Reviews Pings Dumpling Kitchen

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Brooke Arnold
+5
Amazing dumplings! Would definitely recommend. Cheap, easy and fast!
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James Buchanan
+5
Amazing boiled dumplings - best in Melbourne and great prices too !
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Sonia Bolzan-Follacchio
+5
Best vegetarian dumplings 🥟 in The northern burbs
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Emily McIntosh
+5
Amazing Dumplings! $5 beers! and that garlic cucumber salad....so yummy! one of my favourite places! :)
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Kenneth Geiberras
+5
The food is outstanding and inexpensive. I love their hot and sour soup. I plan on having my 60th birthday party/meal at Pings early next month
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Kim Elius
+5
Can not fault the service, food or atmosphere. A pleasurable dining experience without the cramped table arrangements of many restaurants.
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Jasmine Wendt
+5
Its so good I love it
5 months ago
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Ken KOO
+5
Always be good to eat at this restaurant, you can choose a lot different style food.
8 months ago
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Fiona Then
+5
Good food, good prices, good dumplings, good rice & good noodles.

Pan fried pork dumplings on point.
Shanghai fried noodles with pork on point.
Chilli beef on rice on point.
Beef brisket noodles on point.
Coco cola refreshment on point.
Chinese lady at the counter on point.
Yea pings great
9 months ago
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Sid Charania
+5
Lamb ribs were great
10 months ago
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David Li
+4
It's always busy at this restaurant and they do really good dumpling in this suburbs. Price is very reasonable and the serving is very generous as well.
10 months ago
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Linda
+4
Pros: the pan fried dumplings are delectable! Perfect flavouring, authentic and juicy. One of the best! Meat fillings for all dumplings are great and seasoning. Good value for money, will definitely be back for the dumplings!

Cons: the wonton soup was bland.
Sep 19, 2019
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Eatenbymae
+4
Their dumplings are really good. Handmade and well done with great textures and flavours. The pan fried pork buns are the best. Nicely crisp on the bottom yet fluffy on the top and filled with delicious tasty pork. If you don't know what to have, go for that and you can't go wrong.
Aug 20, 2019
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TU NGUYEN
+4
Super cheap, great for groups! Come here for the dumplings and DanDan noodles! 👌👌 I would give 5/5 but the service lacks a bit! Other than that the food is great!
Aug 18, 2019
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Mr MM Smith
+4
Delicious dumplings and other assorted Asian favourites on offer at excellent prices. Place is spotless and staff are super friendly. Free tea and eftpos available too. I love the pan fried dumplings but be warned, it's very filling.
Aug 07, 2019
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Nicholas Alexander
+4
Great place. No fuss and good Chinese food including dumplings. Always quick service and nice food. Ticks all the boxes at a great price. This is our regular for dumplings.
Jul 07, 2019
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Piggyeatalot
+4
3.5 stars Burp. We may have overordered. Ordering four dishes between to two of us is rather too much. You have been warned.

Highly recommended are the pan fried buns.

Their fish ball soup has plenty of veggies with a nice warming gingery soup base which is fantastic for winter.

Their dumplings in chilli oil wasn’t as great. I thought it’s just in chilli oil and not a whole lot of soup! The beef dumplings are a bit too soy saucey IMO.

The pork and spinach wontons were good.

The tea wasn’t the best and the coconut water (canned) is so-so. Will be back for more dumplings, but I might have to BYO water bottle.
Jun 22, 2019
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Matthew Ryan Pearce
+5
Amazing dumplings, great value for money and efficient service. Recommend the #1 item on the menu, 15 pork dumplings. More than enough by itself to fill you up
Apr 26, 2019
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ALICE ⚡️
+4
the dumplings are SO GOOD HERE 🥟
I’ve been here over a handful of times the shanghai pan fried mini buns are soooo juicy
the prices are also reasonable 😁
Apr 20, 2019
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The Biker Foodie
+4
Stumbled across this little gem after refusing to eat at a sub standard Asian place across the road.
Well... Great meal, lively atmosphere, efficient staff and cold beer.
Had the dumplings in chilli oil, pan fried chicken and prawn dumplings, stir fried chilli beef and steamed rice. Tsing Tao beer.
Well cooked, well presented and worth the visit.
Happy to return one day.
Mar 30, 2019
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Julian James
+5
Best restaurant in all of Australia. Very good price. I eat the same thing every time which is beef dumplings because I am a beef dumpling. Fried rice is good. Can’t go wrong here
Mar 14, 2019
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Danielle Wilson
+4
Really enjoyed lunch here. The dumpling filling was nice and the cucumber with garlic and chilli was great. Overall very salty and I’m quite full.
Feb 01, 2019
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Stelly
+4
Decided to drop by here for dinner on a Friday night with the family. Arrived at around 6pm and this place was already quite busy (seemed to be the busiest store along High St!)

We ordered a variety of dumplings and other small dishes. The main highlights would have to be the Shanghai Pan Fried Mini Buns (super tender and juicy meat and heaps of soup inside), the Red Bean Fried Pancake (a crispy and sweet delight) , and the Shanghai Stir-Fried Noodles (so much flavour and the sauce was delicious!). The Xiao Long Bao and the Steamed Pork & Sticky Rice Dim Sim were also not bad!

The dumplings here are probably some of the best I’ve had in Melbourne, and they come at such an affordable price too! I will definitely be coming back as a regular!
Nov 24, 2018
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Ioy Joy
+5
This is my local Chinese restaurante. I am used to go forrnightly. Its dumplings are excellent and cheap but be careful, they came always super hot! Big quantities of food and friendly staff. Totally recommended
Nov 20, 2018
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Alessandro Calabro
+4
Nai ho? You like ping ping dumpling ? Yes please. Dumplings were good here. Good flavours and cooked well. People should try this for themselves. Zaijan
Oct 24, 2018
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Previously Urban Spoon
+4
Quick, tasty and easy low-key dinner. Very busy around dinnertime. If you went to Camy Shanghai Dumpling House in Chinatown in your 20s, you'll appreciate this place in your 30s.
Oct 14, 2018
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Hannah & Meilisa
+4
Awesome dumplings for an awesome price. Loved the steamed pork dumplings which had lots of flavour. The chicken and prawn dumplings were less flavoursome. Unbeatable value overall
Sep 30, 2018
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Me
+4
This restaurant is your classic traditional dumpling place. Located on high street in Preston there’s nothing flashy inside in respect to decor but really friendly staff. And most importantly really tasty dumplings!

We started with the green vegetables with garlic sauce which were absolutely amazing! Tick tick!

We then ordered more dumplings than you can poke a stick at. I just love heaping that chili oil with the chili seeds all over the dumplings. It may cause some discomfort the next day but it’s totally worth it! The beef dumplings in chili oil soup were great as were the vegetable and the pork pan fried dumplings.

I will definitely be coming back.
Sep 18, 2018
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Just Your Average Foodie
+4
Worth the buck if you're after some juicy dumplings in the Northern suburbs of Melbourne. Like come on, $10 for 15 boiled pork dumplings or add 50c to get them pan fried? On top of that they taste absolutely delicious. Pan friend/boiled dumplings at a restaurant is a must when visiting! However, the steamed shanghai pork mini buns are pretty average, not that great so don't expect too much when ordering that. Also food doesn't take too long to come out.
Aug 20, 2018
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Deniz
+4
I tried the pan fried vegetarian dumplings and fried rice. I preferred the rice a lot more than the dumplings. The rice was really spicy and flavourful. The dumplings were nothing out of the ordinary. They were pretty doughy and the filling was bland and lacking flavour. The portions are very generous considering how low the prices are. It’s a nice and homey Chinese place. It was fairly crowded and noisy when I went there. Service is friendly but could be more attentive (but they’re serving a lot of people and doing a good job regardless).
Aug 20, 2018
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Life=Food
+5
Came here after church, it was very quiet when we walked in. But this place got filled within 30 minutes of our arrival. Lucky that we came in early. The portion was very generous. Staff were attentive as well. Affordable price! Will be back for sure.
Aug 19, 2018
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Pancakes
+5
Great, well priced dumplings and food. Highly recommend the "Chicken and Prawn Dumplings", "Vegetarian Dumplings" and the "Noodles with Pork Sauce"
Aug 15, 2018
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Jellybeans
+4
Simply great and delicious, some items aren't in good takeaway packaging and get a bit soggy though. The staff are friendly and it's busy yet they manage to get food to you on time
Aug 11, 2018
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Ken Leung
+5
Went to this dumpling place after food shopping. Didn't expect much. But they did surprise me a little with their pork pan pried dumpling crispy outside and juicy inside. Amazing well done ping I would go back again
Aug 09, 2018
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Rohan Flack
+4
I went here recently to grab some takeaway for dinner. Half way through ordering, the emergency services gods did their thing and we had to rush out the door.
The staff were really understanding, and when we called back an hour later to let them know we were returning and to place an additional order; our food was waiting for us on the counter when we arrived.
The pan-fried pork dumplings were excellent, juicy, and full of flavour. My other ‘go to’ at dumpling restaurants is generally a spring onion pancake, and this was no exception. Crispy, sweet, and just the way I like them.
What can I say, I’ll be going back for sure. Fantastic food at good prices, keep it up guys.
Aug 04, 2018
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Bak Kwa
+4
Very good dumplings and Shanghai fried noodle. My family loves this place. Quick service as well. Been regular for years. Never disappointed with their food. Must try if you in the area.
Jul 18, 2018
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Sarah Flemmington
+4
I have a go to dish here, their chilli oil dumplings are brilliant. The food is very authentic, so if you don't like chicken bones in your chicken etc, maybe don't order those dishes... the atmosphere is more of a busy food hall and when its cold, sitting by the door is a bit uncomfortable when the door opens. But I love this place :)
Jul 01, 2018
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K K
+4
They have delicious dumplings that are reasonably priced. Good for a cold winter day. Generous portions also. Convenient locationin High Street Preston.
Will be back again :)

Jun 30, 2018
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Kateness
+4
Love this place. Deeeelicious, fresh, homemade dumplings, the kind where you can see the ginger and herbs inside. Impossibly cheap. The atmosphere is nothing special, it's overly brightly lit with tacky decorations but it's great for what it is. Cheap, yummy, and a fun place to take a couple of bottles of wine and a bunch of mates.
May 12, 2018
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Denise
+3.5
Pings dumplings is definitely one of my favourites. The service is not the best but the taste of these dumplings are too good! I’m also very big on the dumpling sauce and pings is my favourite. If you love your dumplings I do recommend Pings
Apr 06, 2018
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Thomas Argyropoulos
+5
Love this place. Best dumplings in town for the best prices. Perfect for lunch outing with work mates. Would chose this any day over Rooster Bar.
Apr 06, 2018
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Age'n'Tise
+4
Amazing dumplings — so flavoursome. Friendly staff, fast service and well priced. Can’t go wrong with satisfying your dumpling 🥟 craving here!
Apr 04, 2018
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Yumyumfoodyum
+4
Cheap and tasty food which arrived quickly with no fuss service, don’t expect conversation and you won’t be disappointed. Went in with a friend when we were starving and ordered waaay too much food but I get to eat leftovers for lunch, WIN!

Ordered the pork fried dumplings which were flavoursome and juicy, the vegetarian pan fried dumplings which were SUPER flavoursome, there was some sneaky black fungus in there which elevated the texture of the filling and flavour beyond any other veg dumpling I have tried.

Also ordered a spring onion pancake which was yummo, the crispy chicken wings which were super crunchy but still juicy and the Shanghai fried noodles with pork which were oily and gorgeous, but I like my noodles a bit firmer in texture.

Our total came to less than $60 including 2 beers! Such value for money, I will definitely return.
Mar 21, 2018
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April Clifford
+4
The beef brisket was amazingly good. The Shanghai noodles were delicious. I can not put how good the dumplings were into words. We waited 15 minutes to get seats but it was worth it. It was really good service, better than a lot of places I have been to in the past.
Mar 11, 2018
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The Official Food Hunters
+5
Have only tried the pan fried pro dumplings from here and they are amazing! Wouldn’t try anything else since they are renowned for their dumplings. So juicy and flavorful (msg me up) but definitely my go to place for a quick dumpling fix
Feb 07, 2018
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Anna Kate
+3.5
yum. local dumpling kitchen, i always order the same thing (my girls are also obsessed!) always fast, always tasty. i have been to dine in once, service was okay, dumplings were awesome.
Feb 01, 2018
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Oj_always_eating
+4.5
Tried Pings for the first time last week after being told by several people how tasty it was.. and we LOVED IT! I am fussy with dumplings, and we ordered the pan fried pork dumplings and I loved them - couldn’t complain. Veggie fried rice was delish as was the Chinese broccoli in oyster sauce. My only feedback would be that it would be great if you could do half/half serves of the dumplings, as one serve is 15 dumplings and to get 2 flavours would be 30 dumplings - pushing it a bit for two people 😂! Will definitely be back ASAP!!
Jan 28, 2018
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Josephine
+4
You MUST TRY the Shanghai pan fried mini pork buns. You won't regret it! Don't be fooled by the word mini because it is nowhere near mini (check pics for reference). These are probably the best pan fried mini pork buns I have ever had. They're light and fluffy with a light sesame crusted bottom. I always have to order a serving whenever I visit Pings. Other dumplings are really good also that aren't drenched in oil. Everything is good value for money
Aug 25, 2017
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Justin
+4
We always love pings! Consistently good value for money, and always delicious. Make sure you get in early as this place always gets pretty busy!
Aug 25, 2017
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Natasha Rinaldi
+5
Quick service and fabulous dumplings. We had the boiled pork, pan fried beef and boiled vege. My friend also made me try the pumpkin cakes and I've never tasted anything quite like them - definitely belonged on the desert menu and you couldn't eat too many of them but i loved them. Will definitely be coming back!
Aug 05, 2017
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David Food Leasing
+3.5
DO: The dumplings duh, the pan Fried and steam pork ones are the best.

DON'T: Forget the special fried rice or Shanhainese noodle.

TIP: Popular with the students so you know it's good and cheap. Cash only.
Aug 02, 2017
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Facebook User
+5
By far the yummiest dumpling in Preston, friendly staff and owner. The food always comes out freshly cooked and delicious. Best to make a reservation as this place is always full house.
Aug 01, 2017
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Mike C
+3.5
Ping's has very nice dumplings on offer, the dry noodle dishes are also nice but I tend to stay away from mains and the noodle soups from here, there are better more flavourful options out there; but for dumplings pings is the clear winner for taste and value.
Jul 12, 2017
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Thomas Halliday
+5
If you are looking for staple Chinese in the North, you can't beat Pings in Preston. They have great vegan options including the vege dumplings, veg fried rice and veg fried noodles.
Jul 09, 2017
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Nicklaus Schmidt
+4.5
We we're sitting in bed craving some dumplings, and so i looked up what was in the area, and found pings. i thought to myself, i might try this.We order the vegetarian and pork dumplings and man they were tasty.They were large and flavoursome. best dumpling i have discovered in the northern suburbs, little compares.
Jun 26, 2017
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Good Food, Good Mood
+4
First heard about the Ping's in Clayton so was pretty stoked it opened in the North. Tried the pan fried chicken & prawn dumplings and dumpling in hot & sour soup (we picked pork). Glad to see it's a local favourite as we noticed a lot of people picking up takeaway. Easy to see why, dumplings were good value for money and weren't drenched in oils.
May 16, 2017
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Miss Laura
+3.5
Better than Clayton as no rocks were found in the dumplings. (Check other review if you don't get my reference) The waitresses kept looking at our food really closely and eventually asked what else we were waiting for. The table next to us got the wrong order and instead got the dumplings we ordered. Mistakes like this happen but instead of sending three different people to stare at our dumplings closely just ask what we are waiting for at the start. The Singapore noodles were good except they contained this weird sweet cured meat which was disgusting. Dumplings were great and a generous size. I also really like the spring onion pancake. Would come back but I'm not in a hurry to.
Apr 30, 2017
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Sylvia's POV
+3.5
We had dinner at Ping's on a Monday night.

It was relatively busy, yet service was still quite quick.

We ordered 4 dishes. 1x Dan-dan noodles, 1x seafood noodle soup, 1x rice cakes with pork and Chinese cabbage, & 1x Peking style dumplings.

Portion sizes were slightly small, but all reasonably priced.

Apr 11, 2017
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Fiery Sensation
+3.5
Well this my first time here on a recommendation. First impressions are average the specials blue tacked to the wall and Chinese waitresses giggling waiting for customers I was iffy of staying. We ordered friend rice, crispy chicken, pork noodle soup and Peking dumplings. Total cost $41.30 the meals were good especially the dumplings . The service was good. I'd go back.
Mar 11, 2017
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Foodman
+5
Hello friendPing seel dumpalings!  I eat them!When I put dumpling in my mout, it like I in happy place.Oh, what great yummy taste for me!My suggest to you, please eat dumalungs at Ping!You will not regrettable.  Good bye ok now!
Feb 08, 2017
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Split The Bill
+4
I have been frequenting Pings pretty much since it opened.
My favorites are the pork, chicken & prawn and the beef dumplings. They are great fried or boiled.
I got take away this time but as always the dumplings were delicious and fresh. The skins are quite thin with generous fillings. This is my go to place for dumplings and I have recommended to friends who have all enjoyed them too.

Very reasonably priced but don't expect any customer service you pretty much get what you pay for...nice food.
Jan 31, 2017
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Trenise
+4.5
Dumplings were great and didn't make me feel sick or bloated afterwards which seems to be quite common after eating at many cheap dumping places! Service was quick and it was BYO beer as well which was a bonus. Only downside was cash only.
Dec 05, 2016
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TigerHuski11
+5
Great food, good service more than fair size shares fresh good food the only place I go for dumplings or any other asian food, drive from heidelberg to preston to get dumplings... highly recommended!
Nov 13, 2016
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Lauren Savolainen
+5
Dumplings are amazing ! Tried the pan fried pork and will definitely be back
Don don noodles are tasty is well ......................................................
Oct 08, 2016
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852532608131403
+5
One of the best dumpling restaurants I went to in melbourne.
I have tried more than 15 dishes, any didn't disappointed me so far.
Reception lady is so kind too
Oct 01, 2016
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Cassie Wong
+5
This is the best pan-fried dumping I've ever had, crispy outside and juicy inside. The restaurateur is Shanghainese. Authentic Shanghai cuisine to cure my homesick... Recommend: Fried Beef Dumping (tastes a little sweeter than the pork one) and Fried Sliced Rice Cake.
Sep 25, 2016
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KevinTheHungryFoodie
+3.5
Pings dumpling kitchen is a place where you're able to afford cheap and authentic Chinese food, the food especially the dumplings are really cheap for what you pay for. For example there popular menu item would be 15 pork dumplings (pan fried) for $10. This menu item is also one of my favourites.

The quality isn't bad and they're obviously known for their dumplings, however they also provide you a wide variety of Chinese cuisine that includes noodle, rice, soup and dessert dishes.

As for the customer service, it is not a fancy restaurant, however the waiters and staff are usually nice. Don't expect first rate waiting here at this restaurant.

I highly suggest this place for those who want to experience Chinese cuisine without breaking a hole in your pocket. (Yumchas)
Sep 01, 2016
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May Tan
+4.5
A little oilier and a little saltier - though it sure does makes the food tastier. 5 stars for taste, taking away .5 due to heart attack inducing properties.. but we only live once. Customer service is adequate. Definitely one of my favourite places in Preston.
Jun 25, 2016
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Miss E
+3.5
You pay for what you get, it isn't anything fancy but the food is always hot and delicious and the service is speedy. Never been disappointed with their dumplings.
Jun 20, 2016
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Matt
+3.5
Ping's dumplings is a typical, cheap dumpling house, and a great option in the Northern suburbs when you have that dumpling craving. Dumplings and buns (both steamed and pan fried options) are the winners here. Other dishes are below average though, so I would stick to the restaurants namesake when here. Quick, cheap, no fuss. Great place for a quick bite.
May 28, 2016
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Evan S.
+4.5
I love ping's dumplings. Grab a six pack of beers and a few friends, drop ten dollars on dumplings each and you're set. More food than you know what to do with.
May 16, 2016
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BrunchQueen
+5
Been here 3 times and I keep coming back as it is my family's favourite! They have top quality dumplings at very reasonable prices. The portions of the dishes are huge so it's great for sharing.
May 14, 2016
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UDontWinFriendsWithSalad
+4.5
Yummy yummy. This place is always busy and bustling and well worth the wait. Dumplings are always fresh and the best value for money. The only thing they could improve on is having eftpos facilities.
Apr 28, 2016
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Luke
+3.5
This place is no fuss, no frills, but delicious dumplings. The perfect dinner when you want something quick and fulfilling. The pork dumplings are my favourite!
Apr 28, 2016
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Jacqueline Gawler
+5
Always fantastic! Love this place!! For a cheap and cheerful dumpling experience this place rocks. We love the boiled dumplings and the beef ones are a complete sensation. The veggie dishes are crunchy and flavoursome, beer is super cheap and service is fast. I'm a dumpling addict and am a bit fussy so this is our local when Hu Tong in the city is not an option. Don't know what that reviewer Ravi Raja is talking about, not that I could really understand his review - he must own one of the nearby restaurants and his nose is out of joint!
Apr 28, 2016
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Tommy Keating
+4
Very fast service, nice staff and the food was awesome! We had the spring onion pancake, best we’ve ever had! So delicious and crunchy! The beef noodle stir fry and the pork dumplings were really good, the dumplings were massive! Large serves for a good price! We will be back.
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Patrick Leahy
+5
Don’t let Ping’s Dumpling Kitchen fool you, they have 10/10 dishes of all varieties! Didn’t even take a picture of the food until halfway through since it was all so delicious! Have been many times since I moved to Melbourne and I’m always blown away by their generous serving sizes, which for me is very impressive. I remember the second time I went, I looked at the notes on my phone and all it said was “portions massive only order one plate”. I would give 6 stars if I could!
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Allison Dempsey
+5
Have you ever just happened upon a place, totally unplanned and discover some really amazing food? Ping’s is my favourite dumpling place in Preston! Their prices are really great, and the food is super tasty. I would totally recommend the cucumber cold dish to start. There are so many flavours that I couldn’t begin to even describe. Oh, and free flowing tea at your table! To be honest, I was so ready to dig in to the food that I didn’t get the chance to take a proper picture of the food. Would definitely keep coming back here!
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Suthee Vatanopast
+5
Great dumplings and reasonably priced. Quick service and tasty food. Cant ask for much more than that.
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Thomas Lim
+5
An institution of Preston, Ping’s Dumpling Kitchen never disappoints. Had the spring onion pancake, Shanghai fried noodles and fried pork buns. The spring onion pancakes, gah dayum, so crunchy and packed with flavour. The Shanghai fried noodles, as expected, hits the spot. And the fried pork buns, mayne, no words can describe it.
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Amy Hall
+5
Great prices for great tasting dumplings. This place stays very busy and for good reason. We only eat out a maximum of once a week, but still we've chosen to eat here three times now and haven't been disappointed yet! Unfortunately though we've not tried much of the menu, just the dumplings.
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