Review Dumpling Mama - Oakleigh

Dumpling Mama was fantastic. The food tasted so fresh, tasty, and had very generous serving portions. The gentleman who served us was super warm, hospitable, and offered some really great suggestions. Lots of vegetarian options too, the zucchini dumplings were amazing!

Tender dumplings with sweet tasty pork. Pan fried dumplings were the best, especially with the spring onion. Nice staff with good service 👍

LOVE the food and pearl milk tea here! Also the waiting team. They are so nice to us. We have been here several times in the past few months now. And I have to say, this is a MUST COME place. Every time I don't wanna cook for dinner, I just ring to order for a pick up or simply book a table for dine in to satisfy my Chinese stomach. Pick Pan-fried! This is always always my go-to choice. The dumplings are fair sized, North East style dumplings full of fillings and juice. I love Spicy Angus Dumplings. So Yummy. And one of my friend is Vegan and she loves the Pan-fried Zucchini Dumplings. Big fan of the Hot and sour soup. It's the best in whole Melbourne. We will definitely come back :)

There’s just too many good things to say about this place! I popped in here for a late Thursday night feed and was blown away. While pretty unassuming from the outside it was a completely different story once we got inside. The man who served us was personable, super genuine and made sure we were comfortable once we sat down. The food itself was outstanding. We ordered the spring onion pancakes, dumplings and xiao long bao and everything was fresh and tasty - the soup dumplings were probably the best I’d ever had. Just in all in all a really good experience. Would absolutely go out of my way to come back.

I just got home with my dumplings from this place for the first time. I'm 5 dumplings in and I've had to stop and say I've had a lot of dumplings in my time but these by far are the best ones I've had in Melbourne! They are so juicy!!!! I can not wait to return!!

I don’t live particularly close to Oakleigh but it was so worth the trip to try these delicious, handmade dumplings. They’re made in the back by the owner’s super sweet mother who I got the chance to meet. There are a variety of filling and preparation options, pf which I tried the tofu and veg and glass noodles served in a chilli broth. They were plump, soft and delicious. I also loved the vegetarian fried noodles with lots of veg and tofu as well as the thick, doughy scallion pancakes. If you eat meat, my partner recommends the pork xiao long bao and the fried classic pork dumplings with a deliciously crispy base.

Good dumplings. We had the beef and spring onion and chicken and corn. First time having Chicken and corn which we enjoyed. Good for take aways.

Really fantastic food. The dumplings are made fresh and they taste great. One of the best dumpling places I have been to in Melbourne. The resteraunt in small, most orders seemed to be take out, however it feels like a family run, genuine place and for reason is worth eating in if you have a small party.

I don’t live particularly close to Oakleigh but it was so worth the trip to try these delicious, handmade dumplings. They’re made in the back by the owner’s super sweet mother who I got the chance to meet. There are a variety of filling and preparation options, pf which I tried the tofu and veg and glass noodles served in a chilli broth. They were plump, soft and delicious. I also loved the vegetarian fried noodles with lots of veg and tofu as well as the thick, doughy scallion pancakes. If you eat meat, my partner recommends the pork xiao long bao and the fried classic pork dumplings with a deliciously crispy base.

A visit to Dumpling Mama is definitely a case of don't judge a book by it's cover. This unassuming little spot in Oakleigh has some of the best dumplings that I have ever had, and trust me, I've had a lot. Dumpling Mama is more of a take away place, but there are a couple of tables, and the family who run this restaurant will make you feel welcome. We aren't really here to talk about the decor though, as the food will do all the talking.<br/><br/>The menu basically covers dumplings, spring rolls, and a few rice and noodle dishes. We couldn't wait to dive in as the smells coming from the kitchen were amazing, and watching Mama make the dumplings was fun. Our spring rolls arrived piping hot, and were a generous size. Plenty of tasty filling made these a fantastic start, and the selection of dipping sauces and vinegars were a great balance.<br/><br/>We decided on fried dumplings, and selected pork and chicken and prawn. Wow!! Each plate of dumplings was huge, with the perfect dumplings all joined with a crispy web. So pretty and enticing. The dumplings themselves were so full of flavour and beautifully formed. It's evident that years of practice have perfected the craft, as each pillow of goodness was almost identical. I loved both flavours, and particularly enjoyed the chilli oil as a dipping sauce, as it was very spicy and hot.<br/><br/>We also chose to have the special fried rice and a tofu noodles, and these simple dishes also delivered excellent flavour and texture. Many fried rice that I have tried have been bland, dry and overcooked; but the fried rice at Dumpling Mama was just perfect. Loads of meat and veggies added to the rice, and it was definitely a flavour bomb. The noodles were completely different in texture. Glossy and silky smooth, with again, an abundance of veggies and tofu; the sauce coating the noodles was superb. This epic feast was absolutely delicious, and so generous in size that we happily took a heap home in doggy bags.<br/><br/>The hospitality at Dumpling Mama is second to none. It is clear that the family here love what they do, and they serve up their amazing food with lots of passion. The freshness and quality of the dishes here is outstanding, and you will be hard pressed to find better dumplings in the area. I can't wait to return for more of these delicious parcels of goodness.

I love this place, very fresh, delicious traditional dumplings.

If you’re after local delicious authentic homemade dumplings at a good price this is the place to go. We ordered the fried pork and spring onion dumplings, steamed king prawn and pork and the pork xiao long baos. Extremely tasty and fresh and you could identify each ingredient inside the mixture. <br/><br/>We sat in and ate and although it’s a small seating area, we were attended to very well and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Would definitely recommend and return to Dumpling Mama.

Amazing dumplings !!! By far the best in the area!

Had the tofu/mushroom and the zucchini steamed dumplings. Freshly made from scratch and worth the wait. Very small and basic cafe but clean and friendly.

What a find! This place opened up a little while ago and tonight was my first tasting. I ordered through their website, which was easy to use. I ordered the Xiao Long Bao and the Premium Beef and Spring Onion Dumplings (pan fried). Both were cooked well and were filled with delicious ingredients that you could identify, which is rare to find in a dumpling. Each dumpling was treated with respect and you can really taste the care that obviously goes into making and cooking them. The place itself is nondescript but clean with sufficient seating for takeaways. It certainly is a family affair with two sons and their Dad out front. They were friendly and polite. I will definitely be back :)

Some nice point of difference dumps on offer here. First time order, but not the last. The beef pan fried go well, albeit a little chewy on the interior. King prawn and chicken, very good. However, the highlight was definitely the pork (boiled). Delivered in very good time via Menulog. Get yourself some of their chilli oil because it's beautifully lethal.

Love dumplings and normally have a usual spot that I go to but was driving past and thought I would give it a go. I was pleasantly suprised. The waiter was extremely nice and took our order at the table. Food was quite quick to come and and it was bloody delicious to say the least. We ordered the juicy pork and wombok dumplings, king prawn and chicken dumplings and the deluxe fried rice.<br/><br/>Slightly pricey for dumplings but my only issue with the food was that I dont like capsicum or celerey which was in the rice but i just picked around it. Will absolutely be coming back here!

Tried this place out tonight and loved it. Really lovely staff, excellent xiao long bao and delicious pork dumplings. Spring onion pancake was really good too!

My partner and I are obsessed with our dumplings and this is the place to go! Last month we discovered this place, and had to go again and again! Amazing dumplings!!! They even have Shanghai xiao long bao, steamed dumplings filled with soup. Take a small bite, then sip the soup, marvelous. Basically anything you order will be incredible as we have tried quite a selection and consumed all food with lip-smacking enjoyment. The small restaurant was also carefully maintained. Clean and beautiful. For dumpling lovers!!!

Warning: the chicken and sweet corn soup was insanely delicious!<br/><br/>Such a lovely little place. I saw this place on my way home and decided to give it a go. Very clean. Prices are very reasonable. I ordered classic pork & spring onion dumplings in hot & spicy chili oil, fried wontons, and grandma's favourite chicken and sweet corn soup. The chili oil finish made the dumplings extra tasty. Spicy but delightful. I guess some people would call it Sichuan style. Anyway, this dish has certainly won my heart, possibly the best dumplings in the area. Fried wontons were crunchy. Very enjoyable. And finally, the soup was delicious. So smooth, and comforting, It reminded me my mum's cooking. The old fashioned way. Well done and thank you.

Recommended by colleague. Very clean restaurant n friendly staff. Their pork pancakes are delicious! I’ll get the zucchini dumplings for dinner.