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Editor's note
CBD laneway dumpling institution — mackerel dumplings and stewed pork bao in a tight, no-fuss space.
Handmade dumplings, XLB, Szechuan chilli oil folds, and Nepalese momos, the Melbourne dumpling spots locals actually queue for, curated by Curateria.
Handmade dumplings, XLB, Szechuan chilli oil folds, and Nepalese momos, the Melbourne dumpling spots locals actually queue for, curated by Curateria.
CBD laneway dumpling institution — mackerel dumplings and stewed pork bao in a tight, no-fuss space.
Little Bourke St dumpling specialist beloved for fresh xiao long bao and truffle fried rice.
Collingwood's Sichuan dumpling den with addictive house chilli oil and a lively courtyard.
Melbourne's best-kept dumpling secret with silky, chewy handmade wrappers and juicy fillings
Mount Waverley's premium dumpling specialist with crispy-skirt pan-fries and lobster fillings
Flinders Lane Asian fusion — theatrical cocktails, truffle fried rice, Feed Me Now banquet.
South Melbourne's go-to for handmade dumplings, chilli oil wontons and Sichuan-leaning Chinese.
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.
Surrey Hills' neighbourhood Chinese treasure — generous portions, authentic dumplings, and a local following that returns fortnightly.
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from every review we track.