The Beginnings…
Dumplings have existed since the Han Dynasty and through the early beginnings of the Silk Road in 130 BCE, dumplings started spreading across the globe. Over centuries, from Nepal to the Middle East, from the European Evolution, back to the East and Southeast Asian regions, dumplings has evolved over 2,000 years. Indeed, it can be truly be one of the few global foods.
From the humble Jiao Zhi to the Ravioli, from the Buuz to Pozzy, each adoption led to adaptation to the unique cultures, and each bite, no matter where you are, becomes a taste of our histories.
‘Silk Road - World of Dumplings’ hopes to to bring you some of rich historical past. While we cannot offer you all the different types of dumplings on our menu, we will try to feature as many as we can during the course of our existence.
Dining at ‘Silk Road - World of Dumplings’ is like taking a trip across the Silk Route. Enjoy the pairing of the sauces that make the dumplings unique, as well as savoring some other complementing dishes to complete a delectable meal.
2-COURSE OR 3-COURSE
PAIRING RECOMMENDATIONS:
- With Xiaolongbao:
- Tsingtao Beer
- Riesling
- Sake
- With Gyoza:
- Asahi
- Pinot Grigio
- Green Tea
- With Rich Dumplings (Pierogi/Manti):
- Craft Porter
- Malbec
- Five Spice Old Fashioned
TASTING MENU
(Each flight includes 2 pieces of each dumpling + paired drinks)
"ASIAN JOURNEY" - 650,000 VND ($27) Dumplings & Pairings:
- Xiaolongbao + Dassai 45 Sake (30ml)
- Har Gow + Tsingtao Beer (150ml)
- Crystal Shrimp + Chilled Soju (30ml)
- Pork Gyoza + Asahi Draft (150ml)
- Spicy Momo + Nikka Whisky (30ml)
"PREMIUM JOURNEY" - 850,000 VND ($35) Dumplings & Pairings:
- Lobster Dumpling + Champagne (75ml)
- Foie Gras Xiaolongbao + Sauternes (50ml)
- Wagyu Beef Gyoza + Japanese Whisky (30ml)
- Truffle Ravioli + White Burgundy (75ml)
- Caviar Har Gow + Premium Vodka (30ml)
"EAST MEETS WEST" - 750,000 VND ($31) Dumplings & Pairings:
- Black Truffle Xiaolongbao + Premium Sake (30ml)
- Korean Mandoo + Soju (30ml)
- Italian Ravioli + Pinot Grigio (75ml)
- Polish Pierogi + Craft Beer (150ml)
- Turkish Manti + Raki (30ml)
SPECIALTY COCKTAIL PAIRINGS - 950,000 VND ($40)
Each paired with 2 signature dumplings:
- First Flight:
- Lychee Martini + Crystal Shrimp Dumplings
- Five Spice Old Fashioned + Pork Belly Buns
- Second Flight:
- Sake Spritzer + Spicy Momo
- Wasabi Bloody Mary + Seafood Gyoza
- Third Flight:
- Asian Pear Mojito + Mushroom Dumplings
- Green Tea Gimlet + Duck Dumplings
DRINKS
BEER SELECTIONS
Asian Beers (75,000-85,000 VND):
- Japanese
- Asahi Super Dry
- Sapporo Premium
- Kirin Ichiban
- Chinese
- Tsingtao
- Harbin
- Vietnamese Premium
- Saigon Chill
- 333 Premium
- Hanoi Premium
Craft Beers (95,000-120,000 VND):
- Light & Crisp
- Pasteur Street Jasmine IPA
- Heart of Darkness Dream Alone Pale Ale
- Full-Bodied
- East West Brewing Far East Porter
- Platinum East Asian Red Ale
WINES (By Glass/Bottle)
White Wines:
- Light & Crisp (Perfect for Asian dumplings)
- Riesling (120k/580k VND)
- Pinot Grigio (110k/520k VND)
- Gewürztraminer (130k/620k VND)
- Medium-Bodied
- Chardonnay (unoaked) (115k/550k VND)
- Viognier (125k/600k VND)
Red Wines:
- Light to Medium (Good with meat dumplings)
- Pinot Noir (120k/580k VND)
- Beaujolais (115k/550k VND)
- Full-Bodied
- Malbec (125k/600k VND)
- Syrah (130k/620k VND)
SAKE & SPIRITS
Sake (100ml/Bottle):
- Premium
- Dassai 45 (150k/720k VND)
- Kubota Senju (130k/620k VND)
- House Sake
- Hot/Cold (90k/420k VND)
Asian Spirits:
- Korean Soju (Bottle)
- Jinro (220k VND)
- Chamisul Fresh (240k VND)
- Chinese Baijiu (30ml)
- Moutai (220k VND)
- Wuliangye (180k VND)
- Japanese Whisky (45ml)
- Suntory Toki (180k VND)
- Nikka From The Barrel (220k VND)
Made with Bullet