A bowl of Chenzi's Fuzhounese potato balls in a light, savory broth, garnished with sliced green onions and accompanied by a small dish of sauce.

HAVE SOME BALLS

Chenzi brings you the Fuzhou-style
potato balls our family grew up eating.

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STARTING WITH POTATO BALLS

Three Chenzi Fuzhounese potato balls cut open on a plate, showing soft potato wrappers filled with pork, chicken, and vegan fillings.

Think of them as the love child of mochi and a dumpling: chewy outer layer with savory filling on the inside.

This traditional dish, found in Fuzhou, China, is rarely found in the US and typically only made fresh at home or in small local shops.

The recipe was never written down,
only passed through practice and care.

Every ball is handmade and a little imperfect,
but that’s what makes them special.

EMBODYING OUR MISSION

Two people smiling while eating and tasting Fuzhounese potato balls from small paper trays in a warm, cozy setting.

At Chenzi, we believe tradition is best kept alive through taste, touch, and time.


Our mission is to preserve the legacy of underrepresented regional dishes that speak to comfort, family, and care.

We're starting with the Fuzhounese potato ball, and we're crafting every batch with the same attention and care found in home kitchens.

A group of people gathered around a dining table, sharing and enjoying Fuzhounese potato balls together in a warm, communal setting.

We honor the past while embracing modern palates, updating generational recipes to keep up with the flavors of today.

More than food, Chenzi is an invitation to come closer, share a meal, and keep culture alive together.

WHERE TO FIND OUR BALLS

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Chenzi’s packaged bag of vegan potato balls, labeled chewy, juicy, savory, and gluten-free. Cooks in 5 minutes and should be kept frozen.

Vegan Potato Balls

Chenzi’s packaged bag of chicken potato balls, labeled chewy, juicy, savory, and gluten-free. Cooks in 8 minutes and should be kept frozen.

Chicken Potato Balls

Chenzi’s packaged bag of pork potato balls, labeled chewy, juicy, savory, and gluten-free. Cooks in 8 minutes and should be kept frozen.

Pork Potato Balls

MEET THE FOUNDERS

Hi, I’m Christina.

When I moved to Singapore a few years ago, I started to deeply miss the Fuzhounese dishes I grew up with. In a world obsessed with innovation, the recipes of our childhood were quietly slipping away. I realized that if we didn’t actively preserve these traditions, they will fade away alongside our elders.

I started Chenzi to hold onto that heritage, beginning with our ultimate comfort food: the potato ball. It’s the chewier, naturally gluten-free cousin of the dumpling, deeply tied to our family’s roots in the mountainous region of Changle in Fuzhou, China.

To make sure this regional dish survives, my brother, Bryan, and I are doing this together. While my focus is on preserving the soul and history of our culture, Bryan is the flavor explorer of the family. He is the one in the kitchen obsessing over exactly why certain ingredients and textures work so beautifully together. His mission is to ensure our potato balls stay fiercely authentic to our roots, while elevating them for the modern palate.

In Chinese, 陳子 Chen zi translates to "Chen kids." We aren't just making food; we're making sure our elders' traditions live on. We're just two siblings passing down a legacy, and we'd be honored to share a piece of our history with you.

CHENZI’S PAST EVENTS

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Christina, founder of Chenzi, holding Chenzi Fuzhounese potato balls at an event to serve to customers.
Christina, founder of Chenzi, adding savory sauce to Chenzi's Fuzhounese potato balls at an event.
Close‑up of Fuzhounese potato balls being drizzled with sauce, showing the chewy balls coated in a savory sauce.
Two customers at Ouri Market in Greenpoint, Brooklyn enjoying Chenzi’s Fuzhounese potato balls.

What People Love About Chenzi

  • Five gold stars

    “A simple comforting dish anyone would like.”

  • Five gold stars

    "Chewy. Savory. Bouncy."

  • Five gold stars

    "Reminds me of childhood food that I have always loved."

  • Five gold stars

    "Chewy Gnocchi Dumplings"

  • Five gold stars

    "The chewiness stood out to me and it's satisfying since i love boba and mochi."

  • Five gold stars

    "Comfort food and savory mochi"

  • Five gold stars

    "Super chewy. Amazing Deliciousness. Childhood but better."

  • Five gold stars

    "The bite-sizedness of it and dumplings are too big. The chewy element is also unique and fun."

Catch Them

While They’re Hot

Our balls drop in batches.


They’re comforting, warm and savory, and from our family to yours.

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