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We were craving quick cheap dumplings so we made our way into Chinatown. We ended up going to Empress of China to use 30% off Eat Club deal.
We grabbed Steamed Xiao Long Bao ($9.8), Pan Fried Pork and Vegetable Dumpling ($8.5), Steam Prawn Dumplings ($8.9), DanDan Noodle ($7.9), Shanghai Style Fried Noodle ($8.9). They all tasted great - maybe a bit too oily but not complaining considering their price range and portion sizes. Hard to choose my favourite dish because they were all adequately decent.
Delicious very cheap dumplings with no fuss and BYO anything. Great for groups. Other food on the menu is delish too.
Was looking for a nice dumpling lunch, where they have tasty filling and crunchy bottoms. This hit the spot and for an amazing price! Will definitely return.
8 of us paid 86 dollars altogether inc. corkage. I dont know how these people get money. Thanks guys
Yummy and cheap food, fun atmosphere, great location in relation to the CBD! The downside is how busy it can get and the wait time, but this can be avoided by booking a table ahead of time! Consequently, you can't stay here for too long after you finish eating as they'll deliver the bill and rush you out, which may seem rude but is understandable considering the number of customers this place gets. Definitely recommend!
Loving their pan fried dumplings and wonton soup!! Dumpling skin is thinner than other places, which means they won't fill you up too quickly. The vegetarian fillings were YUM. Will come back for more of those. Fast service. Comfortable seating. Overall it was a good dining experience.
Best BYO dumplings in town!
So delicious, always buzzing with customers. Empress is my go to dumpling place. Such good value for the price as well as an excellent location in little Bourke st.
For the price point, this is an amazing little dumpling place. The food was really great. Perfect for a relaxed with dinner with a good friend š
Amazing value, cheap eats in MElbourne CBD. Where else can you get 15 dumplings for $8. It's insane! To top it all off its BYO with cheap corkage per person. Always a favourite hang out spot
One of our ultimate favourite dumpling places in CBD. Quick, cheap, and delicious.
We just keep coming back for their endless options of dumplings and buns.
You can BYO drink.
It gets really packed over the weekend, but it's quick to get a table.
A group of us came to Empress of China on a Friday night for dinner. We ordered a wide range of food such as honey chicken, sweet and sour chicken, dumplings, greens, fried rice, noodles, as well as drinks. The overall atmosphere in the restaurant was vibrant and bustling. Because they were very busy, they asked us to leave after 1 and a half hours of sitting. However we werenāt notified of this when booking so it was a bit disappointing to have to leave. Nevertheless, we thoroughly enjoyed our time here and were very happy with the food! Thank you Empress of China!
What can I say, this place is different. Come early and you will line up for a table. Get inside and the service is non-existent. Get your own glasses and cutlery. Write your order on a piece of paper and hand it to the waitress. Don't expect a smile. If you get one your going well.
The food is cheap and for what you get it's good.
You go for the experience. You don't always need to be waited on hand and foot.
It's part of the reason I like this place.
Unbeatable dumplings. Fast and courteous service overall. Set menu deal is great too. It has a bit of a backpacker feel and greasy spoon but it is what we were after on that day.
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