Top 14 Best Dumplings in Portland (tried and tested)

Portland may be known for its local culinary scene, but the city has much more to offer than American classics. The city is a foodie’s paradise with endless choices of cuisines hailing from all over the world, including Chinese, Southeast Asian, North American, Mongolian, Korean, and Japanese, among others.

Dumplings are the ultimate comfort food and are one of my favorite dishes. From innovative plant-based to very traditional, here are my favorite places to eat dumplings in Portland, Oregon…

Top 3 Best Dumplings to Try in Portland
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Best For Vegan Dim Sum
Jade Rabbit
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Best For Authentic Chinese
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Best For Vietnamese Cuisine
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Best For Vegan Dim Sum

Jade Rabbit

Dumplings Jade Rabbit Portland Jade Rabbit is a vegan Asian food point that specializes in Taiwanese street food. They serve some of the most delicious plant-based dumplings in Southeast Portland and I seriously love this place! 

They have an excellent selection of dumplings, including pelmeni, xiao long bao, pelmeni, momos, gyoza, and siu mai. You can pair your dumplings with craft cocktails and flavorful traditional dishes from Asia. I’d personally recommend trying the gluten-free Bawan Bunny Dumplings. 

Pros

Relaxed and trendy vibes

An all vegan restaurant

Delicious Taiwanese street food

Cons

Not for the meat-lovers

No outdoor seating

Best For Authentic Chinese

HK Cafe

Dumplings HK Cafe Portland

HK Cafe is a Chinese restaurant dishing up staples from Beijing and Shanghai in a rustic-chic setting. The restaurant features a beautiful interior decorated with murals and paper lanterns. 

Located in Southeast Portland, HK Cafe is packed with people eating the same dish: Shanghai-style dumplings. 

They have a sizable dim sum menu featuring deep-fried pork dumplings, chive and shrimp dumplings, fried taro dumplings, and steamed pork and shrimp dumplings, among other local Chinese snacks. 

Pros

Rustic-chic ambiance

Mouth-watering Shanghai-style dumplings

Delicious vegan options available

Takes reservations

Cons

No outdoor seating

It can be noisy

Best For Vietnamese Cuisine

Van Hanh Restaurant

Dumplings Van Hanh Restaurant Portland

Located on Division Street in Southeast Portland, Van Hanh Restaurant specializes in Vietnamese cuisine and dishes out vegan classics from Saigon in an easygoing setting. 

They have a great selection of Vietnamese dumplings, including banh nam, banh goi, banh gio, banh it tran, and banh bot loc. They serve some of the best rice dumplings in Southeast Portland.

Pros

Laid-back ambiance

Delectable Vietnamese dumplings

Tasty vegan options available

Great giftcards available

Cons

In a busy street

Limited seating

Best For Comfort Food

XLB

Dumplings XLB Portland

XLB is a casual fast-food restaurant specializing in Chinese comfort food. They dish up authentic Chinese grub in a laid-back setting. At XLB, you can enjoy a broad array of Chinese dumplings prepared with local seasonings. 

They also have an impressive selection of vegan dumplings, including sticky rice mushroom dumplings and Sichuan spicy wontons. They offer some of the tastiest xiaolongbao (Chinese soup dumplings) in North Portland. 

Pros

Authentic Chinese and casual vibe

Tasty dumplings options

Great selection of beers and wine

Vegan options available

Cons

No gluten-free options

It can get crowded

Limited seating

Best For Gluten-Free Options

AFURI ramen + dumpling

Dumplings Afuri Ramen Portland

AFURI is a Japanese restaurant serving ramen, dumplings, Gohan, and small plates in fast-casual lodgings. They offer a great variety of Japanese pan-fried dumplings, including buta gyoza, buta gyoza, gyoza soup, steamed gyoza, and miso cashew gyoza. 

They also have a sizable ramen menu featuring yuzu shio, yuzu shoyu, yuzu ratan, tonkatsu shio, tonkatsu tantanmen, and hazelnut tantanmen.

If you want to have an authentic Japanese food experience, you must dine at this Tokyo-based food hotspot. 

Pros

Casual and relaxed ambiance

Incredible small plate options

Great vegan and gluten-free options

Giftcards available

Cons

Limited parking

Some extra charges

Best For Chinese Cuisine

Frank’s Noodle House

Dumplings Franks Noodle House Portland

Frank’s Noodle House is a family-run restaurant dishing up Chinese dumplings and Korean BBQ plates in a laid-back, homey atmosphere. They serve the freshest and tastiest pan-fried soup dumplings in Northeast Portland. 

From wontons to shumai to har grow, you can enjoy all varieties of Chinese dumplings at Frank’s Noodle House. Boiled dumplings are dipped in vinegar or soy sauce, while potstickers arrive upside down with a knot of sesame seeds at the top.

Pros

Cozy ambiance

Vegan and gluten-free options available

Huge portion sizes

Takes reservations

Cons

Closed on Sundays

It can get a little crowded

Best For Families

Din Tai Fung

Dumplings Din Tai Fung Portland

Din Tai Fung is a globally recognized Taiwanese chain restaurant on Washington Square Road in Southwest Portland. They have a great selection of Chinese dumplings, including jidori chicken dumplings, kurobuta pork dumplings, and vegan wontons, all served in hot, spicy sauce. 

They also have a sizable menu of dumpling soups featuring shrimp and kurobuta pork wonton soup, jidori chicken wonton soup, and vegan wonton soup.

Pros

Family-friendly ambiance

Extensive dumplings selection

Takes reservations

Cons

Noisy at times

Smaller food portions

Best For Chinese steamed buns

Bao Bao

Dumplings Bao Bao Portland

Bao Bao is an informal counter-serve restaurant dishing out Chinese classics in a rustic setting. They offer a great variety of Chinese steamed buns, dumplings, congee, and noodles. 

Located on Couch Street in Northeast Portland, Bao Bao is a traditional Chinese dumpling house serving six different types of boiled, steamed, and pan-fried dumplings, including pork and fennel dumplings, shiitake wontons, shaomai, beef bulgogi, shrimp and ginger potstickers, and Maine crab rangoon egg rolls.

Pros

Rustic-chic aesthetic

Great array of delectable steamed dumplings

Gift cards available

Opened all 7 days

Cons

Closes early

Small restaurant

Best For Northern Chinese Cuisine

Chin’s Kitchen

Dumplings Chins Kitchen Portland

Chin’s Kitchen is a casual restaurant featuring traditional Chinese classics, such as house-made dumplings, noodles, and congee.

At Chin’s Kitchen, you get to enjoy many different types of dumplings, such as pork and shiitake potstickers, chicken water-cress wonton soup, shrimp manu, and make-ahead pork dumplings. 

Pros

Authentic Northern Chinese offerings

Mouth-watering homemade dumplings

Tasty vegetarian options available

Cons

Closed on Mondays

Parking can be a little tough

Best For Casual Dining

Master Kong

Dumplings Master Kong Portland

Master Kong is a bare-bones Chinese restaurant on Division Street in Southeast Portland. They dish out staples from Shanghai and Beijing in a humble atmosphere.

They have a small menu featuring Chinese-style potstickers, steamed buns, wonton noodle soup, and jibing, among other street classics. 

Master Kong offers the tastiest handmade Chinese dumplings in the neighbourhood.

Pros

Laid-back atmosphere

Great covered outdoor seating

Opened all 7 days of the week

Cons

Small restaurant

Parking can be a bit challenging

Best For Unique Dishes

Shandong Restaurant

Dumpling Shandong Restaurant Portland

Located on Broadway in Northeast Portland, Shandong Restaurant offers a curated selection of traditional Chinese dishes with vegan options.

Their appetizer menu features pork soup Shao long bao, vegan spinach potstickers, shrimp dumplings, and pan-Pacific wontons. 

Pros

Gluten-free and unique options

Excellent vegan options

Extensive selection of dishes

Opened all 7 days

Cons

Limited street parking

Slightly noisy

Best For Date Night

Dragonwell Bistro

Dumplings Dragonwell Bistro Portland

Dragonwell Bistro is an upscale eatery dishing out a variety of authentic Chinese grub in a high-ceilinged open dining room. They have a basic dumpling menu featuring xiao long bao, fried wontons, and wonton soups. 

Potstickers are served with vegetable stir-fry and hot sauce. Fried wontons arrive with duck sauce, hot mustard, plum sauce, or hot and spicy sauce.

Pros

Chic ambiance

Great selection of wines

Extensive selection of dishes

Gift cards available

Cons

Closed on Sundays

Can get crowded

Best For Fusion Asian

Gado Gado

Dumplings Gado Gado Portland

Gado Gado is a vibrant restaurant specializing in pan-Asian & Dutch-Indonesian cuisines. They serve some of the most delicious wontons and potstickers in Northeast Portland.

They offer simple, non-fuss dumplings filled with pork and seasoned with garlic. The dumplings arrive on a big plate with stir-fry vegetables and hot sauce. 

You must try their sweet potato dumplings that are served with apple soubise. 

Pros

Funky ambiance and fusion Asian food

Incredible small plate options

Takes reservations

Great newsletter

Cons

Parking is a little tough

Some extra charges

Best For Korean Cuisine

Han Oak Restaurant

Dumplings Han Oak Restaurant Portland

Han Oak Restaurant is a rustic-chic Korean bistro in North East Portland. From manu (Korean dumplings) to bulgogi (marinated beef barbecue) to kimchi (fermented vegetables), Han Oak Restaurant offers a great variety of Korean staples. 

Pros

Quirky ambiance

Eclectic menu

Delectable Korean dishes

Innovative cocktails

Cons

Opened only 2 days of the week

Limited parking

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