Laobian Dumpling

Laobian Dumpling (Chinese: 老边饺子; pinyin: Lǎobiān Jiǎozi), founded in 1829, is a Chinese restaurant chain specializing in Chinese cuisine, particularly famous for its dumplings and longstanding culinary heritage. Based in Shenyang, Liaoning, China, it has branches across China as well as Japan, and is a China Time-honored Brand. Additionally, the company holds the Guinness World Record as the oldest dumpling restaurant in the world.

History

Laobian Dumpling originated during the Daoguang period of the Qing dynasty. The founder, Bian Fusheng, was born in Renqiu, Hebei Province, and later moved to Shenyang to make a living. In 1940, Bian Lin, the third-generation successor of Bian Family Dumplings, moved the dumpling restaurant to the North Market in Shenyang. The fifth-generation successor was Bian Lin's grandson, Bian Jiang, who took over the business around the 1990s,[1][2] until ownership was transferred again later on.

In June 2016, during a state visit to Shenyang, former German Chancellor Angela Merkel was served curated dishes from the restaurant by Laobian Dumpling chefs at the Shenyang Shangri‑La Hotel, and a special dumpling dish was subsequently nicknamed the "Angela Merkel Dumpling" in her honor.[3]

Company profile

The legal representative and current chairman of Laobian Dumpling is Cui Tao (崔韬), who serves as chairman and general manager of the enterprise.

The company has a registered capital of RMB 2.79 million and an operating range including restaurant operations, catering services, and frozen food services.[4][5]

In addition to major cities in China, Laobian Dumpling also has branches in Japan.[6]

Locations

Reputation

Laobian Dumpling is the oldest continuously operating dumpling restaurant in the world, with recognition in connection with Guinness record acknowledgements in travel literature.[17][18]

It is also recognised as one of Shenyang’s most historic and culturally significant restaurant brands. It is a China Time-honored establishment. Its traditional craftsmanship was formally recognised in 2011 when the Laobian dumpling preparation method was listed as a provincial intangible cultural heritage by authorities in Liaoning Province.[19]

The brand has also been cited in national media as a notable example of a traditional Chinese culinary enterprise. Laobian Dumplings has been designated as a Liaoning Famous Brand and a Shenyang Famous Brand.[20]

See also

• List of China Time-honored Brands
• List of Chinese restaurants
• List of restaurants in China
• Bafang Dumpling

External links

• Official Website (Chinese)
• Laobian Dumplings highlighted in Lunar New Year coverage – Xinhua News Agency