Dumpling Chef Building Out New Concept

According to recent public records, local dumpling expert Jeffrey Li will soon be opening a new concept.

Dumpling King will be located at 15237 Ronald Reagan Blvd, costing around $350,000 to build up. The construction will be completed by June 2025.

A recent biography on Austin Community College’s website states that Chef Jeffrey Li is “originally from Dalian, in the northeastern part of China, where dumplings are the most popular dish at home. Chef Li has worked in the restaurant business for many years as a chef and manager both in China and the United States. After moving to Austin in 2017, he found that authentic, healthy Chinese cuisine in our vibrant city is still limited.”

“And, contrary to the culture he grew up with, there’s a misconception here in the United States that dumplings are mere appetizers. Dumplings have long been a very important main dish in the northern part of China and play a key role on the dining table of family reunions and celebrations.”

“In 2020, Chef Li founded the Taste of Home Handmade Dumplings in Austin’s Chinatown. He seeks to introduce the Austin community to authentic, healthy Chinese cuisine with organic ingredients and to help preserve the important role of Chinese dumplings overseas.”

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