5 excellent places to savor steamy dumplings in Araneta City
Asia’s infamous dumplings offer an exquisite experience of warmth and flavors in every bite. And, some of the best places to relish each serving of dumplings have found their way at the City of Firsts.
There’s no better time to explore these savory pockets of joy. July’s rainy afternoons call for something warm, comforting, and packed with flavor — Gateway Mall 2 steams up for dumpling lovers and alike.
Choi Garden
Ground Floor, The Lagoon
Choi Garden serves up comfort in every bite. Kuchay Dumpling brings a burst of freshness with every mouthful filled with the vibrant taste of of ginger, perfectly seasoned with aromatic onion leeks and zing of kuchay paired with their Pan-Fried Pao that adds a nice crunch, with its golden crisp bottom and soft bun with a flavorful pork filling.
Tim Ho Wan
Ground Floor, Coliseum Plaza
The Michelin-starred dimsum chain, doesn’t disappoint. The Prawn Dumplings are delicate and generously filled with thin wrapper, allowing the plump and juicy prawn to shine. The Spinach Dumpling with Shrimp is a lighter take, with a beautiful balance between the earthiness of spinach and ocean freshness of shrimp.
Hawker Chan
Upper Ground A
Hawkers Chan’s fried dumplings are crunchy and golden outside, moist and meaty inside. The wonton soup is light and soothing—perfect for rainy days. The spicy wonton, coated in chili oil and garlic, it’s a firecracker in mouth and a rollercoaster of textures and spice.
Gloria Maris
Level 4, Gateway Mall
For a healthier option without sacrificing flavor, Gloria Maris’ Vegetable Dumpling is light, clean-tasting, and perfect. The Hakaw is a standout, silky wrappers that hold plump shrimp filling. Their dim sum carries an authentic Cantonese flair that feels both indulgent and traditional.
HK Ma’s Bistro
Level 4, World Kitchens
This classy spot offers the coziest combo: a hot bowl of noodle soup with tender pork dumplings swimming in a rich broth. The pork dumpling noodle soup set combines hearty broth, chewy noodles, and meaty dumplings creating a warming filling dish ideal for rainy days or lunchtime cravings.
