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Dim Sum You Must Try in Melbourne East

The 10 best dim sum spots in Melbourne East

The Curator
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track
5 spotsUpdated March 2026
DIM SUM YOU MUST TRY IN MELBOURN
The Lowdown · Curator's note

A curated selection of standout dim sum spots in Melbourne East, based on ratings, consistency, local reputation, and discovery value.

How we built this list500+ reviews · 5 curator visits · August 2026
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The Five · Ranked

RANKED · AUGUST 2026
02
of 5
HONG KONG DIM SUM4.5
ChineseDoncaster East
Editor's note

Authentic yum cha and dim sum in Doncaster East — freshly made Cantonese classics at honest prices.

03
of 5
VEGIE BOWL FOREST HILL4.3
Asian FusionForest Hill
Editor's note

Forest Hill's all-vegetarian Asian restaurant with a vast menu that converts meat-eaters on the spot.

04
of 5
DUMPLING KITCHEN4.3
ChineseBlackburn South
Editor's note

Blackburn South's straight-talking suburban dumpling house — fresh, cheap, consistent.

06
of 5
CHEF WONG HAWTHORN EAST4.4
ChineseHawthorn East
Editor's note

Hawthorn East's standout yum cha — order by the piece, freshly handmade dumplings, and warm family-restaurant service.

The Curator
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track

The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track.

Dim Sum You Must Try in Melbourne East · The Curator