10 Best Places For Dumplings In Richmond, Virginia, USA

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Sidharth
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Richmond, the capital city and the most popular place in Virginia, is a surprise to everyone. Visit Richmond for its food ranging from fried bamboo fishes to savoury fig pies. With restaurants featuring cult chefs and renowned artisans that serve high-quality authentic dishes made from the region’s produce, it is little wonder that there is a flourishing passionate culinary community in the city. One thing that is the fan favourite among the tourists, that makes them keep coming back, is the scrumptious selection of drool-worthy dumplings. Check out our curated list of the 10 best places for dumplings in Richmond, Virginia that will rock your taste buds.

1. Full Kee Richmond


This unassuming place with excellent decors is full of Cantonese spirit and offers authentic and traditional Chinese dishes. The dumplings are served from carts in exactly the same way as you would find them in a traditional restaurant in Hongkong. Do yourself a favour and try out the shrimp dumplings (Hongkong style) the next time you are here.

Full Kee Richmond

Address: 6400 Horsepen Rd, Richmond, VA 23226

Price: 3.50 USD onwards

Opening hours: 11.00 AM - 10.30 PM

Website: Full Kee Richard

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2. Thai Top 10

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This outstanding Thai restaurant is undisputedly in the list of top three restaurants to try Thai food in Richmond. This little cafe located not very far from the VCU campus is renowned for using the freshest of ingredients to prepare the most flavourful dishes in town. The sumptuous dumplings here are spot on and will make you keep coming back for more.

Thai Top 10

Address: 911 ½ West Grace Street, Richmond, Virginia 23220, United States

Price: 4.95 USD onwards

Opening hours: Monday - Friday: 11:00 am - 2:45 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm; Saturday: 12:00 pm - 2:45 pm, 5:00 pm - 9:45 pm

Website: Thai Top 10

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3. Fat Dragon


If you want to taste authentic Cantonese dishes in all its flavour enhanced glory, look no further than this lively restaurant in the boulevard with excellent food and service. With traditional Chinese chefs, this place makes use of the Cantonese cooking style to expertly draw out the flavours and add subtle refined tastes to their dishes. The shrimp and pork chilli dumplings served with spicy Sichuan pepper sauce are a hit here.

Fat Dragon

Address: 1200 North Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23230

Price: 5 USD onwards

Opening hours: Monday - Friday: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm; Sunday - Thursday: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Friday - Saturday: 5:00 pm-11:00 pm

Website: Fat Dragon

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4. Grace Noodle


Experience serene dining in this locally owned Ramen restaurant with exceptional service, cosy vibes and fantastic food. The portions are plenty, the price is affordable, the staff are attentive, the presentation is aesthetically pleasing and the food is palatable and nutritious and will let you get a feel of the culinary artistry of Japan. The grilled delicate skinned dumplings here are to die for and will satisfy all your dumpling-cravings.

Grace Noodle

Address: 1823 E. Main St. ,Richmond, VA 23223

Price: 5.99 USD onwards

Opening hours: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Website: Grace Noodle

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5. Hunan East


To taste the most authentic Chinese food in downtown, head to this classic restaurant that is well-known for its Chinese buffets. Do not let the looks of this place deceive you. With the freshness of ingredients and the varieties of spices and sauces used, one meal here would satisfy all your tastebuds delectably. With appetizingly irresistible fillings, the fried dumplings in this restaurant are always a winner.

Hunan East

Address: 4415 W. Broad Street, Richmond, VA 23230

Price: 5.25 USD onwards

Opening hours: Monday - Thursday: 11:00 am - 10:30 pm; Friday & Saturday: 11:00 am - 11:00 pm; Sunday: 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

Website: Hunan East

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6. Osaka Sushi & Steak


Osaka is just the place to try the best seafood delicacies in town. With trendy decors, excellent service and a classy, relaxing ambience, this Asian restaurant has all that is needed to offer you a special dining experience. The lobster and the spicy pork dumplings here are top-notch and will not disappoint you.

Osaka Sushi & Steak

Address: 5023 Huguenot Road, Richmond, VA 23226

Price: 5.50 USD onwards

Opening hours: Monday - Thursday: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm; Friday - Saturday: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 pm - 10:30 pm; Sunday: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Website: Osaka Sushi & Steak

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7. Foo Dog

Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account


This Asian fusion restaurant has an active atmosphere that will make you feel like you have entered the busiest street food district in Asia. The staff here are attentive, friendly and helpful and offer quick services. Known as gyozas, Foo Dog’s dumplings have pork, lemongrass chicken and vegetable fillings and are served with homemade citrus based Ponzu dipping sauce.

Foo Dog

Address: 1537 West Main Street, Richmond, VA 23220

Price: 11 USD onwards

Opening hours: Tuesday to Thursday: 4:00 pm - 11:00 pm; Friday to Saturday: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am; Sunday: 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Website: Foo Dog

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8. Yen Ching


Yen Ching never fails to impress its customers with its clean ambience, friendly staff and its mouth-watering selection of Chinese gourmet food. The crispy pan-fried dumplings with sumptuous chunks of meat are served with ginger sauce and are hard to beat.

Yen Ching

Address: 9033 West Broad Street, VA 23294

Price: 6.95 USD onwards

Opening hours: 11:30 am - 10:30 pm

Website: Yen Ching

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9. Beijing On Grove


This trendy gastropub with an owner focused on bringing back the appeal of the Cantonese cuisine in Grove Avenue serves terrific Chinese food. The flavourful and delicious dumplings are served with a spicy sauce and are the perfect appetizers to a hearty meal here.

Beijing On Grove

Address: 5710 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA 23226

Price: 5 USD onwards

Opening hours: Tuesday - Friday: 11:30 am - 2:30 pm; Sunday: 11:00 am - 2:30 pm; 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Website: Beijing On Grove

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10. K-Town Kitchen & Bar


This small family restaurant serves authentic traditional Korean food in a roomy, comfortable setting with warm vibes. The dumplings here are on point and give the best bang for your buck. Make sure you grab a bite of the fried Mandoo dumplings that are served with a spicy sauce and come in satisfying quantities.

K-Town Kitchen & Bar

Address: 9 N 4th St, Richmond, VA 23219, USA

Price: 4 USD onwards

Opening hours: Monday - Thursday: 11:00 am - 9:00 pm; Friday - Saturday: 11:00 am - 12:00 am

Facebook page: K-Town Kitchen & Bar

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Satiate your dumpling cravings

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There are few things that can comfort you as much as a plate of warm, soft, pleated dumplings. Be it baked, fried or steamed, a chewy bite from these stuffed, fluffy, dough balls will land you right in food heaven. Choose from one of the ten spots to eat dumplings in Richmond and indulge in your love for these savoury bite-sized delights.

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When Sidharth is not traveling or writing, he can be found honing his Spanish, indulging in Netflix binges, reading, swimming in the ocean, or simply daydreaming in a hammock.

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