Authentic Yum Cha at your dining table
Authentic Chinese dumplings and fluffy buns made locally in Upper Hutt using local and imported ingredients. Created by our master chef with over 30 years of culinary craft, ready for you to cook fresh at home.
Our extensive range
From delicate translucent pastry to pillowy steamed buns, each batch is prepared using authentic recipes and the finest local ingredients.
Traditional Dumplings
Fresh juicy fillings wrapped in delicate pastry perfect for steaming or pan-frying to golden perfection.
Fluffy Buns
Soft, pillowy steamed buns packed with our signature sauce and slow roasted flavorsome meats
Chinese Favourites
Selection of the traditional Yum Cha staples, essentials and crowd pleaser to satisfy your cravings.
Yum Cha bundles
Curated selections designed to feed the whole family for weekend lunch or weeknight dinners.
30 years of culinary tradition
Kai Sum is a family-run business based in Upper Hutt, Wellington. Guided by our head chef's with over three decades of hand-on experience in dim sum mastery, we make it effortless for Kiwi families to savour genuine yum cha flavours without leaving home.
Global Palates with Local Charm
As we embark on this exciting venture, KAI SUM is dedicated to introducing NZ to the diverse and delectable world of Yum Cha. Our commitment to authenticity, quality, and culinary excellence ensures that each product carries the essence of Asian dining in NZ, transcending borders and captivating palates.
"The best dim sum we have had in the Wellington region! Steaming them at home was super easy, and the pork buns are outrageously good."
Sarah M., Lower Hutt
"You can truly taste the chef's 30 years of experience. Authentic flavours, premium ingredients, and brilliant customer service right here in Upper Hutt."
David C., Wellington
"Our family weekend lunch sorted in under 15 minutes. The prawn dumplings have the perfect texture and snap. We're regular customers now!"
Priya K., Upper Hutt
Ready to elevate your home dining?
Order your favourite dumplings and buns online today.
Pick-up only available - Every Wednesday & Thursday from 11am-2pm from 12 Shakespeare Ave, Upper Hutt, Wellington
Get in touch
Our Kitchen
Kai Sum
12 Shakespeare Ave, Upper Hutt, Wellington
New Zealand
Have a question about our menu, ingredients, nutritional information or wholesale enquiries? Send us a message and our family team will get straight back to you.