Best Yum Cha in Canberra
The best yum cha in Canberra right now is Dumpling Inn Restaurant (score 25 from 273 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for yum cha in Canberra โ not just what tops a Google search.
โ Updated September 2026 ยท re-verified 15 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 yum cha in Canberra right now is Dumpling Inn Restaurant in Macquarie ($$ price tier) (1 community mention ยท 1ร called the best), ahead of Ginseng @ Hellenic, Akiba. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 15 ranked venues โ no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked ยท 33,752 Google reviews analysed ยท median rating 4.6โ
ยท #1 leads the field by 1 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| ๐ Top pick | Dumpling Inn Restaurant (Macquarie) |
| ๐ธ Best cheap eat | Happyโs Chinese Restaurant |
| ๐ Most reviewed | Akiba (13,999 reviews) |
| ๐ Venues ranked | 15 across 7 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Dumpling Inn Restaurant | Macquarie | $$ | 4.2โ | Trolley service |
| #2 | Ginseng @ Hellenic | Phillip | $$ | 4.1โ | โ |
| #3 | Akiba | CBD | $$ | 4.8โ | โ |
| #4 | Wilma | CBD | โ | 4.8โ | โ |
| #5 | Yumko | CBD | โ | 4.7โ | โ |
You've tried 0/15
#1 of 15 yum cha 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
#2 of 15 yum cha spots in Canberra
๐ Car Park, 1 Matilda St, Phillip ACT 2606, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the dim sum and lobster dumplings.
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4.1 (516 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท 1ร called the best
#3 of 15 yum cha spots in Canberra
Akiba
16๐ 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
#4 of 15 yum cha 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
#5 of 15 yum cha spots in Canberra
Yumko
13๐ 15 Garema Pl, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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4.7 (1,572 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 yum cha spots in Canberra
๐ Unit 1/17 Garema Pl, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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4.4 (730 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 yum cha 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
#8 of 15 yum cha spots in Canberra
๐ Level 1 Waldorf Building 2 Akuna Street City ACT, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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4.7 (49 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 yum cha spots in Canberra
๐ G6/8 Cape St, Dickson ACT 2602, Australia
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4.7 (335 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 yum cha spots in Canberra
๐ 1/1 Burbury Cl, Barton ACT 2600, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the sweet & spicy eggplant and the duck breast.
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4.6 (426 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 yum cha spots in Canberra
๐ Unit 190/264 City Walk, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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4.6 (397 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 yum cha spots in Canberra
๐ 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
#13 of 15 yum cha spots in Canberra
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
#14 of 15 yum cha spots in Canberra
๐ FG16 A/26 Narellan St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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4.3 (323 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 yum cha spots in Canberra
๐ 1/14 Childers St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
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4.2 (442 reviews) on Google Maps
Common yum cha questions in Canberra
What's the best budget yum cha in Canberra?
Happyโs Chinese Restaurant is the top-ranked budget ($) option in CBD โ #6 overall for yum cha.
Where's the best yum cha in Canberra for a special occasion?
Dumpling Inn Restaurant ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in Macquarie.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly yum cha in Canberra?
Chairman & Yip is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in Barton.
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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 yum cha in Canberra?
Dumpling Inn Restaurant currently ranks #1 for yum cha in Canberra โ 1 community mention ยท 1ร called the best.
What is the best cheap yum cha in Canberra?
Happyโs Chinese Restaurant is the highest-ranked budget option in CBD.
Where is the best yum cha in the Canberra CBD?
Akiba is the top-ranked yum cha spot in the CBD (40 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia).
How does BestDish rank yum cha 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.