Best Dumpling Makers for Five Different Kitchens

How the Five Compare on the Numbers

The five picks differ most in what they do, not in how big they are. The WOPPOW is published as a 2 in 1 tool that forms wrappers as well as dumplings. The Sameme is a double head that wraps two at a time and arrives with a kneading pad, two dough presses and a spoon. The Cyandream is the only electric, rechargeable model. The AUAM is a two pack in 3 inch and 3.75 inch sizes, and the KAYCROWN is a single 3.25 inch press.

On the published figures, the KAYCROWN is the lightest at 0.22 pounds and the Sameme is the heaviest at 0.88 pounds. The WOPPOW is 0.25 pounds and the AUAM is 0.33 pounds. The Cyandream sits between them at 0.62 pounds. The MHH tray, which is not one of the five picks, is the heaviest item on the sheet at 0.87 pounds, close to the Sameme.

The table does not tell you how any of these tools feels in the hand, how thick a dough each one handles, or how well each seal holds after boiling. Those are performance questions, and no one at Lush has used these machines. The figures above are what the makers publish, and nothing more.

Manual Presses and What Each One Adds

The WOPPOW covers two steps

The WOPPOW 2 In 1 Dumpling Maker Press is the only pick whose published features state it forms dumpling wrappers as well as sealed dumplings. That matters if you do not own a rolling pin or a pasta machine. The maker describes pressing dough into the mold, adding filling, flipping to seal and finishing in 5 seconds. The same tool is published for empanadas, ravioli, pierogi and hand pies.

The published dimensions are 6.7 inches wide, 9.2 inches deep and 2.3 inches tall, at 0.25 pounds. The material is stated as food grade PP. The maker does not publish a dishwasher rating, so hand washing with a rinse is the method the listing describes. The maker also states the tool is about 4 times faster than making dumplings by hand.

The Sameme wraps two at a time

The Sameme Household Double Head Automatic Dumpling Maker Mold is published as a double head that wraps two dumplings in one press. The maker states this reduces preparation time by at least half. The set includes a kneading pad, two dough presses and a stuffing spoon, so it covers more of the prep than a single press. The maker states the flour board adheres to the countertop and does not slip.

The published dimensions are 4.7 inches wide, 7.8 inches deep and 6.7 inches tall, at 0.88 pounds, the heaviest of the five picks. The stated materials are ABS and 304 stainless steel with non-slip rubber pads on the base. The maker notes that wrapper edges sometimes need a little water or egg to seal, because flour viscosity varies. No dishwasher rating is published.

Electric and Stainless Options

The Cyandream is the only electric pick

The Cyandream Electric Dumpling Maker Machine is the only pick with a powered press. The maker states it is USB-C rechargeable, that a full charge takes 3 to 4 hours, and that the automatic mode works once in 6 seconds or once in a longer interval. The set includes a 3.94 inch large dumpling press mold. The maker states the machine has good waterproof performance and can be rinsed with water.

The published dimensions are 5.4 inches wide, 7.36 inches deep and 6.4 inches tall, at 0.62 pounds. The stated materials are food grade PP and PC. The maker notes that edges sometimes need water or egg to seal properly. The manufacturer does not publish the battery capacity or a dishwasher rating, so the charge time is the only power figure available.

The AUAM and KAYCROWN are stainless steel

The AUAM Stainless Steel Dumpling Ravioli Maker Press is a two pack with a 3 inch press and a 3.75 inch press. The maker states both are made of 304 stainless steel, that they do not rust, and that they can go in a dishwasher. The set weighs 0.33 pounds. The manufacturer does not publish width, depth or height, so the stated diameters are the only size figures available.

The KAYCROWN 3.25 Inch Empanada Press is a single press in 18/8 stainless steel, published at 0.22 pounds, the lightest of the five picks. The maker states the outside edge cuts dough and that the handles are long enough for a firm grip. The maker lists four sizes from 3.25 to 6 inches. The published dimensions are 1.97 inches wide, 3.15 inches deep and 1.97 inches tall. No dishwasher rating is published.

Which One Fits Your Kitchen

You want one tool for wrappers and dumplings. The WOPPOW 2 In 1 Dumpling Maker Press is the only pick published to form wrappers as well as sealed dumplings, so it replaces a rolling pin for that step.

You make dumplings in batches. The Sameme double head wraps two at a time and arrives with a kneading pad, two dough presses and a spoon, so more of the prep is covered by one purchase.

You want the press to do the work. The Cyandream Electric Dumpling Maker Machine is the only rechargeable electric pick, stated to work once in 6 seconds on a full charge.

You want stainless steel in two sizes. The AUAM set pairs a 3 inch press with a 3.75 inch press in 304 stainless steel, and the maker states both can go in a dishwasher.

You want the lightest press. The KAYCROWN 3.25 Inch Empanada Press is published at 0.22 pounds, the lightest of the five picks, in 18/8 stainless steel.

What We Could Not Verify

Several figures are missing from the maker listings, and we did not fill them in.

• No maker publishes the dough thickness each press is rated for.
• No maker publishes the maximum filling volume per dumpling.
• No maker publishes a dishwasher rating for the WOPPOW, Sameme or Cyandream models.
• No maker publishes the battery capacity of the Cyandream electric maker.
• No maker publishes the kneading pad dimensions in the Sameme set.
• No maker publishes a warranty length for the WOPPOW, Sameme or Cyandream models.