🍽️ Laobian Dumplings

Thin-skinned dumplings with rich filling, a century-old Shenyang brand.

Laobian dumplings are a century-old brand and landmark of Shenyang, Liaoning. Wrapped in scalded or semi-scalded dough that is tender yet springy, they are known for their stir-fried filling, in which seasoned minced meat is pre-sauteed before being mixed with vegetables, deepening the savory aroma and reducing greasiness. Popular fillings include pork with cabbage, three-delicacy and mixed vegetarian; the dumplings are neatly pleated, and after boiling open to a thin skin around a generous, juicy core. Shenyang families serve them at festivals and banquets with garlic vinegar, and the brand offers boiled, steamed and pan-fried versions. One of Shenyang's most time-honored names, it is both a local memory and a must-try of Northeast dumplings.