Chinese dumplings
Chinese dumplings in Florence, closed by hand
10 varieties across steamed, boiled and pan-fried dumplings, closed by hand every day in our kitchens. From northern 水饺 to crisp-bottomed 煎饺, filled with pork, beef, shrimp and vegetables.
- 10 varieties in Florence
- From €5.00 per portion
Steamed
The bamboo basket cooks without a gram of added oil: the wrapper stays translucent and the filling keeps all its juice.
Vegetarian dumplings - 10 pieces
Steamed beef dumplings
Shrimp dumplings
Boiled
水饺 are northern China’s everyday dumpling: boiled in water, with a thicker, softer wrapper made for dipping in soy sauce.
Vegetarian dumplings (with egg)
Chives pork dumplings
Dumplings with pork and sauerkraut
Pan-fried
煎饺 are cooked twice — first covered with steam, then left to sizzle: the base turns crisp while the top stays soft.
Chives pork fried dumplings
煎饺 (pan-fried jiaozi) are the seared version of China's famous dumplings: first cooked covered with a little water, then left to sizzle until the base turns crisp. This double cooking — steam and fry — gives the contrast of textures that makes them irresistible. Garlic chives (jiucai) are one of the most traditional and beloved fillings.
The complete range
The 10 varieties we close by hand, with cooking method and price. What is available on the day can differ between restaurants — just ask at the counter.
| Variety | Cooking | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Vegetarian dumplings - 10 pieces | Steamed | €5.00 |
| Steamed beef dumplings | Steamed | €5.50 |
| Shrimp dumplings | Steamed | €6.00 |
| Vegetarian dumplings (with egg) | Boiled | €5.00 |
| Dumplings with pork and cabbage | Boiled | €5.50 |
| Chives pork dumplings | Boiled | €5.50 |
| Dumplings with pork and sauerkraut | Boiled | €5.50 |
| Pork and shiitake mushroom dumplings | Boiled | €5.50 |
| Chives pork fried dumplings | Pan-fried | €6.00 |
| Corn pork fried dumplings | Pan-fried | €6.00 |
In Florence
Two restaurants in the city, from the Duomo to Novoli.
Also in Empoli
Hand-closed dumplings outside Florence too.
Frequently asked questions
Are the dumplings handmade?
Yes: our dumplings are closed by hand in our kitchens. The wheat-ear pleat you can see on the steamed ones can only be made by hand, one fold at a time.
How many dumpling varieties do you serve?
10 varieties: 3 steamed, 5 boiled and 2 pan-fried. What is available on the day can differ between restaurants.
What is the difference between steamed, boiled and pan-fried dumplings?
It is the cooking method, and it changes everything. Steamed (蒸饺): the wrapper stays thin and translucent, with no oil. Boiled (水饺): the wrapper is thicker and softer. Pan-fried (煎饺): the dumplings are steamed first and then seared, so the base turns crisp while the top stays juicy.
Do you have vegetarian dumplings?
Yes, 2 varieties: vegetarian dumplings with egg and the mixed-vegetable ones, both €5.00.
How much do they cost?
From €5.00 to €6.00 per portion.
Where can I eat them?
At all our restaurants: Giaogiao Duomo, Via dei Servi, 35R, 50122 Firenze (FI) · Giaogiao Novoli, Via Nicola Tagliaferri, 16/A, 50127 Firenze FI · Giaogiao Empoli, Via Cavour, 44, 50053 Empoli FI