Ahh, dumplings... the delicate bite-sized morsels that we just can't seem to get enough of. From hidden Chinatown restaurants to sexy sky-high eateries, these are the top places to get your East Asian fix. Whether you've got a taste for succulent steamed parcels and drool-inducing cheeseburger-stuffed gyoza or oozy xiao long bao, our guide on London's best dumpling restaurants has it all.
If there's one place that you can always rely on for great cocktails, service and dim sum in London, it's Ping Pong. And with outposts in Shepherd's Bush, Southbank and St Paul's just to name a few, you'll find Hong Kong Coladas and Chinese Lynchburgs matched with delicious bites all across the city.
Hidden within Chinatown, Opium prides itself on a cracking menu of both cocktails and dim sum. Expect old-school Shanghai-style from the cocktail bar to the parlour, and bites that include siu mai, har gau, char siu and traditional dumplings.
Fancy delicious Pan-Asian cuisine in London? Sticky Mango Waterloo and Tower Bridge are slinging out some of the best bites including a mouthwatering lobster and pork dumpling white rose dumpling. To pair? We suggest the Thai spiced scallop and summer roll.
Let's give you dumpling to talk a-bao, as Yuu Kitchen has a boatload of mouthwatering menu items. Head inside the pretty space that's decked out with vibrant interiors and cosy corners, to enjoy a fabulous range of steamed goodies thanks to head chef Jon de Villa.
Known for their soup dumplings and noodles, Din Tai Fung is the Taiwanese import that's taken Covent Garden by storm. If you're lucky enough not to find a queue, make your way past the chefs at work and tuck into a basket of perfectly cooked xiao long bao.
My Neighbours the Dumplings is a charming East London spot serving handmade Chinese dumplings and small plates in a relaxed, sake-fuelled setting. The Clapton restaurant features a whimsical, Studio Ghibli-inspired interior with cosy corners, a hanging garden and a hidden basement bar perfect for cocktails and private gatherings.
With vegan-friendly options, a curated sake list and a warm, welcoming vibe, it's ideal for casual dinners, group bookings or something a little different.
From the delicious dining menu to an impressive in-house bakery and tropical fish tanks, there's more than one reason to visit Yauatcha. If you came to the Soho restaurant for dumplings, then you'll find everything from crab and caviar to black truffle fillings.
While Master Wei is probably most well known for its epic hand-pulled noodles, the Bloomsbury local has much more to offer. The menu is simple but flavourful, with steamed veggie dumplings, spicy pork soup parcels, wontons in chicken broth and American-style pot-stickers all making an appearance.
In search of the best dumplings in London? Red Farm's are definitely on the fun side. There's all sorts of squidgy parcels at this West End fave; from soupy numbers that require a little straw action over to colourful Pac-Man-inspired creations.
Nestled on Soho's bustling Old Compton Street, Robata brings a taste of East Asia to the West End. Choose between sushi, small plates, bao buns and skewers grilled on the open flame. Whatever you do, leave room for the miso aubergine and a helping of kimchi gyoza.
Thought Tonkotsu was just for ramen? Think again, because this cashless restaurant whips up everything from homemade noodles and chicken karaage over to plum prawn gyoza and meaty parcels of the good stuff.
Housed within one of London's swankiest hotels lies China Tang. Whether you're vegan, veggie or a fully-fledged carnivore, there's something for everyone here. Fill up on Iberico pork siu long bao, shiitake buns, prawn cheung fun, steamed dumplings and plenty more.
Chinese food with a view? Hutong is bringing you just that, with refined cooking 33 levels up in The Shard. Get down to the City for lanterns, silky decor and sweeping views paired with cocktails, scallop wontons, XO dumplings and signature dim sum.
