about
Our founders
Sandy and David bonded over a shared passion for food and the idea for a new category of fresh dumplings in the UK, with a wider range of textures and flavours available to cook with ease at home. Thus Love Sum was born, inspired by the dumpling and its historic evolution along the Silk Roads; the original fusion food that is interpreted and re-interpreted by every culture it reaches.
Sandy Tang
Sandy is a chef and recipe developer, who cooked her way to the MasterChef finals in 2020. Born in the former Portuguese colony of Macau, where she lived until age 13, Sandy grew up surrounded by a unique fusion of cultures.Β
Having spent half her life in Asia and half in the UK, she feels comfortable embracing both Eastern and Western ideas and techniques when working in the kitchen, producing innovative culinary concepts that are still grounded in tradition.Β
David Solomon
David first travelled to India, Nepal, China, and Southeast Asia in 1991, and over the next three decades, his work and love for the region have taken him back over 40 times. With family spread over the world, making Eurasian dumplings according to recipes passed down through 4 generations has become a regular family activity and a way of connecting β hence the desire to make fresh, homemade dumplings more accessible in the UK.
Made in London
Our recipes were first developed by our founder Sandy in her home kitchen. As the business grew and for us to maintain good quality, we moved into the current kitchen in Park Royal, West London back in 2021. All our dumplings are now produced by a team of dumpling experts who are chosen for their experience in food production and passion in producing good food.
Journey of how to cook dumplings
Sandyβs experience of cooking dumplings has led to the way we cook Love Sum e.g. steam & pan-fry. Every dumpling is unique. Some are more suited to pan-frying with a crispy finish, while others are just as delicious when steamed on their own. This is also why we love dumplings so much, the cooking method depends on your mood and what you are craving. Along with a dipping sauce of your choice, you can transform them into dishes that perfectly suit any occasion
Stay inspired
Weβve partnered with @alldressedupdressings to bring you a Chicken + Kimchi Mandu salad drizzled in the Spicy Harissa Dressing π₯
Everything you need is available directly from @ocadouk so you can easily recreate this for summer! π
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In case you missed itβ¦ weβre bringing back a recipe favourite with our Peanut & Ginger Dumpling Salad π₯
Ready in under 15 minutes, itβs the perfect quick lunch featuring our Shiitake & Vegetable Jiaozi with a nutty dressing to tie it all together π₯
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One of the best dipping sauces to pair with our Korean BBQ Beef Mandu Dumplings! π₯
Ingredients list:
β¨2 tbsp soy sauce
β¨1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
β¨1 tsp honey
β¨2 garlic cloves, minced
β¨1 tbsp chopped chives
β¨1 heaped tsp chilli crisp
β¨Juice of 1/2
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Nothing says summer is on the way like soaking up the sunshine outdoors! βοΈ
Love Sum Dumplings are the perfect picnic or camping treat - ready in under 10 minutes and absolutely delicious! Find them at @boothscountry stores today π
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In case you didnβt know - Love Sum Dumplings are stocked in @selfridgesfood β¨
Weβre so proud to be part of their iconic Food Hall. Next time youβre in store, donβt forget to swing by and grab your favourite Dumplings! π₯
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Elevate your ramen game with our Shiitake & Vegetable Jiaozi Dumplings π₯
Filled with shiitake mushrooms, white cabbage, spring onion, carrots, and peas - the perfect way to take your noodles to the next level π
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Treat yourself to our mouthwatering Chicken & Kimchi Mandu, perfectly paired with a rich, creamy tahini sauce. Quick to prepare, packed with nutrition, and irresistibly delicious! π€©
Order our dumplings on @ocadouk and enjoy same-day delivery straight to your door! π₯
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Party season is almost hereβ¦ Time to level up your hosting game with a Dumpling spread that is sure to impress π₯
Serve with colourful salads, a spritz that sparkles, and soak in the golden glow of Spring π»
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Share the love with your partner for Couples Appreciation Month and treat them to a Dumpling date night β€οΈ
@ocadouk have you covered with our range of delicious Dumplings π₯
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Say hello to your new favourite dish π€©
Prawn Hargow Dumplings, earthy mushrooms and noodles in a delicious, creamy soup broth π₯
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β¨ GIVEAWAY CLOSED β¨
We have teamed up with @humaniteadrinks to give you the chance to win a beautiful bamboo steamer, the Love Sum Dumplings range, 24 cans of HumaniTea Cold Brew Matcha Lattes + HumaniTea Cold Brew Earl Grey Milk Teas (Β£60 value!) π₯π΅
Hereβs how to enter:
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*T&Cs apply. Only open to England, 18+. This competition closes 27/04/25 at midnight. The winner will be picked at random and will be announced within 7 days of the competition closing and contacted via Instagram by @lovesumdumplings*
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Is there anything better than Dumplings? π₯
You can find the recipes for these delicious dishes on our page! Which one has been your favourite so far? π
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Huge congratulations to our Co-founder @sandytangst who has been named on the @forbes 30 under 30 EUROPE list - Retail & eCommerce! π
Thank you to everyone who has been a part of the journey so far - we`re just getting started π₯°
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Craving something tasty to dip your Dumplings into? π₯
We`ve got 3 mouthwatering dipping sauces for when you next cook some up! π₯’
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This Hoisin Duck Dumpling Squash Salad is a must-try this Spring! Full recipe below π₯
Ingredients:
Five spiced squash:
Half Butternut Squash, peeled & cubed
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO)
1.5 tsp Chinese Five Spice
Sea Salt & Black Pepper
0.5 tbsp Honey
Dressing:
1 Garlic Clove, grated
Half Red Chilli, grated
Fresh Coriander Leaves, finely chopped
Half Lime, juiced
3 tbsp Soy Sauce
2 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar
1 tbsp Fish Sauce
1 tbsp Sesame Oil
0.5 tbsp Honey
Salad:
Love Sum Hoisin Duck Dumplings
100g Watercress
Half Cucumber, ribboned
1 Carrot, ribboned
2 Spring Onions, thinly sliced
30g Peanuts
Crispy Shallots
Method:
Five spiced squash:
Preheat the oven to 200Β°C (fan).
On a roasting tray, massage the squash with EVOO, five-spice, sea salt, and black pepper. Spread out evenly. Roast for 50 minutes. Halfway through roasting, drizzle over honey, toss, and return to the oven until softened and golden.
Dressing:
Add all your dressing ingredients to a small jar. Shake well, taste, and adjust the seasoning accordingly.
Salad:
Heat a little oil in a pan. Pan-fry your Love Sum Hoisin Duck Dumplings until golden on the bottom. Add 30ml of water, place a lid on, and steam for 3 minutes, until the water has evaporated.
Assemble all of your salad ingredients in a large bowl.
Add the roasted squash and dumplings.
Drizzle over the dressing and toss! π₯
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Crunch into the taste of perfection with these golden, crispy skirt Prawn Hargow Dumplings π₯
Simply create a mixture of water and corn starch, pan-fry your Dumplings for a couple of minutes & pour in the mixture. Cover and cook for 5 minutes then uncover & cook for a further 3 minutes. Flip the Dumplings onto a plate, garnish as you wish & tuck in π€©
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The perfect lunch is finally here! π
These irresistibly delicious Chana Paneer Momos are bursting with flavour - the ultimate comfort food that will leave you craving more. Get the full recipe on our website and treat yourself this weekend! π₯
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Introducing the ultimate comfort dish: Chana Paneer Momos Soup! π₯
A rich, hearty blend with everything you crave in one bowl. Stay tuned... the full recipe is coming soon π
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Try this Dumpling noodle recipe for an easy, delicious dish that comes together in no time! With our Chicken + Kimchi Mandu, itβs the ultimate comfort food and the best part... You can have all the ingredients delivered straight to your door with @ocadouk π
You will need:
1 pack Love Sum Chicken & Kimchi Mandu
1 tsp oil
3 garlic cloves
1 tbsp gochujang/ chilli paste
500ml boiling water
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 pack medium noodles (approx 80g)
Handful of spinach leaves
Toppings (optional)
Grated mozzarella
Sesame seeds
Crispy onions
Boiled egg
Chilli oil
In a saucepan, fry the garlic & chilli paste with 1 tsp of oil. Add the boiling water, soy sauce and noodles and cook according to packet instructions. Add the spinach & dumplings, then cover & cook for 5 mins. Sprinkle over some grated cheese & your favourite toppings. Enjoy π₯
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How well do you really know your dumplings? π₯
Dive into the anatomy of a true culinary masterpiece and discover what makes them irresistibly delicious!
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