Dumplings Aqui — Restaurant in San Juan del Sur (Municipio)

WHAT TO EXPECT? Small, intimate Dumpling/Gyozas restaurant 5 mins walk from beachfront with 4 chairs at chefs counter and 4 high seats at the street front. 6 delicious fillings including choose from including pork, Thai chicken, cheesy, Italian sausage each with unique garnishes and toppings. Choose between 4 / 8 / 12 dumplings to order and can mix flavours. Selection of mocktail drinks and options to BOYB from the supermarket opposite.

POSITIVES- I honestly cannot rate this place highly enough. Run by the most lovely Canadian couple that were so friendly and gave us loads of great San Juan restaurant / bar / surfing recommendations. Food was absolutely gorgeous, huge, packed with filling, full of flavour. Home made chilli and sriracha was super tasty. Cute that it's a really small personal place where you can see them cooking right Infront of you.

PAY / COST / PRICE- cash only (ATM in supermarket opposite). 12 dumplings was 460 Cordoba. No automatically added tip.

TOP TIP- This place is perfect for a quick lunch bite or a chill evening Asian feast of dumplings. If you love Asian...

The perfect dumplings in the perfectly aesthetic dumpling den. - What is my perfect crime? I break into Dumplings Aqui at midnight. Do I go for the safe and all those cordobas? No, I go for the Pork and Chive dumplings. They’re priceless. As I'm taking the dumplings a woman catches me. She tells me to stop. It's her parents recipe (they are the dumpling king and queen of Maderas) she is the dumpling princess. I say no, it's mine now.  We fall in love and have a passionate night together. I tell her to meet me in China, but I go to Russia. I don't trust her. Besides, I like the cold. Thirty years later, I get a postcard. I have a son and he's the chief of police. This is where the story gets interesting: I tell the dumpling princess to meet me in Granada by Central Park. She's been waiting for me all these years; she's never taken another lover. I don't care, I don't show up. I go to back to Dumplings Aqui . That's where I can get the...

Dumplings Aqui is a true hidden gem!

From the moment I stepped through the door, I was greeted with warm smiles and an inviting atmosphere. The dumplings here are nothing short of spectacular. Each bite is a burst of flavor that transports your taste buds to a culinary paradise.

The menu offers a variety of dumplings to cater to every palate. Whether you prefer classic pork and chive or more adventurous flavors, you'll find something to love. The quality and freshness of the ingredients are undeniable. The staff is incredibly attentive and passionate about their food. They take the time to explain the dishes and offer suggestions, making the dining experience all the more enjoyable.

Dumplings Aqui is a place where you can truly savor authentic, mouthwatering dumplings. I can't recommend it enough for anyone looking for a delightful culinary adventure. This restaurant is a must-visit gem in the world...