Sydney is arguably the best city for dumplings outside of Asia β and we reckon we've eaten our way through enough of them to say that with confidence. The combination of large Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, and Japanese communities means every style is available β from $8 plates of boiled jiaozi to $18 handmade xiao long bao with black truffle.
Handmade is always better β look for restaurants where you can watch the makers at work.
The Dumpling Suburbs
| Suburb | Style | Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood | Northern Chinese, Shanghainese | $8β$16 | Authenticity, value |
| Burwood | Shanghainese, Cantonese | $10β$18 | XLB, late-night |
| Chatswood | All styles, modern | $12β$22 | Din Tai Fung, upscale |
| Chinatown | Cantonese, SE Asian | $10β$20 | Tourist-friendly |
| Hurstville | Cantonese, Fujianese | $8β$15 | Yum cha dumplings |
| Strathfield | Korean mandu | $10β$16 | Kimchi mandu |
Eastwood β The Dumpling Capital
If you only visit one suburb, make it Eastwood. We've done the crawl three times now and it never disappoints β more dumpling restaurants per square metre than anywhere else in Sydney. Fair warning: Shanghai Night is cash only and the queue on Saturday arvo can be 20 minutes.
Top Picks in Eastwood
Shanghai Night (δΈζ΅·δΉε€)
Legendary pan-fried pork buns (sheng jian bao). Cash only. Queue on weekends.
Taste of Shanghai
Their xiao long bao are considered some of Sydney's best. Order the crab and pork version.
Landmark Chinese
Northern-style boiled dumplings β thick skins, generous filling, under $12 for 15 pieces.
CBD Picks
Din Tai Fung
$15β$22Gold standard for XLB consistency. Every dumpling has exactly 18 folds. 20β40 min wait weekends. Truffle XLB worth the upcharge.
Mr Wong
$18β$28Upscale Cantonese in heritage building on Bridge Lane. Refined prawn dumplings. Special occasion spot.
Dumpling Crawl Itinerary
The Eastwood Express (3 hours)
Shanghai Night β sheng jian bao (4 pcs, $8)
Crispy-bottomed pan-fried buns. Arrive before noon.
Taste of Shanghai β XLB (10 pcs, $14)
Bite a hole, sip the broth, then eat. Black vinegar on the side.
Landmark β boiled jiaozi (15 pcs, $12)
Total crawl: ~$34 for 2 people.
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