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Every dumpling tells a story, and each story is an experience worth sharing with someone you love!

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Behind the sciences - A collection of our stories

• A Mini-Series Documentary - Second Act by MailChimp and VICE

• Two dudes who love dumplings — and each other — open new Houston dumpling-making biz by Chron

• Chih Lin and Mike Dorsey's Journey from Corporate to Dumpling Dudez by Toast

• Dumpling Dudez cook up some colorful dumplings by Houston Life, KPRC, NBC

• Yuan bao folds over Zoom: How Lunar New Year dumpling parties went online this year by NBC News

• Innovative Dumpling-Making Parties Burst onto the Scene by Houstina

• The Art of Dumplings by Out-Smart Magazine

• Here are 20 Houston-area food artisans to buy from by Houston Chronicle

• These Houston culinary power couples know how to cook up romance by Chron

• Support the Dumpling Dudez by ordering dumplings to-go by Houston Life, KPRC, NBC

• Meet Michael and Chih | Co-Founders by Shoutout HTX

• Exploring Life & Business with Mike Dorsey and Chih Lin Dorsey-Lin of Dumpling Dudez by Voyage Houston

• Meet Chih Lin and Michael Dorsey of Dumpling Dudez by Voyage Houston

• WEDDINGS: Teamwork Makes the Dream Work by Out-Smart Magazine

• Meet the Dumpling Dudez: They’re Experience Makers - The Nicholas Snow Show by PromoHomo.tv

• Leap of Faith by Our Voice Matter Podcast - Linda Lorelle

• 10 Plant-Based Take-Out Ideas From Houston's Restaurants by Houston Press

We began with a leap of faith into a world we knew little about. Not to say we didn’t know dumplings, we worked in corporate America for the past 15 years. Climbing the corporate ladder was a thrill ride. Overcoming challenges and making lasting impacts to our companies led us to great heights and taught us many valuable lessons about ourselves. However, we were so busy building dreams for others, we forgot how to dream ourselves. We were comfortable, but we weren’t fulfilled. We wanted more out of life, and we were willing to risk it all to follow our dreams and pursue our passions. On April 1st, 2019, we did it! We both quit our jobs and DumplingDudez™ was born.

“So, why dumplings?” Many people have asked us the same question.

We met at the beginning of 2007. We met each other’s friends for the first time when we hosted a dumpling making party. For those who don’t know what that is, our friends and family would come together and bring their favorite fillings to be turned into dumplings…for eating…and if you were lucky enough there would be some to take home.

It has been 15 years now since that party, and the feelings are still the same. Hosting parties has allowed us to grow and teach others, keeping us connected with friends and family. Each party we have hosted, has been an opportunity for creativity. Not only in the way we fold dumplings, but also in the recipes we developed. Even though our dumplings may not have looked very pretty in the beginning, we now have a sense of pride in our creations. Creating these stories and sharing these experiences is what DumplingDudez is all about.

We don’t know where this journey will take us, but we want you to be a part of our story as we bring the ultimate dumpling experience to you.

— Mike & Chih