Happy World Dumpling Day! And what a steamy way to kick off the week.

Lotus outposts around Sydney are honouring this special time of year by bringing back a fan favourite – their OG live mud crab xiao long bao.

2022 also marks the 10-year anniversary of the Lotus Dining Group’s first venue, Lotus Dumpling Bar at Walsh Bay.

Their limited edition, celebratory xiao long bao dumplings are available from today until Sunday, October 2 across all Lotus Dining Group spots (or until sold out!).

@deliciousaus Happy World Dumpling Day! And what clawsome news, all Lotus spots in Sydney are bringing back their O.G fan fave live mud crab xiao long bao 🦀 Pinch me! Available until Sunday, October 2 or til’ stocks last. #dumplings #tastetest #worlddumplingday #sydney #lotus 🤳🏾@markusmuch ♬ Twice Talk That Talk – Musisihalu

Get your chopsticks onto these tasty pockets of flavour ($24 for four) at CHI by Lotus, Lotus Double Bay, The Gardens by Lotus, Lotus Barangaroo and Lotus The Galeries, as well as the Lotus Dumpling Bars in Summer Hill and Walsh Bay.

Be sure to check out the rest of the menu at whichever Lotus you’re dining at – there are plenty more ways to celebrate this glorious occasion.

For more information, available dates and bookings head to lotusdininggroup.com.

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