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South Yarra's elevated yum cha — inventive dumplings, handcrafted teas, and a private room that makes every occasion feel special.
The 10 best dim sum spots
Oriental Teahouse's elevated har gow, Yulongfu's Sichuan bao, Chef Wong's Hong Kong-standard steamers, Melbourne's best dim sum hides in unexpected places.
South Yarra's elevated yum cha — inventive dumplings, handcrafted teas, and a private room that makes every occasion feel special.
Bourke Street tablet-order Chinese diner famous for quick yum cha and dim sum classics.
Modern CBD teahouse where handcrafted dumplings meet signature teapot cocktails.
Forest Hill's all-vegetarian Asian restaurant with a vast menu that converts meat-eaters on the spot.
Prahran's laneway gem offering unlimited yum cha by day and refined Chinese banquets by night.
Don't let the name fool you — Yulongfu is a serious Sichuan kitchen hiding behind a steamed buns sign.
Clayton's M City dumpling kitchen — handmade XLB, pepper beef sizzle plates, and portions that keep regulars coming back.
South Melbourne's Shanghai-run dumpling canteen — hand-made XLB, spring onion pancakes, and wok-breath fried rice since the nans-and-pops era.
Little Bourke St dumpling specialist beloved for fresh xiao long bao and truffle fried rice.
Huntingdale's Cantonese yum cha gem where handmade dim sum is ordered one piece at a time.
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