Dragon Boat Festival 2025 is nearly here in Singapore, and that means it’s time to indulge in delicious rice dumplings! Whether you’re treating yourself or hunting for the perfect gift, these four spots deliver both tradition and innovation in beautifully wrapped parcels.
Where to Get the Best Rice Dumplings for Dragon Boat Festival
Peach Blossoms, PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay
Executive Chinese Chef Edward Chong has outdone himself this year with a showstopper newcomer: the Traditional Abalone, Preserved Vegetables and Pork Belly Rice Dumpling. Packed with slow-braised Kurobuta pork belly, premium abalone, and homemade preserved vegetables, it’s the kind of indulgence that makes gift-giving (or self-treating) feel properly special.
The Peach Blossoms’ Dumpling Collection brings together three signature creations in elegant packaging that’ll impress even the pickiest relatives. The three signature creations are: Traditional Abalone, Preserved Vegetables and Kurobuta Pork Belly Rice Dumpling (500g), the signature Premium X.O. Cantonese Rice Dumpling (800g) and the Traditional Five Spices Kurobuta Pork Belly Rice Dumpling (500g).
Joo Chiat Kim Choo
Known as the Golden Pearl of Joo Chiat, this heritage brand isn’t messing about. Each rice dumpling is expertly crafted using a guarded 80-year-old traditional recipe of 22 ingredients and spices, a family secret passed down from the masters of each generation to the next.
The Emperor’s Heirloom Gift Set steals the show with six premium Emperor’s Rice dumplings and gold forks in a red velvet pouch (the packaging doubles as a storage box afterwards). For variety seekers, the Five Royal Stars Gift Set offers a truly wholesome selection of the Nyonya Rice Dumpling, Hokkien Rice Dumpling with Salted Egg Yolk, Teochew Rice Dumpling, Cantonese Bean Rice Dumpling, and Hakka Pork Belly with Preserved Vegetables Rice Dumpling.
The Petite Treasures Gift Set which is great for smaller groups or families features the Sweet Petite Treasures of five Kee Zhang paired with homemade kaya and the Savoury Petite Treasures consisting of a Nyonya Rice Dumpling, a Hokkien Rice Dumpling with Salted Egg Yolk and a Hokkien Rice Dumpling with a side of Hae Bee Hiam Sambal.
Pop by their Joo Chiat Kim Choo’s headquarters at 30B Quality Road from 17 to 31 May for interactive games, or hit their Circuit Road flagship store.
Paradise Group
Paradise Group’s going all-in with innovation this year. Their new Roasted Iberico Pork with XO Sauce Rice Dumpling brings together succulent Iberico pork belly, premium dried shrimp, and that umami-bomb XO sauce. The Braised Pork with Conpoy and Mushroom option delivers tender, gelatinous pork that’ll have you reaching for seconds.
Both new creations are exclusive to gift sets, which come in a royal blue-and-gold carrier with butterfly charm – proper posh. Available till 30 May.
Dian Xiao Er
Sometimes you just want solid, traditional dumplings without the fuss. Dian Xiao Er delivers with their Traditional Salty Pork and Nyonya Pork dumplings, wrapped in fragrant lotus leaves and sold frozen for easy home prep.
Their current Buy 4, Get 1 Free promotion includes a complimentary gift box (while stocks last)—an excellent value proposition for those looking to share the festive spirit affordably. Available for takeaway at all outlets till 31 May 2025.
