The 14 Best Dumpling Restaurants in Sydney

At Lee's Dumpling 小李汤包 on George Street, xiao long bao sit alongside pan-fried beef dumplings, pork buns and spicy wontons. Handmade dumplings are a focus, with noodles also on the menu, making this a casual option in Haymarket for a dumpling meal or a bowl of noodles.

Tucked into Temperance Lane, Laneway Dumplings and Momo serves the two dumpling styles named above its door, with combo deals among the choices. The laneway setting gives a meal here a different backdrop from the surrounding city streets, whether you settle in to eat or pick up something to take away.

Lotus Dumpling Bar Circular Quay serves dumplings and other Chinese dishes on Bridge Street, with vegetarian and gluten-free options on the menu. Its casual setting accommodates group meals, making it an option when diners want Chinese food with choices for different dietary needs near Circular Quay.

Uncle Mings pairs dim sum and bar food with cocktails in a basement on York Street. Drinks include the Harajuku Juice Bar and Aloe Aloe, while live performances add another reason to visit. The cosy, casual setting suits a catch-up where drinks are as much a part of the evening as the food.

Chef Chen Dumplings in Haymarket covers several dumpling styles, from steamed vegetable dumplings to soup dumplings and pan-fried versions. Lunch combos offer another way to order, while dishes such as Shandong chicken, salt and pepper tofu and prawn cakes give the meal scope beyond dumplings alone.

Dumpling Time Newtown is a family-run restaurant on Enmore Road serving homestyle dumplings and other Asian dishes, with vegetable dumplings among its meat-free choices. Asahi on tap, Chinese beer and wine accompany the food, and the cosy setting accommodates families and groups gathering for a casual meal.

Dumplings serves dumplings with assorted fillings for lunch and dinner on Bayswater Road in Potts Point. Its small, cosy dining space has a casual atmosphere and welcomes children, making it suitable for family meals, while takeaway provides an option for those who prefer to eat elsewhere.

Lotus Dumpling Bar Walsh Bay brings together dumplings, Chinese small plates and drinks at its Hickson Road address in Dawes Point. Vegetarian options sit alongside the rest of the menu, with cocktails and beer available for those planning a meal that includes a drink or two.

The Drunk Dumpling on King Street in Newtown combines dumplings and bao with cocktails, small plates and late-night food. Vegetarian options and happy-hour drinks are part of the offering, while the casual, lively setting suits groups making a meal and drinks part of the same outing.

Handmade duck dumplings are one of the choices at Dumpling Bar Restaurant on Kent 北海私房菜 in Millers Point, alongside other Chinese dishes and gluten-free options. The restaurant accommodates larger groups, and pet-friendly outdoor seating adds a practical option for diners bringing a dog along to their meal.

At its World Square restaurant on George Street, Din Tai Fung serves dumplings with vegetarian options among the menu choices. Beer and wine are available to accompany the food, and the setting suits group dining, making it an option for a shared meal in central Sydney.