Wontons and dumplings are delectable delicacies that are famous throughout China and Asia.
The difference between a dumpling and a wonton is that a dumpling is made of dough that either contains ingredients or has a filling, but a wonton is a traditional Chinese dumpling that typically has stuffings like meat (chicken wonton) or seafood (shrimp wonton), and veggies.
The main difference between dumplings and wontons are as follows:
Found across many Asian cuisines — Chinese jiaozi, Japanese gyoza, and Korean mandu. They are versatile and eaten year-round, often during festive occasions like Chinese New Year.
Originated in Southern China, especially Cantonese cuisine. They’re usually served in clear broth soups or deep-fried as crispy snacks.
Wrappers are slightly thicker, making them chewy and filling.
Wrappers are thinner, smooth, and delicate — almost silky when boiled in soup.
Can include pork, beef, chicken, seafood, or vegetarian options.
Traditionally filled with minced pork and shrimp for a lighter bite.
Steamed, boiled, or pan-fried until golden and crispy.
Usually boiled in soup or deep-fried until crunchy.
Eaten with dipping sauces like soy sauce, vinegar, or chilli oil.
Commonly served in broth or with noodles, though fried wontons are popular appetisers.
| Feature | Dumplings 🥟 | Wontons 🍲 |
|---|---|---|
| Wrapper | Thicker, chewy | Thin, silky |
| Fillings | Meat, seafood, vegetables | Pork, shrimp |
| Cooking | Steamed, boiled, pan-fried | Boiled in soup, deep-fried |
| Serving | Dipping sauces | Soup or crispy appetiser |
| Texture | Hearty & chewy | Light & delicate |
Dumplings become increasingly popular during the Chinese New Year.
They are an essential part of each New Year’s celebration as a sign of family happiness.
Although they are popular around the New Year, they can also be eaten as a lunch or dinner at any other time of the year.
Due to a lack of time or the intricacy needed, not everyone, particularly working adults, have time to prepare a range of dim sum.
Nonetheless, you can still enjoy this delicious meal with EB frozen dim sum series without having to worry about cooking time.
Once unpacked, EB frozen dim sum takes only a few minutes to steam or boil before they’re ready to eat!
Dumplings can be enjoyed in different ways: cooked, steamed, or fried.
Wontons are generally deep-fried or served with soup.
They can be shaped into various forms and prepared in several ways, such as steamed, boiled, or fried.
People in Asia and other parts of the world like wontons with a variety of ingredients, such as the EB Frozen Foods shrimp wonton with mushroom seasoning and EB shrimp wonton with mala sauce.
The EB Frozen Foods shrimp wonton with mushroom seasoning is made with delicious whole shrimp and wrapped in wonton dough.
It comes with a packet of specially prepared mushroom seasoning. It’s tender and juicy in the mouth.
The shrimp wonton with mala sauce, on the other hand, is also made with juicy whole shrimp and wonton dough.
You’ll be immersed in a hot and numbing feeling when you spoon over the ready-made hot Mala sauce.
Both the EB Shrimp Wontons are an excellent way to make dinner on busy weeknights.
They are incredibly convenient and very easy to prepare.
Either boil them in water or soup. For quicker preparation, you can even microwave them according to the package instructions.
Want to try a more indulgent fried wonton instead? Give our EB Crispy Fried Chicken Wonton a whirl.
The crunchy outside layer along with the juicy filling will help elevate any noodle dish.
You can even have them as a snack!
The primary difference between dumplings and wontons is that wontons are always filled with a meat or vegetable filling, whereas dumplings can be filled or the ingredients can be mixed with the dough and formed into balls.
For working adults and even full-time homemakers who are too busy to make dumplings or wontons on their own, they can still enjoy these yummylicious little but filling food.
Simply opt for EB Frozen Food Dim Sum for 100% hassle-free cooking.
For a selection of dumplings and wontons, including frozen dim sum (halal), shrimp wontons and chicken wontons, feel free to visit EB Frozen Food website.
For more information, feel free to get in touch with us.
No. Dumplings have thicker wrappers and more varied fillings, while wontons are thinner and often served in soup.
Yes! Frozen wontons can be air-fried until crispy for a healthier alternative to deep frying.
Absolutely. EB Frozen Food ensures freshness is locked in, so you get the same great taste without the hassle.
Soy sauce with vinegar and chilli oil is the classic combination.
