Curated List · Subtype:Dumplings · Melbourne

Dumplings You Must Try in Melbourne West

Will's XLB on Puckle St, CHI BAO's handmade Sichuan in Yarraville, and Deer Park's cult pan-fries, the west's dumpling scene rewards those who look.

The Curator
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5 spotsUpdated May 2026
The Lowdown · Curator's note

Will's XLB on Puckle St, CHI BAO's handmade Sichuan in Yarraville, and Deer Park's cult pan-fries, the west's dumpling scene rewards those who look.

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The Five · Ranked

RANKED
01
of 5
4.6
ChineseMaribyrnong
Editor's note

Highpoint's fast, reliable dumpling stop with a huge Chinese menu and quick table service.

02
of 5
WILL'S DUMPLING4.4
ChineseMoonee Ponds
Editor's note

Moonee Ponds' family-run dumpling institution, handmade on-site with an open kitchen you can watch.

03
of 5
DUMPLINGS & MORE4.2
ChineseFootscray
Editor's note

Footscray's no-frills dumpling institution, famous for handmade dumplings and hand-pulled noodles.

04
of 5
4.5
ChineseYarraville
Editor's note

A Yarraville institution for handmade dumplings and chicken ribs, watched being folded through the kitchen window.

05
of 5
DEER PARK DUMPLINGS4.5
ChineseDeer Park
Editor's note

Deer Park's no-frills dumpling house where xiao long bao keep the western suburbs endlessly loyal.

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

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

Dumplings You Must Try in Melbourne West · The Curator