CBD Dumpling House - Canberra

As a Chinese gourmet, by DNA and by practice, I vouch that the food here is as good as you get in a dessèchent restaurant in northern China. I went five times i... read more As a Chinese gourmet, by DNA and by practice, I vouch that the food here is as good as you get in a dessèchent restaurant in northern China. I went five times in three weeks when I visited Canberra last month. Their chilli and sour soup is the best I have had since last trio to Beijing. I didn't try the usual stir fry dishes offered by most australian Chinese restaurants. I only go for the dumplings and the duck dishes.

Old favourite for eat in and takeaway options. Dumplings are always steaming hot and freshly made. Noodle and rice dishes never fail to disappoint, either. Serv... read more Old favourite for eat in and takeaway options. Dumplings are always steaming hot and freshly made. Noodle and rice dishes never fail to disappoint, either. Service could be improved but the introduction of their iPad ordering system has certainly made things more accurate and efficient.

The Dumpling House is easily Civic's best Chinese food. An amazing menu with the freshest ingredients and the best flavours. This is a busy restaurant which is... read more The Dumpling House is easily Civic's best Chinese food. An amazing menu with the freshest ingredients and the best flavours. This is a busy restaurant which is always busy - and it's obvious why. Book your table and settle in for a quick but delicious meal: try the salt and pepper tofu; outstanding!

While visiting in Canberra..... we lined up to check out this bustling restaurant. Nice layout and prompt servicing. The dumplings were good, although slightly... read more While visiting in Canberra..... we lined up to check out this bustling restaurant. Nice layout and prompt servicing. The dumplings were good, although slightly bland and ordinary. Prices vs portion was fair. I’m guessing it’s one of the local favourites.

Bustly and full of fun, just as a dumpling house should be! Enjoyed the vegetarian buns, the prawn and pumpkin dumplings, spring rolls and vege noodles. Everyth... read more Bustly and full of fun, just as a dumpling house should be! Enjoyed the vegetarian buns, the prawn and pumpkin dumplings, spring rolls and vege noodles. Everything was piping hot, bang on point flavour wise and efficiently served. The wait staff did their best to get us a table as quickly as possible, but looked completely run off their feet to be honest!