Best Dumplings in Brisbane
The best dumplings in Brisbane right now is Little Red Dumpling Carseldine (score 52 from 374 reviews), based on 22 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for dumplings in Brisbane — not just what tops a Google search.
● Updated September 2026 · re-verified 22 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 Brisbane right now is Little Red Dumpling Carseldine in Carseldine ($$ price tier) (2 community mentions · 1 editorial list · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent google reviews), ahead of Fat Dumpling (Brunswick Street), Donna Chang. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 22 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 22 venues ranked · 29,819 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.5★ · #1 leads the field by 3 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | Little Red Dumpling Carseldine (Carseldine) |
| 📊 Most reviewed | LONGTIME DINING (4,639 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 22 across 9 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Little Red Dumpling Carseldine | Carseldine | $$ | 3.8★ | Xiao long bao |
| #2 | Fat Dumpling (Brunswick Street) | Fortitude Valley | $$ | 4.3★ | Xiao long bao |
| #3 | Donna Chang | Brisbane City | $$$ | 4.4★ | Xiao long bao |
| #4 | Lilong West End | West End | $$ | 4.5★ | — |
| #5 | LONGTIME DINING | Brisbane City | — | 4.8★ | — |
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#1 of 22 dumplings spots in Brisbane
📍 Carseldine Central, Shop 28/735 Beams Rd, Carseldine QLD 4034, Australia
★ 3.8 (374 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 1 editorial list · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#2 of 22 dumplings spots in Brisbane
📍 370 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the dumplings; the green beans are the sleeper hit.
★ 4.3 (712 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · 1 editorial list · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#3 of 22 dumplings spots in Brisbane
📍 Suite 3/171 George St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
★ 4.4 (1,788 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 22 dumplings spots in Brisbane
📍 2/79 Boundary St, West End QLD 4101, Australia
★ 4.5 (897 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
#5 of 22 dumplings spots in Brisbane
📍 L1, UL02/226 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the forbidden whole duck and the duck and prawn dumplings.
★ 4.8 (4,639 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 22 dumplings spots in Brisbane
📍 shop 5/22 Baildon St, Kangaroo Point QLD 4169, Australia
★ 4.7 (461 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#7 of 22 dumplings spots in Brisbane
📍 LG 23/226 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Xiaolongbao and dumplings; braised beef noodle soup is good.
★ 3.3 (1,166 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 1× called the best
#8 of 22 dumplings spots in Brisbane
📍 West Village Shopping Precinct, Shop T22/45 Mollison St, West End QLD 4101, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the satay chicken skewers and prawn and duck dumplings.
★ 4.7 (2,211 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 22 dumplings spots in Brisbane
📍 141 Queen St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
★ 4.5 (2,153 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 22 dumplings spots in Brisbane
📍 47/342 McCullough St, Sunnybank QLD 4109, Australia
★ 3.1 (206 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
#11 of 22 dumplings spots in Brisbane
📍 12/12 Duncan St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
★ 4.6 (1,139 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 22 dumplings spots in Brisbane
📍 184 Grey St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
★ 4.5 (2,277 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 22 dumplings spots in Brisbane
📍 144 Edward St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Jade banquet; it is delicious and well worth it.
★ 4.8 (2,080 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 22 dumplings spots in Brisbane
📍 Upper Plaza Level, 71 Eagle St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
★ 4.5 (2,312 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 22 dumplings spots in Brisbane
📍 63 Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
★ 4.5 (1,237 reviews) on Google Maps
#16 of 22 dumplings spots in Brisbane
📍 3/26 Sunshine Beach Rd, Noosa Heads QLD 4567, Australia
🍴 What to order: Order the banquet and try the wontons, dumplings and potstickers.
★ 4.9 (155 reviews) on Google Maps
#17 of 22 dumplings spots in Brisbane
📍 Level 2/33 Felix St, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
★ 4.7 (194 reviews) on Google Maps
#18 of 22 dumplings spots in Brisbane
📍 Shop071/90 Middle St, Cleveland QLD 4163, Australia
★ 4.2 (219 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
#19 of 22 dumplings spots in Brisbane
📍 111 Melbourne St, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
★ 4.5 (3,353 reviews) on Google Maps
#20 of 22 dumplings spots in Brisbane
Ma Pa Me
11📍 Little Stanley St Shop 6C, South Brisbane QLD 4101, Australia
★ 4.6 (1,078 reviews) on Google Maps
#21 of 22 dumplings spots in Brisbane
Mr Wabi
11📍 16 Burnett Ln, Brisbane City QLD 4000, Australia
★ 4.6 (768 reviews) on Google Maps
#22 of 22 dumplings spots in Brisbane
📍 680 Ann St, Fortitude Valley QLD 4006, Australia
★ 4.6 (400 reviews) on Google Maps
Common dumplings questions in Brisbane
Where's the best dumplings in Brisbane for a special occasion?
Little Red Dumpling Carseldine ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Carseldine.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly dumplings in Brisbane?
Harajuku Gyoza Albert Lane is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in Brisbane City.
Where can I get gluten-free dumplings in Brisbane?
Madame Wu is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in Brisbane City.
Keep exploring: Related: 🍣 best sushi in Brisbane · 🍗 best fried chicken in Brisbane · 🥖 best bánh mì in Brisbane · 🥗 best poke bowl in Brisbane. Dumplings elsewhere: Melbourne · Sydney · Perth · Adelaide. By suburb: best in Brisbane City · best in South Brisbane · best in Fortitude Valley. Dietary: 🌱 best vegetarian dumplings. 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 Brisbane?
Little Red Dumpling Carseldine currently ranks #1 for dumplings in Brisbane — 2 community mentions · 1 editorial list · dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews.
How does BestDish rank dumplings in Brisbane?
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.