Mei Mei Dumplings

A unique twist on traditional Chinese dumplings. On my recent visit to their South Boston café, I found myself enchanted by their approach to dumplings – a blend of classic techniques with inventive, local twists. As I entered, a lively dumpling cooking class was underway on one side of the store, adding an engaging dynamic to the atmosphere. I decided to try all their dumpling selections, and some of my favorites were the Lemongrass Pork, Cumin Lamb, and the 5 Spice Tofu Mushrooms. Where Mei Mei really shined was in their dipping sauces. These savory fillings went really nicely with their creamy and nutty dipping sauce. On the other hand, the fillings for the curried sweet potato and the Cheddar scallion felt a bit dense and heavy, but their respective sweet dipping sauce made them better. Beyond dumplings, we tried the Crispy Sichuan Tofu Tots and Scallion Pancakes. Dusted with a fusion of coriander, Sichuan peppercorns, and ginger, the tots were a crunchy, flavor-packed treat. In contrast, the scallion pancakes were notably thinner than typical Chinese variants, resulting in a more enjoyable crispiness. Though I wouldn’t classify these as the best dumplings I’ve ever tasted, they certainly rank among the most intriguing in Boston. For anyone seeking unconventional dumplings, Mei Mei is a must-try.

Really excellent food. The double awesome egg sandwich made with a scallion pancake is excellent, especially with the spicy ketchup. The spicy cucumber salad is really great. The smoked bluefish fritters are delicious. Many more items on the menu that I plan to try in the future, and the service is excellent.

Absolutely loved the in-person dumpling-making class and surprise tour from the owner herself! Our Classroom Teachers Bless, Caitlin, & Rachel were all very sweet and helpful throughout the entire demonstration, including the folding & cooking portions, as well as making sure that we all laughed at ourselves along the way whenever we “created new shapes”. This is a fun and easy experience for all! 10/10 would recommend - including the delicious dumpling outcome that you really can’t get enough of. Can’t wait to go back for a double-awesome next!