The city of Tacoma has secured its first dedicated destination for xiao long bao with the opening of Supreme Dumplings at the Tacoma Mall.
That initial investment served as a pilot program to determine if the Pierce County market was ready for more specialized Asian dining concepts.
By keeping the menu relatively short with items mostly priced under $22, the operation maintains focus on its core product.
The inclusion of high-growth brands like Dave’s Hot Chicken and Jollibee alongside Supreme Dumplings indicates a strategic move by mall ownership to diversify their tenant mix.
The competition between these entities is less about price and more about craftsmanship and location.
Supreme Dumplings opens at Tacoma Mall, marking the city's first dedicated xiao long bao destination amidst a major regional retail transformation.