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    Hot Wok Cafe

    2.5 (2 reviews)
    Closed 5:30 pm - 8:00 PM

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    Seven Heaven 七重天 - Shop front

    Seven Heaven 七重天

    3.5(4 reviews)
    1.7 kmAshgrove

    Did somebody say "dumplings"?…read more This is a little 'mom & pop' business in the pretty suburb of Ashgrove where, of an evening, you can peer through the large window and watch mum, dad, or (I assume) their adult son deftly prepare the dumpling delights they sell. And delightful they are indeed. We ordered three rounds of different dumplings and they were all fantastic (my favourites being the ones containing the prawn, chicken and water chestnut). We also ordered two other dishes; garlic pork and san choy bau. Must admit to being disappointed with those two. Unless it's a special district in China from where the recipes hail, the dishes appeared to be extremely 'anglicised'. Whilst bursting with colour from the variety of vegies within, the pork dish had great gobs of bottled minced garlic, not freshly chopped. The pork, although sliced thinly (the way I like it) was a little tough. The san choy bau was unrecognisable with the array of capsicum and broccoli (??) and not one, but three onion products (white, shallot and dried onion) meaning it was off limits for me and my onion intolerance entirely. There didn't appear to be celery or water chestnut at all, no bean sprouts, cooked in vegetable oil, not sesame oil. It was quite a different affair from what I have eaten in the past (and made myself). I would go back to support it because it's a small family-run business and because the dumplings were terrific. Parking available adjacent in the small cul-de-sac and you can eat in, although the dining area is a little shabby. I think it's more catered for the take away option.

    Don't let this "hidden in suburbia" take away shop deter you with it's location in the depths of…read moreAshgrove as you drive towards The Gap. And while you're at it, don't let the basic and no-frills decor deter you, either. If you're a nerd like me, you'll probably enjoy watching the team in the kitchen making the dumplings. It's almost meditative as they find their rhythm folding them together so delicately. As Just A mentioned, it's a "Mum and Pop" type business, and they're slinging dumplings and westernised chinese dishes to the 'burbs for prices that'll have you transported back to 1980s when you wore parachute pants and bubble socks. Having craved dumplings for a few days, I was delighted to be in the area and finally at a time these guys would be open (they open from 5pm only). Averaging $3-$4 per dumpling option (about 3 dumplings per serving) on the menu you can easily get away with a solo dumpling feast for $15. Dining in a group? Order a few dishes between everyone and still walk away with change from $20. The food is prepared on-site and available dine-in (limited seating) or take-away. It is a fairly Westernised menu, as mentioned above, so if that Sichuan spice is what you're looking for you may not find it here. But what you will find is affordable, consistent and satisfying dumplings and chinese take-away that's a step up from the standard 'Aussie' chinese takeaway of battered sweet and sour pork.

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    Seven Heaven 七重天 - Interior of restaurant

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    Seven Heaven 七重天 - Dumpling heaven

    Dumpling heaven

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    Hot Wok Cafe - chinese - Updated May 2026

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