HAVE SOME BALLS

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

Chenzi potato ball dumpling soup in a bowl
Chenzi potato ball dumpling soup in a bowl

OUR POTATO BALL DUMPLINGS

Think of them as if mochi and a dumpling had a love child: chewy on the outside and savory on the inside.

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. Now we’re making them for you, one batch at a time.

EMBODYING

OUR MISSION

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

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.

“Like a pierogi but springy and chewy"

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“Softer, bouncier dumpling"

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“Savory Mochi"

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“Stuffed Gnocchi"

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“Like a pierogi but springy and chewy" ● “Softer, bouncier dumpling" ● “Savory Mochi" ● “Stuffed Gnocchi" ●

Venn Diagram showing the differences and similarity of potato ball dumplings and regular dumplings
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Black background with a thin dark teal scalloped border

GET A TASTE OF OUR BALLS

Chenzi veggie potato ball dumplings packaging

Veggie Potato Ball Dumplings

Chenzi chicken potato ball dumplings packaging

Chicken Potato Ball Dumplings

Chenzi pork potato ball dumplings packaging

Pork Potato Ball Dumplings

What People Love About Chenzi

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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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