Best Dumplings in CBD
Newcastle · ranked by evidence, not clustered stars
● Updated September 2026 · 7 venues
The best dumplings in CBD right now is Light Years - Newcastle (4.7★, 1,632 reviews).
#1 of 7 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 5-7 Darby St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the ceviche; the prawn dumplings and duck pancakes are standouts.
★ 4.7 (1,632 reviews) on Google Maps
#2 of 7 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 87-89 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.8 (558 reviews) on Google Maps
#3 of 7 spot spots in Newcastle
OHMYPAPA
55📍 169 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the yakitori and Scallop wrapped in Bacon; the yuzu highball is essential.
★ 4.7 (852 reviews) on Google Maps
#4 of 7 spot spots in Newcastle
CorEat
51📍 35 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the Chef Special Steak and My Childhood Memory cocktail.
★ 4.8 (288 reviews) on Google Maps
#5 of 7 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 227 Hunter St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
★ 4.6 (823 reviews) on Google Maps
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#6 of 7 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 326 King St, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the pan-fried buns, three mushroom dumpling, and lamb cumin pastry.
★ 4.6 (486 reviews) on Google Maps
#7 of 7 spot spots in Newcastle
📍 Shop 2/5 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle NSW 2300, Australia
🍴 What to order: Get the garlic butter prawns and Afghani pasta with lamb.
★ 4.8 (131 reviews) on Google Maps