In Hong Kong and Macau, rice dumplings, also known as zongzi, are a beloved part of Dragon Boat Festival tradition. And, while these festive delicacies are now available year-round, they are especially enjoyable when savored during the action.
Ahead of the Dragon Boat Festival, MICHELIN hotels and restaurants introduce limited edition rice dumpling flavors, giving celebrants the chance to enjoy innovative creations alongside traditional favorites.
This year, the celebrations kick off on May 31, with new and exciting rice dumplings already available across Hong Kong and Macau. Here are nine MICHELIN-recommended spots to sample some of the best.
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JW Marriott Hotel Macau
Located within the Galaxy Macau integrated resort, JW Marriott’s all-day dining restaurant Urban Kitchen is set to delight celebrants with three classic rice dumpling offerings this year: the Premium Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Abalone and Conpoy (MOP239/USD29.7 per piece), the Classic Pork Glutinous Rice Dumpling (MOP98/USD12 per piece), and the Red Bean Glutinous Rice Dumpling (MOP68/USD8 per piece). In addition to individual purchases, the dumplings are also available in gift sets featuring different combinations of flavors. These sets are priced between MOP$468 (USD58) and MOP$518 (USD64).RELATED: Indulge in Afternoon Tea at MICHELIN-Recommended Restaurants and Hotels in Hong Kong and Macau
Grand Lisboa Palace Macau
Helmed by head chef Ken Chong, the MICHELIN-selected Palace Garden at Grand Lisboa Palace Resort is elevating the celebration with its limited-edition Palace Garden Rice Dumpling Box Set (right image), featuring a giant dumpling (MOP1,288/USD160). Weighing over 1.2 kg, the dumpling is crafted with premium ingredients such as South African abalone, fish maw, and Japanese conpoy (dried scallops). The set also includes a jar of XO sauce infused with shrimp essence and a serving of fragrant green tangerine Pu'er tea.Alternatively, opt for the Duo Delights Rice Dumpling Gift Set (MOP308/USD38). Featuring one savory dumpling generously filled with whole conpoy and aromatic five-spice pork belly, and one sweet dumpling made with silky red bean paste, it is a perfect choice for those with a penchant for both savory and sweet.
MGM Macau
MGM Macau is introducing a variety of rice dumplings this year, each presented in fashionable, eco-friendly packaging within a portable insulated bag. The Deluxe Glutinous Rice Dumpling (left image, MOP290/USD36 per piece) features premium ingredients such as conpoy, sea whelk, and whole abalone. For a nutritious vegan option, the Nepal Rock Rice Dumpling (MOP220/USD27 per piece) is thoughtfully crafted with assorted beans, matsutake mushrooms, and morel mushrooms.For guests who prefer to dine in, the Sweet Glutinous Rice Dumpling (MOP$98/USD$12 per piece) is available at Imperial Court from now until May 31, 2025. This pleasant creation combines the subtle sweetness of 10-year-aged tangerine peel with the smooth texture of Japanese red beans.
The Peninsula Hong Kong
Celebrate the festival at two outlets at The Peninsula Hong Kong. From the kitchen of One-MICHELIN-Starred Spring Moon the Premium Glutinous Rice Dumpling (HKD728/USD90 per piece) is a traditional favorite, with rice pre-seasoned in abalone sauce for a deeper flavor. The Deluxe Glutinous Rice Dumpling (HKD418/USD52 per piece) features a filling of Hungarian pork marinated in rosé wine, offering a distinctive taste. The Golden Twins Glutinous Rice Dumplings (left image, HKD358/USD44 for two pieces) is a delightful set comprising one dumpling with tangerine peel and red bean and another with lotus seed paste.At The Peninsula Boutique & Café, the XO Chilli Sauce Rice Dumpling with Pork (HKD448/56 for two pieces) is made with the hotel’s signature XO chili sauce, succulent pork belly, and premium salted egg yolk.
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At The Peninsula Boutique & Café, the XO Chilli Sauce Rice Dumpling with Pork (HKD448/56 for two pieces) is made with the hotel’s signature XO chili sauce, succulent pork belly, and premium salted egg yolk.
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The Ritz Carlton, Hong Kong
This year, the tallest hotel in Hong Kong presents two rice dumpling varieties for the festival. The Deluxe Dumplings with Abalone (HKD578/USD72 per piece) are made with premium ingredients including abalone, conpoy, pork, and salted egg yolk. The Premium Sweet Rice Dumpling Set (HKD418/USD52) features golden lotus seed paste and red bean paste with mandarin peel, beautifully packaged in a lotus seed-inspired gift box.
Forum
Forum’s rice dumplings never disappoint, and this year, the restaurant presents a selection of exceptional creations once again. The Roast Duck Rice Dumpling with Conpoy (HKD240/USD30 per piece) combines salted duck eggs and perfectly balanced pork belly, delivering a multilayered taste. Inside the soft exterior of the Red Bean Paste with Mandarin Peel Rice Dumpling (HKD170/USD21 per piece) lies a smooth red bean paste infused with aged tangerine peel. To share the experience, the Forum Abalone Rice Dumpling (right image) and Tieguanyin Tea Gift Set (HKD1,480/USD184) pairs the restaurant’s signature 38-head Yoshihama abalone with a serving of Tieguanyin tea.
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Lung King Heen
Executive Chinese chef Chan Yan Tak at Lung King Heen is honoring the festival with three rice dumpling offerings this year. The signature Organic Glutinous Grain Rice Dumpling with Abalone and Conpoy (hero image) remains a guest favorite. Crafted with South African abalone and roasted goose, this rice dumpling is paired with 20 grams of Fuding cold dew white tea, for a delicate floral fragrance. The set is available for HKD588 (USD73).For guests seeking a variety of flavors, the Combination Rice Dumpling Set (HKD488/USD61) features two different dumplings: one filled with conpoy, pork belly, salted egg yolk, and spicy toona sauce, and the other with pineapple and osmanthus flower.
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Shang Palace
Every year, Shang Palace offers innovative rice dumpling flavors, and this year’s South Asian-inspired options are no different. The halal-certified Sticky Rice Dumpling with Beef Rendang (HKD188/USD23 per piece) features beef slow-cooked in a rich rendang sauce. Meanwhile, the Sweetened Sticky Rice Dumpling with Malaysian Kaya Paste (HKD98/USD12 per piece) is infused with coconut and kaya.For classic flavors, options include the Sticky Rice Dumpling with Abalone, Dried Scallop, Roasted Pork, and Salted Egg Yolk (HKD378/USD47 per piece), the 30-Year Tangerine Peel and Sweetened Red Bean Paste Dumpling (HKD$138/USD$17 per piece), and the Sweetened Sticky Rice Dumpling with Lotus Seed Paste (HKD$98/$12 per piece).
Other popular varieties include the Taiwanese Sticky Rice Dumpling in Hakka Style (HKD198/USD25 for three pieces) and the Morel Mushrooms, Imperial Fungus and Assorted Mushrooms with Five Grains Dumpling served in Bamboo (HKD248/USD31 per piece).
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Yat Tung Heen
Helmed by celebrated chef Tam Tung, Yat Tung Heen is offering two rice dumplings this year. A perennial customer favorite, the Deluxe Whole Abalone Rice Dumpling with Conpoy (HKD328/USD41 per piece) features a hearty filling of whole abalone, salted egg yolk, dried scallops, and roasted goose, wrapped in sticky glutinous rice cooked.Opt for the OmniPork Vegetarian Rice Dumpling (HKD298/USD37 per piece) for a meat-free celebration. Made with plant-based OmniPork, along with mushrooms, chestnuts, peanuts, and other traditional “eight treasures” ingredients, it offers a rich, satisfying flavor. The dumpling is presented in sustainable paper packaging adorned with a koi fish motif, reflecting Eaton Hong Kong hotel’s commitment to blending elegance with eco-conscious design.
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