Our story
We are Kai Sum, a proud family-run business in Upper Hutt, Wellington. Discover how our passion for authentic dumplings and buns is bringing traditional Yum Cha dining straight to your home dinner table.
Leadership
Kai Sum is backed by a leadership team with over two decades of collective experience in NZ’s food industry, having owned multiple successful Restaurants and Asian Supermarkets, we know what good food is. KAI SUM is poised to redefine the Yum Cha landscape. Our leaders bring a wealth of knowledge, a commitment to excellence, and a shared passion for the unparalleled joy of Yum Cha.
Crafted with over 30 years of culinary mastery
At the heart of our operation are master chefs with over three decades of hands-on experience, carefully selected from the culinary bastions of Asia. Drawing on a wealth of knowledge and skill, our chefs infuse each Yum Cha creation with authenticity, precision, and a touch of innovation, ensuring a delightful symphony of flavours in every bite.
Born as a fresh idea in Upper Hutt
After selling our restaurant, we wanted to stay in the food industry. We explored a range of ideas, testing what our next chapter could look like. What began as a small experiment quickly grew into a family‑driven mission: to make restaurant‑quality steamed buns and dumplings accessible to busy households across Wellington and beyond, without ever compromising on wholesome ingredients or authentic flavour.
We soon found the perfect premises in Upper Hutt — a space that matched everything we needed and everything we envisioned for our new venture.
Bringing the warmth of Yum Cha into your home
Yum Cha is all about gathering with loved ones, sharing conversation, and savouring freshly steamed delicacies together. We take immense pride in crafting premium dumplings and fluffy buns that make at-home feasts effortless, comforting, and memorable for the whole whānau.
"Having authentic, restaurant-quality Yum Cha ready in our own kitchen has completely changed our family dinners. You can taste the decades of care in every single bite."
Local Wellington customer