XI Dumplings

XI Dumplings, also known as Xi Home Dumplings Bay, is a vibrant and authentic Chinese restaurant group bringing the bold, comforting flavours of Northeastern China to London. Founded by Wenjun Xiang, a Dalian-born entrepreneur, the restaurant is inspired by the communal spirit of dumpling-making in Northern China, where food is a symbol of family, celebration, and connection.

With locations in Covent Garden, Spitalfields, and Edgware Road, each venue features an open-plan kitchen where guests can watch skilled chefs handcraft over 20 varieties of dumplings, buns, and pancakes using fresh, high-quality ingredients. The menu is a celebration of dough in all its forms—from juicy king prawn dumplings to fluffy mantou and crispy pancakes.

But the real showstopper? The 1KG Giant Dumpling Challenge. This oversized pork dumpling is steamed and pan-fried to perfection, and if you can finish it in under three minutes, you’ll win your money back, a £50 voucher, Xi Home merch, and a spot on their Hall of Dumpling Fame. With a growing fanbase and incredible food, XI Dumplings is fast becoming a cult favourite on London’s food map.