Dragon Boat Festival 2026 in Singapore sees rice dumplings getting both more luxurious and more adventurous, while still staying rooted in dialect heritage and nostalgic flavours. Premium ingredients such as abalone, conpoy, truffle, roast duck and even whole pork knuckle appear across hotel and restaurant collections this year, with several heavyweight dumplings crossing the S$45 mark.
At the same time, chefs are leaning into familiar comfort flavours inspired by Hakka, Teochew and Nyonya traditions, particularly preserved vegetables with pork belly, which emerges as one of the strongest recurring flavour trends this season. Sweet dumplings are also having a moment, from gula melaka and Musang King durian creations to purple sweet potato, yam and kaya-paired kee chang. Plant-based and wellness-inspired options are becoming more prominent too, including vegan blue pea nyonya dumplings, millet rice dumplings and quinoa kee chang, showing how even one of Singapore’s oldest festive foods continues to evolve with modern tastes.
Dragon Boat Festival 2026 Rice Dumpling Round-Up in Singapore
| Supplier | Dumplings | Price | Why It Stands Out | Ordering / Collection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Hotel Singapore / Wah Lok Cantonese Restaurant | Truffle Abalone & Conpoy Dumpling | S$32.80 nett | Premium Cantonese-style dumpling with abalone, Japanese conpoy, roasted duck, pork belly and truffle oil. | Pre-orders from 15 May 2026. Collection/delivery from 1 to 21 June 2026. Order via Wah Lok Oddle Store or call +65 6311 8188. Collection/delivery from 1 to 21 June 2026. |
| Crystal Jade | NEW Hakka Style Kurobuta Belly with Mei Cai Rice Dumpling | S$8.80 | Hakka-inspired flavours with sweet preserved mustard greens and Kurobuta pork belly. | Orders from 4 May 2026. Order via the e-store and enjoy $5 off with a minimum spend of S$60 using the promo code RD26D5, valid till 14 June 2026. Collection from 25 May to 21 June 2026. |
| NEW Mini Purple Sweet Potato, Yam & Ginkgo Nuts Rice Dumpling | S$7.80 (3 pcs) | Petite sweet dumplings with earthy yam and purple sweet potato. | ||
| Jumbo-Sized Hong Kong Style Jinhua Ham & Conpoy Rice Dumpling | S$24.80 | Hong Kong-style oversized dumpling with over nine premium ingredients. | ||
| Classic Five Spice Marinated Pork Rice Dumpling | S$9.80 | Traditional five-spice pork dumpling with salted egg yolk and chestnuts. | ||
| The Fullerton Hotel Singapore / Jade | NEW Premium Miso Pork Rice Dumpling | S$22 | One of the more interesting flavour directions this season. Miso-marinated pork belly, dried scallop and kelp create a Japanese-inspired umami profile. | Available from 25 May to 19 June 2026. Order via Fullerton Online Shop or at The Fullerton Cake Boutique. Delivery and self-collection available with a minimum of three days’ pre-order. Early bird 25% off until 19 May 2026. |
| NEW Nyonya Hae Bee Hiam Rice Dumpling | S$20 | Gives the classic Nyonya dumpling a Singapore twist with spicy hae bee hiam flavours inspired by local favourites. | ||
| Traditional Hong Kong Style Abalone Treasures Rice Dumpling | S$58 | One of the most indulgent offerings with two South African 10-head abalone, roast duck and dried scallops. | ||
| Truffle and Trio Mushroom Five-Grain Rice Dumpling | S$20 | Plant-based option combining king oyster mushroom, matsutake, black mushroom and truffle with five grains. | ||
| Nyonya Blue Pea Rice Dumpling | S$18 | Another blue pea variation this season, showing how naturally coloured Nyonya rice remains popular in 2026. | ||
| Joo Chiat Kim Choo Rice Dumplings | Emperor’s Rice Dumpling | S$22.80 Pre-order 3 days in advance | Heritage dumpling based on an 80-year-old recipe with 22 spices. Contains premium braised pork belly, dried scallops, lup cheong, salted egg yolk, gingko nuts, chestnut and shitake mushroom. | Available online, flagship store and more than 30 popup stores islandwide. Order via Joo Chiat Kim Choo Website |
| Blue Pea Nyonya Rice Dumpling | S$15.80 Limited quantity | Blue pea infused nyonya dumpling with vibrant natural colouring. | ||
| Pulut Hitam Nyonya Rice Dumpling | S$10.80 | Lower-calorie black glutinous rice variation. Contains black glutinous rice, minced pork belly, winter melon strips, JCKC’s secret spice blend. | ||
| Five Royal Stars Gift Set | S$42 | Features dumplings inspired by Singapore’s major Chinese dialect groups. Inludes Hokkien Rice Dumpling with Salted Egg Yolk, Teochew Rice Dumpling, Cantonese Bean Rice Dumpling, and Hakka Pork Belly with Preserved Vegetables Rice Dumpling. | ||
| Singapore Marriott Tang Plaza Hotel / Wan Hao Chinese Restaurant | NEW White Pepper Crab with Scallop & Brazilian Mushroom Rice Dumpling | S$25 nett | One of the most unusual flavours this season. White pepper crab gets transformed into a rice dumpling with scallops and Brazilian mushrooms. A very Singapore interpretation. | Available 1 to 19 June 2026. Online pre-orders start 11 May 2026 via Wan Hao Rice Dumpling Store, call +65 6831 4605 or email [email protected]. Early bird 20% off until 31 May with code EBRD20. Regular 15% off from 1 to 19 June with code RD15OFF. |
| NEW Cantonese Style Honey-Glazed Pork Char Siew Rice Dumpling | S$18 nett | Reimagines char siew in dumpling form with spring onion rice and Hong Kong liver sausage. Distinctive four-sided pyramid shape. | ||
| South African Abalone with Karasumi & Iberico Pork Rice Dumpling | S$28 nett | Features karasumi, dried mullet roe often called the caviar of the East, paired with Iberico pork and abalone. | ||
| Signature Pork & Salted Egg Rice Dumpling | S$19 nett | Marinated for over 24 hours with house-made five spice and Chinese wine. | ||
| Cordycep Flower & Purple Glutinous Rice Dumpling | S$18 nett | Vegetarian option combining quinoa, purple glutinous rice and black truffle paste. | ||
| Sheraton Towers Singapore / Li Bai Cantonese Restaurant | NEW Sha Cha Chicken Rice Dumpling | S$28 | Umami-rich dumpling with sha cha chicken, conpoy, chestnut, dried shrimp and shiitake mushroom. | Available for dine-in and takeaway from 15 May to 19 June 2026. Order via Sheraton Festive Store. Call +65 6839 5623 or email [email protected] |
| NEW Vegetarian Millet Rice Dumpling | S$24 | Millet rice with black-eyed beans, black fungus, cashew nuts and assorted mushrooms. | ||
| NEW Kansui (Jianshui) Rice Dumplings with Kaya & XO Sauce Set | S$42 (6 pcs) | Traditional alkaline dumplings paired with homemade kaya and XO sauce. | ||
| Abalone & Pumpkin Rice Dumpling | S$50 | Luxurious 700g dumpling with whole abalone, pumpkin, roast duck and conpoy. | ||
| Teochew Beef Rice Dumpling | S$42 | Features tender short ribs, barley, braised peanuts and preserved winter melon. | ||
| Traditional Rice Dumpling | S$45 large / S$52 for 2 small | Classic Cantonese-style dumpling with pork belly, roast duck, conpoy and salted egg. | ||
| Man Fu Yuan at Frasers House, a Luxury Collection Hotel Singapore | Giant Classic Cantonese Rice Dumpling | S$99.80 | 1kg luxury dumpling with 5-head South African abalones, roast duck, dried conpoy and quinoa. Limited to 99 pieces. | Available till 16 June 2026. Collection/delivery from 18 May to 19 June 2026. Order via Frasers House Festive Goodies Store. Marriott Bonvoy Members, Citibank, DBS/POS, OCBC & UOB cardholders enjoy special discounts of up to 20%. |
| Fragrant Durian Paste with Dried Orange Peel Dumpling | S$26.80 | Dessert dumpling pairing durian richness with citrusy dried orange peel. | ||
| Black Gold Garlic with Smoked Duck & Wild Rice Dumpling | S$24.80 | Smoky duck and wild rice combination with black garlic flavours. | ||
| Nyonya Dumpling with Plant-Based Meat | S$24.80 | Plant-based option with sweet and savoury nyonya flavours. | ||
| Pan Pacific Singapore / Hai Tien Lo | Hai Tien Lo Supreme Rice Dumpling | S$45 | Premium dumpling with abalone, roasted duck, scallops and pork belly. | Orders till 19 June 2026. Collection/delivery from 20 May to 19 June 2026. Order via Pan Pacific Singapore Oddle Store. Call +65 6826 8240 or email [email protected]. |
| NEW Savoury Pork Knuckle & Peanut Rice Dumpling | S$22 | Rich and collagen-heavy pork knuckle filling. | ||
| Black Glutinous (Pulut Hitam) Nyonya Rice Dumpling | S$22 | Nyonya-style dumpling using black glutinous rice. | ||
| Teochew Rice Dumpling with Yam Paste | S$15 | Sweet Teochew-style dumpling with yam paste, chestnut and ginkgo nuts. | ||
| Raffles Hotel Singapore / 藝 yì by Jereme Leung | Steamed Abalone & Eight-Treasure Glutinous Rice Dumpling with Salted Egg Yolk | S$50+ | Luxurious Chaoshan-inspired dumpling with abalone, dried scallops, roasted pork and salted egg yolk. | Pre-orders from 18 May to 19 June 2026. Collection/delivery from 1 to 19 June 2026. Order via Raffles Grab & Go. |
| Braised Pork Belly & Preserved Vegetable Dumpling | S$25+ | Hakka-inspired comforting flavours with preserved mustard greens. | ||
| NEW Quinoa Kee Chang with Raffles Signature Kaya | S$30+ (5 pcs + kaya) | Modern alkaline dumpling paired with kaya jam. | ||
| Shangri-La Singapore / Shang Palace | NEW Preserved Vegetables Rice Dumpling with Pork Belly | S$30.80 | Chef Daniel Cheung’s nostalgic take on mei cai braised pork belly. | Delivery/self-collection from 20 May to 19 June 2026. Order via Shangri-La Singapore E-Store |
| Vegan Blue Pea Nyonya Rice Dumpling with Impossible Meat | S$25.80 | Vegan-friendly blue pea nyonya dumpling. | ||
| Gula Melaka Rice Dumpling | S$23.80 | Dessert dumpling infused with rich gula melaka flavours. | ||
| Shang Palace Signature Barbecued Pork Rice Dumpling with Yunnan Ham & Conpoy | S$33.80 | Signature 650g dumpling with Yunnan ham, roast duck and dried scallops. |