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How we read reviews →Melbourne's legendary Chinatown dumpling house, famed for rare Spanish mackerel potstickers.
A no-frills, well-worn Chinatown dining room with QR-code table ordering, functional decor, and a purely food-focused experience rather than an atmospheric one.
Housemade dumplings folded fresh daily, a rare Spanish mackerel filling not found at most Chinatown competitors, and frozen dumplings sold to take home and cook.
Rooted in Shandong-style Northern Chinese dumpling-making; some reviewers, including Chinese diners, call specific dishes like the cold sides and noodles less authentic than the dumplings themselves.
Split opinion - many call the fresh, generous dumplings worth the price, but a recurring complaint is that portions feel small for a Chinatown dumpling house (around $20 for nine pieces).
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