The Dumpling Tree

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The Dumpling Tree Family run restaurant and bar specialising in authentic south western Chinese cuisine The bar serves a range of draught beer, wine and spirits.

Spacious and comfortable, it is ideal for a quiet and relaxing drink or a large gathering. The restaurant menu features authentic reginal cuisine from Yunnan southwest China and all our dishes are freshly prepared. A big proportion of the menu caters for vegetarians and there are plenty choices for gluten or dairy free food.

13/10/2026

Grandma’s Potatoes - Smashed potatoes, Yunnan style.

An everyday dish found in home kitchens across Yunnan, from city flats to village tables. Wherever it lands on the table, it brings comfort and company.

Experience Yunnan cuisine at The Dumpling Tree, the house of Yunnan.

Bookings in bio.

30/09/2026

Some dishes belong at the centre of the table.

Thousand Layered Pork (千张肉) is a classic Chinese dish, enjoyed in Yunnan province and beyond.

The evocative name comes from the many thinly sliced layers of soft pork belly, meticulously arranged layer upon layer before being topped with pickled mustard greens and slowly steamed until the meat becomes meltingly tender.

As it cooks, the rich flavour of the pork and the sharp savoury character of the mustard greens slowly come together, resulting in a richness a depth like no other.

If you’re looking for a dish that brings people together, it’s best to start with Thousand Layered Pork.

Explore the flavours of southwestern China.
Book a table via the link in our bio.

22/09/2026

Discover Yunnan’s most famous dish, and the story behind its name.

Cross the Bridge Rice Noodles is said to have originated from the legend of a loving wife who would cross a bridge each day to bring lunch to her husband while he studied in isolation.

To keep his meal hot on the journey, she carried a rich broth sealed beneath a layer of oil, with fresh meats, vegetables and rice noodles packed separately and added only when she arrived.

That same ritual remains at the heart of the dish we proudly serve today, an enduring staple and icon of Yunnan’s culinary heritage.

When it comes to discovering Yunnan cuisine, it begins with a bowl of Cross the Bridge Rice Noodles.

Begin exploring the flavours of southwestern China. Book a table via the link in our bio.

For generations, the geography of Yunnan has shaped the culture of its people and directly influenced her cuisine.As Chi...
04/09/2026

For generations, the geography of Yunnan has shaped the culture of its people and directly influenced her cuisine.

As China’s most ethnically diverse province, Yunnan draws on the traditions of 25 minority ethnic groups and channels them into her dishes, with every herb, spice and aroma telling a distinct story.

The Taste of Yunnan section of our menu brings this province’s vibrant and aromatic cuisine to you, from rice terrace to table.

Let us know your favourite Yunnan dish that we serve in the comments below for a chance to have it prepared for you on the house on your next visit.

05/08/2026

Jiaozi sizzling, followed by a crispy test. Pure cinema.

04/08/2026

Woks burning, music playing and cocktails shaking. The sound of our evenings has touch of oriental-inspired magic that’s hard to define and impossible to imitate. Stop by at night and become part of the story.

Beat the heat with some divine refreshment.The Shanghai Ice Tea - inspired by the crisp and refreshing fruit ice tea bev...
03/08/2026

Beat the heat with some divine refreshment.

The Shanghai Ice Tea - inspired by the crisp and refreshing fruit ice tea beverages enjoyed in China in the blazing summer months. Perfect for courtyard strolls and late night rendezvous.

Beat the heat with some divine refreshment. The Shanghai Ice Tea - inspired by the crisp and refreshing fruit ice tea be...
03/08/2026

Beat the heat with some divine refreshment.

The Shanghai Ice Tea - inspired by the crisp and refreshing fruit ice tea beverages enjoyed in China in the blazing summer months. Perfect for courtyard strolls and late night rendezvous.

Good company and dishes made to share. Experience a modern continuation of timeless tradition in Cambridge.
22/07/2026

Good company and dishes made to share.

Experience a modern continuation of timeless tradition in Cambridge.

21/07/2026

The best sort of evening. Who are you bringing?

Address

59 Perne Road
Cambridge
CB13RX

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10pm
Tuesday 8am - 10pm
Wednesday 8am - 10pm
Thursday 8am - 10pm
Friday 8am - 11pm
Saturday 8am - 11pm
Sunday 11:30am - 9pm

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+441223971200

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