Lovely black squid-ink dumplings, but I shouldn't recommend particular dishes until I've had them all and can actually say which I like best. Everything I didn't have looked very tasty too, and we're certainly going back. And, as an extra grace, it's remarkably cheap.
The best dumplings ever!! Since moving to Sydney I miss Shandong Mama so much so that I asked a friend to bring some for me when she visited from Melbourne. Mama was happy to oblige. Thank you Mama!
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Hidden in a small alley plaza in Chinatown known to have the best dumplings in the city. Unfortunately, it didn't exactly meet my expectation - average overall. Prawn, Black Fungus & Chives Fried Dumpling & Mackerel Fish Fried Dumpling.
One that caught my eyes was Mackerel Fish Fried Dumplings - their signature dish. It was fresh & juicy and had this distinctive flavour which I enjoyed. Service and cleanliness can definitely improve. Overall, nothing impressive but worth a visit
Very special squid ink dumping match with garlic sauce, crab roe tofu are great too. Dessert purple potato cake is amazing too, lovely mochi texture.
I could see why my cousin from Sydney would fly down to Melbourne to eat these dumplings. The food is superb but the service is utterly poor.
Food: 4/5⠀
Service: 1.5/5 ⠀
Ambience: 2/5⠀
Hands down our favourite chinese restaurant in Melbourne!! Their zucchizucchi dumplings and eggplant w rice dishes are out of this world. Highly recommend, better food than any fancy restaurant for sure.
The booths could be in better condition with lots of sticky tape. The dumplings are still very good. The Melbourne dumplings are excellent and are my favourite!
Delicious dumplings but the rice and noodles were average. Will go back for the dumplings
I saw Shandong Mama in an article for best dumplings in Melbourne. With that, I had to try them. I got the named mackerel dumplings. They come both steamed and fried. I went with the steamed as that seemed to be most commonly recommended. They were lovely. There were just so many... For 1 person, I wish they had a steamed/fried combo. Or a smaller order so I could have tried more. For me, I'm betting that I will like the fried even better as I'm a sucker for a crunch texture. Definitely going back for those before we leave Melbourne!
This is a great place located within the mid-city arcade. They have ample seats and booths for larger groups. I came here with work colleagues and ordered a variety of boiled and pan fried dumplings. If you have a craving for dumplings then this is the place, really good, will definitely come again.
The Spanish mackerel boiled dumplings are absolutely delicious: light, pillowy clouds of seafood. Not your usual dumpling place - lots of regional specialties. Highly recommended.
Located in the middle of the arcade, and they serve amazing fish dumplings which is quite different.
Would usually get the pork and mackarel dumplings as you can't really get fish dumplings anywhere else. Really enjoyed it and the fillings were nice.
It is quite a small eatery and it usually quite pack, the service is efficient and the staff is friendly here.
ShanDong MaMa makes some of the best dumplings in Melbourne! Nested inside an arcade at the famous Chinatown quarter of Melbourne CBD, the unassuming shop front hides behind one of the best secrets when it comes to Chinese dumplings, simply superb! Try any of the pot stick fried dumpling, special mention to the Spanish mackerel ones.
The show stopper is their mackerel pot stickers. They are so good. Other items I have eaten are OK but not the same standard as the pot stickers. The waitress that seated and served us was great. Such a friendly demeanor.
Came here for the dumplings experience and have to say the boiled dumplings were far better than the pan fried ones. The dumplings skins are thin and silky. The flavour combinations of the fillings are quite unique too, like the pork and dill for instance. The chilli oil was quite different but didn't pack a punch. Looking forward to working through the menu.
Food tastes great and comes out quickly. Has a real family run old school vibe. Staff are super friendly and tables fill quickly.
The vegetarian pan-fried dumplings are simply delicious! They seems more juicy compared to the boiled ones, although they are both very nice.
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I felt that the dumplings are a bit salty after you finished the whole plate. Overall I’m very satisfied with the dumplings!
The steamed okra is so fresh and delicious, and highly recommended you give this a try too!
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