Best Dumplings in Adelaide
The best dumplings in Adelaide right now is Mandoo (score 72 from 1,069 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for dumplings in Adelaide — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 15 venues this month
🔄 Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 — the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best dumplings in Adelaide right now is Mandoo in CBD ($$ price tier) (6 community mentions · 4× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent google reviews), ahead of MISS ZHOU’S DUMPLING’S, Moon Bear Dumpling Co. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 10,504 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 47 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Mandoo (CBD) |
| 💸 Best cheap eat | Mamachau |
| 📊 Most reviewed | Part Time Lover (1,959 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 3 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mandoo | CBD | $$ | 4.7★ | Xiao long bao |
| #2 | MISS ZHOU’S DUMPLING’S | CBD | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #3 | Moon Bear Dumpling Co | Fulham | — | 4.7★ | Handmade |
| #4 | May's Dumplings | CBD | — | 5.0★ | Xiao long bao |
| #5 | Lucky Dumpling and Noodle | North Adelaide | — | 4.7★ | — |
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#1 of 15 dumplings spots in Adelaide
🏅 Locals’ pick
Mandoo
72📍 Shop 3/26 Bank St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Order kimchi mandoo and bi-bim mandoo; both are heavenly.
★ 4.7 (1,069 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 6 community mentions · 4× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews
#2 of 15 dumplings spots in Adelaide
📍 R050, Myer Centre, 14/38 Rundle Mall, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.8 (273 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 15 dumplings spots in Adelaide
📍 597 Tapleys Hill Rd, Fulham SA 5024, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get dumplings and bao buns; add the cauliflower side.
★ 4.7 (302 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#4 of 15 dumplings spots in Adelaide
📍 Renaissance Arcade, Shop 9/21 Pulteney St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get deal sets if unsure; try pork and chives or the vegan option.
★ 5 (246 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 dumplings spots in Adelaide
📍 24 O'Connell St, North Adelaide SA 5006, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the dumplings and char siu; the laksa is essential.
★ 4.7 (160 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 dumplings spots in Adelaide
📍 Paul Kelly Ln, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.8 (1,959 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 dumplings spots in Adelaide
📍 74 Pirie St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.5 (970 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 dumplings spots in Adelaide
Shobosho
14📍 17 Leigh St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the duck dumplings and prawn tacos.
★ 4.4 (1,590 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 dumplings spots in Adelaide
📍 132 Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the lamb sticky ribs and pork belly; both are soft and delicious.
★ 4.5 (837 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#10 of 15 dumplings spots in Adelaide
Mamachau
13📍 3/118 King William St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.8 (107 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 dumplings spots in Adelaide
📍 114 Gouger St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.4 (927 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 dumplings spots in Adelaide
Kiin
12📍 73 Angas St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the roti and curry; the burrata with green nahm jim is the standout.
★ 4.7 (756 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 dumplings spots in Adelaide
📍 1 Peel St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.4 (517 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best
#14 of 15 dumplings spots in Adelaide
📍 302a King William St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
★ 4.5 (144 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 dumplings spots in Adelaide
📍 80 Hutt St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the duck bao; the lamb ribs are the sleeper hit.
★ 4.7 (647 reviews) on Google Maps
Common dumplings questions in Adelaide
What's the best budget dumplings in Adelaide?
Mamachau is the top-ranked budget ($) option in CBD — #10 overall for dumplings.
Where's the best dumplings in Adelaide for a special occasion?
Mandoo ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in CBD.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly dumplings in Adelaide?
Mandoo is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in CBD.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍣 best sushi in Adelaide · 🍗 best fried chicken in Adelaide · 🥖 best bánh mì in Adelaide · 🥗 best poke bowl in Adelaide. Dumplings elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Brisbane · Perth. By suburb: best in CBD. Q&A: your dumplings questions answered. Nationally: best dumplings in Australia, 14 cities compared. Also: head-to-head: the top two compared. See the data report.
How we rank
We machine-scan the community discussions (Reddit threads and food guides in the search index) for each venue's name, then blend: community mentions 70% (mentions ×10, 'the best' superlatives ×6, normalised) + Google review strength 30% (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded. This page is auto-mined; flagship pages get hand curation on top.
Frequently asked
What is the best dumplings in Adelaide?
Mandoo currently ranks #1 for dumplings in Adelaide — 6 community mentions · 4× called the best · dish praised in 1 of 5 recent Google reviews.
What is the best cheap dumplings in Adelaide?
Mamachau is the highest-ranked budget option in CBD.
Where is the best dumplings in the Adelaide CBD?
Mandoo is the top-ranked dumplings spot in the CBD (Shop 3/26 Bank St, Adelaide SA 5000, Australia).
How does BestDish rank dumplings in Adelaide?
Venues are scored by blending community mentions from local discussions with Google review strength (rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume). Global chains are excluded.