Tacoma’s dumpling scene just picked up some serious steam. Supreme Dumplings, the Bellevue-born xiao long bao specialist, has quietly rolled into The Village at Tacoma Mall, bringing its hand-folded soup dumplings to the freshly reworked outdoor plaza. The shop ran a low-key soft opening earlier this month, then went fully public with a grand opening last Saturday, rounding out a recent wave of new eateries in the mall’s open-air Village.
According to the Puget Sound Business Journal, Supreme Dumplings has taken over the last major restaurant space in the Village project, joining a cluster of newer food tenants as the center shifts its focus toward dining. That move marks the latest step in Tacoma Mall’s plan to turn the outdoor plaza into a full-on dining destination for Pierce County shoppers.
Menu and opening details
The News Tribune reports that Supreme Dumplings kicked off with soft-opening specials the week of June 8 before celebrating its grand opening last Saturday. On the menu, the headliners are xiao long bao in several varieties, including pork, pork and shrimp, crab, and wagyu. The outlet notes that most dumplings are sold in six or eight piece orders, while larger plates such as braised pork belly, tan tan noodles, and fried rice round things out for anyone who does not want to live on soup dumplings alone.
Expansion and wholesale plans
Founder Brandon Ting, who also started Kizuki Ramen & Izakaya, is pushing a broader buildout of the brand in and beyond Washington. The company has launched a frozen wholesale program aimed at getting its xiao long bao into grocery stores and foodservice operations. In a company press release, Supreme Dumplings noted that it already runs several locations across Washington and is planning additional Greater Seattle restaurants, along with new outposts in Honolulu and other U.S. cities later this year. The release also highlights the wholesale rollout, which the brand showcased at the National Restaurant Association Show. The expansion and wholesale details are laid out in a company press release.
What the Village redevelopment means
The Village at Tacoma Mall is a key piece of a broader overhaul led by mall owner Simon, which puts restaurants and outdoor gathering space front and center. The property lists Supreme Dumplings alongside names like Shake Shack, Dave's Hot Chicken, and Happy Lamb Hot Pot, a tenant mix developers say is designed to modernize the center and boost daily foot traffic by leaning into a dining and entertainment vibe for the South Sound. Simon shows the new Supreme Dumplings unit in its Village section and provides basic hours and access information.
Where to find it
The Tacoma Supreme Dumplings location sits right on the Village plaza, visible from Steele Street and directly across from Dave’s Hot Chicken. The mall directory lists center hours for the restaurant. The News Tribune also notes that openings at other Supreme Dumplings locations have drawn long lines, so early visitors may want to factor in a wait and double check the mall directory for current hours and contact details before heading out.
