10 Best Dumplings In Singapore, Including A 78-Year-Old Stall

Dumplings: tiny parcels of happiness wrapped in dough that burst with flavour at the very first bite.

From delicate xiao long bao filled with warm soup to crispy pan-fried dumplings with the most satisfying crackle, there’s so much to love about this simple dish. If you enjoy them as much as we do, you’ll want in on our guide to the best dumplings in Singapore.

• 1. Xin Peng La Mian Xiao Long Bao

A quick five-minute walk from Clementi MRT Station is Xin Peng La Mian Xiao Long Bao, a popular stall at an unassuming coffeeshop that sells fresh dumplings, huge bowls of la mian and more. The Shanghai Xiao Long Bao ($5 for six) is a value-for-money meal, where a pop works out to be about $0.83. Each piece features a thick dumpling skin packed with flavourful pork filling, though we wished the skin were slightly thinner.

If XLB isn’t your thing, consider the Shandong Dumpling ($6 for 12) or Shandong Fried Dumpling ($6 for 12) instead. For the uninitiated, Shandong dumplings are boiled rather than steamed, usually larger, and have no soup inside the wrapper. Read our Xin Peng La Mian Xiao Long Bao review.

Address: 442 Clementi Avenue 3, Singapore 120442 Opening hours: Daily 10:30am to 9:30pm

Tel: 9227 5958 Xin Peng La Mian Xiao Long Bao is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 2. Shanghai Fried Xiao Long Bao

Shanghai Fried Xiao Long Bao at Chinatown Complex is helmed by an ex-Crystal Jade and Paradise Group chef with over 20 years of culinary experience. You’ll usually see snaking queues for the Black Truffle Xiao Long Bao ($7 for six) and Original Pan Fried Buns ($4.80 for three), the latter also known as sheng jian bao. Truffle lovers will appreciate the former, where a clear truffle aroma came through, and the filling leaned soupier than the standard XLB.

The sheng jian bao, albeit not exactly a dumpling, is also worth trying for a crispy, pan-fried treat packed with well-seasoned pork meat. Read our Shanghai Fried Xiao Long Bao review. Address: 335 Smith Street, #02-205, Chinatown Complex, Singapore 050335

Opening hours: Thurs-Tue 10:30am to 3:30pm, 5:30pm to 8:30pm Shanghai Fried Xiao Long Bao is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 3. Tian Jin Fong Kee

Tian Jin Fong Kee is one of the oldest dumpling stalls on this list. It was founded in 1948, which makes the brand 78 years old in 2026. Fresh dumplings, made in small batches all day, are what keep them going strong.

Of course, we had to try the Steamed Dumplings ($7 for 10 pieces), which were the right thickness of dumpling skin stuffed with flavour-packed meat filling, chives, and sesame oil. Alternatively, opt for the Fried Dumplings, also priced at $7 for 10 pieces. Read our Tian Jin Fong Kee review.

Address: 49A Serangoon Garden Way, Serangoon Garden Market, Singapore 555945 Opening hours: Tue-Sun 7am to 3pm Tel: 9656 4459

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Tian Jin Fong Kee is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 4. Rong Xing La Mian Xiao Long Bao

It’s hard to resist the price point of the dumplings at Rong Xing La Mian Xiao Long Bao, a stall located just four minutes from Red Hill MRT Station on foot. We especially recommend it to big eaters or those in a group, as the Frozen Xiao Long Bao is only $11 for 20 pieces.

Don’t be fooled by the name—each dumpling is wrapped by hand and stuffed with a generous amount of meat and soup. If you’re a fried-to-steamed dumplings kind of person, the Pan Fried Dumpling ($7 for 10) won’t disappoint. The bottom is fried till a crispy, golden brown perfection that crackles with the first bite.

Read our Rong Xing La Mian Xiao Long Bao review. Address: 85 Redhill Lane, #01-77, Redhill Food Centre, Singapore 150085

Opening hours: Tue-Sun 10am to 9pm Rong Xing La Mian Xiao Long Bao is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 5. Yuen Kee Dumpling

Yuen Kee Dumpling needs no introduction. When the famous Chinese brand opened its first store at Fortune Centre in 2025, there were long queues for months, with waiting times lasting up to an hour. We joined the line to try the handmade Shrimp and Vegetables Pork Dumplings Noodles ($9.80+ for 10), and we paid an additional $2+ for noodles to go with the dumplings.

Each pop featured a silky wrapping and a generous mix of pork and shrimp, which was delicious but slightly smaller than what we’d imagined. Read our Yuen Kee Dumpling review.

Address: 190 Middle Road, #01-10, Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979 Opening hours: Mon 9am to 8:30pm, Tue-Sun 9am to 9pm

Tel: 8931 9588

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Yuen Kee Dumpling is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 6. Taste of Jiang Nan

If you frequent Maxwell Food Centre, you would have seen Taste of Jiang Nan, a popular Chinese stall that always attracts long queues during the lunch rush. The stall is known for doling out affordable Din Tai Fung-style fried rice with pork chop and sheng jian bao, but the Xiao Long Bao ($5 for six) is an equally good choice.

Despite the price point, it tasted similar to what we’d get at most Chinese restaurants: thin skin, flavourful filling, and a warm broth that oozes out upon a gentle bite. We recommend pairing the dumplings with a bowl of aromatic and savoury Scallion Noodle ($4.50).

Read our Taste of Jiang Nan review. Address: 1 Kadayanallur Street, #01-62, Maxwell Food Centre, Singapore 069184 Opening hours: Sun-Fri 11:30am to 8:30pm

Tel: 8342 9898

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Taste of Jiang Nan is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 7. Din Tai Fung

Din Tai Fung’s dumplings are the most expensive on the list, but they are famous for a good reason. Each piece features a paper-thin exterior with delicately seasoned meat, and the best part is that there’s a wide variety of sweet and savoury options, which gives something for everyone.

Start with the classic Steamed Pork Xiao Long Bao ($9.30++ for six), then end your meal on a sweet note with the viral Mama Mochi Chocolate Xiao Long Bao or Black Sesame Mochi Xiao Long Bao, both priced at $12.80++ for six. Pro tip: top up an additional $3++ for a small bowl of house-made Sea Salt Cream to pair with the mochi chocolate dumplings.

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Din Tai Fung is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 8. A9 Noodle Dumpling

If Din Tai Fung is out of your budget and all you want are some cheap dumplings to fill you up, A9 Noodle Dumpling is one for the books. There are four outlets at the time of writing: Burlington Square, Parklane Shopping Mall, and Geylang Road, but we recommend visiting the OG store at Fortune Centre.

Indulge in 20 dumplings for just $3, available in three variations: Frozen Chive Pork, Frozen Cabbage Pork, and Frozen Celery Pork. There are fresher options served in bamboo baskets, too, such as Beef and Onion Dumpling ($6 for eight) and Xiao Long Bao ($8 for eight). Read our A9 Noodle Dumpling review.

Address: 190 Middle Road, #02-26, Fortune Centre, Singapore 188979 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 8:30pm

Tel: 9667 1510 A9 Noodle Dumpling is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 9. Zhang Ji Shanghai La Mian Xiao Long Bao

This one’s for fans of hong you chao shou, AKA Sichuan spicy wonton. Our favourite dumpling dish at Zhang Ji Shanghai La Mian Xiao Long Bao wasn’t the Steamed Mini Buns ($6.80), but the Szechuan Spicy Wanton ($8.80).

Our plate came with 10 pieces evenly coated in soya sauce, Chinkiang vinegar, and punchy chilli oil, and we liked how each pop was generously stuffed with flavourful meat. If you can’t take spice, consider the Pork & Leek Dumplings ($8.80) or Panfried Dumplings ($9.80) instead. FYI, the brand operates as both a hawker stall at Alexandra Village Food Centre and a casual eatery at Alexandra Retail Centre (ARC), and we recommend visiting the latter for an air-conditioned space.

Read our Zhang Ji Shanghai La Mian Xiao Long Bao review. Address: 460 Alexandra Road, #02-23, Alexandra Retail Centre, Singapore 119963 Opening hours: Daily 11am to 3pm, 5pm to 8:30pm

Tel: 8177 1512 Zhang Ji Shanghai La Mian Xiao Long Bao is not a halal-certified eatery.

• 10. Dumpling Darlings

Dumpling Darlings is a popular CBD spot for dumplings and noodles, with diners frequenting the restaurant for its vibrant, laid-back vibe and wallet-friendly offerings. A crowd favourite, the Dumpling Platter ($24++ for 15), features three dumplings each of five flavours: original, veggie, momo, pierogi, and duck. For the best experience, pair the dumplings with any of the egg noodles here.

The Braised Pork Noodles ($9++) is a safe bet: shredded pork ragu, bacon sofrito, fried shallots, Hanjuku egg and more. Alternatively, the Miso Mushroom Noodles ($9++) is a lighter choice that replaces the meat with braised mushrooms and miso tare. Read our Dumpling Darlings review.

Circular Road outlet

Address: 86 Circular Road, Singapore 049438 Opening hours: Mon-Sat 11am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10:30pm

Amoy Street outlet

Address: 44 Amoy Street, Singapore 069870 Opening hours: Mon & Sat 5:30pm to 10:30pm, Sun & Tue-Fri 11am to 3pm, 5:30pm to 10:30pm

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Dumpling Darlings is not a halal-certified eatery.

Where to get the best dumplings in Singapore

We hope our guide to the best dumplings in Singapore gives you a clearer idea of where to go the next time you’re craving them.

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