Dumpling Factory
Cafe & Classroom
Dumpling Classes
Over 10,000+ students taught in-person and virtually. Learn the art of the handmade dumplings at our Dumpling Factory in South Boston or virtually from anywhere in the world. You’ll learn everything you need to make delicious dumplings from scratch.
Factory Cafe
Visit the Factory Cafe to try our famous dumplings and fan favorites like our scallion pancake cheeseburger and Double Awesome sandwich.
Our Story
In 2012, James Beard Award-winning chef Irene Li co-founded Mei Mei with her two older siblings. "Mei Mei” means little sister in Mandarin and our dumplings are an expression of the Li siblings’ favorite childhood food memories as Chinese-American kids growing up in Boston.
In 2020, Irene teamed up with Babson MBA graduates, Alyssa Lee and Annie Campbell, to lead the business in its transformation into a Dumpling Factory & Classroom.
Farm-Focused Dumplings
Our dumplings are rooted in tradition and filled with next-level ingredients that blend nostalgic and unexpected flavors.
We source 70% of our ingredients from the Northeast and work with local New England farms and producers to make unique dumplings that taste like home. Our home.
FARM-FOCUSED DUMPLINGS
70% of ingredients sourced from the Northeast
What Our Fans Say
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“Those pork dumplings were some sort of magic ✨”
— @Chachals_hangry
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“[Mei Mei’s] flavors are delicious and unique but I especially love what your business stands for.”
— Christine, Dumpling Lover
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“Creative and tasty flavor ideas, the sauces are fun, and having them pre-cooked makes dinner much easier for me.”
— Simon, Dumpling Lover
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