Where to find the best dumplings in Liverpool

If you haven’t paid a visit to Love Kimchi at the GPO Food Hall in Liverpool, you are missing out, as the talented Korean chefs cook up some of the most delicious mandu (Korean dumplings). Customers love the chicken dumplings with Love Kimchi’s homemade spicy gangnam style sauce. If you prefer your dumplings without the spice or the meat, Love Kimchi offers a range of vegan and non-spicy mandu filling options.

If you are heading to Love Kimchi with a good group of foodies who love mandu, then you should opt for the dumpling sharing platter with a range of pork, chicken and veggie filling in a crispy coating. If you are feeling extra hungry, you should order a side of the signature Kimchi loaded fries smothered in a delicious nacho cheese sauce and homemade sauteed kimchi.

Sapporo offers one of the most entertaining eating experiences in Liverpool. This Japanese restaurant offers a unique Teppanyaki experience where guests get up close and personal with the talented chefs as they cook up the most delicious Japanese staples right in front of you. 

The Sapporo chefs also serve up some of the best Japanese dumplings, also known as gyozas. You can try the mouth-watering chicken or vegetable gyozas if you opt for one of Sapporo’s Teppanyaki tasting menus. The tasting menus also include traditional Japanese dishes like miso wakame soup, nigiri sushi, teriyaki salmon and more.

Chamber 36 is a cosy Pan Asian restaurant which makes the perfect spot for a date night with plenty of delicious dumplings and curated cocktails. At Chamber 36, there are plenty of options when it comes to dumplings, from meaty options like the pan-fried pork dumplings (Wor Tip) to the vegan-friendly fried emerald dumplings. 

If you’re not sure what to order, you and your significant other should try a platter, so you can sample a bit of everything. If you’re meat eaters, you will love the salt and pepper platter, which includes chicken pieces, ribs, meaty spring rolls and siu mai. There is also a vegan alternative which is just as delicious with veggie spring rolls, tofu, kimchi gyozas and vegetable tempura.

If you and your friend fancy Asian cuisine, but can’t choose between Chinese, Thai, or Indian Tiger Rock is the perfect place for you, as it serves up everyone’s favourite South Asian dishes. The great thing about Tiger Rock is that you can order a few small plates and share with your friends instead of just trying one big dish. 

Like any good Asian spot, Tiger Rock offers some of the best dumpling dishes from across Asia, like steamed Chinese siu mai filled with pork and prawn. You can also try the Japanese gyozas packed with chicken and prawn in a flavourful ginger and vinegar sauce.

Yum Cha has become one of the most popular Chinese restaurants in the city, and it’s no wonder considering the quality of the food and the excellent location on Lark Lane, where you can enjoy your meal and then work it off with a walk around the beautiful Sefton Park. 

Yum Cha boasts some of the best dumplings in the city. Usual diners love the pork and prawn siu mai as well as the most famous traditional Cantonese dumplings – Har gau which are filled with prawn and bamboo shoots. Veggies and vegans love the so choi dumplings with mixed veg. If you’ve never had soup dumplings before, you’ve got to try the Xiao long bao which are traditional soup dumplings packed with pork and spring onion. If you like the sound of everything you should order the traffic light dumplings which includes a mixture of 6 tasty dumplings filled with meat, veg and fish.