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7 Best Rice Dumplings in Singapore [2024]

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Rice Dumplings Singapore

Best Rice Dumplings Singapore
Best Rice Dumplings Singapore

There are many different rice dumplings in Singapore, and it can be tough to decide which one is the best.

That’s why we’ve put together a list of the 7 best rice dumplings in Singapore for you!

From traditional rice dumplings to more modern versions, we’ve got something for everyone.

So what are you waiting for?

Start stuffing your face with delicious rice dumplings today!

1) Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant

Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant - Rice Dumplings Singapore
Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant – Rice Dumplings Singapore (Credit: Trip Advisor)
Key services:This hearty dumpling is filled with braised Irish duck, pork belly, beancurd, salted egg yolk, Chinese mushrooms, chestnut, peanut, and conpoy and makes for a delicious and filling dinner on its own.
Address:39 Scotts Rd, Sheraton Towers Singapore, Singapore 228230
Website:N/A
Phone:+65 6839 5623
Email:chope.co
Operating hours: Monday
11:30AM–3PM, 6:30–10:30PM
Tuesday
11:30AM–3PM, 6:30–10:30PM
Wednesday
11:30AM–3PM, 6:30–10:30PM
Thursday
11:30AM–3PM, 6:30–10:30PM
Friday
11:30AM–3PM, 6:30–10:30PM
Saturday
11:30AM–3PM, 6:30–10:30PM
Sunday
10:30AM–3PM, 6:30–10:30PM

Chung Yiu Ming, the new culinary pioneer from Hong Kong, called upon his memories from childhood, particularly of his mother’s heart-warming Teochew family meals, to develop this distinctive dish to the restaurant’s regular dishes.

This hearty dumpling is filled with braised Irish duck, pork belly, beancurd, salted egg yolk, Chinese mushrooms, chestnut, peanut, and conpoy and makes for a delicious and filling dinner on its own.

Key Differentiators

  • This hearty dumpling is filled with braised Irish duck, pork belly, beancurd, salted egg yolk, Chinese mushrooms, chestnut, peanut, and conpoy and makes for a delicious and filling dinner on its own.

Client Testimonial

Great as usual. Restaurant staffs are professional and caring. First time there for dinner. I’d love to come back soon for dim sum.

Rei Kona

2) Resorts World Sentosa

Resorts World Sentosa - Rice Dumplings Singapore
Resorts World Sentosa – Rice Dumplings Singapore (Credit: Visit Singapore)
Key services:Feng Shui Inn, Forest, Tangerine, Syun, and Malaysian Food Street have each come up with a dumpling inspired by their respective cuisine style.
Address:8 Sentosa Gateway, Singapore 098269
Website:https://www.rwsentosa.com/en
Phone:N/A
Email:enquiries@rwsentosa.com
Operating hours:N/A

The five-piece dumpling set by five of Resorts World Sentosa’s specialty restaurants is a must-have.

Feng Shui Inn, Forest, Tangerine, Syun, and Malaysian Food Street have each come up with a dumpling inspired by their respective cuisine style.

Syun’s chimaki (dumpling) with sawara, takenoko (crisp young bamboo shoots), and yuzu stand out.

The following is a Japanese-style sushi roll with white-fleshed mackerel from Japan, surrounded by fragrant yuzu zest, and served on Japanese glutinous rice.

Key Differentiators

  • Feng Shui Inn, Forest, Tangerine, Syun, and Malaysian Food Street have each come up with a dumpling inspired by their respective cuisine style.

Client Testimonial

A world of amusement. The cable ride was excellent. This is an integrated resort on the island of Sentosa. It has several key attractions include one of Singapore’s two casinos, a Universal Studios theme park, Adventure Cove Water Park, and more!

Hamba

3) Man Fu Yuan

Man Fu Yuan - Rice Dumplings Singapore
Man Fu Yuan – Rice Dumplings Singapore (Credit: Trip Advisor)
Key services:While there are even more varieties on offer, one particular standout is the kimchi five-grain rice dumplings that perfectly marries Chinese and Korean flavors.
Address:80 Middle Road Level 2 InterContinental Singapore, Singapore 188966
Website:Facebook
Phone:+65 6825 1008
Email:restaurants.sgquandoo.sg
Operating hours:MondayClosedTuesdayClosedWednesday12–3PM, 6–10PMThursday12–3PM, 6–10PMFriday12–3PM, 6–10PMSaturday11:30AM–3PM, 6–10PMSunday11:30AM–3PM, 6–10PM

While there are even more varieties on offer, one particular standout is the kimchi five-grain rice dumplings that perfectly marries Chinese and Korean flavors.

The flavors of Chinese sausage, kimchi, and spicy Korean chili peppers are offered in this product.

Each bag is filled with oat, barley, rice, red wheat, and buckwheat grains, as well as the sweetness of Chinese sausages and the spice of kimchi.

Key Differentiators

  • While there are even more varieties on offer, one particular standout is the kimchi five-grain rice dumplings that perfectly marries Chinese and Korean flavors.

4) Hai Tien Lo

Hai Tien Lo - Rice Dumplings Singapore
Hai Tien Lo – Rice Dumplings Singapore (Credit: Trip Advisor)
Key services:The biggest dumpling in the world is filled to the brim with classic ingredients such as exquisite pork belly, salted egg yolk, chestnuts, green beans, and lotus seeds wrapped within premium glutinous rice that ensures it’s worth the calories.
Address:7 Raffles Blvd, Singapore 039595
Website:Facebook
Phone:+65 6826 8240
Email:panpacific.comquandoo.sg
Operating hours:Monday
11:30AM–2:30PM, 6–10PM
Tuesday
11:30AM–2:30PM, 6–10PM
Wednesday
11:30AM–2:30PM, 6–10PM
Thursday
11:30AM–2:30PM, 6–10PM
Friday
11:30AM–2:30PM, 6–10PM
Saturday
11:30AM–2:30PM, 6–10PM
Sunday
11:30AM–2:30PM, 6–10PM

You can’t go wrong with executive chef Ben Zeng and dim sum chef Ho Kam Fai’s signature traditional rice dumpling, which is perfect for sharing.

The biggest dumpling in the world is filled to the brim with classic ingredients such as exquisite pork belly, salted egg yolk, chestnuts, green beans, and lotus seeds wrapped within premium glutinous rice that ensures it’s worth the calories.

Key Differentiators

  • The biggest dumpling in the world is filled to the brim with classic ingredients such as exquisite pork belly, salted egg yolk, chestnuts, green beans, and lotus seeds wrapped within premium glutinous rice that ensures it’s worth the calories.

5) Shang Palace

Shang Palace - Rice Dumplings Singapore
Shang Palace – Rice Dumplings Singapore (Credit: Trip Advisor)
Key services:Savour a luxurious selection of handcrafted rice dumplings specially curated by Michelin-starred Shang Palace.
Address:22 Orange Grove Rd, Singapore 258350
Website:http://bit.ly/DBF22
Phone:+65 6213 4473
Email:shangri-la.com
Operating hours:Monday
12–2:30PM, 6–10PM
Tuesday
12–2:30PM, 6–10PM
Wednesday
12–2:30PM, 6–10PM
Thursday
12–2:30PM, 6–10PM
Friday
12–2:30PM, 6–10PM
Saturday
11AM–3PM, 6–10PM
Sunday
11AM–3PM, 6–10PM

This Dragon Boat Festival, delight in the collection of handcrafted rice dumplings creations by Michelin-starred Shang Palace. Laboriously hand-wrapped and brimming with choice ingredients, these fragrant parcels plump with quality glutinous rice make exceptional pick for enjoying with family or as befitting gifts. The rice dumplings will be available for self-collection and delivery from 4 May to 3 June 2022.

Key Differentiators

  • A perennial favourite, the best-selling Signature Barbecued Pork Rice Dumpling with Yunnan Ham and Conpoy 香宫金华火腿瑶柱裹蒸粽 features generous fillings of aged Yunnan ham slices, along with mushroom, roasted duck, pork belly, dried scallops, chestnut, salted egg yolk and more. It is available for a la carte orders or as part of the Shang Palace Rice Dumpling Gift Set香宫端午节礼盒.

6) Peach Blossoms

Peach Blossoms - Rice Dumplings Singapore
Peach Blossoms – Rice Dumplings Singapore (Credit: Trip Advisor)
Key services:The classic XO Cantonese rice dumpling is packed to the core with abalone, Iberico pork belly, dried oyster, conpoy, and Japanese flower mushroom.
Address:6 Raffles Boulevard Level 5, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay, Singapore 039594
Website:panpacific.com
Phone:+65 6845 1118
Email:panpacific.com
Operating hours:Monday
12–3PM, 6:30–11PM
Tuesday
12–3PM, 6:30–11PM
Wednesday
12–3PM, 6:30–11PM
Thursday
12–3PM, 6:30–11PM
Friday
12–3PM, 6:30–11PM
Saturday
11AM–3PM, 6:30–11PM
Sunday
11AM–3PM, 6:30–11PM

The classic XO Cantonese rice dumpling is packed to the core with abalone, Iberico pork belly, dried oyster, conpoy, and Japanese flower mushroom.

The chef adds a unique touch to the dish with his delicious XO sauce, which perfectly matches the different tastes and textures.

Each makes for a delicious treat for four persons.

Key Differentiators

  • The classic XO Cantonese rice dumpling is packed to the core with abalone, Iberico pork belly, dried oyster, conpoy, and Japanese flower mushroom.

Client Testimonial

The food artistry was definitely quite remarkable. The 2 hours champagne free flow was definitely very enticing. The decorations were definitely quite modern for a Chinese restaurant

Flow Yeow

7) Crystal Jade Palace

Crystal Jade Palace - Rice Dumplings Singapore
Crystal Jade Palace – Rice Dumplings Singapore (Credit: The World’s 50 Best Restaurants)
Key services:The Eight Treasure quinoa rice dumpling, a recent addition to the eatery’s delectable options, is guaranteed to be a hit among vegetarians.
Address:391 Orchard Rd, 04-19 Takashimaya shopping centre, Singapore 238872
Website:https://www.crystaljade.com/palace/
Phone:+65 6735 2388
Email:deliveroo.com.sg
Operating hours:Monday
11AM–2:45PM, 6–9:15PM
Tuesday
11AM–2:45PM, 6–9:15PM
Wednesday
11AM–2:45PM, 6–9:15PM
Thursday
11AM–2:45PM, 6–9:15PM
Friday
11AM–2:45PM, 6–9:15PM
Saturday
10:30AM–3:15PM, 6–9:15PM
Sunday
10:30AM–3:15PM, 6–9:15PM

The Eight Treasure quinoa rice dumpling, a recent addition to the eatery’s delectable options, is guaranteed to be a hit among vegetarians.

This fragrant construction is made with purple quinoa and a medley of sweet and savory ingredients, including preserved salted radish (chai poh), Japanese Nameko mushrooms, black-eyed and red beans, dried shiitake mushrooms, and chestnut.

This is a wonderful combination of flavors and textures that can’t be missed out on.

Key Differentiators

  • The Eight Treasure quinoa rice dumpling, a recent addition to the eatery’s delectable options, is guaranteed to be a hit among vegetarians.

Client Testimonial

Went there for pre CNY meal with client and colleagues. The 年糕 is SO GOOD! My other favourite has got to be the lobster and noodles dish!

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Rice Dumplings Singapore

Rice dumplings are a popular dish in Singapore, and there are many different places to get them.

In this article, we have highlighted seven of the best rice dumpling restaurants in Singapore.

Each restaurant offers a unique flavor profile, so be sure to try as many as you can!

Should you be interested in learning more about lifestyle, entertainment, and more, you may read any of the articles below:

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