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Customers can try Dumpling Empire’s Tri-Color Xiao Long Bao (top left) and other dishes.

Dumpling Empire is a restaurant that holds authentic dishes of Asian cuisine that is very hard to find in the city of Omaha. From dim sum plates to noodles, they are an exceptional choice of comfort food in the Midwest.   

 “Before I came to Creighton University I was worried I wouldn’t be able to get a taste of home … but the Dumpling Empire provided that!” Ava Reckers, a frequent customer and a sophomore in the College of Nursing, said.  

Immediately upon walking into the restaurant, customers are greeted by a very comforting atmosphere with the smell of food wafting through the air and seats filled by people with their friends and families.  

“The aroma and aura of the shop feels like a welcoming home,” Yajat Gupta, a first time Dumpling Empire customer and a sophomore in the College of Arts and Sciences, said.  

After being seated by the polite employees, customers are not only greeted with menus but ice cold waters already right off the bat. Food comes hot and ready. All of a sudden your table is full of deliciousness and a very picture-worthy spread. 

One of their most popular dishes, their Tri-Color Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings), is widely loved by customers in Omaha and always satisfies cravings.  

“The dumplings were steamy and soft with the perfect amount of filling,” Gupta said.  

As pictured, the pork-, shrimp-, egg- and brothfilled dumplings come in an array of yellow, green and white colors for a fun and appealing look towards the customer.   

The chili-oil wontons are another must-have dish. These are packed with flavor, submerged in a savory and spicy chili oil sauce that makes for the best soup on a cold day. With the season slowly changing into winter as we pass Halloween, this will not only taste exceptional, but warm you up too!  

The prices are definitely worth it for the big portions they offer as you always can take home leftovers and save them for later. If you are looking for a place that will make you feel at home, this is the place to go. 

“It was a meeting spot for my friends and I, especially during the cold winter slump being able to have the various warm soups during below freezing days made for great memories and great food. I would totally recommend this place,” Reckers said.