The Little Dumpling House
Specialist dumpling and bao bun restaurant with a second branch in Jesmond. Handmade dumplings served in six-piece platters, plus cocktails and Chinese teas. Casual, affordable, and popular with students and locals alike.
About The Little Dumpling House
The Little Dumpling House is a Chinese street food restaurant specialising in freshly made dumplings and bao buns, prepared to order. This branch at 6 Brentwood Avenue in West Jesmond is the second site for the business, which was founded on Ridley Place in Newcastle in 2019 by Qian Liu and Lin Shao. Alongside its dumplings and bao, the restaurant offers a traditional tea service, with staff on hand to guide customers. Compact and casual, it is a popular, affordable option for students and locals, and sits on the Brentwood Avenue parade close to West Jesmond Metro station.
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