This dumpling business is unique in its commitment to sourcing ingredients carefully and putting the community at the center of everything they do. They work with local New England farms and producers to source seasonal, ethical ingredients to make unique Dumplings that taste like home. The business is also woman-owned and has taught over 5000+ students the art of handmade dumplings, both in-person and virtually.
The dumplings are rooted in tradition and filled with next-level ingredients that blend nostalgic and unexpected flavors. The business prides itself on creating delicious and unique flavors, with customers praising their creative and tasty flavor ideas and fun sauces.
In 2012, James Beard Award-winning chef Irene Li co-founded the business with her two older siblings. The name of the business means little sister in Mandarin and their dumplings are an expression of the Li siblings’ favorite childhood food memories as Chinese-American kids growing up in Boston. In 2020, Irene teamed up with Babson MBA graduates, Alyssa Lee and Annie Campbell, to lead the business in its transformation into a Dumpling Factory, Cafe, and Classroom.
This business offers classes on the art of the handmade dumplings at their Dumpling Factory in South Boston or virtually from anywhere in the world. Students learn everything they need to make delicious dumplings from scratch. The classes have been described as fun and interesting, with friendly and helpful chefs.
Besides dumplings, this business serves carefully sourced Asian-American fusion fare like scallion pancake sandwiches. Customers have praised their double awesome egg sandwich made with a scallion pancake, especially with the spicy ketchup, and their spicy cucumber salad. They also serve smoked bluefish fritters and many more items that customers plan to try in the future.
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