Restaurateur Tina Wang — the brainchild behind Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya and MangoMango Dessert Hawaii — has set her sights on creating a modern twist on traditional Chinese dumplings at her newest endeavor, Dumpling Factory.

What You Need To Know

  • As part of the grand opening celebration on March 5, customers who purchase an order of 12 dumplings will receive a second order to take home to boil or pan fry themselves

  • In addition, parties of two or more who stop by from March 7 to March 9 will receive a complimentary appetizer, excluding the Braised Housemade Pork Belly and Brown Sauce Braised Beef

  • The menu’s carefully curated offerings of made-fresh-daily dumplings are served boiled or pan-fried with prices ranging from $4.99 to $13.99

  • Customers who prefer lighter, vegetarian-friendly selections can choose from zucchini, green pepper or egg dumplings

Located at 755 Kapahulu Avenue #1 in the Wong Leong Building next to Pai Café, the restaurant will have its grand opening on March 5.

Known for fusing creative modern flair with authentic fare, Wang highlights Chinese dumplings in signature dishes such as Braised Housemade Pork Belly, Beef & Green Pepper Dumplings, Chicken & Shiitake Mushroom Dumplings, Shrimp Dumplings and Spicy Sour Soup Dumplings with Thin Noodles.

“Dumplings have a way of bringing people together, and with Dumpling Factory, we’re honoring that tradition while adding our own special touches,” said Wang in a release. “We’re excited to share our dishes, which are crafted with care and made to be enjoyed with friends and family.”

As part of the grand opening celebration on March 5, customers who purchase an order of 12 dumplings will receive a second order to take home to boil or pan fry themselves. Guests can choose from five varieties of dumplings. Limited to two free take-home orders per customer.

In addition, parties of two or more who stop by from March 7 to March 9 will receive a complimentary appetizer, excluding the Braised Housemade Pork Belly and Brown Sauce Braised Beef.

The menu’s carefully curated offerings of made-fresh-daily dumplings are served boiled or pan-fried with prices ranging from $4.99 to $13.99.

Customers who prefer lighter, vegetarian-friendly selections can choose from zucchini, green pepper or egg dumplings.

The menu also features Spicy Sour Soup Dumplings with Thin Noodles, Housemade Braised Pork Belly Over Rice and savory Braised Beef Wrap. Appetizers including Shredded Potato with Chili Oil, Housemade Cucumber Salad and Wood Ear Mushroom Salad offer a refreshing contrast to the rich, bold flavors of the main dishes.

Dumpling Factory is open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily and can be found on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. To place an order, call 808-367-1640.

In addition to dumplings, the menu includes a variety of shareable dishes. (Photo courtesy of Dumpling Factory)

Sarah Yamanaka covers news and events for Spectrum News Hawaii. She can be reached at sarah.yamanaka@charter.com.