The best Eggplant in Collingwood | Sluurpy updated in April

"We ate lunch there on the way home from a weekend in the city. It was my 2nd time but l just a small snack last time which is why l returned, l..."

Julie Camm

"The food at Bowl Bowl is fantastic. It’s delicious beautifully presented and the menu not too big that you can’t make a decision. We arrived last..."

Jos Cousens

"This has become a favourite!!!. Food is awesome, the staff exceptional and welcoming. Highly recommend the salt and pepper squid and chitalian..."

Christopher Bird

"The food was just amazing! We had the platter and all different kinds of dumplings they do, and 4 different beers and pale ales ... I'm gonna go..."

Saba El

"Delicious food and great service, even BYO wine from the shop across the road ;-)..."

Brett Williams

"� my Bowl Bowl. The food, environment and feel of the place is friendly-fantastic. Great staff and the owner Qin is just a total legend who's..."

Mark Blanch

"I enjoyed a delicious meal, all the staff were beautiful, attentive & went out of their way to accommodate.. delish! Excellent on all..."

Kim Lyons Short

"Amazing food you must go. Beautiful food served by friendly..."

Kay Foss

"Great food and service. Purchased their home made jar of spicy sauce. Delicious! Will definitely return. ..."

Joanne Blunt

"We just popped into this gem of a place tonight! 8pm on a Saturday night, no reservation and got a table for 6. We shared some of the sharing plates..."

Sal White

"First time there, excellent food. Great, friendly staff. Wonderful..."

David Reddacliff

"Second time being here, the foods are very nice, specially dumplings. Nice setup restaurant and friendly..."

Hugh Hung Nguyen

"I had The Signature dumpling and the Chitalian dumpling. The signature was AMAZING! My meal was so awesome I'll be back for sure! Service was great,..."

Hannah Micich

"Best damn dumplings I've had in a very long time. I'm addicted to their signature dumplings with it's delicious chili and nut and good things..."

Lauren Marr

"My favorite dumpling place outside of Footscray and the CBD with a little bit more style and friendly and attentive service. I haven't wanted to let..."

Di Cunningham

"Bowl Bowl is a little dumpling restaurant in Collingwood with lots of character. The mismatched colourful plating and wooden tables make this space..."

Olive Sundays

"Omgness Bowl bowl Dumpling is such a great place to hang and have a meal at. If you are ever in the area I would highly recommend a visit...."

The_littlehungrylife

"Amazing place for Sichuan food. We loved the duck pancakes, the dan dan noodles and the cocktails. Large selection of drinks on offer and some yummy..."

Yas Food

"I really miss visiting Bowl Bowl every week for lunch with my ex colleagues! Ever since I moved jobs, I haven’t had the chance to revisit 😊 I..."

Daisy Never Too Sweet

"Bowl Bowl is vibrant and cheerful restaurant located in Collingwood. Their menu serves up a range of innovative Sichuan cuisine that's perfect for..."

FOOD TRIP

"Signature dumplings are the best in Melbourne without a..."

Allira Boadle

"Love the signature dumplings. A really good atmosphere. Service was really quick. Our vegetarian friends didn't love there's as much however I..."

Katie

"We came here after a very disappointing meal and was so impressed by their signature dan dan noodle! The soup was so flavoursome , a combo of spicy..."

Vivian

"Have been there for many times. Best Dumpling in town! Lovely stuff, relaxing environment, and beautiful meals. So proud to be a Chinese and..."

Liz

"I’ve been here few weeks ago when raining and i saw this shop on the just street. It was so cold and need to some warm soup. Actually I didn’t..."

Be Honest

"Saw some photos of this place few days ago, didn’t know they have two outlets next to each other. The one with backyard and garden is the newer..."

Chang Chang

"The signature dumplings were perfectly delicious- a must have. The chicken and prawn ones were also gorgeous; well balanced with whole large prawns..."

Kate

"Bowl bowl dumplings on Smith street. It is a very interesting Chinese fusion street food restaurant served traditional Chinese dumplings and ramen,..."

Steven Gu

"I've been here three times now and I haven't been disappointed! Highly recommend ordering the red hot cow dumplings, salt and pepper squid and the..."

Hot For Food

"A regular favourite for us. Excellent. Tried the function room just up the road as there was 7 of us last night. Same quality food and friendly..."

Arnie

"Whoa hold up this place dishes up amazing handmade dumplings and Classic Chinese dishes, and is set in the actual cutest backdrop of pretty china..."

Yorkstergram

"I’ve tried dumplings in every hype dumpling restaurant in Melbourne, and whilst there are clearly some amazing dumplings out there, this is..."

Danny Newman

"It’s no surprise that the best dishes we sampled at Bowl Bowl Dumplings were, well, the dumplings. While their mains weren’t bad by any standard,..."

Penguineats

"Smith Street, Collingwood is a food lover’s paradise. With so many good restaurants to choose from, it can be quite a confusing decision. That’s..."

The Spice Adventuress

"The kitchen is led by part owner and head chef Kun Fu who has an impressive resume working in kitchens since he was 17. Starting his culinary journey..."

Gastrology

"A good, authentic Chinese eatery in the northern suburbs isn't always easy to come by, but Bowl Bowl has tried to keep true to it's Sichuan roots..."

Natasha Juchkov (Culinary Runway)

"This place is AMAZING! the food is superb! Very friendly staff! And the Dumplings.... omg DELICIOUS! Make sure to try the signature dumplings. Always..."

Carmy

"mmmm, chicky prawn dumplings= amazing, could eat these every week. The wonton volcano's are full of flavour and bursting with chilli. Quick..."

Brunny Girl

"What a delight to be invited to Bowl Bowl dumpling last night. Located on bustling Smith st, there are actually two Bowl Bowl establishments within a..."

Good Food Good Mood

"This place is a must try if you’re in the area! We were spoilt for choice, even our newly vegan MBH foodie was delighted with what was on..."

Must Be Hungry

"Fantastic dumplings (especially the ‘signature’) and the manager Wy is very nice and funny. Other people in my office love the ‘salt and pepper..."

Kate

"The first thing I noticed when we sat down at our table in Bowl Bowl dumpling restaurant was the beautiful plates they had for each customer. The..."

Vegetarian Food Lover

"Great modern take on Chinese. Very delicious, Fresh, Flavourful. Just booked in again to give it a second go. Definitely worth checking out...."

James James

"Some of the best dumplings in Melbourne. The signature boiled dumplings are unreal and hard to go past - highly recommend. Service is always great..."

Anne

"Finally got to try the dumplings at Bowl Bowl. They’re really good! I would recommend The Signature dumplings. If looking for a spicy dumpling I..."

Caroline Beaney

"Love dumplings? This is a perfect place for you! They are so fresh, tasty and full of flavour. Hits the spot every time! Must haves: the..."

Jiji

"Pretty great new spot! Busy for a Thursday lunch so glad we booked. Varied menu has something for everyone and I’d love to come back to try..."

Got_2_lunch

"Ordered through Uber Eats for lunch at work. Had - The Signature (yum! with that sauce!) - Volcano dumplings - yes!! the..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Excellent dumplings! This Sichuan street food restaurant is delicious 💕Great big range on the menu so it suits spicy lovers and non..."

Melody.mt.tang

"Bowl Bowl rocks (& I'm not normally into Chinese food)! Yummiest dumplings. The water bomb and volcano and the signature dumplings as well as the..."

Speccy

"Found the service at Bowl Bowl to be really good, with staff very attentive. Finally a place that has a gluten free dumpling option! My husband also..."

Steph

"I'd describe this place as a westernized Asian restaurant. The food and service was decent. The Mongolian beef is a must try, it's full of flavour..."

Linda

"Yummm!!! Delicious dumplings! They have some classics but some slightly different ones too which are definitely worth trying! Great cosy and busy..."

Liz

"Incredibly delicious and seemingly healthy. I had a big bowl of dan dan noodles. Cant wait to go back and try the dumplings and more of their dishes...."

Danielle Wilson

"I'm on bit of a run here with great eateries after another so wondering how long my luck will last :)This place didn't disappoint! The beef..."

Mills

"Really impressed by vegetarian pan fried dumplings from bowl bowl. I always try dumplings with cabbage and all veggies but at bowl bowl I had..."

Melb_food_trend

"We stumbled across Bowl Bowl when visiting Collingwood and we were quite excited by the great dumpling menu. If Dumplings is not your thing the menu..."

Nman

"Just heard about this slightly fusionized dumpling restaurant in Collingwood and went to have dinner here tonight. Very busy but we were fortunate to..."

James Wong

"The salt and pepper tofu is so good! the zesty noodle salad was also really really good! The service was also very good! Looking forward to coming..."

Eebz

"Went there on a girls night out. Didn't really know what we wanted and therefore got the waiter to suggest dishes. The dumplings were delicious. BUT..."

Edelweiss

"Delicious dumplings and wonton soup. We had as a takeaway and service was quick and friendly. We would define go back and try some more food...."

Comfy Chairs

"harmony environment, friendly staff who gave detail explanation of the menu and good suggestion in food ordering!Excellent house made pork..."

Kia

"Shared a big amount of vegan dishes, love the menu. My favourite dish was probably the dumplings, eggplant dish and salt n pepper tofu. Will be back..."

Lil Miss Vegan

"Because of so many great reviews about this restaurant so decided to eat there last night. The things I have noticed is great the atmosphere, the..."

Van Tran

"Second time in this restaurant and must say the food and presentation is still fantastic. The balance of the dumpling meat and tasty sauce..."

Owen

"I don't spend a lot of time down Smith St and I really don't know why as there always such a great vibe and good choice of eateries. We stumbled..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Been there a few days ago, the food was great especially the signature boil dumpling. It's the most unique dumpling I ever had, couldn't have it..."

Calvin Tan

"Food was excellent, highly recommend you check this place out. We had the duck spring rolls and signature dumplings. We followed their..."

Chorney

"came here for dinner at 9pm for dinner. the waiter was very helpful and recommended me with the right dishes that i wont feel guilty for and at the..."

Bon Bon

"Loved this place. We were visiting Melbourne and some friends who lived locally invited us to dine the night before NYE. Fabulous service and amazing..."

Nick Moffatt

"Very good dinner here. Flavours that we don't usually find. Dumplings, tofu, cumin beef, fish with picked veggies. Very attentive staff. Splashed..."

Salted Caramel

"The food and service were excellent, and the decor was nice and fit in well with the area. Great to see an authentic Chinese restaurant opening in..."

Shanna

"We had about 30 minutes for a quick bite to eat before attending a course in Collingwood, luckily where we parked and where right opposite Bowl, Bowl..."

Julie Camm

"Sichuan fusion food, interesting, tasty, and elegant. The dumplings are my favourite, pork, beef, steamed, pan fried, paired with special dipping..."

Xia

"Very enjoyable dinner with fusion Sichuan style food. Staff were very friendly and dishes were well executeed. Traditional Sichuan food with a..."

South Yarra Food Lover

"The signature dumplings - exceptionally good. Full of flavour and crunchy peanuts on top. Perfect amount of chilli. Best dumplings this side of..."

Livilivilivil

"Great food, great atmosphere, great staff- this place truly checks all the boxes. I often have lunch here, I'm a huge fan of the signature..."

JE

"Bowl bowl has great dumplings for a reasonable price. The signature boiled dumplings and the water bombs are my absolute favourite. The waiters are..."

Wendy M

"Lovely and authentic dumplings place. Good xiao long bao and siomay, the former rich in its juices and the latter filled with flavor and plenty of..."

Hungry Ronin

"Ordered the signature dumplings and the honey chicken. Although the skin of the dumplings were a bit too thick, the stuffing and the sauce were..."

Karine Thai

"The signature boiled dumplings are the best dumplings I have had. I regular here just for these. The food is great here and is definitely a must try...."

Jordan

"I went here today for a friends birthday lunch! The food is delicious and super affordable. Most of us ended up getting the signature dumpling, which..."

Brunch Lover

"Delicious dumplings well worth the extra 1 or 2 bux more when compared to a standard China man special dumpling house. They have special or..."

Fenwinkle

"I loved this place, I have visited twice now, this time I had wonton volcano for a quick lunch stop on a cold winter day. It really did warm my belly..."

Ab_cat

"Upon the dumplings arriving at our table, we had little time to take photos because we were already stuffing or faces with them! However, the fried..."

Mel

"Wow! Live in the area. This is gem. Food is so well presented and tastes better than it looks. Will definitely be back. If you're looking for a quick..."

Sam Paul Fearnside

"My fave dumplings in Melbourne! The Signature Bowl is amazing, such a perfectly blended mix of chilli, peanut flakes and sauces. My mouth is watering..."

Trenise

"YUM! Came here for a friends birthday, we haven't been here before so we were at little nervous! Once the first bit of food hit our mouths the nerves..."

Jay

"Loved it. Reasonably priced. Great food. Ideal location. I'll be a return customer for sure. How good are dumplings!?! Sitting out front with a bowl..."

Scott

"We visited Bowl Bowl on Saturday night at 7pm, there were 7 of us out celebrating one of the group's birthday. Absolutely delighted with how the..."

Martin Godfrey

"Veggie dumplings and chitalian dumplings... DELICIOUS!! One of the best quality tasting dumplings I've had to date, I was very impressed. Service was..."

Melbsgaleater

"This place you must try if you love dumplings! Volcano, pan fried and specialty dumpling dishes are standouts. Cumin beef as good as Dainty Sichuan...."

Elsie The Cow

"Went for dinner on a Saturday night with five friends and loved the food. Xiao long bao were delicious, as was the signature dumplings, Tiger beans..."

Imojaune

"Fantastic place for a quick but excellent lunch. Had the chicken dumplings plus the pork and cabbage dumplings. Both were plump and full of filling...."

Troy Mortleman

"A nice little dumpling place in Collingwood. Came here straight after a disappointing dinner experience at pabu grill and sake for our 2nd dinner...."

Kevin Jung Hak Yun

"Easily the best xiao long bao my partner and I have had in Melbourne! Waiter also kindly advised us to get their Signature boiled so it comes with..."

Robert Asuncion

"Nicely positioned among the trendy shop fronts and cafe eateries of Smith St Collingwood is Bowl Bowl Dumplings. Please correct me if I am wrong but..."

Ashlee Adams

"As visitors to, and lovers of Melbourne, our group was not disappointed with the Bowl Bowl experience! Just delicious, fresh food, friendly wait..."

Steph

"Love this place! Small menu but every item is done to perfection! At the moment this is my favourite dumpling house. Plus the choice of..."

ManjaManja

"Absolutely delicious dumplings and wonderful service. Have been in quite a few times and have not been disappointed once. Now our regular Collingwood..."

Paul Phillips

"Good dumplings, with a smattering of non-dumpling dishes that are also pretty good. Nice fit-out, fast service if a little curt. Not a bad spot for..."

C

"The eggplant dish was amazing, so soft and lovely ! Plus really nice vegetarian fried rice, salt and pepper tofu. Can't wait to go back..."

Mel Bedggood

"Fabulous food & service. Stumbled across this place on a Monday lunch time. Straight away met with fabulous service, our waitress was as excited if..."

Caroline

"Love this place! The best chilli sauce dumplings EVER! So moorish and addictive. Also tried their new mango dessert, to die for. Everything is so so..."

Two Birds

"Some of the best dumplings I've had in melbourne - definitely try the original pork dumplings (boiled) - best secret sauce ever. The XLB rival..."

Megan M

"Best dumplings on smith street. Period. Good prices, friendly staff that are happy to serve you their great food. Try the original if it's you first..."

Ändrü

"along the gertrude end of smith street, bowl bowl occupies a cosy shop front, fashioned to look like someone's living room. the boyf's roommate has..."

Eat.more

"We had dinner here after the Gertrude Street Projection festival and loved it. We had the dumplings which were super delicious, the squid which was..."

Ann Dando

"The best dumplings in Melbourne! Period. The food is excellent! The dumplings are plump and full of flavour and the sauce and broth's are amazing...."

Loveroffood

"We've eaten here a few times, and had take away a few more, and the food is always fantastic. Plentiful, cheap and delicious, the dumplings are..."

Scarlet

"Stunning dumplings. Only slightly more expensive than cheap city dumplings but such a world of difference!! These dumplings are the best! Really..."

Hannah Alexandra

"This place has some of the best dumplings I've tasted! They are so wonderfully clean and fresh. The bowl bowl dumplings are beautiful, the chicky..."

Ali

"OMG GF Dumplings!!!!. There are two types of GF dumplings on the menu! They are so..."

Emma Lucas

"Yes Sir!!!!. Smith St needed a stand out dumpling joint, this is it! The dumpling dish listed as dish number 1 on the menu is perfection - get..."

Dthomas

"Best takeaway dumplings. After reading other reviews I decided to drop in for an easy takeaway... the Xiaolongbao are dangerously tasty, i could have..."

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"Yum!! We went there on the weekend for a friends birthday and we all agreed that the dumplings were some of the best we have ever had. Super cheap,..."

Katie84

"The fillings are delicious but the dough of the dumplings could be thinner, if they are going to rival places like mama shandong. The bowl bowl fried..."

Jikon Lai

"Amazing food and friendly staff. Reasonably priced too. The head chef is an ex-chef from Silk at..."

Andy

"Dropped in for a quick lunch at this new establishment. Service is very friendly and menu is small but with enough dishes to come back for another..."

Maxi

"Do not miss this one. Our family just had lunch here and as much as it hurts me to say this because it will be harder to get a table, this place is a..."

Barasmiller

"Bowl Bowl is our go-to in Collingwood. Not only are their traditional recipes consistently excellent (our faves are Shanghai noodles, chicken fried..."

Jason Zhou

"WOW. Just WOW. Vegan flavour BOMB! I can't even explain how insanely delicious this food was. The chili oil is magnificent also! Get the dumplings..."

Georgia Pitts

"Love the restaurant ambiance and food here! Lush plant of decor and stunned courtyard with refreshing space(next time Imma bring groups to here). The..."

Вики Котов

"Delicious food and drinks, lovely service and great atmosphere. Pricing is alright, could be better but the food is amazing. The staff here are so..."

AJ Selleck (Khashana)

"A very cute & warm place. Preference would be backyard seating, the ambiance is really nice and cute. Food and service were excellent. Tried the Lamb..."

Hussain Arsiwala

"The food was sensational! The chef was so nice and agreed to cook me the old fashioned Cumin Beef which is now no longer on the menu just for me..."

Austin Wan

"The food is fantastic my partner and I ordered the dumplings. The ambiance is quirky, very Smith Street, love the Women's Weekly cookbooks on the..."

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