Dumpling Battle March 9, 2026

Dumpling Battle is coming to the Marz Mothership ( 3630 S Iron St) on Monday, March 9th from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm.

SIxteen! cooks and chefs in Chicago will present their best version of a dumpling (fried, boiled, baked, or steamed) for the honor of being crowned the Dumpling Queen (or King). The winner receives the Dumpling Cup!

Participants include:
3LP with Jook Sing Dumplings
Acanto
Adalina Prime
Bar Berria
Chef Tony B
Haru Haru 
ILA's
Kimski
Lao Peng You
Lilac Tiger
Nine Bar
Noriko
Omarcitos
Perilla
Pierogi Papi
Chef Bryan Collante of Tita Tootsies

Once again, in this edition of the Dumping Battle we are leaving it up to our guests to vote for the best Dumpling. There will be a 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prize awarded. A special WTF Award will be given by a panel of Judges.

It is $65 to eat all the the Dumplings ( 16 different ones ) and a Marz Adult NA drink or Beer.

You will be given only ONE Vote to cast for Best Dumpling. So choose wisely!

Proceeds from this event will go to the People Power Fund, a fund set up to provide support to our allies and friends defending our Constitutional rights and freedoms.