Reviews

Overall Total Score
3.6 out of 5
Very good | 1198 reviews

What User doesn't like about Shanghai Master Dumpling:
Worst dumplings I have had ever and can't understand the popularity. Don't start me on our treatment as we arrived very early to beat the rush, were the only ones there and were given the worst table in the house with extremely low kiddie stools. I explained I had arthritic hips but our pleas that we would be quick were totally ignored by the extremely rude owner/manager. We only stayed as we knew it was popular and... View all feedback. What User likes about Shanghai Master Dumpling:
I'm a regular to this spot they have the best dumplings I've tried in Melbourne. I always get the pan fried and they are delicious, the staff are friendly. Sometimes there is a wait but so worth it !! View all feedback.

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Menu
3.4 ★ from 13 reviews

I'm a regular to this spot they have the best dumplings I've tried in Melbourne. I always get the pan fried and they are delicious, the staff are friendly. Some...

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We came here for a quick lunch. The place is packed but we were able to secure a seat. It was my first time and would not be the last time. Cause the food we or...

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You may not want to bring your date here but if it is reasonable food without frills that you are looking for, this will fit the bill.The menu focuses around du...

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Worst dumplings I have had ever and can't understand the popularity. Don't start me on our treatment as we arrived very early to beat the rush, were the only on...

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This is very much an "eating place". Self-serve your tea, bowls, everything. The staff were friendly enough, and the food we got was fair enough. Chicken and pr...

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Tripadvisor
3.5 ★ from 58 reviews

Only one staff member who received patrons, cooked and cleaned up. Thankfully not busy, but there was a bit of a wait for food. Food was good, but we paid a bit...

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Had lunch together with work colleagues/friends. We must have ordered about 8 lots and Shanghai fried noodles between the 7 of us. We rolled up early at 12 pm s...

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DJQLD
19.08.2023 - 14:49

What a really nice place to go. I was impressed with my crispy chicken and rice. Sounds silly but you get what you order crispy chicken and rice that’s what you...

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The place is very casual and not fancy at all,it's a kind of self-service and table are not always very clean, but the food is just so good that I fall in love...

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Fletchworld
19.08.2023 - 14:49

There are plenty of places to grab lunch in the King Street block between Bourke and Lt Bourke Street. The grandiosely named Shanghai Master Dumpling cafe is a...

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Int Restaurants
3.6 ★ from 1135 reviews
Grumpy
03.02.2024 - 17:08

This place has yummy dumplings and not too overcrowded which means no waiting in a long line like those shops in Chinatown

Jack
03.02.2024 - 17:08

Great taste and delicious Dumplings. I would recommend this place for good Asian food and I have been eating here regularly and I really have no complaints!

Nicole
03.02.2024 - 17:08

Excellent dumplings and great value for money. The fried rice and bok choy were great too. Fantastic Xiao long bao. Service was a bit confused and my meal took...

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StepiiGM
03.02.2024 - 17:08

My new favorite place for dumplings! XLB were soupy, and their pan fried dumplings are crispy on the outside. Fast service, even during the busy lunch hours. Be...

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Shika
03.02.2024 - 17:08

Tried this place out a few weeks ago and actually enjoyed there food. <br/ <br/ Ordered the <br/ • Handmade Shanghai fried mini buns<br/ • Beef in black pepper...

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Yelp
3.8 ★ from 9 reviews
Syd
27.06.2024 - 21:36

Had a won ton noodle soup and my wife spicy chicken noodle soup Wantons were delicious but the soup tasted like boiled water and had zero flavour Quite frankly...

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Alexander
27.06.2024 - 21:36

This place caters to the market for low-cost $8) dumplings at lunch time, not unlike Camy or Shanghai Village in Chinatown. However, lack of similar competition...

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Hailey
27.06.2024 - 21:36

This place was easy to get a table at and the xiao long bao is incredible. Service is quick and place isn't too dingy. I would, however, not recommend the soup...

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Henry
27.06.2024 - 21:36

These are the best vegetable dumplings I have ever had. The filling was fresh and green (ish), as if the ingredients were blanched during the cooking process. T...

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Raph
27.06.2024 - 21:36

Hats off to the service here, all the staff are super duper efficient and courteous so thanks for making us feel welcomed! We got in and got showed a table stra...

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Foursquare
2.8 ★ from 35 reviews
Google
3.9 ★ from 63 reviews
Restaurantguru
3.6 ★ from 727 reviews
Zomato
4.1 ★ from 294 reviews

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