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Editor's note
A tucked-away CBD laneway institution serving Shandong-style mackerel dumplings regulars crave for weeks after visiting.
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.
A tucked-away CBD laneway institution serving Shandong-style mackerel dumplings regulars crave for weeks after visiting.
Little Bourke St dumpling house known for xiao long bao, pan-fried pork buns and truffle seafood fried rice.
Collingwood's buzzy Sichuan dumpling den known for mala heat and housemade chilli oil.
Carlton's queue-worthy dumpling den — hand-wrapped pork & chive dumplings and fiery Sichuan chilli oil wontons.
Mount Waverley dumpling specialist known for crispy-skirt pan-fries, though quality reports vary.
Flinders Lane Asian fusion den for truffle fried rice, feed-me banquets and cocktails.
South Melbourne's handmade dumpling house, loved for xiao long bao and chilli oil wontons.
Clayton's M City dumpling kitchen — handmade XLB and pepper beef sizzle plates.
South Melbourne's Shanghai-run dumpling canteen for hand-made XLB and wok-hei fried rice.
Surrey Hills' neighbourhood Chinese spot for Shanghai dumplings and a shared beef twister.
The Curator is the voice behind the Lowdown, Curateria's read on where Melbourne is eating, drawn from the reviews we track.