Where to get your rice dumplings, or “zongzi“, fix for the upcoming Dragon Boat Festival on 19 June
Lung King Heen
Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong’s two-Michelin-starred Lung King Heen presents a thoughtfully crafted trilogy of artisanal rice dumplings for the Dragon Boat Festival, led by executive Chinese chef Chan Yan Tak of the two-Michelin-starred Lung King Heen.
The collection begins with the Organic Glutinous Grain Rice Dumpling with Abalone and Conpoy, a celebration of abundance featuring two whole South African abalones, roasted goose, pork, shiitake mushrooms, salted egg yolk, lotus seeds, chestnuts, mung beans and premium sweet ham. In a refined twist, chef Chan replaces traditional glutinous rice with nutritious organic ten-grain rice for added depth and texture.
Next is the Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Peanuts, Pelted Wheat, Lotus Seed Paste & Osmanthus, inspired by classic sweet barley and peanut soup. Its silky lotus seed paste centre flows gently when warmed, complemented by the satisfying bite of peanuts and pelted wheat, finished with fragrant osmanthus honey.
The trilogy concludes with a contemporary expression in the Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Conpoy, Pork Belly, Red Bean & Spicy Termite Mushroom. Earthy Yunnan termite mushrooms meet the sea with prized conpoy and tender pork belly, balanced by high-fibre red beans and a subtle touch of spice, all wrapped in aromatic glutinous rice and bamboo leaves.
For a more complete experience, chef Chan’s dumplings are offered in two curated combination sets paired with “Oriental Red” Chinese tea – a smooth, amber-hued tea with delicate fragrance and natural sweetness that refreshes the palate and aids digestion.
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Man Ho Chinese Restaurant
JW Marriott’s Michelin-starred Man Ho Chinese Restaurant is embracing the essence of tradition with three classic festive treats. A classic Cantonese-style delicacy designed for sharing, the Man Ho Dried Abalone Glutinous Rice Dumpling is filled with with premium ingredients, including South African dried abalone, conpoy, shiitake mushrooms, tender pork belly, chicken thigh, Hunan lotus seeds, salted egg yolk, green beans and fragrant glutinous rice. Seasoned with additive-free soya sauce and wrapped in bamboo leaves, the parcel is gently perfumed with their subtle earthy aroma.
Equally refined, the Man Ho Red Bean and Pork Glutinous Rice Dumpling masterfully balances sweet and savoury. It features premium Japanese red bean paste, succulent pork belly, buttery salted egg yolk and chewy glutinous rice, all seasoned with soya sauce. Free from alkaline water and made using traditional methods, this dumpling highlights the pure, unadulterated flavours of its finest ingredients.
Completing the trio, the Man Ho Hokkien Glutinous Rice Dumpling pays homage to the classic Fujian-style “bak chang”. Fragrant glutinous rice is stir-fried with dark soya sauce, five-spice powder and shallot oil, then wrapped around a generous filling of mushrooms, chestnuts, minced dried shrimp and juicy pork belly. Best enjoyed with Hokkien sweet and chilli sauce, it delivers a rich, deeply satisfying taste of tradition.
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The Peninsula Boutique
A symbol of blessing, celebration and enduring bonds, The Peninsula Boutique’s Dragon Boat Festival Collection carries more than just flavour and craft – it holds love folded into every leaf, gratitude woven through every grain and care sealed in every refined detail.
Crowning the collection two-piece Assorted Rice Dumplings – The Peninsula XO Chilli Sauce & Coconut with Egg Custard set, made from fragrant Thai glutinous rice and slow cooked to perfection. The savoury creation features The Peninsula’s signature XO Chilli Sauce with tender, succulent pork belly, complemented by a golden salted egg yolk with a luscious molten centre. Meanwhile, its sweet counterpart highlights aromatic coconut milk and smooth, iconic egg custard, offering a graceful touch of Southeast Asian nuance and a delicate balance to the festive table. Salted egg yolk cookies, award-winning palmiers and fine teas complete the collection, beautifully presented in a Dragon Boat-themed sleeve.
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The Peninsula Hong Kong
Spring Moon’s Chinese cuisine Executive Chef Lam Yuk Ming, has specially curated not one, not two, but four, irresistible rice dumplings that can be enjoyed individually or as gift sets.
First up, the Premium Glutinous Rice Dumpling utilises Spring Moon’s hallmark technique of pre-seasoning the glutinous rice with abalone sauce for a rich and incomparable flavour. These are then packed with a combination of diced abalone, 30-head dried Middle Eastern abalone, dried scallops and Jinhua ham.
In a more luxurious twist, the Deluxe Glutinous Rice Dumpling comprises a tempting filling of rosé wine marinated Hungarian pork, making each of decadent dumpling an exceptionally rich and aromatic treat.
The “Golden Twins” Glutinous Rice Dumplings pairs together two flavours. The Tangerine Peel and Red Bean Glutinous Rice Dumpling balances earthy red bean with bright citrus notes from the tangerine peel, while the accompanying Lotus Seed Paste Glutinous Rice Dumpling provides a rich and smooth contrast with its creamy lotus seed filling.
Lastly, the special Premium Glutinous Rice Dumpling and XO Chilli Sauce Gift Set pairs the dumpling with the restaurant’s world-famous condiment.
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The Ritz-Calrton, Hong Kong
The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong presents an exquisite collection of limited-edition rice dumplings for the Dragon Boat Festival, beautifully housed in oval-shaped gift boxes that blend tradition and modernity with serene green tones, hand-painted lotus motifs and dragon boat designs inspired by the qipao. The range highlights the Deluxe Rice Dumpling with Abalone, made with premium abalone, whole dried scallops, succulent pork and salted egg yolk for a rich, aromatic flavour. Also available is the Premium Sweet Rice Dumpling Set, offering two refined options: Golden Lotus Seed Paste and Red Bean Paste with Mandarin Peel.
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W Hong Kong
W Hong Kong presents three exquisite rice dumpling gift boxes for the occasion this year. Leading the lineup is the Supreme Dried Scallop Rice Dumpling with Pork, featuring premium dried scallops and tender pork wrapped in fragrant glutinous rice for a rich umami experience. The Red Bean Paste with Tangerine Peel & Osmanthus Rice Dumpling offers a delightful balance of velvety red bean paste, bright citrusy tangerine peel and delicate floral osmanthus notes. Completing the range is the Premium Rice Dumpling Set, which comprises two signature dumplings paired with W Hong Kong’s signature XO sauce. All are presented in a gift box rendered in a bold pink and black colourway, and accentuated by a refined gold-illustrated Hong Kong skyline rising above Victoria Harbour. Finished with graphic detailing and a tactile braided handle, the design captures W Hong Kong’s distinctive sense of style, reinterpreting classic traditions through a cosmopolitan lens.
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Island Shangri-La
As title sponsor of the Shangri‑La Stanley International Dragon Boat Championships, Shangri‑La Group brings new energy to the holiday with a refined selection of festive offerings designed to be enjoyed together. These include a selection of rice dumplings crafted by the teams at the Michelin-starred Shang Palace and Fujian restaurant Ming Pavilion. Like, the Shangri-La Premium Seafood Rice Dumpling Trio, featuring three distinctive flavours: Green Lobster and Conpoy Rice Dumpling, Abalone with Mantis Shrimp and Dried Seafood Rice Dumpling, and Black Truffle with Yunnan Ham and Sweetened Golden Semi-Dried Oyster Rice Dumpling. Or, the Summer Palace Michelin-starred Premium Sticky Rice Dumpling Gift Set, a luxurious 500g dumpling wrapped with abalone, fish maw, conpoy and 88-month Joselito Iberico ham, accompanied by abalone sauce and Summer Palace X.O. Sauce.
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