If you’re really hungry and have a weakness for stuffed dumplings, you should mark exactly two dates per month in red on your calendar. Right next to the University of Vienna , there’s a culinary event that will send you into a dumpling coma for 90 minutes. Here, you don’t have to choose just one variety—you can simply taste your way through everything. Welcome to Ballroom – damn.good.dumplings in Vienna.
Instead of classic Asian dim sum or Italian tortellini, here you’ll find completely reimagined creations. The so-called “Balls” are carefully handmade in a workshop in the 16th district. According to the founders, only the freshest and predominantly regional ingredients make it into the smooth dough.
From braised pork to plant-based teriyaki
The restaurant called Ballroom – damn.good.dumplings in the 9th district has long since built up a loyal fan base among students and foodies. At the monthly all-you-can-eat marathon for 27.90 euros per person, you can put your stomach to the test. In addition to unlimited dumplings and sides, a refreshing drink is also happily included in the fixed price.
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A favorite on the menu is “The Great Ball” with braised pork, cucumber kimchi, and lime mayo. Those following a plant-based diet can opt for the “Berlin Ball” with tofu, mushrooms, and spicy paprika jam, or the hearty version with vegan chicken teriyaki. Exciting seasonal specials, such as fillings made from ricotta and potatoes with beets, also regularly make their way across the counter, freshly steamed.
The rules of the dumpling marathon
The popular all-you-can-eat event takes place about twice a month and starts at 5:30 p.m. on the respective evenings. Since experience shows that spots sell out quickly, it’s worth checking the restaurant’s Instagram channel regularly to get the latest dates right away.
If you can’t make it to Maria-Theresien-Straße 5 on the designated days, there’s an extremely convenient Plan B for at home. The homemade dumplings from Ballroom are now actually available in the frozen food section of all Spar stores across Austria. So you can host your very own private dumpling party anytime.
🥟 Location: Soul Food | Ballroom – Damn.good.dumplings | Vienna
Address: Maria-Theresien-Straße 5, 1090 Vienna
💸 All-You-Can-Eat Price: €27.90 (includes 1 drink & unlimited sides, for 90 min.)
🕒 Restaurant hours: Mon–Fri 11:00 AM–9:00 PM, Sat 12:00 PM–9:00 PM, Sun 1:30 PM–9:00 PM (All-You-Can-Eat on select dates starting at 5:30 PM)
