Pro Chefs Blind Taste Test Every Box of Frozen Dumplings | The Taste Panel | Epicurious

Chefs Chris Cheung, Christine Lau, and Jason Wang are used to thinking outside the box when it comes to cooking; however, today on Epicurious we’ve asked them to give us their unfiltered, honest reviews of some prominent frozen dumpling brands found on supermarket shelves. Which dumplings pack the most bang for your budget, and which should you avoid at all costs?

00:00 Intro
00:15 Twin Marquis Pork and Chive
02:31 P.F. Chang’s Pork Dumplings
03:59 Laoban Pork and Chive Jiaozi
05:46 Target Chicken and Vegetable
06:34 Trader Joe’s Pork Gyoza
07:49 Ajinomoto Pork and Chicken
09:23 Twin Marquis Pork and Cabbage
11:04 Bibigo Pork and Vegetable
12:38 Ottogi Kimchi and Pork
13:49 Bibigo Chicken and Vegetable
15:04 Feel-Good Gluten Free Pork
16:10 Whole Foods Vegetable
17:44 Nasoya Tofu Vegetable
18:55 MìLá Pork Soup Dumplings
20:19 Trader Joe’s Pork and Ginger Soup Dumplings
21:03 Verdict



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[carabinercara]

I know it’s their job and all, but I’m just amazed at how knowledgeable these chefs are. Identifying ingredients, educating us, being able to tell what BRAND things are based off eating ONE bite is incredible.

[jamesdakrn]

I love how they highlight all the subtle differences between some of the Chinese, Korean and Japanese styles of different types of dumplings and show appreciation for them

[Mandy_]

I love the fact there's no background music while they're talking and explaining everything, makes is 10x more appreciating and much clearer yet engaging 😊

[toofastuwhen]

Wow, these 3 chefs really know their dumplings. They even nailed the brands.

[boogeybaby]

As a Korean American working mom who feeds her kids lots of frozen dumplings my do tos are Twin Marquise, Bibigo, Trader Joe’s. The exact ones chosen by these chefs.

[randyyeung]

Jason Wang reaction to the Whole Foods Vegetable Dumpling "Eww, so it's going to be like that..." got me rolling! 🤣

[johnchang]

These chefs are next level. Their ability to taste, identify, understand and articulate is quite impressive.

[plattitude]

As a dumpling fiend whose dumpling options are limited, this video was incredibly useful!

[ShieldMaidenGaming]

Bibigo are my personal favorites. I really enjoy their mini "wonton" dumplings, but definitely trying the mandu next grocery trip!

[Pango]

Bibigo Mandu. I eat that all the time, but steam it. 1:1 soy sauce, vinegar and sprinkle it with black pepper to dip!

[RidaB]

Makes me proud to have 2 Costco bags of the Bibigo Mandu in my freezer 😂

[zubbymouse]

The Korean, pre-packaged mandu can be fried & then steamed like potstickers but they are ideally meant for Korean style preparation which is usually steaming or boiling in soups. This explains the thinner skin that has a tendency to harden when fried. When freshly handmade, the dough is rolled to the thickness desired for the style of preparation it will be used in.

[damson]

It's insane how they're truly experts at their field and they are very articulate. I find them very entertaining. Will definitely look for those brands the next time i hit the freezer section

[hawaiiluvrevr]

Please bring these three chefs back!!!

[xoxofashiongirl]

Would love to see more videos of these three chefs. They were very knowledge by tasting the dumplings before even reading the packaging. I’m amazed !

[Say_Tin]

The way Chef Wang loudly said "365, how about zero!" made me laugh 😂

[tamatoa]

These chefs sure know their Asian dumplings. My go to, Bibigo pork mandu. Plump and flavorful. I eat half a bag at a time.

[Becausing]

I wish they included the rectangular Bibigo dumplings! To me they are THE best frozen dumplings out there.

[TC-kwxu]

these chefs really dont play with their dumplings🤣 they would roast so hard if its slightly unacceptable and i love them for it

[lauraniguidula]

gosh they know their stuff. i love all three of these chefs. please bring them back!