Shoreline’s stellar Nepalese food purveyor has been a hit at local farmers market stands and a variety of local pop-ups, selling dumplings stuffed with chicken, beef, or pork (vegan and gluten-free options are also available, plus frozen versions can be ordered in bulk). Open for takeout through the commissary kitchen’s website and delivery via DoorDash.

The boiled dumplings at this Greenwood spot (with another outpost in Bellevue) are juicy and excellent. Also available as pan-fried pot stickers, they come in many varieties, from pork and fennel to chive and scallop to sea cucumber and pork. Available for takeout and delivery through Grubhub, DoorDash, and Postmates.

This newer restaurant in Lake City has built buzz since it opened in late 2019 for its spicy hand-pulled noodles and xiao long bao, which have been compared favorably to the venerable Din Tai Fung. It has takeout with orders accepted through the official website, and limited dine-in service before 5 p.m. each day.

Known as a retro cocktail den slinging a variety of stuff drinks, Wallingford’s Russian bar Korochka (which moved from Lake City in 2020) also serves up some mean meat-stuffed pelmenis and potato-filled varenikis. Open for takeout through the website, delivery through DoorDash, GrubHub, and Caviar, and limited onsite dining.

This Capitol Hill restaurant serves Tibetan, Nepalese, and Indian food, and is the place to go for spinach momo. The dumplings are vegan, filled with spinach and aromatic spices. They come with peanut (slightly spicy), sesame (slightly sweet), and tomato (slightly tangy) chutney sauces, offering a variety of flavors to enjoy. Open for takeout and delivery via Uber Eats.

The local mini chain is known for its soup dumplings, tangy pickled string beans, and crispy and juicy jian buns, now for takeout and delivery. It’s now offering packages of frozen dumpings sold in bulk, with delivery available via DoorDash and Caviar.

One of Bellevue’s best dumpling specialists is focusing home kits, available for nationwide delivery on its official website (but locals can also do pickup). Diners can even order steamer trays for the frozen versions, and a selection of sauces (classic, umami, and spicy).

This popular bakery located near the waterfront downtown recently is known for both khachapuri 

and wonderfully plump Khinkali (Georgian dumplings filled with a choice of shredded beef, mushrooms, or a cheese blend). Open for takeout through the official website and delivery via third-party apps such as GrubHub, Postmates, and Caviar.

Those focused on soup dumplings outside some of the larger chains like Din Tai Fung may want to check out this low-key Kent spot located in a shopping mall. The frozen varieties can be delivered in bulk, but even the made-to-order ones hold up well for dining at home. It’s open for takeout and delivery via GrubHub, DoorDash, and Postmates.