September 26 is celebrated as National Dumpling Day in the US since 2015. Although celebrated in the US, we too can bring our chopsticks out and enjoy some delicious dumplings at eateries in Calcutta. Here’s a t2 list to celebrate the day!
(l-r) Wild Mushrooms & Truffle Oil @ The Fatty Bao, Pan Fried Rice Dumplings @ Burma Burma
Wild Mushrooms & Truffle Oil @ The Fatty Bao:
Shaped like a pea, these beautiful dumplings are stuffed with button mushroom, white fungus and black fungus and oodles of truffle oil and garnished with edamame. Rs 480 (for six pieces)
Pan Fried Rice Dumplings @ Burma Burma:
A vegetarian dumpling like no other! These pan-fried rice flour shells with white pea and sesame are topped with raw papaya salad tossed in tamarind dressing. Rs 380
(l-r) Chicken Chilli Oil Dumplings @ Effingut, Truffle Carrot Dimsum @ Little Bit Sober
Chicken Chilli Oil Dumplings @ Effingut:
These mouthwatering Chicken Chilli Oil Dumplings are a fiery dance of flavours that’ll set your taste buds on fire! Filled with tender minced chicken, a hint of spice, and a hearty side of chilli oil, it’s not for the faint-hearted. Rs 465-plus
Truffle Carrot Dimsum @ Little Bit Sober:
These exquisite bite-sized dumplings are filled with a blend of truffle-infused carrots and cream cheese, creating a harmonious fusion of earthy flavours and rich textures, that will make you call for another portion. Rs 475
Mushroom Cream Cheese Dimsum with truffle oil
@ Warehouse Cafe: These delicious dim sums have a combination of four types of mushrooms, truffle oil and cream cheese. Enjoy them hot with tangy chilli sauce and chilli vinaigrette. Rs 475
Broccoli and Cheese dumplings @ Roots: These mint green dumplings have a delicious filling of broccoli and cheese. Relish this with an offbeat roasted pepper sauce for best results. Rs 460
Chicken dumplings @ Refinery 091: Few things are enjoyed in their most authentic variation and talking of that, there is no doubt that steamed minced chicken cooked with authentic spices, and with spicy chutney will continue to be an all-time fave. Rs 460
(l-r) Wrapped Chicken in Pak Choi with Szechuan sauce, Spinach and Cashew Dimsum, Cream Cheese and Truffle Dimsums
Wrapped Chicken in Pak Choi with Szechuan sauce @ Yauatcha: A go-to item for any one who frequents the eatery on Quest Mall, these signature Yauatcha dim sums are steamed with a midly seasoned filling of minced chicken and shiitake mushrooms. Placed on a bed of black fungus, the dim sum is topped with a flavourful Szechuan sauce that is lightly peppery and aromatic. Rs 375
Spinach and Cashew Dimsum @ Raasta Kolkata: If you are on the hunt for offbeat fillings in your dumpling, try this unusual combo of spinach and cashew paste that tastes terrific! Although served with three dips, our fave is the onion dip. Rs 375
Cream Cheese and Truffle Dimsums @ LMNO_Q: Nothing beats the joy of popping in a classic cream cheese and truffle dumpling in your mouth and let it melt. These Cantonese-style hand-folded dumplings with potato and wheat starch dough, filled with cream cheese and drizzled with truffle, pack in flavours in every bite. Rs 420
Ying Yang Cream Cheese Dumplings @ Taki Taki: These Instagrammable dim sums that are half black and half white are pillowy soft and have a stuffing of cream cheese, scallions and burnt chilli. Rs 540