Dumpling Republic - Brisbane

I came to this restaurant after New Shanghai closed around 8pm on a Wednesday night. The food was delicious, although the waitress seemed hesitant when I asked... read more I came to this restaurant after New Shanghai closed around 8pm on a Wednesday night. The food was delicious, although the waitress seemed hesitant when I asked for vinegar with my dumplings. I enjoyed the soup inside the steamed Siu Loong Bow and the lightly fried skin of the Pot Stickers. The beans were also a hit – light and not greasy! The prices, however, are much higher compared to authentic restaurants in the area.

The food at this restaurant was amazing. We visited on $1 dumpling Tuesday (after 5pm, guys!) and ordered six different types of dumplings. The staff was extrem... read more The food at this restaurant was amazing. We visited on $1 dumpling Tuesday (after 5pm, guys!) and ordered six different types of dumplings. The staff was extremely friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. Our favorite dumplings were the pork and prawn. We will definitely be returning, even if we have to pay full price.

Came here for dinner with a group of friends and the food was fantastic and the restaurant was stunning and very spacious. The entry can look quite deceiving sm... read more Came here for dinner with a group of friends and the food was fantastic and the restaurant was stunning and very spacious. The entry can look quite deceiving small but is very large and open in the back where the windows are. The food was better than I expected and tasted of very high quality. There is always other stuff you can get there apart from dumplings which makes sense I guess, there was from memory lots of side dish's you could get with hot and cold dish's as well, there was also a delicious wok range and more stuff which I couldn't remember. There are a larger variety of dumplings at lunch I heard so it's probably better to go there for lunch. I really think people should at least give this place a try because the food is spectacular and the restaurant is very professional, not enough people are going here and it would be a shame to see such a quality restaurant struggling. Give these guys a go!!

This Chinese restaurant is excellent. They serve freshly made dumplings and provide friendly service. I highly recommend their seafood dumplings, which are perf... read more This Chinese restaurant is excellent. They serve freshly made dumplings and provide friendly service. I highly recommend their seafood dumplings, which are perfect for sharing with friends and family. They also have a fantastic selection of Asian cocktails and signature drinks. My personal favorites are the passion fruit and green iced teas.

A friend and I visited here for a mid-week lunch. We were seated quickly and the ordering system explained well. Staff are scarce, but attentive when needed how... read more A friend and I visited here for a mid-week lunch. We were seated quickly and the ordering system explained well. Staff are scarce, but attentive when needed however no water was offered which I found a little disappointing.We chose a few dishes to share – steamed pork dumplings, pork buns, a bao each (pork for me, duck for my friend) plus a beer for him and a pineapple mint frappe for myself. The drinks came out quickly (my frappe was delicious) and the food followed shortly after. It comes when it’s ready, so be prepared to start eating what you're given with other dishes arriving later. We were missing dipping sauces on our table, but were able to steal from an empty table nearby. Also, they provide one serviette which is nowhere near enough when some foods are eaten with your fingers.The steamed dumplings were clearly freshly cooked (as I burnt myself on one quite significantly – too impatient, clearly and were juicy and delicious. I would advise waiting a little and draining a little of the liquid out as it’s red hot (temperature-wise) but very flavoursome. I’m glad we got ten because they’re very moreish and my favourite dish of the meal. The pork buns were nice and pillow-y, the bun itself was delicious. The filling was nice, maybe not enough of it though. The baos were also nice – my pork belly one lacked a little excitement in the flavour department, but the bun was lovely and fluffy.All in all, a good spot for lunch with quick service, good menu options and tasty food. It is expensive. For splitting the above food and drinks in two, it was each which surprised me – not as much as I like to usually spend at lunch. The main noodle and rice dishes were also quite expensive dinner prices I felt. I liked the food, however would probably go back for dinner (and need to spend even more money if I was to return.