Brooklyn Dumpling Shop Signs Deal in North Carolina

Kirk Hylton, a former Green Beret with over 25 years of military service, and his wife Mounia plan to open stores in the Raleigh/Durham/Cary, Chapel Hill and Fayetteville areas. The couple intend for Brooklyn Dumpling Shop to be their legacy business, grooming their teenage daughters to eventually take over the business.

“I was honored that someone with Kirk’s storied military background is looking to transition to a new chapter with Brooklyn Dumpling Shop,” said Morfogen.

The first Brooklyn Dumpling Shop opened in NYC’s East Village in May 2021 with its second (and first franchise) location following less than a year later in March 2022 in UConn Storrs, Connecticut. Drawing inspiration from a menu item at his popular Manhattan based Brooklyn Chop House restaurants, Morfogen concepted Brooklyn Dumpling Shop using automat technology to create unique dumpling flavors like The Reuben, Philly Cheese, Chicken Parm, Bacon Cheeseburger, Crispy Pork and even a Peanut Butter & Jelly. There are Veggie options for the plant-based community which include the ever-loved Impossible Burger.

The brand also recently launched Brooklyn Chop Chop Bowls – customizable entrees featuring Rice or Salad and protein options like Steamed or Crispy Chicken, Shrimp, Pulled Pork, or Plant Based Chicken - as well as the new Breakfast Cro’sumpling, a flaky croissant filled with bacon or sausage, egg, and cheese.