Dumpling Master | Dumpling & Bubble Tea

Dumpling Master on Hickory Street in downtown Athens has earned a 4.7 star rating with nearly 200 reviews by serving handmade dumplings and bubble tea in a format that fills a unique niche in the Athens dining scene. The combination of fresh dumplings and tea drinks creates a light, satisfying meal option that is unlike anything else available downtown. The dumplings are handmade and available in multiple fillings and preparation styles: steamed, pan fried, and in soup. The quality of the wrapper and filling reflects genuine dumpling craft rather than a mass produced product. Bubble tea adds a beverage program that is fun, customizable, and complementary to the food. The Hickory Street location is in downtown Athens, accessible to both the campus community and downtown visitors. The space is compact and casual, designed for the quick meal format that dumplings naturally lend themselves to. Dumpling Master is open for lunch and dinner with hours that vary by day. The $$ pricing is fair for handmade dumplings. For a quick, unique, and satisfying meal in downtown Athens, it fills a space that no other restaurant occupies.