Best cheap dumplings in Melbourne
every venue below is budget ($) tier — same evidence ranking, easier on the wallet
● Updated September 2026 · 7 venues
The best cheap dumplings in Melbourne right now is Juicy Bao (4.2★, 1,683 reviews) — top-tier quality at $-tier prices.
#1 of 7 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 Shop 2/178-190 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the xiao long bao and stir fry beans; both impress
★ 4.2 (1,683 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 3 community mentions · 3× called the best
#2 of 7 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 146/148 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pan fried dumplings, glutinous rice shui mai, and dandan noodles.
★ 4.2 (2,090 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 2× called the best · seen in 2 TikTok/IG posts
#3 of 7 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 5 Centre Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Spanish mackerel dumplings; they are the signature pot stickers.
★ 4.6 (980 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · 1× called the best · dish praised in 3 of 5 recent Google reviews
#4 of 7 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 163-165 Russell St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 3.7 (520 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 2 community mentions · 1× called the best
#5 of 7 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 275 Brunswick St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia
★ 4.4 (486 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention · confirmed on the menu
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#6 of 7 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 605 Station St, Box Hill VIC 3128, Australia
★ 3.7 (80 reviews) on Google Maps
Why it ranks: 1 community mention
#7 of 7 spot spots in Melbourne
📍 319 Swanston St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
★ 4.4 (925 reviews) on Google Maps · website