For many Singaporeans, Joo Chiat Kim Choo is basically the Bee Cheng Hiang of rice dumplings.
Known for its old school recipes and generously packed fillings, the heritage brand is bringing back its popular Blue Pea Rice Dumpling for 2026.
The Blue Rice Dumpling That Is Turning Heads
Infused with natural blue pea flowers, the glutinous rice takes on a vibrant blue hue that instantly stands out from regular rice dumplings. Meanwhile, inside the dumpling, customers still get the familiar sweet savoury Peranakan style filling that helped make Joo Chiat Kim Choo a household name.
Because it is available only in limited quantities, the Blue Pea Rice Dumpling is expected to be one of the more sought after items this Dragon Boat Festival season.
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Honestly, this might be one of the most photogenic rice dumplings in Singapore right now.
This Giant Dumpling Is Basically A Full Festive Meal
For those who believe size matters, the Emperor’s Rice Dumpling remains one of the most indulgent items on the menu.
Each dumpling comes packed with premium braised pork belly, dried scallops, Chinese sausage, salted egg yolk, chestnuts, shiitake mushrooms and ginkgo nuts. As a result, almost every bite feels loaded with ingredients instead of just mouthfuls of rice.
On top of that, the Emperor’s Rice Dumpling also appears in the Emperor’s Heirloom Gift Set, which comes in luxurious festive packaging designed for gifting.
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These Dumplings Go Through More Than 21 Preparation Steps
Part of what makes Joo Chiat Kim Choo stand out is the amount of work involved behind every dumpling.
The bamboo leaves alone go through days of boiling, washing and soaking before they are ready for wrapping. Meanwhile, the kitchen team also spends days preparing the fillings, seasoning the meat and soaking the glutinous rice.
Only after that does the wrapping and steaming begin. In total, the entire process takes more than eight days and involves 21 detailed preparation steps.
Because of this lengthy process, the dumplings continue attracting loyal customers year after year.
Must Try Joo Chiat Kim Choo Rice Dumplings For 2026
Where To Buy?
Customers can buy the rice dumplings at the Joo Chiat Kim Choo headquarters, the flagship store at Circuit Road, more than 30 pop up locations across Singapore and through the brand’s online store.
Some pop up locations include Takashimaya, JEM, AMK Hub, Causeway Point, Waterway Point and Westgate.
If you are planning a full rice dumpling feast this Dragon Boat Festival season, Singapore has plenty of other interesting options too. You can also check out:
