Laobian Dumpling

Laobian Dumpling
Native name
老边饺子
Company typeRestaurant chain
IndustryRestaurant
Founded1829
FounderBian Fu
HeadquartersNo. 208, Laobian Dumpling Restaurant (Zhongjie Branch),
Shenyang
,
China
Number of locations
80 stores (2026)
Area served
China, Japan
Key people
Cui Tao (崔韬) (chairman)
Productsdumpling, jiaozi
Websitehttp://www.laobian.com.cn/

Laobian Dumpling (Chinese: 老边饺子; pinyin: Lǎobiān Jiǎozi), founded in 1829, is a Chinese restaurant chain specializing in Chinese cuisine, particularly famous for its dumplings and longstanding culinary heritage. Based in Shenyang, Liaoning, China, it has branches across China as well as Japan, and is a China Time-honored Brand. Additionally, the company holds the Guinness World Record as the oldest dumpling restaurant in the world.

History

Laobian Dumpling originated during the Daoguang period of the Qing dynasty. The founder, Bian Fusheng, was born in Renqiu, Hebei Province, and later moved to Shenyang to make a living. In 1940, Bian Lin, the third-generation successor of Bian Family Dumplings, moved the dumpling restaurant to the North Market in Shenyang. The fifth-generation successor was Bian Lin's grandson, Bian Jiang, who took over the business around the 1990s,[1][2] until ownership was transferred again later on.

In June 2016, during a state visit to Shenyang, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel was served curated dishes from the restaurant by Laobian Dumpling chefs at the Shenyang Shangri‑La Hotel, and a special dumpling dish was subsequently nicknamed the "Angela Merkel Dumpling" in her honor.[3]

Company profile

The legal representative and current chairman of Laobian Dumpling is Cui Tao (崔韬), who serves as chairman and general manager of the enterprise.

The company has a registered capital of RMB 2.79 million and an operating range including restaurant operations, catering services, and frozen food services.[4][5]

In addition to major cities in China, Laobian Dumpling also has branches in Japan.[6]

Locations

China

  • Haikou
    • Xiuying District (Yongwan Road branch)

This list includes only verified branches. Laobian Dumpling currently operates a total of 80 branches[14] across China that are not listed here due to a lack of verifiable sources for each specific store.

Japan

  • Tokyo
    • Shinjuku District (Shinjuku Main Branch)[15]
    • Shinjuku District (Shinjuku Annex)[16]

Reputation

Laobian Dumpling is the oldest continuously operating dumpling restaurant in the world, with recognition in connection with Guinness record acknowledgements in travel literature.[17][18]

It is also recognised as one of Shenyang’s most historic and culturally significant restaurant brands. It is a China Time-honored establishment. Its traditional craftsmanship was formally recognised in 2011 when the Laobian dumpling preparation method was listed as a provincial intangible cultural heritage by authorities in Liaoning Province.[19]

The brand has also been cited in national media as a notable example of a traditional Chinese culinary enterprise. Laobian Dumplings has been designated as a Liaoning Famous Brand and a Shenyang Famous Brand.[20]

References

  1. ^ "成就东北传奇老边饺子的神秘馅料". 新浪专栏 (in Chinese). 8 October 2013. Archived from the original on 31 January 2020.
  2. ^ "八千里路云和月". 台灣電視公司 (in Chinese). 1989.
  3. ^ "Angela Merkel enjoys local cuisine during Shenyang visit". China Daily. 16 June 2016.
  4. ^ "沈阳老边饺子馆 company profile". BOSS直聘 – Company Info. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  5. ^ "崔韬 –沈阳老边食品有限公司董事长兼总经理". Maigoo人物. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  6. ^ "在日掌勺的中国大厨：将中华美食遍布整个日本". 中国新闻网 (in Chinese). 18 September 2006.
  7. ^ "Laobian Dumpling (Zhongjie), Shenyang". Tripadvisor. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  8. ^ "老边饺子馆(黎明国际店), Shenyang". Tripadvisor. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  9. ^ "Laobian Dumpling House (Hufangqiao)". Trip.com. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  10. ^ "Laobian Dumpling (Hepingmen), Beijing". Tripadvisor. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  11. ^ "老边饺子馆(北京南站店)". 北京本地宝. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  12. ^ "老边饺子馆 (长阳店), Beijing". Trip.com. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  13. ^ "Laobian Dumpling (Grandview Mall), Guangzhou". Tripadvisor. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  14. ^ "Laobian Jiaozi: Traditional Chinese food's modernization". China Daily. 13 September 2006. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  15. ^ "老辺餃子舘 新宿本店". Gurunavi 日本餐廳指南. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  16. ^ "老辺餃子舘 新宿別館". Tripadvisor. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  17. ^ "Laobian Dumpling's historic status in Shenyang". The China Journey. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  18. ^ "Laobian Dumpling holds Guinness record for oldest dumpling restaurant". World Tourism. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  19. ^ "Laobian Dumplings Restaurant". Shenyang Government Official Website. Retrieved 22 February 2026.
  20. ^ "Laobian Jiaozi: Traditional Chinese food's modernization". China Daily. Retrieved 22 February 2026.

See also

  • List of China Time-honored Brands
  • List of Chinese restaurants
  • List of restaurants in China
  • Bafang Dumpling
  • Media related to Laobian Dumpling at Wikimedia Commons
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