Best Dumplings in Geelong
The best dumplings in Geelong right now is The Arborist (score 57 from 1,125 reviews), based on 15 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for dumplings in Geelong — 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 Geelong right now is The Arborist in CBD (4.7 stars across 1,125 Google reviews), ahead of BAAH LAH! Dining, Hommali Bangkok cuisine. That call comes from Google review strength across 15 ranked venues — no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 15 venues ranked · 5,736 Google reviews analysed · median rating 4.7★ · #1 leads the field by 1 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| 🏆 Top pick | The Arborist (CBD) |
| 💸 Best cheap eat | YangJi Dumpling |
| 📊 Most reviewed | The Arborist (1,125 reviews) |
| 📍 Venues ranked | 15 across 4 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | The Arborist | CBD | — | 4.7★ | — |
| #2 | BAAH LAH! Dining | Geelong West | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #3 | Hommali Bangkok cuisine | CBD | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #4 | Bao Place | Geelong West | — | 4.8★ | — |
| #5 | Drunken Dumpling Bar | CBD | — | 4.9★ | — |
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#1 of 15 dumplings spots in Geelong
📍 75 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the apricot and halloumi, cod roe, and strawberry sour.
★ 4.7 (1,125 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 15 dumplings spots in Geelong
📍 1/100 Pakington St, Geelong West VIC 3218, Australia
★ 4.8 (478 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 15 dumplings spots in Geelong
📍 168 Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pad thai and thai fried rice; both are reviewer favorites.
★ 4.8 (396 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 15 dumplings spots in Geelong
📍 197 Pakington St, Geelong West VIC 3218, Australia
★ 4.8 (235 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 15 dumplings spots in Geelong
📍 83 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the dumplings and Xiaolongbao; the lamb ribs and braised pork rice are essential.
★ 4.9 (128 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 15 dumplings spots in Geelong
📍 2 Noble St, Newtown VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the King Fish and curry; the oysters and duck are essential
★ 4.8 (184 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 15 dumplings spots in Geelong
📍 66 Pakington St, Geelong West VIC 3218, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Feed Me menu; try the haloumi and lamb shoulder.
★ 4.7 (290 reviews) on Google Maps
#8 of 15 dumplings spots in Geelong
Sumi
45📍 47 Gheringhap St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the scallops with vermicelli; the grilled squid is the sleeper hit
★ 4.7 (239 reviews) on Google Maps
#9 of 15 dumplings spots in Geelong
📍 85 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★ 4.5 (795 reviews) on Google Maps
#10 of 15 dumplings spots in Geelong
📍 Shop20/500-540 Torquay Rd, Armstrong Creek VIC 3217, Australia
★ 4.6 (267 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 15 dumplings spots in Geelong
📍 118 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the chicken skewers; the lamb shank is cooked to perfection.
★ 4.6 (218 reviews) on Google Maps
#12 of 15 dumplings spots in Geelong
📍 166 Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pork dumplings; the spring onion pancake is the sleeper hit
★ 4.5 (238 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 15 dumplings spots in Geelong
📍 26 Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
★ 4.4 (609 reviews) on Google Maps
#14 of 15 dumplings spots in Geelong
📍 87 Ryrie St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Beef Strip Laksa; the Char Siu Pork Laksa is excellent
★ 4.5 (254 reviews) on Google Maps
#15 of 15 dumplings spots in Geelong
📍 6/346 Pakington St, Newtown VIC 3220, Australia
★ 4.4 (280 reviews) on Google Maps
Common dumplings questions in Geelong
What's the best budget dumplings in Geelong?
YangJi Dumpling is the top-ranked budget ($) option in CBD — #12 overall for dumplings.
Where's the best dumplings in Geelong for a special occasion?
Sober Ramen ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in CBD.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly dumplings in Geelong?
Hommali Bangkok cuisine is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in CBD.
Where can I get gluten-free dumplings in Geelong?
frankie. Bar & Eatery is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed gluten-free options, in CBD.
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How we rank
Venues are ranked by review strength: Google rating above a 3.8 baseline, weighted by review volume (a 4.6★ with 2,000 reviews beats a 4.8★ with 60). Global fast-food and dessert franchises are excluded — this site exists to find the best local specialists, not chains you already know. Community-consensus mining is added to high-traffic pages over time.
Frequently asked
What is the best dumplings in Geelong?
The Arborist currently ranks #1 for dumplings in Geelong with 4.7 stars across 1,125 Google reviews.
What is the best cheap dumplings in Geelong?
YangJi Dumpling is the highest-ranked budget option in CBD.
Where is the best dumplings in the Geelong CBD?
The Arborist is the top-ranked dumplings spot in the CBD (75 Little Malop St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia).
How does BestDish rank dumplings in Geelong?
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.