Shanghai Dumpling Cafe - Canberra

I stopped by for a quick bite after work. This hidden gem in Childers was a pleasant surprise! The 15 dumplings in soup for around $13 seemed like a good deal, but we weren't in the mood for dumplings so we opted for the salt and pepper delights instead. They were delicious and satisfying in terms of portion size, quality, and price. I might give the dumplings a try next time.

Always a good time. Good service and enjoyable food: I recommend the eggplant dish with rice (without chicken though! ! Best to eat earlier I reckon when it's not too busy.

Taking it as it is. Nice simple, tasty food. However, be prepared for a little bit of a wait and a shortage of waitstaff. The night I was there it was one (obviously junior) member of staff being left to man the floor of the entire restaurant. She did as best she could, while the more senior lady who seemed to be in charge would just smile and continue on her way. Made me a bit nostalgic for primary school, really, having to keep my hand in the air to receive service.

Cheap and cheerful. All the food here is pretty good. Especially for the price, it's very reasonable by Canberra standards. service might not be amazing, but given it's just a cheap dumpling restaurant I think it's very reasonable!

This restaurant is affordable, lively, and can get quite loud at times. I enjoy dining here as it brings back memories of the bustling eateries in Hong Kong.