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How we read reviews →Boronia's beloved dumpling den. handmade pan-fried dumplings with cult-level repeat loyalty
Compact, no-frills neighbourhood Chinese restaurant tucked into a Boronia Road strip. BYO wine, casual seating for around 50, cosy and unpretentious. Tea served on arrival. The kind of place you bring your own bottle and settle in for a long, satisfying meal with family.
Handmade pan-fried dumplings that have inspired near-legendary word-of-mouth loyalty. All-you-can-eat (AYCE) option available with a separate menu. BYO alcohol welcomed. Frozen dumplings sold to take home and cook. Serves tea upon arrival.
Cantonese-inflected Chinese cooking with some regional Chinese dishes (Sichuan-style fried noodles, pork intestine with pickled vegetables). Menu has evolved over the years and quality has shifted with ownership changes according to long-term reviewers. The cooking is Chinese-Australian rather than strictly traditional.
Exceptional value. $40 feeds two to three people generously. The AYCE option via Groupon vouchers delivers full-sized portions. The pan-fried pork dumplings are repeatedly called out as extraordinary quality at accessible prices. One of the strongest value propositions in Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
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