Overall, I wasn't too impressed and wanted to be based on the reviews. Came in on a Sunday and wanted to dine in. There were a few tables open (a 2 top and two 4 tops). The girl who was seating me wanted to put me across another diner at their table as I was just a party of one. No thanks. Asked for a take out menu instead. Service was slow (10 minute time promised, took 25 mins) and they weren't busy. Wanted sweet and sour chicken but was told they didn't have it. Also asked about lemon chicken or orange chicken and told they didn't have that, either. Not sure what menu is posted online and in pictures, but it shows it. Ended up trying their dumplings which were decent. Came with a small small container of soy sauce (probably the equivalent of a packet and a half for us in the states) which was a little amount considering you do get a large amount of dumplings (10 or 12). Decent taste. Tried the Kung Pao chicken and have definitely tasted better. I was visiting here so I can't say I'll return as I won't be back there likely, but with so many other places to choose from, I wouldn't return here if I were. read more

Saw that it was packed so we had to try it. We started with the Shanghai style mini wonton soup. The soup was savory and peppery, and the wontons were small yet meaty. Next came the xiao long bao. These were fantastic. Each one had a little soup inside, and the meat tasted hearty. Last was the Shanghai sheng jian bao which was nice and crispy on the bottom. Everything was delicious, and I would definitely come back if I'm ever back in Melbourne. read more

Food: Xiao long dumplings meat is obviously frozen. Vinegar park ribs were all bones. The small Shanghai wanton was bland and wrong wrap. Service: average and unhelpful. Brought sweets before main course. Overall worst experience ever read more

My friend and I were starving and walked into this restaurant. We looked at the menu and ordered 4 food items on the list. We were very disappointed, not just because of the food not delicious, but also the service is very bad. One of the food we ordered was the soup dumplings. When I took a first bite, I realized the soup dumpling was not well cooked. So I found an employee who looked like a manager with suit on who named Sarah, and told her that the soup dumplings were not well cooked. The first sentence she said to me was "the top of the dumpling is thick, that's why it may not be well cooked." After that, she said "Can I borrow your chopsticks?" She started to stick my chopsticks to look into the pork inside the dumpling. Then she said "but the pork is fully cooked." By all mean, she was saying it is eatable. Afterwards, she said"if you want, I can steam for you a little longer, but it won't be tasty." Then she walked away...... what an excellent service! Well done, Sarah! read more

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This location has changed owner more often than I can count. I dropped by during lunchtime to try the dumpling noodle soup 水饺汤面. Overall acceptable but nothing spectacular. The dumplings were not comparable to Shanghai Street 小街小笼馆, but at least the place looked cleaner than Camy's, with slightly better service. Let's see how long this shop lasts this time. read more

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Large and tasty soup dumplings. We ordered the traditional pork just over 1$ each. Soup dumplings were comparable to quality to what I eat in Vacouver, B.C. Curry fried buns excellent. Pork fried buns...not so much. Was expecting char siu pork meat in the bun. Stir fried Chinese broccoli was huge for $12. Highly recommended. read more

Wanted dumplings before the Lion King on a cold and rainy night, and wandered past this place and we ventured in here without knowing what to expect but wanted something quick and filling. Having been to some of the best places around Melbourne I was somewhat against stopping here. What a pleasant surprise we were in for though. We got the last table in this busy little place and quickly ordered 3 plates of dumplings; pan fried pork, pan fried vegetarian and steam chicken and prawn. Received complimentary tea and water with our food arriving much sooner than I thought was we walked in right before 2 other tables, though I think we just know what we want. As soon as the plates tabled down I scooped up a pork dumpling and haven't been happier with a standard pork dumpling like this. Very juicy and tender that I almost thought it was a soup dumpling. So delicious. The chicken and prawn ones were next, and the touch of ginger really hit the right notes for us. Finally the fried vegetarian dumpling, and these were just great as well. All great. Pricing seems fairly standard for melbourne dumplings, with 33 dumplings coming to $27, and 2 very full and satisfied customers. Definitely recommend this new dumpling house. Great job! read more

Shanghai Dragon Dumpling House - Pan fried pork dumplings, vegetarian dumplings + steam chicken & prawn dumplings... was so hungry and tasty that I took this after devouring - Chinese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

We passed by this place while walking around town and the prices were insanely cheap. After more strolling and building up our appetite, we actually walked back to this spot, which is just shy of the China town entrance, to have lunch. Seating is packed tight and they move fast. I ordered 15 vegie dumplings for 8 bucks. They were soft and slightly pan fried on the outside. Very tasty but damn they were hot. Luke hot pockets on microwave hot! The Asian lady next to me kept eyeballing me tearing them open to cool down as if I was an American tourist. And she was correct! All a super good bargain for the amount of food you receive. read more

We came across this restaurant in passing and tried it out. Was told to wait outside for 20mins even though there was a table free. Ordered a few dishes that we know we like in most places and they were very very bland and not something I was excited about finishing... Service was the real kicker though, exceptionally slow and had to ask a few times for tea and water. Water bottle was taken away before it was finished and a new one did not replace it. Would not come back here again, there are so many other places in Melbourne with delicious food and good service read more

Shanghai Dragon Dumpling House - Chinese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

Coming from Las Vegas, Nevada and here on holiday ! I have been here 2X, and will go for a third. Great service and amazing dumplings! Had the won top soup which was bomb.com (straight fire ) as we say in the states! I had the pan fried pork and the steamed pork in chili oil . My favorite place in the city! read more

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Visited for lunch and tried the Xiao Long Bao and some fried dumplings - chicken and prawn just to mix things up a bit. Both were pretty good renditions and the dumpling 'soup' had flavour. The venue is very plain and utilitarian - your standard get-in-and-get-out diner with slightly sticky laminate tables. Service is perfunctory. Really exactly what you would expect from a budget dumpling house. The place is BYO, but the Exford hotel is just down the street if you fancy something stronger than tea (which is provided in a thermos on your table). read more

Yet another dumpling house in China town but this one is new and the staff are keen to impress. I tried the xiao long bao and was suitably impressed with each dumpling carefully breached to suck out the soup before scoffing down the rest of the dumpling in one gulp. The servings of dumplings are quite large e.g. 8 or 15 pieces but if you can't stuff them all in then you can ask for a take away container, no problem. The decor is very simple but come for the food not the furnishings. Get in an try this place before it gets too well known! read more

Xiao long bao fans will be happy to hear about this place. Simple and efficient, the servings are generous and pricing very reasonable. 4 of us had 2 plates of dumplings, xiao long bao (juicy pork soup dumplings), a beef noodle soup and spring onion pancakes and we left very full and happy. Highlights - xiao long bao, steamed vegetarian dumplings and the crispy (very oily) spring onion pancakes (with what seemed like glutinous rice paste in the middle). Totally will come back here if my favourite dumplings joints are busy. read more

On our last night in Melbs, we decided to indulge our (read my) live of dumplings. The dumpling menue was repetitive, as the same fillings were served in the following variations xiao long bao, boiled, pan fried amd wantong. We ordered pork xiao long bao, chicken and prawn boiled dumplings and fried vegetarian dumplings. Xiao long bao were good but not exceptional, while both the fried and boiled dumplings the skin was too thick. The filling was average... as we could not differentiate between pork and chicken and definitely could not find the prawn. We had to request to change the cutlery but the is not surprising in an establishment like this. read more

Shanghai Dragon Dumpling House - Fried vegetarian dumplings, pretty good - Chinese Near Me - Melbourne, VIC

I mistaken this with Shanghai Street. This is a terrible place. More expensive than Shanghai Street and food is not good. I order traditional grilled fish. They are not fresh because they are pre-made and are microwaved again to serve you. The skin is not as crunchy as expected and as in photo. Poorly displayed. Overpriced dish. Fried pork buns is ok. Not as bad as their fish. Still overpriced read more

Really bad service and clueless waiting stuff... Placed my order for pan fried Shanghai dumplings and waiting for nearly 45 mins but only to find they have forgotten about it. They have muck up my lunch time... idiots! Never again. read more

I would fly back to Melbourne just to eat these dumplings again. Food 10/10 Waitresses 10/10.

Best dumplings I love this place, cosy and warm, servings are a good size and prices are great for two or more people to share. The dumplings are always fresh and taste great every time. read more

Great food at good prices. Lots of variety. We enjoyed the wonton chicken soup, curry beef buns, scallion toast and ma pa tofu. All prepared well. Staff friendly and efficient. read more

Fantastic soup dumplings! Not as much broth as we are accustomed to in New York but the super fresh flavored pork filling made up for it. This place is super busy; we were happy to share a table. We also had a delicious sautéed bok choy cooked in garlic. We left with our craving for soup dumplings very satisfied. read more