Palace Central

Central·$$

Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings, 4 pieces)

HKD42.00

Delicate wheat starch wrapper, juicy whole shrimp, visible through translucent skin

Tip: Request extra if only 3 visible in basket; sometimes they're stacked with smaller one hidden

Din Tai Fung

Causeway Bay·$$

Pork Xiao Long Bao

HKD70.00

Soup dumplings with hand-pleated wrapper and soupy pork filling—Din Tai Fung's foundational dish

Tip: Use a ceramic spoon to carefully cradle the dumpling, bite a small hole, and sip the broth first before eating the wrapper

#10

Din Tai Fung

Causeway Bay·$$

Angled Luffa and Shrimp Xiao Long Bao

HKD82.00

Vegetable-forward dumpling with fresh shrimp and luffa gourd, seasonal and lighter than pork versions

Tip: Available year-round despite being seasonal in nature; quality varies slightly by supplier

#11

Kam Kong

Mong Kok·$$

Siu Mai (Pork Dumpling)

HKD25.00

Open-top pork dumplings topped with a shrimp garnish

Tip: Three pieces - traditional preparation, not fancy, just perfectly executed

#12

Lin Heung Lau TST

Tsim Sha Tsui·$$

Quail Egg Siu Mai (4 pieces)

HKD40.00

Pork and shrimp dumpling with whole quail egg visible inside steamed wrapper

Tip: More delicate flavour than regular siu mai; egg adds richness and slight sweetness

#13

Man Kee Cart Noodles

Sham Shui Po·$

Chinese Chive Dumplings

HKD6.00

Small steamed dumplings filled with pork and Chinese chives. Soft, fragrant, and savory. Excellent topping for broth-based noodles.

Tip: The Chinese chives give an onion-like aroma. These absorb broth beautifully. Recommended topping for soup bases.

#14

Sha Tin 18

Sha Tin·$$$

Handmade Pork & Shrimp Dumplings (8 pieces)

HKD168.00

Steamed dim sum with delicate wrapper, pork and prawn filling, with chive accent

Tip: Dipping sauce on side; mix your own vinegar-chili ratio rather than pre-dipped

#15

Daai Zaak

Causeway Bay·$$

Signature Large Sesame Dumpling

HKD388.00

Oversized dumpling topped with sesame seeds, meant for sharing

Tip: Eight servings - a showstopper dish that demonstrates the kitchen's playfulness and skill

#16

Lin Heung Kui

Sheung Wan·$

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

Tip: Accept only hot ones from the trolley; rejected plates are recharged at a lower price if cold

#17

Kam Kong

Mong Kok·$$

Har Gow (Shrimp Dumpling)

HKD28.00

Classic shrimp dumplings with thin, translucent wrapper and tender shrimp inside

Tip: Three pieces - made fresh throughout service. This is what a har gow should taste like

#18

Man Man Kee

Yau Ma Tei·$

Shrimp and Pork Wonton Dumpling Soup

HKD26.00

Four large wontons filled with succulent shrimp and minced pork in a light, clear broth

Tip: Bite off the top of the wonton and sip the flavorful liquid from inside before eating the wrapper

#19

Luk Yu Tea House

Central·$$

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.

Tip: Ask for extra black vinegar at your table - you'll want it for these

#20

Lin Heung Lau

Sheung Wan·$$

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.

Tip: Har gow comes off the trolley around 9:30am. If you arrive at 6am, they're making them still - ask when the first batch arrives.

#21

Sun Tung Lok

Tsim Sha Tsui·$$$$

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

Tip: The quality of the abalone is immediately apparent—it's tender and adds briny sweetness to balance the richness of the dumpling

#22

Sun Tung Lok

Tsim Sha Tsui·$$$$

Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings)

HKD52.00

Translucent wrapper with plump fresh shrimp, folded with precise pleats—a benchmark dim sum that shows kitchen skill

Tip: Eat within 2 minutes of it arriving at your table for best texture

#23

Forum

Causeway Bay·$$$$

Deep-Fried Taro Dumpling with Foie Gras

HKD420.00

Crispy taro shell encasing a luxurious foie gras filling

Tip: This dim sum special shows how Forum respects tradition while creating new dishes - the combination is inspired

#24

Lin Heung Lau TST

Tsim Sha Tsui·$$

Signature Har Gow (4 pieces)

HKD44.00

Lin Heung's famous shrimp dumpling with thin wheat starch wrapper and jumbo whole shrimp

Tip: Wrapper should be translucent and delicate; if opaque, it's been sitting too long

#25

Rùn

Wan Chai·$$$$

Steamed Pork Xiaolongbao

HKD78.00

Soup dumplings filled with pork and rich gelatin broth

Tip: Three pieces - bite gently to catch the hot soup inside, or sip it first with a porcelain spoon

#26

Sun Tung Lok

Tsim Sha Tsui·$$$$

Pork Belly Rice Dumpling

HKD68.00

Sticky rice wrapper encasing braised pork belly, shiitake mushroom, and a salted egg yolk center

Tip: The yolk should be creamy, not overcooked; the texture is the maker's signature

#27

Tim Ho Wan

Sham Shui Po·$

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.

Tip: These are made fresh throughout the day. The 11:30am batch is the freshest - the first batch is already two hours old.

#28

Din Tai Fung

Causeway Bay·$$

Siu Mai (Pork Dumplings)

HKD54.00

Open-topped dumpling with seasoned pork and shrimp, topped with a dab of crab roe for tradition

Tip: The crab roe is decorative but adds briny accent to the filling

#29

Lin Heung Lau TST

Tsim Sha Tsui·$$

Crab Roe Siu Mai (4 pieces)

HKD52.00

Signature steamed pork dumpling topped with crab roe for briny umami hit

Tip: Pairs excellently with Lin Heung's proprietary chili oil available at tables

#30

Luk Yu Tea House

Central·$$

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.

Tip: Go before 10 am when these come fresh from the kitchen - mid-afternoon har gow can get tough

#31

Mott 32

Central·$$$

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.

Tip: This changes based on crab season availability - ask if they have the best version today

#32

Rùn

Wan Chai·$$$$

Steamed Vegetable Dumplings with Wild Mushrooms and Beetroot

HKD68.00

Refined dim sum featuring seasonal vegetables and earthy mushroom flavors

Tip: Three pieces - the beetroot adds a subtle sweetness that's unexpected and welcome

#33

Maxim's Palace Central

Central·$$

Siu Mai (Pork & Shrimp Dumplings, 4 pieces)

HKD38.00

Open-top steamed dumpling with pork and prawn filling, topped with fish roe

Tip: Fat-to-meat ratio varies batch to batch; pork belly makes it richer

#34

Lin Heung Lau

Sheung Wan·$$

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.

Tip: Come at 6am when the carts start rolling. Siu mai is the first item prepared each morning.

#35

Mott 32

Central·$$$

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.

Tip: Compare this to har gow at other dim sum places - you'll notice Chef Lee's sourcing makes a difference

#36

Mott 32

Central·$$$

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.

Tip: This is only available when scallops are fresh - if not on the cart, ask the server if they have it in the kitchen

#37

Mott 32

Central·$$$

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.

Tip: Eat this first while the quail egg is still warm - the runny yolk is essential to the dish

#38

Lulu Baobao

Wong Chuk Hang·$$

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.

Tip: The pleating is visible through the glass. Each one is hand-folded with care.

#39

Lin Heung Kui

Sheung Wan·$

Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings)

HKD32.00

Traditional translucent wrapper with plump shrimp filling, served hot from the trolley

Tip: The trolley service means dumplings are continuously steamed, so quality is fresher earlier in service

#40

Din Tai Fung

Causeway Bay·$$

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

Tip: Truffle is often over-used in Hong Kong; Din Tai Fung's proportion is respectful to the traditional dumpling

#41

Lung King Heen

Central·$$$$

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.

Tip: Order these first in your dim sum session - they're best enjoyed warm and steaming from the cart

#4290% recommend

Hansik Goo

Central·$$$$

Abalone Wrapped Dumpling

HKD1200.00

Fresh abalone folded into a handmade dumpling with ginseng-infused broth.

Tip: This arrives early in the tasting menu as one of the opening courses—don't fill up on the banchan before trying it.