Bibigo Dumplings 6 Pack
Billie Kjergaard
I am beyond excited to partner with Bibigo to share about their amazing Costco steamed chicken and vegetable dumplings. They are available at Costco for $7.49 after $4.50 off through 9/26! You can enjoy them as an appetizer, side dish, light lunch or anytime snack and are sure to satisfy all your dumpling needs.
The dumplings are very similar to xiao long bao as they contain a small amount of savory broth that bursts in your mouth when you bite into it. They are smaller in size and the broth is made with gelatin instead of collagen; however, they are the closest thing to xiao long bao that you will currently find at Costco.
The steamed dumplings come with a soy-based sauce packet which is slightly vinegary and sweet. You can dip the dumplings in the sauce or drizzle over the tray and allow the dumplings to sit in the sauce and soak up all its flavor.
The sauce is not spicy at all but if you prefer a little bit of heat, you can top your dumplings in chili oil or sriracha. You can also mix the sauce packet provided with the chili oil to create an amazing savory, sweet, and spicy sauce to pair with your dumplings.
You can find chili oil or chili garlic sauce at any local grocery store. If you have access to an Asian grocery store, you will find a very large selection of various chili oils or chili garlic sauce. Be sure to check the ingredient list as some chili oils contain peanuts.
In the past, I could only enjoy delicious steamed dumplings at restaurants because it is one of those foods that I would never attempt to make at home. Now I can enjoy steamed dumplings whenever I want without going to a restaurant. My secret? Bibigo's steamed chicken and vegetable dumplings from Costco. The tender dumplings are filled with savory chicken, cabbage, onions and mushrooms. While they are fully cooked and stored in the freezer, the unique tray packaging allows the dumplings to steam while heating in the microwave. They are ready in a total of 3 minutes, (2 minutes to heat and 1 minute to rest). There are six dumplings to a tray and the box contains six trays. You get 36 dumplings for $11. 99! One tray of 6 is considered a serving. The box also includes 6 packets of dipping sauce. The sauce is not just a packet of soy sauce. It is on the sweet side, but perfectly compliments the dumplings. The dumplings are pinched together at the top instead of being crimped on the side like a pot sticker. Bibigo claims this Korean style of dumpling "allows for a larger filling to wrapper ratio." All I know is that they are GOOD!
The dumplings can be used as a snack, an appetizer or a light meal. Make a more ample meal out of it by adding a chopped Asian salad. The box I bought had a freezer life of 9 plus months. These are great to have in the freezer at work for those days when you have to work through lunch. All you need is a microwave because you can enjoy them straight out of the tray. Watch out for lunch thieves though, the dumplings won't last long!
The best frozen soup dumplings (aka xiaolongbao) should have a tender dumpling skin, a meaty filling, and tons of rich broth. This type of steamed Chinese dumpling is phenomenal and we wanted to see if you can recreate restaurant-level deliciousness at home with store bought soup dumplings.
Bibigo is the king of dumplings. They already make some of our favorite regular dumplings and now they make the best frozen soup dumplings, too. The flavor and texture are 10/10. You get plenty of rich broth when you bite into these. Then, to sweeten the pot even more, these are microwaveable and come with their own dipping sauce! Not that you need another reason to buy these, but I found both the chicken and the pork versions at my local Dollar Tree for an extremely low price. Good job, Bibigo!
Other Products We Tried: Good & Gather Pork Soup Dumplings, Yea Foods Soupy Pork Bun With Purple Sweet Potato, Mila Pork, Mila Pork and Shrimp, Synear Pork Soup Dumpling, Synear Pork & Shrimp Soup Dumpling, Synear Supreme Soup Dumpling, Yeah Foods Soupy Chicken Bun With Shrimp, Yea Foods Soupy Pork Bun
If you're a fan of dumplings, then chances are you hold xiao long bao, Chinese soup dumplings, in high esteem. Anthony Bourdain called them "pillows of happiness" on "Parts Unknown: Shanghai" (via YouTube). Between the thin, delicate skin, meaty filling, and burst of savory, juicy broth that fills your mouth when you take a bite, it's hard not to fall in love with xiao long bao. But if you don't have a dumpling spot nearby that sells them, you might be considering trying out the frozen versions offered at Costco and Trader Joe's, which are having a bit of a moment. Can a frozen soup dumpling really provide the kind of flavor people crave? Apparently, the answer is yes, because both stores' versions have their fans.
We looked at several reviews online to determine which soup dumpling reigns supreme, and though Trader Joe's makes a totally serviceable soup dumpling, many reviewers seem to prefer the Costco xiao long bao (made by Bibigo) for a few reasons. In a side-by-side review by Nourrtann on TikTok, she determined that "the Costco ones are way better" due to a few different factors, and it's not just because Costco's soup dumplings come with a sauce packet included.
There are a few different reasons Costco's soup dumplings are better than Trader Joe's, according to a review. Though the dumplings look almost identical and have the same cooking instructions, "There's definitely more soup in the Costco ones ... the flavor is just a lot better. And I think they're a bit bigger actually," shared TikToker Nourrtann. She also said really enjoyed the sauce. That's something Trader Joe's doesn't include, leaving customers to their own devices (you can whip up an easy, traditional dumpling sauce recipe by combining Chinese black vinegar with julienned fresh ginger). She's not the only fan of Costco's soup dumplings. Another reviewer shared, "I could eat this every day ... that's dangerous."
It's worth noting that different options may be available depending on the location. The two TikTok reviewers got pork soup dumplings from Canadian Costcos while a U.S.-based commenter mentioned having access to a chicken and veggie version. But what if you don't have a Costco near you? The Trader Joe's version is "still really good," assured Nourrtann. And the TJ's dumplings have their own die-hard fans, too. Reviewer Mrs. Trader Joe's showed love to the chain's chicken variety, noting that they "burst in your mouth (because of the soup AND the flavor)," and one Redditor found Trader Joe's pork and ginger soup dumplings surprisingly good.
A lovely dish to help transition from summer into soup season, Potsticker Soup features plump dumplings pooled in an extra flavorful broth. Not heavy, but still satisfying, savory vegetables and mushrooms round out this beautiful, easy-to-make soup, topped with chili crisp (optional but delish!)
While I kept things pretty pared down with this recipe, using leeks, mushrooms, carrots, and baby bok choy, the sky is really the limit, although using just a few keeps the soup simple and the flavors clean.
Omg, this soup was so good! I was worried about sourcing the wontons, but, there they were in the freezer section, an entire shelf of the brand you mentioned. Easy, delish, and the kids loved practicing their chopstick skills on the wontons. The chili crisp was an added bonus.
CJ Bibigo Pork and Vegetable dumplings are delicious and just like the restaurant, which is why these bad boys are so popular with food lovers! Bursting with flavor, each bite is full of rich filling and chewy dumpling skin. Quick and easy to prepare for a delicious and satisfying authentic Korean meal.
As a kid, we grew up eating lots of mandu, Korean dumplings. My mom taught us how to make mandu at a young age and making a ton of these were a tradition of ours every New Years Eve and New Years Day. Initially, I would just dip these in some soy sauce. Then, as my palette started to become more defined, I would mix in some vinegar. Then, again, later in life, I would add gochugaru, Korean hot pepper flakes.
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