Steamed, pan-fried or in soup, these are the dumplings our readers voted the best in Tampa Bay. Here are the restaurants TAMPA Magazine readers voted Best Dumplings in our 2026 Best Restaurants List, along with the runners-up and the spots voters also loved.
Winners

Featured Winner
Yummy House
Yummy House is a bustling Cantonese restaurant where dim sum is served at lunch, from dumplings and turnip cakes to pineapple buns and Hong Kong-style egg tarts. Come back at dinner for salt-and-pepper calamari or clay pot-braised fish.
- Izakaya Tori
Runner-Up
- Hawkers Asian Street Food
Voters Also Loved
- Lucky Tigre
Dumplings in Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay’s dumpling scene includes Cantonese dim sum halls, Japanese izakayas serving gyoza, and modern Asian restaurants with creative fillings. Dim sum is often served only at lunch, and weekends are busiest, so arrive early for the full selection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find the best dumplings in Tampa?
In TAMPA Magazine’s 2026 Best Restaurants List, readers named Izakaya Tori and Yummy House the winners for Best Dumplings. Hawkers Asian Street Food was the runner-up.
How were the winners chosen?
The results are based entirely on votes from TAMPA Magazine readers in our annual Best Restaurants contest. Advertising has no bearing on the results.
Where can I find the other categories?
See every category on our 2026 Best Restaurants List, or browse the newest results on our Best Restaurants List.
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