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How we read reviews →Collingwood's buzzy Sichuan dumpling den known for mala heat and housemade chilli oil.
Lively Smith Street share-plate dining room with a buzzy courtyard out back, casual enough for a quick dinner but lively on weekend nights.
Housemade chilli oil sold by the jar to take home, indoor and courtyard seating, and staff who'll open early or accommodate walk-ins when they can.
A Chengdu-born owner drives the Sichuan cooking, praised by at least one Chengdu local as genuinely authentic, though other diners found the spice dialled back for a broader audience.
Share plates keep lunch under $30 a head, though a few reviewers found individual dishes like the beef brisket pricey for the portion.
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