Delicious handmade dumplings! My husband and I shared a serve of steamed mandu (Korean dumplings) - half chicken and half pork. They were delicious and came with a side of homemade pickles and soy/chilli/sesame sauce. We saw the staff making the dumplings by hand - they taste like they are made with love and good quality ingredients! read more

Mandoo - Korean Near Me - Adelaide, SA

Very small but very long lines most nights to get in. Very traditional; Korean. I usually get the Yaki Mando and deep fried tofu salt and pepper. Get here early read more

I love trying different foods when on holiday and I got pork dumplings from mandoo The dumplings and salad was fantastic Service was gold Cheers read more

Fantastic authentic Korean Dumplings. What more can I say. But there is something to be said about freshly made lovingly prepared food. read more

The great dumpling debate rages on while everyone "in the know" (including the Koreans) of Adelaide go to Mandoo. Mandoo is a tiny little hole in the wall in Bank St, run by the sweetest Korean couple who on the night proved to us there were famous (they were featured in the Advertiser). It is the most welcoming venue on a cold winter's night but you will struggle to get a table if you get there anywhere between 6pm-7:30pm in the cold season. Our eyes were almost bigger than our stomachs when we saw the Mandoo Hot Pot on the menu until we saw one come out - not recommended for a 2 person share (more like 3-4)! We settled for 6 pork and 6 chicken steamed dumplings with a serving of Vegetarian Bibimbap. Like a true foreigner we ate our meal the completely wrong way, and were given some concerning looks by our waitress, when mixing the clear soup broth we were given with the Bibimbap ingredients and with our steamed dumplings. Note to self: Bibimbap is meant to be eaten like a salad. Despite that little hiccup everything was so refreshingly light and packed with flavour. The meat was cooked to perfection and the dumplings had plenty of "juice" to suck from them. The salad was crispy (prior to being dumped in salty soup goodness) and a huge serving - enough for 2. Meals came out quickly and this is a great place to go if you are on the run. They also do takeaway which is on the cards next season for me on the way home from work! read more

Mandoo - Bi-bim-bap and Soup with chicken dumplings....yummy - Korean Near Me - Adelaide, SA

I've tried going to Mandoo many times. Usually I start at the Train Station, make my way past Mamak Corner which is closed, and then stare through the windows of Mandoo interested but also disappointed. Interested because I've heard they do great dumplings. Disappointed because it's always packed and there is usually a crowd of people already waiting outside. Thankfully I managed to finally sneak in on a Wednesday afternoon at around 4pm. I was instantly greeted by a friendly man who I assumed was the owner. He was sitting down having a chat at one of the tables, but he did a quick look around, saw everyone else was busy, and jumped up straight away to serve me. I went for the steamed kim chi dumplings, kim chi has been a favourite of mine since International schooling in Vietnam when I'd hang around my Korean friends at lunch time staring jealously into their bento boxes (I'm sure I'm committing a real faux pas here using a Japanese word... but you get my drift). My dumplings and udon noodles came out quickly, and they were a bit more stylish than the likes of Dumpling King. Each dumpling looked perfect. They tasted delicious as well, especially when dipped into the accompanying sauce. The other thing I loved about this place: they had instructions for how to eat a Korean Hot Pot. I've never ordered a hot pot in my life because I've always been worried I'll 'eat it wrong'. So maybe I'll suck up the courage at Mandoo, using their menu as a guide. read more

Mandoo - Udon noodles & Kim chi dumplings. - Korean Near Me - Adelaide, SA

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I don't think it is a secret anymore that Mandoo is one of Adelaide's hotspots for amazing dumplings. Actually, I am calling it; they are my favourite dumplings in Adelaide. Now, I must note that these dumplings are a heck of a lot different to the Chinese variety. They are more like dim sums. They are large, packed full of meat, veg, and served with the most delicious sweet fermented style sauce with green onion and chilli. They are served either steamed or fried. The sides are also just so awesome! They are served with pickles!! Yup, pickles! In fact, if you go into this restaurant with a bunch of friends they will give you a whole jar of them! I could actually just eat a jar of pickles for lunch, they are that good. But, you get a lovely Korean style salad dressed with a sweet style mayo and a little mashed potato. It all just works so well. The flavours of everything with the dumplings are at harmony. Balanced saltiness, sweetness, and complimented with the pickles and fermented sauce. This is what I love so much about Korean Cuisine. I only wish this restaurant was bigger. There are only around 8 tables (I think). You will commonly find a line outside the door. But, in saying that. The staff do well to keep up with the demand. You can watch the dumplings being made right in front of you while you dine. You can also see that the staff work so well together and friendly to customers. If you have friends from interstate this is a restaurant you want to take them to for lunch. It is definitely something to show off. Also, this is awesome food to eat if you are going out for a big night in town. My only regret is that I have not tried their bibimbap yet. I have heard that it is really good. I will return to try it and update my review. I just find it so hard not to order dumplings here. hahaha read more

Mandoo - Fried Chicken Dumplings! - Korean Near Me - Adelaide, SA

I am a self confessed dumpling slut. In Melbourne it's Shanghai Street for me. Sydney, Din Tai Fung. In Adelaide, Mandoo has definitely got the moves!! The Kim Chi dumplings are a joy. A bundle of delicious fermented cabbage wrapped up in a crispy shell. A treat! A modern day dim sim. Authentic Korean taste too. The pork dumplings are amazing. The subtlety of texture yet punchy flavour means you'll eat them all and want more. The cucumber and cold potato mash condiments are a nice included touch too. Korean food is not Korean food without a good accompiament or seven. I look forward to getting back here on my next Adelaide trip. Thanks a plenty Mandoo. read more

Mandoo - Korean Near Me - Adelaide, SA

Mandoo came recommended by a friend. Well sort of, he said go to "Bank St and try the noodle joint beside Aussie Pizza House." Err noodles..? Mandoo means 'dumpling' in Korea. I awkwardly wondered around, but 'Mr. Noodles' was no where in sight, so I called into Mandoo's. By this point my lunch break was dwindling. Things picked up for me however with the quick and notably precise service, the server pronounced my take-away dumplings would be "three minutes." There's not enough compartmentalized meals in Adelaide, or that's what I think. So it was a pleasant surprise to have the dumplings accompanied with some tasty friends --a scoop of cold mashed potato, chopped pickles and a salad. Tidy-like, in their own lil homes. It's cool how they let you do half and half. I tried the fried vegetable and pork dumplings. The dumplings are nice, but not the "ish." The filling lets them down a little, too much filler (noodles). Like the fried dumplings, the staff are golden. Kind and genuine. They strike the right balance of trying very hard yet maintaining a comfortable environment. Overall a pleasant experience, I'll be back to try the bi-bim-bab and kim-chi dumplings. read more

Mandoo - Korean Near Me - Adelaide, SA

Not my favorite style of dumplings but they are good at what they do I guess. Fried ones were a bit dry inside, and with no liquor license I couldn't wash them down with a beer or wine. The staff are really friendly and they make the dumplings fresh in front of you so you know they're not pre made and frozen. Not too keen on their sauce either; I asked for soy sauce... How embarrassing for my dinner companions read more

Mandoo - Korean Near Me - Adelaide, SA

The staff was very friendly, and the prices were decent...now onto the food.. The friend dumplings were amazing...even better was their home made sauce..dont be afraid to ask for more, they are happy to give it! read more

Mandoo - Korean Near Me - Adelaide, SA

Wow, this place is the real deal. Mandoo serves authentic Korean style dumplings on Bank Street. Perhaps some of the best I have tried in Adelaide, the menu has a great variety of flavours to choose from and the pricing is quite fair. The restaurant itself is cosy with not many tables and chairs so on busy nights like Friday and Saturday it is good to get there early otherwise you may to have wait outside for a bit. I tried the steamed vegetarian dumplings which were served with a salad and a small amount of mashed potato. The dumplings were made well and tasted very fresh. The sauces they used were also very flavoursome and by no means bland. I also tried some of their fried vegetarian dumplings which were quite nice too and were served with a coleslaw style side that was covered in a spicy sauce. All in all, I highly recommend trying this place if you are in to dumplings. read more

Mandoo - Vegetarian steamed dumplings - Korean Near Me - Adelaide, SA

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I really wish that Yelp has a 1/2 star coz I want to rate this a 3.5. A 3 star rate is not fair but I also dont feel like rounding it up to 4. Anyway, this is my second time to visit Mandoo. This was introduced to me by my Korean friend. We ordered dumplings and I found it ok but not really impressive. We were a group of 4 in my recent visit. It was late night but luckily there was no long line. We ordered the spicy hot pot. Honestly, I was in awe with the overall presentation of the meal. It looks so pleasant and delicious. However, taste wise, it's just ok. I feel disappointed with myself because I really want to love it. I think the main key there is the soup coz it holds all the flavour from that dish... and I just find it lacking somehow... or maybe it's just not my taste.I mean, I like all the ingredients in that hot pot especially the tofu and the bacon... but I should also find the soup really yummy to make me crave for that hot pot again. Otherwise, it's just something that I'm glad I've experienced. Customer service is really good. The guy who served us is naturally friendly. For a popular restaurant like Mandoo, I think having a staff with a pleasant personality really adds to the positive impression for that restaurant. Despite my 3.5 rating (I really want to emphasize that there's a .5 haha), I still want to recommend this restaurant to others. Maybe you guys would find their food more into your liking than mine. PS I'll probably go back for their fried dumplings and bibimbap. I dont think I've gauged them that well yet until I've tried more of their dishes. read more

Mandoo - Korean Near Me - Adelaide, SA

In the last year or so Bank St has had a whole bunch of new eateries open - partially because of the new student housing development. Mandoo is one of my favourites. Dumplings are an important part of any balanced diet (yep!) and Korean dumplings (mandoo) are very, very excellent. There are a range of different dumplings here, my favourites are the kim chi ones. The chef makes them by hand behind the counter, and it is definitely impressive to watch. I can barely wrap a present neatly, let alone make a perfect dumpling. Mandoo dumplings are very fresh, with vermicelli and spring onion inside. Nom nom nom. You can get a set of right for ten bucks, it comes with an odd little scoop of mashed potato, some salad and pickles. They come steamed or fried - they aren't too soggy so they are great steamed, but if you are a big fan of crispiness, fried is good too. Mandoo also does great bibimbap, and dumpling soup. The service is really lovely - a family-run business and very friendly. If you want to do something special they also offer a great hot-pot - a big hot plate of soup in the middle with lots of ingredients that you can add. It's a nice place to eat - not too fancy but neat and tidy with cute bamboo imitation lino. read more

Mandoo - Korean Near Me - Adelaide, SA

Probably my favourite Korean BABIMBAP in Australia. Dumplings are hand made and delicious, nice to see a vegetarian dumpling mastered. Gets pretty busy and is a small establishment, no frills. BABIMBAP is $16 and dumplings with it are $8. Wonderful fresh meal read more

Mandoo - Korean Near Me - Adelaide, SA

The bi bim Bab was recommended, hence am here to check it out. True to word it was a flavoursome one with plenty of accompaniments, the beef was perfect n the clear soup was just perfect. The last time I was here, I only had the dumpling n this time around with 2 of us, I was able to try the kimchi dumpling. So glad we did, it had smashed tofu, minced pork etc as filling. Awesome with the dipping sauce. Definitely well satisfied lunch n all I need now is a nice ice cream on a warm spring day on my way home. read more

Mandoo - Bi bim Bab and kimchi dumplings - Korean Near Me - Adelaide, SA

This place opens from 11:30am, not as said here from 10:30am, so don't come too early. We were asked to leave first time coming in lol. The hot pot is amazing! The pork is so well seasoned and has noodles and dumplings plus a whole lot of fish cakes and vegetables! Yummmmmm and it's heavenly in a cold rainy day! The side dishes are amazing too! The staff was there helping us and explaining to us how to eat it, and constantly looking over just to make sure everything is alright, always ready to give us a hand. Try to come in as soon as they are open as this place is quite small and even its lunch time, every table is full. read more

Mandoo - Spicy hot pot - Korean Near Me - Adelaide, SA

I really wanted to like this place more, especially after seeing quite a few reviews and reading about it in the Adelaide Street guide but I was not blown away. I have the veggie steamed dumplings and tried the fried pork dumplings. Both were tasty but I'm not desperate to go back ... Too many other places to try! read more

Mandoo - Korean Near Me - Adelaide, SA

I walked past this place a number of times when I was working out of the Adelaide office, and I always noticed the large number of 'people love us on Yelp' stickers on the door. Well, since they had those stickers I thought it might be a really good place to check out. They basically do dumplings, and I have to admit that I haven't had dumplings all that much so I guess it was going to be an experience. I have to say it definitely was - these dumplings were nothing short of awesome. In fact I'm going to have to give them a try more often than not now that I have discovered how great they are. The service was awesome, and before I knew it I had a steaming hot plate of dumplings in front of me, and the price was pretty good as well. No wonder people love this place on Yelp. read more

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Mandoo, for all intended purposes of this place, is awesome. Simply awesome. A little casual place to warm your bellies and souls with fresh handmade dumplings and a colourfully delicious Bibimbap. All sauces made in house, all dumplings handmade with love by Ki Dong Ra. The owners are the loveliest people with every idea what service and hospitality means. The food is a standout. You may think, how good can a dumpling house be, there's nothing else on the menu? There doesn't need to be. You can get steamed or fried Korean dumplings with chicken, pork or vegetable filling. The Kimchi filling is something special and for a meat lover threw me off as the most delicious dish. The servings are generous and it's a good cheap eat for sharing. If you've got a group, share a Mandoo Hotpot for bubbling flavoursome goodness! read more

Mandoo - Bibimbap - Korean Near Me - Adelaide, SA

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Excellent food. Saw a large crowd gather every night and the food was excellent. Small Location and always full. read more

The dumplings are delicious, they are certainly different to Chinese dumplings. I do like how they accompany the dumplings with lots of pickles and salad, which cut through the greasiness. The restaurant do have a really nice atmosphere, and the service was also lovely. read more

Mandoo - Fried pork dumplings - Korean Near Me - Adelaide, SA

I put the call out on social media about two months ago for 'Adelaide's Best Dumplings'. I know, I know: not an original tweet, but within 5 minutes, I'd received 5 replies, all shouting 'Mandoo! Mandoo! Mandoo!' First I ducked. Then I checked overboard. THEN, I realised these helpful Twits were unanimously urging me down Bank Street, and to a cosy little dumpling haven. Now I know about Mandoo, Tuesday's no longer exist. It's now MandooDay. And I actually park in a completely different car park on to make it easier to perform the dumpling pick up come end-of-day. I've never dined in, only take-away - the food travels well. We've had dumpling soup, steamed dumplings, and my latest obsession, the vegetarian Bimbaboo (eeeeeee fun to say!! *wiggle*) - tasty seaweed, tofu, mushrooms, the lot: so super tasty. Like, actual. I inhale it. The staff/owners are so so lovely. Big smiles. Happy nods. Cheerful acknowledgement. I love it. It shouldn't be called Bank Street, really - Mandoo's fare is cheap. I can feed three males, and myself, for under $50.00. (And these are blokes that spend $200 at Ying Chow. I know, they achieve the impossible). A happy place. read more

After a second visit specifically for the pan fried prok dumpling, I decided to give it four stars--- not only because the fried dumpling is better, or the side pickles, mashed potato and lecture salad were a pleasant surprise, It's that the owner will give you a big super friendly smile and politely nod to say hello to you, no matter how busy he was in the business. That can make any ordinary customer come in just for a take-out after a busy day feel hearty, warm and wanna come by again. read more

Mandoo - their take out fried dumplings - Korean Near Me - Adelaide, SA

As with most totes amaze balls Asian restaurants, you could easily walk past and instantly dismiss it. It just ain't got no vibe. But they sure as hell deliver on flavour. My hotel was just around the corner and after a very boozy lunch (booze heavy, in fact I don't even recall food) I was in desperate need of a quick snack. After a quick phone order I was back in my hotel with two piping hot containers of fresh and full of flavour dumplings. Boy they were good. The Kim Chi were everything I thought they'd be but the pork blew this dumpling lovers tiny mind! So do yourself a favour (I've suddenly turned into Molly Meldrum) and get yourself some of the best dumplings on offer. Anywhere. read more

Every time we visit Adelaide we visit Mandoo for a dumpling fix. My personal favourite are the fried chicken Mandoo. They come with mashed potato, salad and pickles ... they are delicious. Having said that, so are all the other flavours. Kimchi Mandoo are good for something a bit different. The price is definitely right. As is the location, right in the heart of Adelaide, near the casino. The man that works there is really happy and smiley too. Can't wait to head back to Mandoo!! read more

Homg, well worth the wait. The steamed pork dumplings and the soup was oh so flavoursome! It's all in the awesome wicked looking chilli Kim chi sauce. Well worthy of a return visit! read more

Mandoo - Get in ma belleh! - Korean Near Me - Adelaide, SA

When I saw the signed photo for Pete Evans (MKR) saying it was the best dumplings and bibimbap in Australia I was sceptical. But as I sit here with 3 almost finished dishes between my wife and I (steamed and fried pork mandoo and beef bibimbap) so I can allow my stomach some time to digest, I can safely say that they it is by far the best Korean food I've had and the dumplings are right up there. The staff were great - happy to take the time to explain how to eat bibimbap to confused customers. Now just need them to move to Brisbane! read more

Yummy dumplings, tried to find fault in this place and I really struggled. Love the dipping sauce, give me a bottle of them! The dumplings are so good and fresh as well, the skin is just nice and thin and the filling is very tasty, with good texture. Definitely the place to go for a nice lunch in the city but yea, can get pretty busy, so do beat the rush by going early before 12 noon if possible. Definitely a place to go back again and again. read more

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Really amazing hole-in-the-wall Korean restaurant! Must try bibimbap and steamed dumplings! Find seating first before ordering. read more

It's great. Not much more to say. If you like a spicy dumpling - they have one for you.

Fresh and delicious dumplings! When the fried veggie dumplings arrived (a massive portion, yay!) I expected them to be a bit greasy. But quite the opposite - they were light, fresh and crispy. I also tried some of the dumplings soup, which was really tasty and filled with fresh vegetables. The staff is lovely and we didn't wait for long for our meals. We were lucky in terms of seating and managed to grab the last table available (this was a Friday just before 7pm). It's a small and busy place, so book if you want to be sure to get a table on a Fri or Sat night. You don't want to risk missing these delicious dumplings! read more

Amazingly fast service, good food, very efficient and friendly. I went the steamed dumplings (no soup). The texture and consistency makes me think pairing with a soup would make it even better. read more

Mandoo - $13.00 lunch :-) - Korean Near Me - Adelaide, SA

If mandoo was a food chain, it would soar over McDonald's. I just love it, and so does the rest of the community. read more

Absolutely lovely dumplings! I had the fried chicken dumplings and was in heaven! Basically the dish itself Is really good value for money- it comes with a heap of good sized dumplings, great salad with a nice light mayo type sauce, a dollop of creamy mash and really well seasoned spicy sauce- oh and pickles... Such a good deal! Food was piping hot was when it came out - super fresh and fragrant! I was so stuffed after the meal but in a good way- mmmmm just thinking of it now it making me hungry -and craving the fried dumplings :) Cannot wait to come here again to try the pork dumplings :) read more

Love this place.. Serving up some Korean Dumpling (Mandoo) Delights. Whether Steamed, Fried or in a Soup the dumplings from here are great. They do a couple of other Korean dishes as well for those that aren't in the mood for a great dumpling. read more

Its great to see hand made Korean food in Adelaide. The dumplings here are delicious and some of the best I have had either in Korea or in Australia. Even the dough is expertly prepared in front of your eyes, a welcome change from many Korean restaurants in Adelaide. Compared to Chinese dumplings, Korean mandu tend to have a lot more vegetables or tofu than meat. They also can be quiet spicy especially the kim chi ones, but others are completely non-spicy. My favourite is gunmandu or fried dumplings. Here they are served with a generous cabbage salad and a sesame dressing. Apart from the dumplings their other speciality is hot pot, which is so good and fresh. They have recently been very successful and this shows in some new high quality ingredients. I love the approach they have taken, sharing a small part of korean culture while using fresh local ingredients and making nearly everything from a scratch. This is what food should be about! I only wish they had a licence and imported some of the new craft beers being made in Korea now or even some dong dong ju! (a kind of brewed rice soup) read more

Great dumplings! Thoroughly enjoyed my visit and will definitely be back! The only down is the setting. It's very tightly packed but overall experience was great! Friendly staff and delicious hot pot! read more

If house made complimentary pickles doesn't get you in, the dumpling definitely will. I have heard the head chef was trained by one of the best in South Korea and the & quality certainly makes that believable. It's so close to Adelaide Oval and the Festival Centre that it's perfect for a quick pre-entertainment meal. read more

The staff were really friendly, chairs comfy and an all round comfortable environment. I ordered the fried pork dumplings. Was nice to watch them being made at the front counter.I was really surprised how filling and delicious they were. read more

Mandoo - Korean Near Me - Adelaide, SA

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