Four plates of colorful steamed dumplings, also known as dim sum, with dipping sauces.

simple dim'sum recipes for a quick midweek dinner

Looking for a quick midweek dinner that’s full of flavour? itsu dim'sum makes it easy. Ready in minutes and perfect with your favourite dips and sauces, these bite-sized dumplings are a simple way to bring variety to the table without much preparation. From chicken and prawn to vegetable fillings, our dim'sum is made for easy dinners, sharing plates and quick meals when you want something warm, satisfying and full of Asian-inspired flavour.

Try these five simple itsu dim'sum recipes, each paired with a different dip for an easy midweek meal.


chicken dim'sum & itsu crispy'chilli oil dip

serves 1 | prep time 3 mins | cook time 2 mins

Ready in just a few minutes, this easy recipe pairs tender itsu chicken dim'sum with the spicy crunch of itsu crispy'chilli oil. Simply heat the itsu chicken dim'sum, add itsu crispy'chilli oil to the dipping well and finish with fresh spring onion for extra freshness. It’s a quick, flavour-packed midweek dinner when you want something warm and satisfying.

Colorful dumplings arranged around a chili dipping sauce on a white plate.

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vegetable dim'sum & soy sauce dip

serves 1 | prep time 3 mins | cook time 2 mins

Try itsu vegetable dim'sum with soy sauce, a drizzle of itsu crispy'chilli oil and fresh spring onion. The savoury soy sauce pairs beautifully with the sweet miso, soy and sesame vegetable dumplings, while the itsu crispy'chilli oil adds gentle heat and crunch. Ready in just a few minutes, it’s perfect for an easy midweek dinner when you want something quick and full of flavour.

Assorted steamed dumplings with green onions and soy dipping sauce in a hexagonal container.
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prawn dim'sum & sweet chilli dip

serves 1 | prep time 3 mins | cook time 2 mins

Sweet, sticky and gently spicy, this itsu prawn dim'sum is a delicious choice when you want something quick, easy and full of flavour. itsu prawn dim'sum is paired with sweet chilli sauce, then finished with fresh spring onion and coriander for extra freshness. Ready in just a few minutes, it’s an easy way to enjoy a satisfying meal with very little fuss.

Assorted dim sum dumplings with a central dipping sauce in a hexagonal takeout container.
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chicken dim'sum & spicy honey dip

serves 1 | prep time 3 mins | cook time 2 mins

Give your itsu chicken dim'sum a sweet and spicy twist with a quick dipping sauce made from itsu crispy'chilli oil, light soy sauce, honey and coriander. The salt and pepper chicken and Thai coconut chicken shumai-style dumplings are full of flavour. The honey adds a touch of sweetness and the itsu crispy'chilli oil brings a gentle kick. Finish with spring onion and you have a tasty dinner ready in just a few minutes.

Six colorful dumplings with dipping sauce arranged on a white octagonal plate.

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Ready in minutes, these dim'sum recipes are perfect for easy dinners, sharing plates or a tasty snack. Explore more itsu recipes for quick and flavour-packed meal ideas.