Dumpling Hut

Im not sure if this restaurant has changed chefs or owners in the past year because i found my steamed pork and chive dumplings to be cooked really well. I didn't need to use any soy sauce either because they were so full of flavour. The decor is quite plain.

Such a fun Shanghainese place on King Street with an open view to the kitchen where you can watch the workstations of the handmade dumplings!

We had the PAN FRIED PORK dumplings and BOILED PORK CHIVE DUMPLINGS, XIAO LONG BAO (Pork with soup inside) and PORK WONTON SOUP! I think the freshness in their creation on the spot and cooking added to the flavour which we alternated with Soy Sauce and Chilli.

For mains we had the DUCK FRIED RICE which was elegantly served in an angled bowl with side salad and had a superb smokiness from the wok that sets the tone of the legendary Shanghai-Style cooking.

Mains are reasonably priced between $15-20 and they also do half portions if you're a smaller group, however my party of 6 was quite pleased with the serves.

The SWEET & SOUR was meaty, this is something I'm always weary of as many places over batter their meat but here, the coating is just right letting the sauce sing its flavours to your hungry pallette. The SALT & PEPPER CALAMARI in Shanghai terms means its topped with fresh shallots and chillis giving you options for an extra kick which works well when mixed through with a bit of boiled rice.

The SICHUAN SPICY BEEF is an essential dish in this regional cooking of Chinese. Beef is one of the prominent proteins in Sichuan cooking, and the authentic numbing fires you would normally expect in this dish are perfectly translated to the local tastebuds which was perfect for a post-training pigout. If you're daring enough, go for the KUNG PAO CHICKEN – that's where you'll get the spice you're looking for if you can take it! Beautiful chicken thigh that has absorbed the peanut chilli flavours of the sauce base! Not usually a fan of this dish having had it at many other places – but really enjoyed this interpretation!!! To balance things out, we brought in the sweetness of the MONGOLIAN LAMB which, like the beef is served off a hotplate where the dish introduced to you with its sizzle and dispersing aromas.

Cooking times were quite fast for 5 mains, 4 dumpling dishes that were hand made to order and the service was friendly and efficient. Would definitely come back here as its in a central spot in King Street with a great view, lots of life and the feature wall would be the view to the kitchen with windows to the dumpling station. In terms of value our group of 7 payed approx $26 (including 3 serves of rice and San Choy Bow) each for the above which was more than plenty as fiod portions Awesome cute little place and superb delivery of Shanghai flavours to Newtown!!!

This place is a homely favourite; welcoming staff, great food and quick turn around. It's cheap too!
Just one of those places you go when you want good, comforting and filling food but don't wanna think too much about what to eat.

Awesome soul satisfying & the chilli eggplant was moorish you could not stop eating it, get the rice to mop up the rice. Ingredients super fresh. Service really quick will be back

Came to dumpling hut for lunch. We were seated immediately, with water on the table which was greatly appreciated as it was such a hot day. I was in a group of 4 and we were starving so ordered quite a lot. My favourite dishes were the lettuce cups, sweet and sour pork and the Peking duck pancakes. The dumplings were good but the pork could have been more flavoursome. This is the perfect spot for a quick bite and if you're craving Chinese food.