When King Dumpling opened in the Boulder suburb of Louisville just over two years ago, it made an immediate impression on an area otherwise short of dumpling-focused options. Among the locals singing its praises was veteran food writer John Lehndorff, who famously learned how to properly (and safely) eat a steaming hot soup dumpling there.
Now, Denver residents have the opportunity to do the same with the June 29 opening of King Dumpling II along South Broadway.
Owner Yuki Jiang says it took her over a year to find a place in Denver. The new spot is located in a former Bacon Social House set just apart from the SoBo Shops at the Ella Building, an already well-positioned food destination housing Anna’s Donuts & Burritos, Taste of Thailand, Joyce Pizza and the Maison Shelby patisserie.
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The dumplings
The first thing you need to know about the dumplings at King Dumpling II is that they’re all handmade, fresh and daily. That includes the wrapper dough, which the staff hand-rolls on a wooden bench using a built-in roller, one after the other…