Dubki Dim Sum: All 5 Compared on Price and Texture

Dubki dim sum is a short list, just five dumplings, but it covers a surprising amount of ground: a blue-tinted cream cheese dumpling, a truffled mushroom hargao, two chicken options and a charcoal-dough pork shumai. If you are planning a grazing evening at Dubki – Dawn & Dusk Bar in Vagator, this section deserves a proper look. Below we compare all five on price, wrapper, filling and who they suit.

Quick answer: Dubki serves five dim sum from ₹445 to ₹645. Two are vegetarian (Cream Cheese Dumplings ₹445, Truffled Wild Mushroom Hargao ₹495), two are chicken (₹545 each) and one is pork (Chili Celery Pork Shumai ₹645). All five together come to ₹2,675, roughly ₹3,090 after service charge and GST.

All five Dubki dim sum at a glance

Dim sum	Type	Price	Wrapper / format	Filling and sauce
Cream Cheese Dumplings	Veg	₹445	Blue pea flower infused starch skin	Chilli and cream cheese
Truffled Wild Mushroom Hargao	Veg	₹495	Hargao-style dumpling	Wild mushroom, truffle, served with bok choy
Sour n Spicy Chicken Dumpling	Chicken	₹545	Wonton	Chicken, sour and spicy dressing
Rice Paper Wrap Chicken Parcel	Chicken	₹545	Vietnamese rice paper	Chicken with khao suey sauce
Chili Celery Pork Shumai	Pork	₹645	Charcoal infused dough	Pork with chilli and celery

The menu card does not say how many pieces come in each serving. If you are ordering for a group, ask first so you know whether one plate per two people is enough.

Vegetarian dim sum

Cream Cheese Dumplings (₹445)

The cheapest dim sum and, visually, the most striking. Blue pea flower is a natural colouring that tints dough and drinks a soft blue, so expect a pale blue skin. A starch-based wrapper usually steams up glossy and slightly translucent, with a chewy, springy bite rather than the soft fluffiness of a bun. Inside, chilli cuts through rich cream cheese. A good pick for anyone who finds traditional dumplings too plain.

Truffled Wild Mushroom Hargao (₹495)

Classic har gow is a Cantonese prawn dumpling with a wheat-starch and tapioca-starch skin that turns semi-transparent when steamed, often called a crystal dumpling. Dubki swaps the prawn for wild mushrooms and truffle, keeping it vegetarian, and serves it with bok choy. Expect an earthy, savoury filling. Of the two veg dumplings, this is the one for people who like umami over creaminess.

Both appear on the Dubki vegetarian menu, alongside 20 other veg plates.

Non-vegetarian dim sum

Sour n Spicy Chicken Dumpling (₹545)

A chicken wonton. Wonton wrappers are thin wheat-and-egg sheets, so the texture is soft and silky with frilly edges rather than chewy. The “sour n spicy” label suggests a tangy chilli dressing. This is the most familiar dumpling on the list and a safe opener.

Rice Paper Wrap Chicken Parcel (₹545)

Not strictly a steamed dumpling. Vietnamese rice paper gives a thin, slightly sticky, almost glassy wrapper. The interesting part is the sauce: khao suey, the coconut curry broth behind the Burmese-rooted noodle dish so loved in Indian homes. If you know khow suey, this is a fun twist. The sauce gives the parcel a mild, creamy curry flavour rather than chilli heat.

Chili Celery Pork Shumai (₹645)

Shumai (siu mai in Cantonese) is a gathered dumpling, traditionally filled with pork and often prawn, with the filling showing at the top. Dubki uses a charcoal infused dough, which typically gives a dramatic black colour rather than a strong smoky flavour. Celery and chilli add freshness and heat. It is the most expensive dim sum and the only pork one.

Comparing texture: which wrapper suits you

• Chewy and glossy: Cream Cheese Dumplings and the Hargao, thanks to starch-based skins.
• Soft and silky: the chicken wonton.
• Thin and slightly sticky: the rice paper parcel.
• Firm and dense: the shumai, where the filling does most of the work.

For a background on dumpling families, from har gow to wontons, see dim sum types explained.

Ordering tips

1. Start with two, not five. Dim sum is best eaten hot. Order a pair, then add more once they are finished.
2. Mix wrappers. One starch-skinned dumpling plus one wonton or rice paper parcel gives you the full range of textures.
3. Veg tables: both veg dumplings together cost ₹940, about ₹1,086 with service and GST.
4. Pork eaters: the shumai pairs well with other pork plates. Our guide to Dubki’s pork dishes covers the ribs, skewers and chorizo bravas.
5. Allergies: the menu gives no allergen information. Ask staff about gluten, dairy, nuts and shellfish.

Order	Subtotal	Estimated bill*
Both veg dim sum	₹940	~₹1,086
Hargao + chicken wonton + shumai	₹1,685	~₹1,946
All five	₹2,675	~₹3,090

*Includes 10% service charge and roughly 5% GST on subtotal plus service. An estimate only.

How dim sum is traditionally eaten

In southern China, and especially in Guangdong and Hong Kong, dim sum is part of yum cha, which literally means “drink tea”. Families gather, pots of tea go round the table and small baskets arrive a few at a time. The whole point is variety and pace: nobody orders one big plate, and nobody waits long between bites.

That rhythm translates well to a sunset deck. Dubki is a bar rather than a tea house, and we have no information on whether Chinese tea is served, but the same principle applies. Order a couple of baskets, share them while they are hot, then decide on the next round. Dumplings that sit too long go gummy, especially starch-skinned ones like the hargao and the cream cheese dumplings.

If you like dipping sauces, it is worth asking whether chilli oil or soy is available on the side. The menu doesn’t say, and some of these dumplings already come dressed, like the sour and spicy chicken wonton and the rice paper parcel with khao suey sauce.

FAQs

How many dim sum does Dubki have?

Five: two vegetarian, two chicken and one pork.

What is the cheapest dim sum at Dubki?

The Cream Cheese Dumplings at ₹445.

Is there a prawn dim sum?

No. The hargao is a mushroom version. Prawns appear elsewhere on the menu, in starters and the Thai Seafood Slider.

How many pieces come per plate?

The menu does not say. Call +91 86238 88190 or ask your server.

See the dim sum alongside every other section on the Dubki menu with prices.