Best Dumplings in Melbourne
The best dumplings in Melbourne right now is HuTong (score 70 from 2,328 reviews), based on 20 venues re-ranked weekly.
Where locals actually go for dumplings in Melbourne โ not just what tops a Google search.
โ Updated September 2026 ยท re-verified 20 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 Melbourne right now is HuTong in CBD ($$ price tier) (3 community mentions ยท 1ร called the best ยท 1 editorial list ยท seen in 1 tiktok/ig post ยท dish praised in 2 of 5 recent google reviews), ahead of Dumpling Max, New Shanghai Melbourne Central. That call comes from community consensus blended with Google review strength across 20 ranked venues โ no pay-to-rank, updated September 2026.
The numbers: 20 venues ranked ยท 15,046 Google reviews analysed ยท median rating 4.4โ
ยท #1 leads the field by 4 ranking points. Updated September 2026.
| ๐ Top pick | HuTong (CBD) |
| ๐ธ Best cheap eat | Juicy Bao |
| ๐ Most reviewed | HuTong (2,328 reviews) |
| ๐ Venues ranked | 20 across 6 suburbs |
| Venue | Suburb | Price | Rating | Known for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | HuTong | CBD | $$ | 4.1โ | Xiao long bao |
| #2 | Dumpling Max | Carlton | โ | 4.8โ | Xiao long bao |
| #3 | New Shanghai Melbourne Central | CBD | โ | 4.3โ | Xiao long bao |
| #4 | Juicy Bao | CBD | $ | 4.2โ | Handmade |
| #5 | Shanghai Street | CBD | $ | 4.2โ | Xiao long bao |
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#1 of 20 dumplings spots in Melbourne
HuTong
70๐ 14-16 Market Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the chilli oil wontons and pan fried dumplings; both are crowd pleasers.
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4.1 (2,328 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions ยท 1ร called the best ยท 1 editorial list ยท seen in 1 TikTok/IG post ยท dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews
#2 of 20 dumplings spots in Melbourne
๐ 70 Victoria St, Carlton VIC 3053, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the pork wontons in Sichuan chilli oil.
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4.8 (347 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions ยท 1ร called the best ยท dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews ยท confirmed on the menu
#3 of 20 dumplings spots in Melbourne
๐ Cnr LaTrobe and, Melbourne Central, level 3 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the Xia Long Bao Pork Soup Dumplings.
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4.3 (582 reviews) on Google Maps ยท website
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions ยท 1ร called the best ยท 1 editorial list ยท dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
#4 of 20 dumplings spots in Melbourne
๐ Shop 2/178-190 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the xiao long bao and stir fry beans; both impress
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4.2 (1,683 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions ยท 3ร called the best
#5 of 20 dumplings spots in Melbourne
๐ 146/148 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the pan fried dumplings, glutinous rice shui mai, and dandan noodles.
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4.2 (2,090 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions ยท 2ร called the best ยท seen in 2 TikTok/IG posts
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#6 of 20 dumplings spots in Melbourne
๐ 5 Centre Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the Spanish mackerel dumplings; they are the signature pot stickers.
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4.6 (980 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท 1ร called the best ยท dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
#7 of 20 dumplings spots in Melbourne
๐ 24 Katherine Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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4.3 (567 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท 1 editorial list
#8 of 20 dumplings spots in Melbourne
๐ 206 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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4.2 (1,192 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท in 1 YouTube review
#9 of 20 dumplings spots in Melbourne
๐ 163-165 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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3.7 (520 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions ยท 1ร called the best
#10 of 20 dumplings spots in Melbourne
๐ 198 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
๐ด What to order: Get the dumplings; they're fresh, tasty, and the best you'll ever eat.
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4.5 (573 reviews) on Google Maps
#11 of 20 dumplings spots in Melbourne
๐ 275 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
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4.4 (486 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention ยท confirmed on the menu
#12 of 20 dumplings spots in Melbourne
๐ 4/353 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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4.7 (116 reviews) on Google Maps
#13 of 20 dumplings spots in Melbourne
๐ 164 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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4.6 (506 reviews) on Google Maps ยท website
#14 of 20 dumplings spots in Melbourne
๐ 397 Little Lonsdale St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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4.6 (448 reviews) on Google Maps ยท website
#15 of 20 dumplings spots in Melbourne
๐ 212 Clarendon St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia
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4.3 (461 reviews) on Google Maps
#16 of 20 dumplings spots in Melbourne
๐ 136 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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4.5 (832 reviews) on Google Maps ยท website
#17 of 20 dumplings spots in Melbourne
๐ 605 Station St, Box Hill VIC 3128, Australia
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3.7 (80 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
#18 of 20 dumplings spots in Melbourne
๐ 319 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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4.4 (925 reviews) on Google Maps ยท website
#19 of 20 dumplings spots in Melbourne
๐ 26 Block Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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4.6 (87 reviews) on Google Maps
#20 of 20 dumplings spots in Melbourne
๐ F211 Spencer Outlet Centre, 201 Spencer St, Docklands VIC 3008, Australia
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4.4 (243 reviews) on Google Maps ยท website
Common dumplings questions in Melbourne
What's the best budget dumplings in Melbourne?
Juicy Bao is the top-ranked budget ($) option in CBD โ #4 overall for dumplings.
Where's the best dumplings in Melbourne for a special occasion?
HuTong ($$ price tier) is the highest-ranked venue worth the splurge, in CBD.
What's the best vegetarian-friendly dumplings in Melbourne?
HuTong is the highest-ranked venue with confirmed vegetarian options, in CBD.
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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 Melbourne?
HuTong currently ranks #1 for dumplings in Melbourne โ 3 community mentions ยท 1ร called the best ยท 1 editorial list ยท seen in 1 TikTok/IG post ยท dish praised in 2 of 5 recent Google reviews.
What is the best cheap dumplings in Melbourne?
Juicy Bao is the highest-ranked budget option in CBD.
Where is the best dumplings in the Melbourne CBD?
HuTong is the top-ranked dumplings spot in the CBD (14-16 Market Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia).
How does BestDish rank dumplings in Melbourne?
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.