When the world came to a standstill in 2020, Candace and Allan Tea sprang into action. As seasoned restaurateurs, their top priority was supporting their team—so they launched a humble dumpling delivery service to keep their staff employed and families fed. What began as a scrappy side hustle quickly blossomed into a fast-growing e-commerce brand rooted in heart, hustle, and of course, dumplings.
Cali Dumpling was born out of a mission to bring authentic, restaurant-quality dumplings into home kitchens everywhere. We use only the finest ingredients to craft bold, nostalgic flavors that capture the essence of meals shared at your favorite neighborhood restaurant or your parents’ dinner table.
After welcoming their daughter in 2022, Allan had a moment of reckoning: he didn’t want to feed her the artificial, overly processed dumplings commonly found on shelves. That realization sparked a new mission—create dumplings made with clean, natural, and organic ingredients that families could trust.
In 2023, we proudly launched our USDA-certified Organic Dumpling Line—made with non-GMO, non-MSG ingredients and absolutely no artificial colors, preservatives, antibiotics, or hormones. Produced in Los Angeles, our organic dumplings are now available in over 60 retailers including Erewhon and 99 Ranch Market across Southern California.
Whether you're cooking for one or feeding a crowd, our dumplings are designed to make mealtime delicious, easy, and wholesome. Check out our cooking instructions and sauce recipes here!
From our kitchen to yours—thank you for being part of the Cali Dumpling family. We can't wait to hear what you think.
Our Purpose
Cali Dumpling exists to make restaurant-quality Asian comfort food more accessible while supporting better food standards, meaningful employment, and community connection.
Founded during the pandemic as a way to keep hospitality workers employed and bring comfort to local families, Cali Dumpling has grown into a Southern California food manufacturer serving homes, restaurants, schools, hotels, and food service partners across the country.
Our purpose is to create high-quality frozen dumplings and dim sum that people can trust, while building partnerships that support communities and make culturally meaningful food more widely available.
Approved by: Cali Dumpling Governing Body
Last reviewed: 2026OUR STAKEHOLDERS
We believe long-term business success depends on creating value for the people and communities connected to our work. Cali Dumpling regularly considers the impact of our decisions on employees, customers, suppliers, community partners, and the environment.
Cali Dumpling’s leadership reviews company purpose, stakeholder priorities, operational impact, and business practices as part of ongoing strategic planning and operational oversight.