Journey to the Dumpling, the Sacramento area soup dumpling favorite, is lined up to take over the Red Robin space at Folsom’s Palladio at Broadstone. Red Robin’s Palladio location is expected to close this month, opening up a large, high visibility storefront in the center’s main dining row. For local diners, it is a straight burger for dumplings trade, swapping a national chain for a regional spot known for handmade comfort food.
According to the Sacramento Business Journal, the Red Robin at the Palladio will close this month and Journey to the Dumpling is set to move into the space. The Business Journal first flagged the tenant change on Tuesday, which quickly stirred local curiosity about who would take over such a prominent unit. The move continues a steady run of restaurant shuffles at the open air center.
Lease Filings Pinpoint the Big New Home
Business filings and local reporting indicate that Journey to the Dumpling 3, Inc. has targeted roughly 5,000 square feet at 350 Palladio Parkway, Suite 1963, a footprint that would make this the group’s largest location so far. According to What Now Sacramento, owners Yvonne and Chris Tan signed the lease in November and are planning a full bar along with exclusive menu items just for the Folsom outpost. Those details point to a more involved buildout than a simple one to one tenant swap.
What Diners Can Expect on the Menu
According to the restaurant’s website, Journey to the Dumpling built its following on handmade soup dumplings alongside comfort dishes such as chow fun and dumpling noodle soup. Journey to the Dumpling highlights hand rolled dumplings made to order at its Elk Grove and Midtown Sacramento locations, and fans are eyeing the Folsom site as a chance for expanded seating and new items. With a larger space and a planned bar, the Folsom restaurant could operate a bit differently from the brand’s smaller outposts while keeping its dumpling core.
Palladio Keeps Loading Up on Food Options
The switch comes as Palladio at Broadstone continues to rework its dining lineup, pulling in both national names and regional concepts across the property. Folsom Times recently reported that Yard House is preparing to open at Palladio, and Style Magazine listed Journey to the Dumpling among the eateries slated for the mall. Dropping a local dumpling shop into a big chain’s footprint fits with a broader shift toward food focused uses in lifestyle centers.
Timeline and What Comes Next
Reports say Red Robin will close this month while Journey to the Dumpling is aiming for a late 2026 opening after a substantial buildout of the space. The Sacramento Business Journal notes that there is not yet a firm opening date on the books. Palladio management and Journey’s owners are expected to share more details as construction and permitting move ahead.
