Hello to the new Dumpling Bar at Belvista Centre! Tucked in a cosy corner, but still offering a subtle beach view, gently easing you into relaxation mode. As you approach, you’ll be greeted by two traditional female statues placed at the entrance – the perfect props for a playful photo op that will get your visit off to a memorable start!
As we stepped through the doors, we were enveloped in a warm and inviting atmosphere, courtesy of the gracious waitresses who greeted us with bright smiles. We were then transported to a bygone era as the décor seamlessly whisked us away to ancient China. Every intricate detail, from the oriental wallpaper to the flowers hung from the ceiling, set the tone for a truly authentic dining experience.
We started off with their delightful starters, the Single Platter, which is a beautiful combination of California rolls, rainbow rolls, and salmon sushi, accompanied with a Dim Sum Box which includes crispy chicken bao buns, juicy chicken dumplings, prawn and chicken suimai and an extra platter of dumplings because there’s no such thing as too much dumplings!
With so many delicious options on the menu, it had taken us some time to decide what to have for main and this is what we ended up devouring: The Korean Sticky Chicken, which is fried chicken balls tossed in Korean gochujang sauce, a perfect balance of sweet and spicy. The Kung Pao Prawn, wok fried prawns with dry red chilli, mixed vegetables, garlic chilli sauce, and topped with roasted peanuts, boasting a ton of flavour and textures. The Sweet and Sour Pork Ribs with pineapple, onion, and bell peppers will have you licking your fingers! All these dishes have options to have them served with veggies, egg fried rice, or noodles. And lastly (our favourite) the ultimate comforting Soup Noodle with Beef Brisket, holy cow (pun fully intended). Slowly braised beef served over egg noodles in a hot, rich beef bone broth, d-i-v-i-n-e!
In the end, we were chilling with ice cream, it looked so good and tasted so sweet – perfect for a sunny day in Ballito. We indulged in a Deep Fried Ice Cream and the Cake of the Day which was a chocolate, strawberry, and vanilla layered ice cream cake topped with red and green glace cherries, nuts, and chocolate sauce … Need I say more!
Tài xièxie le, Cindy and the Dumpling Bar Team for a beautiful lunch and wonderful service. We cannot wait to come back!
082 805 7070
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Shop 30, Dumpling Bar Ballito, 22 Sandra Rd, Ballito address