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World Dumpling
Club

A global community celebrating the world's most perfect food

The Definitive Guide

What the Actual
Dumpling?

As the world's leading authority on all things dumpling, we're here to settle the debate once and for all. Every dumpling fits into one of two sacred categories:

Wrapper + Filling
🥟
The Classic

Wrapper + Filling

The OG dumpling. A delicious filling lovingly wrapped in dough. From Chinese jiaozi to Polish pierogi, Italian ravioli to Japanese gyoza—if it's got a wrapper hugging a filling, it's in the club.

Famous Members:

Gyoza
Pierogi
Ravioli
Empanadas
Momo
Wontons
Drop Dumpling
🍜
The Rebel

Drop Dumpling

No wrapper? No problem. These free spirits are dropped or formed directly into liquid. Fluffy, hearty, and unapologetically wrapper-free. Matzo balls, spaetzle, and gnocchi are living their best lives.

Famous Members:

Matzo Balls
Spaetzle
Gnocchi
Chicken & Dumplings
Knödel

That's It. That's the Whole List.

Whether wrapped or dropped, steamed or fried, sweet or savory—every dumpling in the world belongs to one of these two families. And we celebrate them all.

Upcoming Events

Join dumpling enthusiasts in your city for unforgettable culinary experiences

Gyoza
Japan

Gyoza Night

Gyoza

Shibuya District, San Francisco
Nov 188:00 PM
12 / 20 attending
Pierogi
Poland

Pierogi Workshop

Pierogi

West Loop, Chicago
Nov 206:00 PM
8 / 15 attending
Momo
Nepal

Momo Festival

Momo

East Village, New York
Nov 227:30 PM
18 / 25 attending
Dumpling Laboratory

Build Your
Dream Dumpling

Mix and match wrappers, fillings, and destinations to create your perfect dumpling

Step 1: Choose Your Wrapper
Rice Paper

Rice Paper

Translucent & delicate

Thin Steam Dough

Thin Steam Dough

Classic & tender

Wonton Wrapper

Wonton Wrapper

Square perfection

Fried Crispy

Fried Crispy

Golden & crunchy

Flaky Pastry

Flaky Pastry

Buttery layers

Thick Dough

Thick Dough

Hearty & chewy

Pleated Wrapper

Pleated Wrapper

Artisan folds

Pan-Fried Bottom

Pan-Fried Bottom

Crispy base magic

Gluten-Free

Gluten-Free

Alternative flour

Crystal Skin

Crystal Skin

See-through wonder

Rice Paper

Rice Paper

Translucent & delicate

Thin Steam Dough

Thin Steam Dough

Classic & tender

Wonton Wrapper

Wonton Wrapper

Square perfection

Fried Crispy

Fried Crispy

Golden & crunchy

Flaky Pastry

Flaky Pastry

Buttery layers

Thick Dough

Thick Dough

Hearty & chewy

Pleated Wrapper

Pleated Wrapper

Artisan folds

Pan-Fried Bottom

Pan-Fried Bottom

Crispy base magic

Gluten-Free

Gluten-Free

Alternative flour

Crystal Skin

Crystal Skin

See-through wonder

Rice Paper

Rice Paper

Translucent & delicate

Thin Steam Dough

Thin Steam Dough

Classic & tender

Wonton Wrapper

Wonton Wrapper

Square perfection

Fried Crispy

Fried Crispy

Golden & crunchy

Flaky Pastry

Flaky Pastry

Buttery layers

Thick Dough

Thick Dough

Hearty & chewy

Pleated Wrapper

Pleated Wrapper

Artisan folds

Pan-Fried Bottom

Pan-Fried Bottom

Crispy base magic

Gluten-Free

Gluten-Free

Alternative flour

Crystal Skin

Crystal Skin

See-through wonder

Step 2: Pick Your Filling
Pork

Pork

Savory classic

Tofu

Tofu

Plant-based power

Shrimp

Shrimp

Oceanic delight

Banana

Banana

Sweet surprise

Salt Cod

Salt Cod

Portuguese soul

Vegetables

Vegetables

Garden fresh

Cheese

Cheese

Melty goodness

Mushroom

Mushroom

Umami bomb

Beef

Beef

Rich & hearty

Potato

Potato

Comfort filling

Chocolate

Chocolate

Dessert dream

Pork

Pork

Savory classic

Tofu

Tofu

Plant-based power

Shrimp

Shrimp

Oceanic delight

Banana

Banana

Sweet surprise

Salt Cod

Salt Cod

Portuguese soul

Vegetables

Vegetables

Garden fresh

Cheese

Cheese

Melty goodness

Mushroom

Mushroom

Umami bomb

Beef

Beef

Rich & hearty

Potato

Potato

Comfort filling

Chocolate

Chocolate

Dessert dream

Pork

Pork

Savory classic

Tofu

Tofu

Plant-based power

Shrimp

Shrimp

Oceanic delight

Banana

Banana

Sweet surprise

Salt Cod

Salt Cod

Portuguese soul

Vegetables

Vegetables

Garden fresh

Cheese

Cheese

Melty goodness

Mushroom

Mushroom

Umami bomb

Beef

Beef

Rich & hearty

Potato

Potato

Comfort filling

Chocolate

Chocolate

Dessert dream

Step 3: Choose Destination

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Step 4: Name It

Your Dumpling:

Wrapper: Not selected

Filling: Not selected

Destination: Not selected

Name: Unnamed

Dumpling of the Day

Vote for tomorrow's featured recipe

Leading with 156 votes
Chicken Momo
Nepal

Chicken Momo

Spiced chicken with tomato-sesame sauce

50 min
Pork Gyoza
Japan

Pork Gyoza

Pan-fried with a crispy bottom, juicy pork filling

124 votes27%
Potato Pierogi
Poland

Potato Pierogi

Creamy mashed potatoes and cheese filling

89 votes19%
Chicken Momo
Nepal

Chicken Momo

Spiced chicken with tomato-sesame sauce

156 votes33%
Beef Empanadas
Argentina

Beef Empanadas

Baked pastry with seasoned beef and olives

98 votes21%

Member Experiences

Stories and moments from our global community

Gyoza
Japan
Sarah ChenSan Francisco
Gyoza

Crispy bottoms were perfection ✨

Pierogi
Poland
Mike KowalskiChicago
Pierogi

First time making from scratch!

Momo
Nepal
Priya SharmaNew York
Momo

That sesame chutney though 🌶️

Empanadas
Argentina
Carlos MartinezMiami
Empanadas

Abuela's secret recipe 😍

Dim Sum
China
Emily WongLos Angeles
Dim Sum

Sunday brunch perfection 🥢

Mandu
Korea
James ParkSeattle
Mandu

Kimchi filling is life 🔥

Share Your Discovery

Know a hyperlocal dumpling that deserves recognition? Tell us about it

Recent Discoveries

Khinkali

Khinkali

TbilisiGeorgia

Large, twisted-top dumplings filled with spiced meat and broth. Hold by the top!

Submitted by Nina K.
Maultaschen

Maultaschen

SwabiaGermany

German pasta pockets filled with meat, spinach, and herbs. Perfect in broth.

Submitted by Hans M.
Buuz

Buuz

UlaanbaatarMongolia

Steamed dumplings with mutton or beef. A staple during Mongolian New Year!

Submitted by Bataar S.