Supreme Dumpling Opens at Ala Moana Shopping Center

Supreme Tan Tan Noodles 

You can now satisfy your xiao long bao craving any day of the week at Supreme Dumplings located in the Ala Moana Shopping Center. The restaurant opened last month and features soup dumplings in a variety of fillings each folded by hand.

We ordered the Supreme Pork Xiao Long Bao and the Black Truffle & Chicken Xiao Long Bao. Each order comes with six dumplings. While they seemed good sized, they are easily eaten in one bite. Just let them cool a little first. The restaurant had an extra order of Supreme Tan Tan Noodles and let us have it on the house. That was very fortunate for us because the noodles were delicious. We ended the meal with the popular Onyx Golden Lava Custard Buns.

Supreme Pork Xiao Long Bao

Black Truffle & Chicken Xiao Long Bao

Onyx Golden Lava Custard Buns

Booth Seating

Main Dining Area

The restaurant itself is bright, modern, and fitted with both tables and booth options. The service was great as well. You can make a reservation on Yelp. My friend and I already know what we are ordering when we return!

Supreme Dumplings
1450 Ala Moana Blvd Ste 2500 

Honolulu, HI 96814

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Dumpling Factory

Thank you to our sponsor for the complimentary meal. All opinions expressed in this post are my own.

 As a self-proclaimed dumpling lover, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the opening of the Dumpling Factory on Kapahulu Avenue, and let me tell you – it did not disappoint! Owned by the same entrepreneur behind Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya and Mangomango Dessert Hawaii, this new spot is already making waves with its tasty offerings and unique concept. I was beyond excited to check it out, and it definitely lived up to the hype.

We arrived right when they opened at 11 AM, and it was a delight to be the first ones in the door. The atmosphere was cozy, modern, and welcoming – perfect for a casual meal. What really stood out as we walked in was the window into the kitchen, where you can see the dumplings being made right before your eyes. It can't get any fresher than that! Watching the chefs prepare the dumplings and seeing them come to life made the whole experience even more fun and exciting.

Ordering here is super easy thanks to their electronic system, which you access by scanning a QR code at your table. 

As the name suggests, dumplings are the stars of the show at The Dumpling Factory, and they offer them two ways: boiled or pan-fried.

It was hard to choose, but after a recommendation from our server, we went with the pan-fried shrimp, pork, chicken, and chives dumplings, as well as the boiled pork, Napa cabbage, and chives dumplings.

The boiled dumplings came out first, piping hot and still steaming when they hit the table. 

The flavors were incredible – light and savory, with a perfect balance of ingredients. I especially loved how fresh and flavorful the Napa cabbage was in each bite. It was a comforting dish that I’d happily order again.

Next came the pan-fried shrimp dumplings, which had a nice crispy exterior that contrasted perfectly with the juicy, flavorful shrimp inside. 

The shrimp flavor was quite bold, so if you’re a fan of shrimp, you’ll really enjoy these. 

Each order comes with 12 dumplings, and honestly, I could have easily eaten an entire order by myself – they’re that good! But for the full experience, I’d recommend sharing with a friend and ordering a couple of other dishes to round out the meal. The variety of flavors and textures made it easy to try a little bit of everything.

The Dumpling Factory is a wonderful addition to Kapahulu Avenue, offering delicious dumplings and a welcoming atmosphere. Whether you're a dumpling enthusiast or just looking for a new spot to try, I highly recommend giving this place a visit. I can’t wait to go back myself!

Wishing them all the best as they continue to grow – and I’ll definitely be back for more dumplings soon!

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DUMPLING FACTORY

755 KAPAHULU AVENUE (WONG LEONG BUILDING)

808-367-1640

OPEN DAILY: 11 AM - 9 PM

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Mr. Dough Hawaii

As a big fan of soup dumplings or xiaolongbao, I was super excited to hear about Mr. Dough's opening.  I was already making plans to go when the first yelp reviews started rolling in.  As the reviews were poor, I decided to wait.  About a month after opening, the reviews looked better so I took my daughter to ultimately decide for ourselves.

We decided to get the Signature Q Buns - pan fried soup dumplings with a crispy outside filled with pork, green onion, and house seasoning; the signature pork steamed xiaolongbao, and the sweet egg custard buns.  We saw other customers enjoying hot pots with noodles that looked really good as well.

The custard buns came out first so we started with that.  The bun on the outside is soft and fluffy and the hot filling reminded me of the topping of a Chinese pineapple bun (IYKYK).  They were very yummy.  Next, the Q buns arrived. The first thing I noticed were how big they were.  I tried one plain without any shoyu or vinegar.  The taste of the filling is good, but I was a little thrown off by the texture.  Also mine did not have any soup in it, but my daughter had in hers as the soup squirted out when she took a bite. I think I would have enjoyed mine more if the soup hadn't leaked out.  

Finally, the xiaolongbao.  Again, they were bigger than bite sized which is what I am used to and the wrappers are a little too thick for my taste.  My daughter, on the other hand, loved everything and would be happy to eat there again.  Just goes to show, it comes down to personal taste.

Mr. Dough is located in the former MW restaurant space next to Pho Saigon. The service was great. They are open Tuesday through Sunday.

Mr. Dough Hawaii

1538 Kapiolani Blvd. 
Honolulu, HI 96814
    

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