The Dragon Boat Festival, also known as The Dumpling Festival or Duan Wu Jie 端午节 falls on 31 May 2025 and one of the traditions associated with this occasion is indulging in the yummy glutinous rice dumplings 粽子!

Some of the typical rice dumplings fillings include red bean paste, egg yolk, chestnut, lotus seeds, ham and abalone (we’re already drooling!). If you’re on the lookout for places that sell traditional or special rice dumplings in Singapore, here are some options you can consider!


1. Swensen’s Pulut Hitam Rice Dumpling Ice Cream

Swensen's Pulut Hitam Rice Dumpling Ice CreamSwensen’s

Swensen’s celebrates the Dragon Boat Festival with the return of its Pulut Hitam Rice Dumpling Ice Cream ($9.80 after GST, 90g), a crowd-favourite treat shaped like a traditional zongzi. This innovative dessert features purple rice ice cream studded with black glutinous rice bits, with a hidden salted egg chocolate bon bon at its center. Available until 30 June 2025 or while stocks last, it’s a delightful twist on festival traditions—perfect for sharing with loved ones.

You can get it here. Remember to check out them on Shopee too.

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2. Resorts World Sentosa Pearl Glutinous Rice Dumplings

Resorts World Sentosa Rice DumplingsResorts World Sentosa

Feng Shui Inn at Resorts World Sentosa presents an exclusive Pearl Glutinous Rice Dumpling Collection, crafted with premium pearl rice for a luxuriously plump texture. Available until 31 May 2025, the $128 nett bundle includes six dumplings (two each of Dried Seafood Supreme, Yunnan Wild Mushroom & Fish Maw, and Trio Date Sweet), plus a bottle of Signature XO Sauce and Sweet Tangerine Sauce. A gourmet tribute to authentic Cantonese flavours.

You can get it here.

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3. Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant Handcrafted Rice Dumplings

Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant Rice DumplingLi Bai Cantonese Restaurant

From 1 to 31 May 2025, Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant offers five handcrafted rice dumplings, including three new flavours: Teochew Beef, Kung Pao Chicken & Morel Mushroom, and Lotus Paste Kansui. Returning favourites include the Traditional Rice Dumpling (pork belly, roast duck, conpoy) and Abalone & Pumpkin Dumpling. Priced from $38 to $68, these dumplings showcase premium ingredients and meticulous craftsmanship for dine-in or takeaway.

You can get it here.

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4. Dian Xiao Er Specialty Dumplings

Dian Xiao Er Rice DumplingsDian Xiao Er

From 29 April to 31 May 2025, Dian Xiao Er’s glutinous rice dumplings return in Traditional Salty Pork and Nyonya Pork flavours. Enjoy a Buy 4 Free 1 bundle (mix-and-match) with a limited-edition gift box. Sold frozen for takeaway, they pair perfectly with DXE’s signature chilli sauce (20% off during promo). For dessert, try the Matcha Red Bean Mousse or 5 mochi desserts for $10.

You can get it here.

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5. Peach Blossoms at PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay

Peach Blossoms Rice DumplingsPeach Blossoms

Peach Blossoms introduces a new Traditional Abalone, Preserved Vegetables & Kurobuta Pork Belly Dumpling, alongside returning signatures like the Premium X.O. Cantonese Dumpling. The $118.80 Dumpling Collection includes all three varieties (500g – 800g each), elegantly packaged for gifting. Handcrafted by Chef Edward Chong using time-honoured techniques, these dumplings highlight premium ingredients and rich, savoury flavours.

You can get it here.

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6. Joo Chiat Kim Choo

Joo Chiat Kim Choo Rice DumplingsJoo Chiat Kim Choo

Heritage brand Joo Chiat Kim Choo presents eight rice dumpling gift sets, crafted using an 80-year-old family recipe. Highlights include the Emperor’s Heirloom Set (six premium dumplings with gold forks), Five Royal Stars Set (Nyonya, Hokkien, Teochew, Cantonese, Hakka), and Petite Treasures Set (sweet and savoury mini dumplings). Perfect for gifting, each set reflects Peranakan tradition with premium ingredients and artisanal packaging.

You can get it via Shopee or here.

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7. Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant Dried Oyster & Conpoy Dumpling

Carlton Hotel Rice DumplingWah Lok Cantonese Restaurant

Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant unveils its new Dried Oyster & Conpoy Dumpling ($28.80, 600g), a festival masterpiece blending smoked duck, Japanese conpoy, chestnuts, and lotus seeds in premium glutinous rice. Balancing umami and subtle sweetness, this handcrafted delicacy is perfect for indulgence or sharing – a tribute to Cantonese culinary artistry and Dragon Boat traditions.

You can get them here.

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8. Paradise Group

Paradise Group Rice DumplingParadise Group

Paradise Group debuts two new 2025 flavours: Roasted Iberico Pork with XO Sauce and Braised Pork with Conpoy & Mushroom Dumplings (exclusive to gift sets). Returning favourites include Abalone with Salted Pork Belly Brown Rice and Black Truffle Honey BBQ Iberico Pork Dumplings. Available from 28 April to 30 May 2025, the sets come in a royal blue-and-gold gift bag – ideal for festive gifting.

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9. SMH Lotus Leaf Chicken Rice Dumplings (w Purple Rice)

SMH Lotus Leaf Chicken Rice DumplingsShopee

Their signature Lotus Leaf Dumplings (荷叶粽) are back! Specially handmade with fresh ingredients, limited quantity, for a limited time only.

  • Lotus Leaf Chicken Dumpling (with Purple Rice) 鸡肉荷叶粽 (含紫米) (4 artisanal pieces x 100g)
  • Seasoned chicken chunks, mushrooms and chestnut, with glutinous and purple rice mix.

Makes a great gift to your loved ones, or simply a perfect tea time snack for the family.

You can get them on Shopee.

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10. Gin Thye

Gin Thye rice dumplingShopee

Flavour Available:

1. Nyonya Chang 娘惹肉粽
Ingredient : Glutinous Rice, Pork, Oil, Sugar, Spices
Weight: 200g/pcs

2. Salty Bak Chang 咸肉粽
Ingredient : Glutinous Rice, Pork, Chestnut, Oil, Salt, Spices
Weight: 200g/pcs

You can get them on Shopee.

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