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.
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.

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 – 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
Sandy’s 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
From mountain hikes to lounging by the lakes, beach days to campfire nights - our Dumplings are the ultimate summer companion 🏄♀️
Bursting with flavour, easy to love, and made to make this summer unforgettable 🤩
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Episode 7: Love Sum’mer Recipe Series ☀️
Say hello to your new midday hero: Honey Sriracha Prawn Hargow Rice Bowl 🍤
Prawn Hargow in a sticky glaze, served over fluffy rice with crunchy veg. Pick up our Dumplings on @ocadouk and level up your lunch game 🥢
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We’re so excited to launch Love Sum’mer - bringing you the ultimate summer recipes to make every moment even more special 🌟
From vibrant Dumpling salads to crowd-pleasing spreads, there’s something for every occasion 🥟
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Episode 6: Love Sum’mer Recipe Series ☀️
Summer’s heating up, and so is the grill. Dumpling skewers are going head-to-head with BBQ classics - and bringing serious flavour perfect for sunny days 🥟
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Episode 5: Love Sum’mer Recipe Series ☀️
Meet your new summer obsession: The viral Sesame-Soy Dumpling Salad 🥟 Fresh, crunchy, and seriously mouthwatering. One bite and you’ll know why everyone’s talking about it ✨
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Episode 4: Love Sum’mer Recipe Series ☀️
In this episode we’re serving up the perfect balance of tangy and sweet... summer flavour never looked so good 🥟
Crispy, golden bites coated in a sticky, zesty glaze - this one’s made to share (or not) 🍋
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Did you know our co-founder @sandytangst was a finalist on @masterchefuk and made an appearance on BBC Dragons` Den back in January! 🌟
2025 is already shaping up to be a big year and this is just the beginning 👀
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Welcome to Love Sum’mer Recipes ☀️
For Episode 3 we’re putting the spotlight on bold flavours with a lineup of game-changing sauces: Sweet sesame soy, spicy crispy garlic, sweet + spicy peach
and mango soy 🥟
Which one are you making first? 🤩
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Episode 2: Love Sum’mer Recipe Series ☀️
Summer calls for something refreshing - and in the second epsiode, we’re bringing the heat (and the cool) with our Chicken & Kimchi Mandu 🥟
Tossed into a crisp, vibrant salad, it’s tangy and totally satisfying. This one’s built to impress and refresh 🌟
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Looking for the perfect summer recipe? ☀️
Welcome to Episode 1 of Love Sum’mer - our new series serving up refreshing Dumpling recipes to keep you inspired across the warmer months 🥟
For today’s recipe we’re making a chilled Dumpling soup with a clean, delicate broth built to let every fresh garnish shine 🌟
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Delicate, delicious, and packed with flavour 🥟
Our Shiitake & Vegetable Jiaozi are the perfect bite - whether you`re craving a light lunch, a snack, or something to impress at dinner 🌟
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✨ GIVEAWAY ✨
We have teamed up with @alldressedupdressings to give you the chance to win:
✨ A bamboo steamer
🥟 Love Sum Dumplings Prawn Hargow, Hoisin Duck Dumplings and the Chicken & Kimchi Mandu
🥗 4x All Dressed Up Dressings
Here’s how to enter:
🎉 Like this post
🎉 Follow @lovesumdumplings and @alldressedupdressings
🎉 Tag a friend you’d share it with
🎉 Share to your story!
*T&Cs apply. Only open to England, 18+. This competition closes 20/05/25 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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We’ve partnered with @alldressedupdressings to bring you a Chicken + Kimchi Mandu salad drizzled in the Spicy Harissa Dressing 🥟
Everything you need is available directly from @ocadouk so you can easily recreate this for summer! 🌞
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In case you missed it… we’re bringing back a recipe favourite with our Peanut & Ginger Dumpling Salad 🥗
Ready in under 15 minutes, it’s the perfect quick lunch featuring our Shiitake & Vegetable Jiaozi with a nutty dressing to tie it all together 🥟
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One of the best dipping sauces to pair with our Korean BBQ Beef Mandu Dumplings! 🥟
Ingredients list:
✨2 tbsp soy sauce
✨1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
✨1 tsp honey
✨2 garlic cloves, minced
✨1 tbsp chopped chives
✨1 heaped tsp chilli crisp
✨Juice of 1/2
#Koreanbbq #LoveSum #LoveSumDumplings #Dumplings #SummerRecipe #DippingSauce
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Nothing says summer is on the way like soaking up the sunshine outdoors! ☀️
Love Sum Dumplings are the perfect picnic or camping treat - ready in under 10 minutes and absolutely delicious! Find them at @boothscountry stores today 🛒
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In case you didn’t know - Love Sum Dumplings are stocked in @selfridgesfood ✨
We’re so proud to be part of their iconic Food Hall. Next time you’re in store, don’t forget to swing by and grab your favourite Dumplings! 🥟
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Elevate your ramen game with our Shiitake & Vegetable Jiaozi Dumplings 🥟
Filled with shiitake mushrooms, white cabbage, spring onion, carrots, and peas - the perfect way to take your noodles to the next level 🍜
#LoveSum #LoveSumDumplings #Dumplings #Recipe #Ramen #DumplingNoodles
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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! 🤩
Order our dumplings on @ocadouk and enjoy same-day delivery straight to your door! 🥟
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Party season is almost here… Time to level up your hosting game with a Dumpling spread that is sure to impress 🥂
Serve with colourful salads, a spritz that sparkles, and soak in the golden glow of Spring 🌻
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