We’ve always enjoyed a good dumpling and we’ve always
enjoyed making them. When it came to buying dumplings
at a restaurant or a grocery store we found that what
we really wanted didn’t exist.
free range and organic meat
Locally Produced
Globally Inspired
NICELY WRAPPED AND FULL OF QUALITY CONTENTS
You deserve some good dumplings.
And you deserve healthy, quality
ingredients in a well considered range
inspired by a rich heritage of dumpling
varieties from around the world.
Now available in stores
THe Dumplings
Gyoza
Japanese Chicken Gyoza
Free-range chicken
Traditional Japanese flavours with a healthy dose of fresh garlic, organic white miso and vegetables served with a spring onion, rice malt, ginger and organic tamari dressing.
Pelmeni
Russian Beef Pelmeni
Certified Organic Beef
An earthy, herbaceous beef and mushroom dumpling topped with a tangy tomato vinaigrette, sour cream and pickles.
Jiaozi
Chinese Pork Jiaozi
SPCA approved free-range pork
A classic pork, chive and pickled ginger dumpling served with a spring onion, rice malt, ginger and organic tamari dressing.
Momo
Nepalese Potato Momo
Certified organic agria potato
A fresh and fragrant vegetable dumpling served in a tomato, coconut sugar and garlic reduction with dairy or coconut yoghurt.
Manti
Turkish Lamb Manti
Certified organic lamb
A tasty combination of lamb, chickpeas, herbs and spices topped with a tomato, mint and toasted cumin sauce then finished with a garlic yoghurt and a chilli/mint oil.
Mandu
Korean Vegan Mandu
Certified organic tofu
A delicious blend of tofu, shiitake, bean noodle and fresh vegetables topped with our own special kimchi, fresh chilli and tamari dressing.
Why?
What did we really want?
1A better filling to carb ratio (more veges & protein)
The all-important ratio
After trying a variety of dumpling casings we arrived at a solution that is additive and preservative free and combines well with our delicious fillings. We don’t want to bore you with numbers but the ratio is 34% casing and 66% filling. This means much more flavour and no ‘carb coma’ after you’ve devoured a plate full. And texture is critical too. We chop our fillings to 7mm and less so the texture is pleasing to the eye and provides superb mouth-feel.
2Organic, free-farmed & spray free ingredients
Ethically sourced ingredients
People are quite rightly reading their packaged food ingredients more carefully these days. All of our meats are sourced from Grey Lynn Butchery, specialists in organic meat, so we can be assured we are getting the freshest, best quality and respectfully treated protein. The rest of our ingredients are a mixture of organic, spray-free and additive free. As we continue to grow we will endeavour to become 100% organic or as much as supply or reasonable cost will allow.
3A tasty range of globally inspired flavours
Global flavours
Most of the dumplings we used to eat were either Jiaozi or Gyoza. This was because other global flavours were yet to establish themselves in New Zealand. Most cultures have some form of dumpling within their cuisine and it’s generally a food served at celebrations and special occasions. Now, a greater globally influenced variety of dumplings are available so we’ve created a well-balanced set of six flavours that offer something for everyone.
So, we set about tireless research, crafting
and eating a lot of dumplings. A lot. We are
proud of the results and now invite you to
enjoy Very Good Dumplings.
FIND US AT THESE STORES
AUCKLAND:
FARRO FRESH
Farro Grey Lynn
34 Westmoreland St West, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Mon–Sat 08:00–19:00, Sun 09:00–18:00
Public Holidays: 09:00–18:00
Phone: (09) 360 0499
Farro Epsom
446 Manukau Rd, Epsom, Auckland
Mon–Sat 08:00–20:00, Sun 08:00–19:00
Public Holidays: 08:00–19:00
Phone: (09) 360 0499
Farro North Shore
Cnr Constellation Dr & Parkway Dr, Mairangi Bay, Auckland
Mon–Sat 08:00–18:30, Sun 08:30–18:00
Public Holidays: 08:30–18:00
Phone: (09) 360 0499
Farro Orakei Bay Village
223 Orakei Rd, Remuera, Auckland
Mon–Fri 09:00–18:30, Sat, Sun 08:30–18:00
Public Holidays: 08.30–18:00
Phone: (09) 360 0499
Farro Mt Wellington
80 Lunn Ave, Mt Wellington, Auckland
Mon–Fri 08:00–18:30, Sat 08:00–19:00, Sun 08:30–18:30
Public Holidays: 08.30–18.30
Phone: (09) 360 0499
Farro Mt Eden
422 Dominion Rd, Mt Eden, Auckland
Mon–Fri 08:00–18:30, Sat 08:00–19:00, Sun 08:30–18:30
Public Holidays: 08.30–18.30
Phone: (09) 360 0499
HUCKLEBERRY
New Lynn
34D Portage Rd, New Lynn, Auckland
Mon-Fri 08:30-18:30, Sat & Sun 09:00-17:00
Phone: (09) 826 5454
Harvest Grey Lynn
403-407 Richmond Rd, Grey Lynn, Auckland
Mon-Fri 08:30-19:00, Sat & Sun 09:00-17:00
Phone: (09) 376 3107
Royal Oak
6 Campbell Rd, Royal Oak, Auckland
Mon-Fri 09:00-19:00, Sat & Sun 09:00-18:00
Phone: (09) 625 0077
Parnell
125 The Strand, Parnell, Auckland
Mon-Fri 09:00-19:00, Sat & Sun 09:00-18:00
Phone: (09) 309 7755
Browns Bay
14 Clyde Rd, Browns Bay, Auckland
Every day 08:00-18:00
Phone: (09) 222 4776
Glen Innes
150 Apirana Ave, Glen Innes, Auckland
Mon-Fri 09:00-19:00, Sat 09:00-18:00, Sun 10:00-17:00
Phone: (09) 528 2944
WELLINGTON:
MOORE WILSON'S
Corner of Tory St & College St, Te Aro, Wellington
Mon–Fri 07:30–21:00 Sat, 07:30–20:00 Sun, 08:30–18:00
Phone: (04) 384 9906
WAIKATO/BOP:
HUCKLEBERRY
Mt Maunganui
35 Macdonald St, Mount Maunganui, Tauranga
Mon-Fri 09:00-17:30, Sat & Sun 9:00-17:00
Phone: (07) 222 0098
GOURMET TRADER
Cameron Road, Gate Pa, Tauranga
Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00, Sat 10:00-17:00
(07) 578 2023
WHOLE HEART
8 Greenwood Ave, Hamilton
Mon-Fri 09:30-17:30, Sat 09:30-15:00, Sun 09:30-14:00
Phone: (07) 855 4558
CONTACT
If you have any queries about Very Good Dumplings please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at:
info@verygooddumplings.co.nzOr telephone
Sarah Neale, General Manager
Mobile: 027 344 0027, Landline: 09 972 9928
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