Best Dumplings in Melbourne’s CBD

by Dan Cunningham and Holly Bodeker-Smith

Updated August 26th, 2022

Steamed, fried or floating in broth, the cheap and cheerful pillows of taste known simply as dumplings are a staple in Melbourne. Whether you fancy them stuffed with minced pork and prawn, or mushroom and chives, this list of CBD dumpling houses will deliver.

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Din Tai Fung
Restaurant
The Taiwanese chain famous for its xiaolongbao.
Spice Temple
Restaurant
Yum cha by Neil Perry: a must-have Melbourne experience.
Hutong Dumpling Bar CBD
Restaurant
Strong xiaolongbao game.
Ruyi
Restaurant
Find a refined take on xiaolongbao with free-range pork.
Tim Ho Wan
Restaurant
People all over the world line up for these barbeque pork buns.
China Red
Restaurant
Another HuTong outpost, with touchscreen ordering.
Shanghai Village
Restaurant
A student staple, with plates under $10.
Flower Drum
Restaurant
Splash out at one of Melbourne's best fine-dining institutions.
Mr Huang Jin
Restaurant
Forget the rest of the menu, the dumplings are all you need here.
Shandong Mama
Restaurant
Fish dumplings straight from the Shandong Peninsula.