Where To Find The Tastiest Rice Dumplings For Dumpling Festival & Dragon Boat Festival 2025

Here’s where to order celebratory bak chang/ba zhang and traditional rice dumplings in Singapore for the Dumpling Festival aka Dragon Boat Festival 2025. Don’t miss the rice dumpling promotions with early bird savings!

Looking for rice dumplings in Singapore to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival 2025 (also called Dumpling Festival 2025)? The traditional Chinese food for the Dragon Boat Festival is bak chang/bak zhang or zongzi — pyramid-shaped glutinous sticky rice dumplings with different fillings of pork, water chestnuts, mushrooms and other fillings wrapped in bamboo or reed leaves. Nyonya dumplings are stuffed with braised pork, five-spice powder and candied winter melon, while the rice dumpling ‘Kee zhang‘ has no filling and is eaten as a sweet, dipped gula melaka (palm sugar). Here’s where to find the tastiest rice dumplings to celebrate the Dumpling Festival in Singapore!

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When is Rice Dumpling Festival 2025?

The Chinese Dumpling Festival takes place on the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese Lunar Calendar which is Monday, 31 May 2025.

Dragon Boat Festival History

The Dragon Boat Festival commemorates the death of Qu Yuan, a Chinese poet and minister during the Zhou Dynasty Warring States period who was banished and accused of treason. He later drowned himself in the river when the Chu capital was captured by Qin. Legend has it that he couldn’t be saved by locals who tried to race out in boats to reach him in time.

Fishermen beat their oars against the water to stop the man-eating fish in the river from devouring Qu Yuan’s body. Some say they threw cooked rice wrapped in leaves into the water, hoping that the fish would eat them instead. This legend has resulted in the celebratory Dragon Boat Festival with dragon boat races and the eating of rice dumplings wrapped in reed leaves.

How to cook Rice Dumplings

Rice dumplings are best eaten when they are steamed, but may also be eaten as sold from your favourite rice dumpling spot. If the rice dumplings are not eaten on the day of purchase, they should be placed in the refrigerator where they can be usually kept for up to four days. When you’re ready to tuck in, reheat the rice dumplings by steaming for 15 minutes or boiling for 12 minutes.

Best Bak Chang/Rice Dumplings For Dumpling Festival 2025

So now that you know a little about the Dragon Boat Festival history, let’s check out some of the rice dumplings and gifting options in Singapore to celebrate this festival.

1. Pan Pacific Singapore: Handcrafted rice dumplings

Indulge in succulent rice dumplings that are bursting with flavour this Dragon Boat Festival at the award-winning Cantonese restaurant Hai Tien Lo. Whether you’re looking for a thoughtful gift for business associates and friends or simply want to treat yourself to scrumptious rice dumplings at home, Pan Pacific Singapore’s Hai Tien Lo has just what you need. The exclusive Premium Rice Dumplings Set offers the highlights of their rice dumpling offerings this year including Supreme Rice Dumpling, Salted Fish and Preserved Meat Rice Dumpling and more.

For a traditional rice dumpling, order the Teochew Rice Dumpling with Yam Paste, Chestnuts and Gingko Nuts or the Hokkien Rice Dumpling with Pork and Salted Egg Yolk. The Black Glutinous Nyonya Rice Dumpling offers a perfect blend of black and white glutinous rice with lean pork, candied melon, Japanese mushrooms, shallots and garlic. Order online for delivery or opt for self-collection at Pacific Emporium’s deli counter.

Rice dumplings for Rice Dumpling Festival 2025: Order online from now to 31 May 2025 for delivery or pick-up from 1 May until 31 May 2025, 10am to 8pm. Call Tel: (+65) 6826 8240 or email [email protected] for enquiries.

Hai Tien Lo, Pan Pacific Singapore, 7 Raffles Boulevard, Marina Square Singapore 039595, www.panpacific.com

2. Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel: Handcrafted gourmet rice dumplings

Celebrate Dragon Boat Festival 2025 in style with gourmet rice dumplings by the award-winning Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant. Taking rice dumplings to the next level, Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant introduces a new flavour that draws from the growing popularity of mala flavours. Their newly launched Pork Trotter & Peanut with Szechuan Green Peppercorn Rice Dumpling is packed with a slow-braised pork trotter with Chinese Herbs and marinated with green peppercorn sauce for a numbing, fiery kick.

Another rice dumpling flavour that highlights popular local flavours is Pandan Gula Melaka with Shredded Coconut & Quinoa Glutinous Rice Dumpling that evokes the flavours of the well-loved Ondeh Ondeh. For exquisite flavours, order the 5-Head Abalone with Karasumi & Iberico Pork Rice Dumpling that is sure to tantalise your taste buds. If you prefer traditional flavours, the Signature Pork & Salted Egg Rice Dumpling is a must-try item that will bring back memories from days of old. Lastly, don’t miss their wholesome creation, the nourishing Cordycep Flower & Purple Glutinous Rice Dumpling that’s perfect for vegetarians.

Quote EBRD25 to get a 25% early bird discount for rice dumplings from now until 11 May. From 12 – 31 May 2025, quote RD15OFF to get 15% regular discount for rice dumplings. For bulk purchases of 10 pieces or more, enjoy 30% off rice dumplings with promo code “BKRD30” upon check-out, from 18 April – 31 May 2025.

Rice dumplings for Dumpling Festival 2025: Online pre-orders start from now until 28 May 2025 for self-collection or delivery from 12 to 31 May 2025. Call Tel: (+65) 6831 4605 or email [email protected] to order.

Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant, Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel, 320 Orchard Road, Singapore 238865, www.celebratorydelights.com

3. Joo Chiat Kim Choo: Traditional, Nonya rice dumplings

This Dragon Boat Festival 2025, step inside Joo Chiat Kim Choo’s flagship store on Circuit Road and be greeted by trinkets and curios of nostalgia for a blast to the past. Joo Chiat Kim Choo is known for its traditional Chinese rice dumplings, such as the Teochew Rice Dumpling, Hokkien Rice Dumpling, Cantonese Bean Rice Dumpling and more. Joo Chiat Kim Choo offers rice dumpling bundles and we love that you can buy these morsels of delight all year round, not just during Dumpling Festival!

Rice dumplings for Dumpling Festival 2025: Joo Chiat Kim Choo rice dumplings are available all year round. Order online.

Joo Chiat Kim Choo, 30B Quality Road, Singapore 618826 and 77 Circuit Road, #01-450, Singapore 370077, www.joochiatkimchoo.com.sg

4. Man Fu Yuan: Handcrafted rice dumplings

Celebrate the traditions of the Dragon Boat Festival with a choice of seven artisanal rice dumplings from Man Fu Yuan at InterContinental Singapore. This award-winning Cantonese restaurant has two new rice dumpling flavours, along with three rice dumpling gift bundle sets. Look out for the Nonya Rice Dumpling with Plant-Based Meat, Sweetened Winter Melon, and Mushroom, the Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Red Bean, Honey Date and Red Date, and the Duo Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Japanese Sweet Potato and Black Sesame which offers a refreshing change from the usual savoury rice dumplings.

Quote RICERD15 to get 15% early-bird savings on selected items. Valid until 30 April 2025. Card members of Citibank, DBS, Maybank and UOB enjoy an exclusive 15% savings.

Rice dumplings for Dumpling Festival 2025: Available for purchase until 28 May 2025 via [email protected], takeaway and delivery from 1 May to 28 May 2025.

Man Fu Yuan, InterContinental Singapore, 80 Middle Road, Singapore 188966, www.singapore.intercontinental.com

5. Eastern Rice Dumpling: Dragon Boat Festival 2025

The recipe for rice dumplings from Eastern Rice Dumpling has been passed down three generations for the last 40 years. Eastern Rice Dumpling is one of the more affordable rice dumpling spots in Singapore. Rumour is that prices are cheaper the earlier you buy and then increase towards Dumpling Festival, so be sure to order your rice dumplings early. Their popular rice dumplings include Nyonya Dumpling and the Hokkien Rice Dumpling made from fried glutinous rice and a filling of chestnut, mushroom and pork marinated with five spices.

Rice dumplings for Dragon Boat Festival 2025: Available all year round. You can order online here.

Eastern Rice Dumpling | Dong Yuan Bak Chang, online orders, www.easternricedumpling.com

6. Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant: Rice dumplings & bak zhang for Dragon Boat Festival

Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant has a signature rice bak chang creation with Five-spiced Braised Pork Belly Meat, Salted Egg Yolk, Mushroom and Shrimp. There’s also Xin’s Signature Home-made Traditional Rice Dumpling and the Kee Chang Red Lotus Seed Paste Dumpling served with Osmanthus Sauce, as well as an Assorted Rice Dumpling Bundle set. Handcrafted in-house by Xin Cuisine’s Dim Sum Chef, these rice dumplings make a fab gift for Dragon Boat Festival 2025.

Rice dumplings for Dragon Boat Festival 2025: Collection Delivery available from 1 to 31 May 2025, Wednesdays to Sundays. (Orders must be made 3 days in advance) All bak chang are available for order online.

Xin Cuisine Chinese Restaurant, Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, 317 Outram Road, Singapore, www.holiday-inn-singapore-atrium-estore.myshopify.com

7. Bak chang/Hokkien rice dumplings at Hoo Kee Bak Chang

Hoo Kee Bak Chang 和记肉粽 (Michelin Bib Gourmand bak chang) is a family business that has been selling Hokkien style rice dumplings or bak chang for over 60 years throughout the year and not just during Dragon Boast Festival. Bak chang flavours range from the original flavour of roasted pork with chestnuts, as well as bak chang with salted duck egg yolk and the deluxe bak chang of pork, roasted chestnuts, salted egg yolk, and shiitake mushrooms.

Rice dumplings for Dumpling Festival 2024: Available for purchase online all year round.

Hoo Kee Bak Chang 和记肉粽, www.hookeebakchang.sg

8. Rice dumplings at 藝 yì by Jereme Leung

You can rely on 藝 yì by Jereme Leung at Raffles Hotel Singapore for exceptionally handcrafted sweet and savoury rice dumplings, in honour of the annual Dragon Boat Festival celebrations. MasterChef Jereme Leung uses traditional and unique ingredients to make their rice dumpling stand out. Whether you’re craving sweet or savoury rice dumplings, you’ll be treated to meticulously and artfully handcrafted rice dumplings that will elevate your Dragon Boat Festival 2025 celebration.

Rice dumplings for Dragon Boat Festival 2025: Order rice dumplings online from 1 to 31 May 2025 for delivery or self-collection 藝yì by Jereme Leung from 12 to 31 May 2025. Cardholders from DBS/POSB, Citi, and UOB Singapore may enjoy a 20% early bird reduction for online purchases between 1 to 29 May 2025. Online orders for rice dumplings must be made at least two days in advance.

Jereme Leung  #03-02, Raffles Arcade, 328 North Bridge Road, Singapore 188719, www.rafflesgrabandgo.com

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9. Thye Moh Chan: Teochew bak chang

Rice dumplings here are expertly hand-wrapped with quality bamboo leaves and slow-cooked for over two and a half hours to ensure a plump and moist parcel with hidden delights. Tuck into Thy Moh Chan’s Teochew Double Delight Bak Chang and the Teochew Salted Egg Bak Chang, alongside exclusive rice dumplings like a flavourful Teochew Vegetarian Chang and BreadTalk’s subtly-sweet Sun Cake. Individual packs or rice dumpling bundle sets are also available, presented in a complimentary limited-edition bag – perfect for gifting.

Rice dumplings for Dumpling Festival 2025: Thye Moh Chan’s Teochew Bak Chang are usually available at selected BreadTalk, Toast Box and Thye Moh Chan stores and online via Grabfood, Foodpanda and Deliveroo. Stay tuned for deets on when orders open.

Thye Moh Chan, available at various stores in Singapore, www.thyemohchan.com

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So which rice dumpling will you be choosing to celebrate Dumpling Festival 2025?