Best Dumplings in Canberra
The best dumplings in Canberra right now is CBD Dumpling House (score 62 from 1,833 reviews), based on 16 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for dumplings in Canberra โ not just what tops a Google search.
โ Updated September 2026 ยท re-verified 16 venues this month
๐ Re-ranked 2026-09-08: no moves since 2026-09-02 โ the current order held steady.
The verdict: the best dumplings in Canberra right now is CBD Dumpling House in CBD ($$ price tier) (15 community mentions ยท 11ร called the best ยท in 7 youtube reviews), ahead of Akiba, Wilma. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 16 ranked venues โ no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 16 venues ranked ยท 38,555 Google reviews analysed ยท median rating 4.5โ
ยท #1 leads the field by 35 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| ๐ Top pick | CBD Dumpling House (CBD) |
| ๐ธ Best cheap eat | Dickson Dumpling House |
| ๐ Most reviewed | Akiba (13,999 reviews) |
| ๐ Venues ranked | 16 across 6 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | CBD Dumpling House | CBD | $$ | 4.2โ | Gyoza |
| #2 | Akiba | CBD | $$ | 4.8โ | Yum cha style |
| #3 | Wilma | CBD | โ | 4.8โ | โ |
| #4 | White Chaco | Braddon | $$ | 4.6โ | โ |
| #5 | Raku | CBD | $$$$ | 4.7โ | โ |
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#1 of 16 dumplings spots in Canberra
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Localsโ pick
๐ Shop FG13C/26 Narellan St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the hot and sour dumpling soup, hand made dumplings, and fried rice.
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4.2 (1,833 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 15 community mentions ยท 11ร called the best ยท in 7 YouTube reviews
#2 of 16 dumplings spots in Canberra
Akiba
27๐ 40 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the kingfish; order an extra plate to share.
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4.8 (13,999 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions ยท 1ร called the best ยท in 2 YouTube reviews
#3 of 16 dumplings spots in Canberra
Wilma
16๐ 1 Genge St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the eggplant; staff recommend it as a standout.
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4.8 (10,794 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 16 dumplings spots in Canberra
๐ g10/27 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
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4.6 (697 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 16 dumplings spots in Canberra
Raku
14๐ Shop DG36C/148 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the tasting menu; the scallops are essential.
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4.7 (3,723 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 16 dumplings spots in Canberra
Yumko
13๐ 15 Garema Pl, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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4.7 (1,572 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 16 dumplings spots in Canberra
๐ Ground Floor of ISKIA EAST Building, 81 Constitution Ave, Campbell ACT 2612, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the Tom Yum prawns and Hokkaido scallops; both are unforgettable.
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4.8 (391 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท 1ร called the best
#8 of 16 dumplings spots in Canberra
Baby Su
11๐ 54 Alinga St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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4.3 (622 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 16 dumplings spots in Canberra
๐ 77/2 Cape St, Dickson ACT 2602, Australia
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3.9 (989 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#10 of 16 dumplings spots in Canberra
๐ Unit 190/264 City Walk, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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4.6 (397 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 16 dumplings spots in Canberra
Lazy Su
10๐ 1/9 Lonsdale St, Braddon ACT 2612, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the nori tacos and wagyu cheese steak spring rolls; both are deservedly popular.
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4.4 (1,672 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 16 dumplings spots in Canberra
๐ 1/14 Childers St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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4.2 (442 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 16 dumplings spots in Canberra
๐ 9 Bradley St, Phillip ACT 2606, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the Tom Yum Pork Prawn Dumpling and Spicy Pork & Prawn Wonton
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4.5 (524 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 16 dumplings spots in Canberra
๐ 1/1 Lawry Pl, Macquarie ACT 2614, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the Peking duck; it is the best in Canberra and truly incredible.
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4.2 (273 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท 1ร called the best
#15 of 16 dumplings spots in Canberra
๐ FG16 A/26 Narellan St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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4.3 (323 reviews) on Google Maps
#16 of 16 dumplings spots in Canberra
๐ Shop EG01B/148 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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4.1 (304 reviews) on Google Maps
Common dumplings questions in Canberra
What's the best budget dumplings in Canberra?
Dickson Dumpling House is the top-ranked budget ($) option in Dickson โ #9 overall for dumplings.
Where's the best dumplings in Canberra for a special occasion?
CBD Dumpling House ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in CBD.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly dumplings in Canberra?
Lazy Su is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in Braddon.
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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 ร10, 'the best' superlatives ร6, 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 Canberra?
CBD Dumpling House currently ranks #1 for dumplings in Canberra โ 15 community mentions ยท 11ร called the best ยท in 7 YouTube reviews.
What is the best cheap dumplings in Canberra?
Dickson Dumpling House is the highest-ranked budget option in Dickson.
Where is the best dumplings in the Canberra CBD?
CBD Dumpling House is the top-ranked dumplings spot in the CBD (Shop FG13C/26 Narellan St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia).
How does BestDish rank dumplings in Canberra?
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.