A tray of freshly steamed bao buns, golden and ready to serve

Our Mission

East Meets West Dumplings Bar

Singular focus on making the best dumplings, bao buns and sauce in the world — that Americans might enjoy them at fast food prices and service levels.

Authentic Northern Chinese dumplings and bao buns in Ponderay, Idaho — just minutes from downtown Sandpoint.

Bao buns in a bamboo steamer

Menu

Bao buns, dumplings, and combinations — all hand-folded daily.

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Dumplings on a tray ready to be served with sauce

The Sauce

The secret is in the sauce — homemade garlic, made from scratch.

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The chef at East Meets West

Our Story

Ancient Northern Chinese recipes, brought to Ponderay, Idaho.

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476534 US HWY 95, Suite B — Ponderay, ID 83852.

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Chinese Food Near Sandpoint

Authentic Chinese Dumplings & Bao Buns in the Sandpoint Area

Looking for authentic Chinese food near Sandpoint? East Meets West Dumplings Bar serves hand-folded Northern Chinese dumplings and bao buns from our spot in Ponderay, Idaho — just a couple of minutes north of downtown Sandpoint, right on US HWY 95. We're one of the only places in the Sandpoint and Bonner County area making authentic, made-from-scratch dumplings fresh every day.

Whether you're craving dumplings in Sandpoint, fresh steamed bao buns, or a quick, affordable lunch in Ponderay, Kootenai, or Sagle, we're an easy stop. Take a look at our full menu, discover our homemade garlic sauce, or get directions. Call us at (208) 627-6283.