TOP 10 BEST Restaurants in Australia - Updated November 2024

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"I have visited this cafe several times, and on occasion tried others in the area like the cafe next door. I have never been disappointed. The staff..."

Peter Johnson

"This is a cute little cafe with a range of typical breakfast dishes. The interior is edgy and homely, staff are attentive. MUST TRY their milkshakes..."

Bee Ak

"Ok. Nothing special. Nothing bad. Atmosphere was meh. But staff were good. It's missing something. Menus has all the expected nothing more. Nothing..."

Taimor H

"I really enjoyed the coffee and the food here at Red Bean Coffee Rosters. The service wasn't that great especially considering the restaurant wasn't..."

Rebecca Fakhri

"I was looking for a good coffee spot and finally got a chance to try this place. Service was fast, efficient and good. The coffee was..."

Mizpiggy

"Just had to review this place. Since I started drinking short blacks I have become a coffee snob. Sad I know, but it's now pretty rare that I get a..."

Martin Stebbing

"Had the 'Green Eggs' here again today, very nice. As was my daughters smashed Avocado. Service courteous and efficient. Great dog friendly venue...."

Dave B

"I got the cold drip coffee from the reviews from other customers and ordered their special dish which was the pumpkin soup. It's so smooth and my..."

Katherine Xi Lin

"I had a couple of coffees and a raspberry lamington in this very tidy cafe. It's right next door to Sartoria with a large and very cool picture of a..."

Matt

"Good coffee !! It was smooth and strong which I like :)Breakfast was nice as well , one thing I would say is I wish they toasted my sourdough..."

Lucy Luu

"This is our local for brekky most weekends. The food is always excellent and there are plenty of vegetarian options too. Service and staff are great...."

Carm

"Restaurant: Cleans restaurant with plenty of tables to choose from and great decor fitting the restaurants aim.Food: Brilliant and we love..."

Bel & Andy

"Love this cafe, nice environment and friendly staff. Ordered big brekkie and egg benedict bagel, which are the best in Preston. I like the coffee..."

Zoey Zuo

"Spacious and inviting environment the staff are friendly and attentive. Good selection of menu items but what you should not forget is to have..."

Dina Kerr

"Wanted to give this place a go and had some expectations. Well those expectations were met and surpassed. Just reading through the menu everything..."

TrEATme

"Im usually way to lazy to leave a review...on anything. But in all my years of eatting ive never had a burger so amazing. Their double beef burger is..."

GMK OSU

"This place has improved amazingly since a few years ago. Great menu, great coffee and friendly staff. And they know how to happily accomodate dogs in..."

Graham Brown

"First time here, was really good to see so many veggies on the menu. Dish was very filling, eggs beautifully poached, good variety of sides without..."

Collette Eva Arnheim

"Finally tried Red Bean Coffee Roasters on Plenty Rd Preston. I had the Free Range Green Eggs. It was fantastic. Very filling. Stacked high with..."

IloveMelbourne

"Great strong coffee! We were running early for work so we decided to have breakfast. Service and breakfast is great and so too are the muffins...."

Sweet Chilli

"Delish food with a relaxed atmosphere. Super flavourful and varied menu and friendly staff. Would definitely return. The coffee and hot chocs were..."

LC.

"Been here multiple times now and always find the food great and service fantastic. It's often very busy on weekends but the staff are always friendly..."

Erica Anne

"Nice place for breakfast, pet friendly, very nice and welcoming staff and great coffee. Will be back for sure. I just wish they would bring back the..."

GV

"It took a friend's devotion to this place to bring me around - I feel like such a fool for overlooking what is far and away the best cafe in south..."

Cedra

"I have visited this café on numerous occasions and have never been disappointed. The consistency in which they prepare their tasty dishes is..."

Jackie O

"Dario is the best he loves giving me my smashed avo. ..."

Jono

"Haven't eaten here, but they make a good coffee here. They roast their beans in house, and have a variety of single origins and blends on offer. My..."

Matt

"Along with Cedars Bakery, this is one of my favourite places to sit and read for an hour or so in an area that is clearly starting to bustle...."

Bobski

"Been a bit of a broke week so my eating experiences have been minimal, however I'm currently having an obsession with Red Beans lemon biscuits!! They..."

FindingMelbourne

"We had their Bagel Benedict, Roast Pumpkin Salad and Spinach & Eggs. The Bagel Benedict was average, with decent bagel and well poached eggs...."

Charizard

"Friendly staff, great vibe, super service and FANTASTIC food. I had the green eggs, which was too big to finish but yummy to the end. Coffee was also..."

Amy Boulding

"Awsum coffèe selectionBest in the area by far.....Funky warehouse vibeFirst class barista too who actually caresWell done..."

Beachie111

"Have been getting Red Bean coffee from Nunawading farmers market for quiet some time and decided to take a trip to the cafe. Best decision I have e..."

Rosa Abate

"Pretty good cafe. Food was ok without being amazing. Eggs were cooked nicely. Menu was a bit plain. Service was excellent. Plenty of space...."

ThePrestonProwler

"I am a regular at this cafe. I love that they have coconut milk, which is creamier than almond. Coffee is great, as is the food. Lastly, I..."

Jaimi Leigh

"The best coffee I have had in my life! Traveling from Perth to the coffee capital of Australia I was expecting some good things. My first couple of..."

Mikaela Knight

"Lovely food & service. We come here regularly for breakfast and brunch.Food is always fresh and delicious and presented well, their gluten free..."

AdeleUMelb

"Beef Burger with Hand Cut Chips. Very..."

Margaretimr

"Beef Burger with Hand Cut Chips. One of the tastiest burgers I've had in a long..."

Alice Gomez

"This place really shines through its coffee and great friendly staff. Music is on point which contributes to its chilled out vibe. I highly recommend..."

Magicfiretruck

"Best Coffee in Town!!. Thought I'd come in & try Red Bean Cafe (on the urging of friends who'd been here prior) & I must say, I was more than..."

Dasa69

"Had a lovely breakfast here on Mother's Day. Loved my French toast, hubby loved the smashed avo. I sooo love they do decent kids meals BUT was..."

Mummy

"Great coffee and food. Worth the drive from Templestowe for the coffee fix. their coffee makes me happy and pleases my palate. gluten free brownie is..."

Wingwenchen

"Having to be in the northern suburbs for business quite regularly, this place is an apparition! Consistently delightful coffee! Scrumptious food. I..."

Boogaloo

"Red Bean Coffee is exactly what I look forward to on a Saturday morning. The coffee is impeccable, and the breakfast menu is consistently delicious..."

Andrew Underwood

"Only found this cafe recently but really liked it (so much so I brought family back the next day). Really good coffee, two specials on each day and..."

Archie J

"Amazing Pulled pork roll! Best meal I've had in..."

Beck Keep

"Service A+. Had a quick coffee today.Amazing service, friendly and attentive staff. Great coffee too.I imagine it will take no time for..."

AJ

"Sweet little cafe, quite spacious and welcoming staff. First visit so can't comment on consistency but the coffee was good, cafe quiet and yet..."

Hydomel

"Lovely local great coffee and service. Went with a group of mum's with babies and toddlers and they were really accommodating and even have us free..."

Hannaht

"Great addition to local area. Lovely place, friendly atmosphere, fantastic coffee and my waiter was very professional and took his time explaining..."

Anita

"We had brunch at Red Bean today, they were having kitchen issues. I have to say that the staff, particularly our waiter, were really lovely and..."

Jess Bryant

"Friendly service and great sunny courtyard - lots of space for a pram. Lovely to see more people investing in our neighbourhood. I am sure the menu..."

Jac

"Great breakfast menu, a shop inside a shop where you can buy the coffee and small items. The cafe was warm on a cold morning. Plenty of seats, but..."

Edward Hore

"Beutiful place with very friendly staff. Bery bussy. Dog friendly! I love the artworks on the walls and the doggo gallery. Food looks amazing, it’s..."

Roza Janowska

"Best customer service, best food (have to give their eggs benny a try👌🏽👌🏽) and definitely the best coffee. Honestly nothing bad to say..."

Liv

"Great coffee! Great value basic brunch. Great selection of reusable cups for sale. The customer service is fantastic and they are very dog friendly..."

Annie T

"Very cool cafe. Relaxed, great food and coffee. Excellent..."

Steve Tan

"Two things to say about this joint: 1) Great coffee .They roast their beans on site which is amazing- but the final end product in that cup is what..."

The Food Navigator

"Great food and very nice indoor/outdoor seating here for those sunny mornings. Interestingly, although they roast their own coffee beans, a small..."

Gavin Somers

"Just got a coffee here. Been awake since four am and desperate for one.. Nowhere else in the area was open at this time (7) gorgeous cosy place...."

shani reid

Pings Dumpling Kitchen

84/100 (1622 ratings)

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"Amazing dumplings! Would definitely recommend. Cheap, easy and..."

Brooke Arnold

"Amazing boiled dumplings - best in Melbourne and great prices too..."

James Buchanan

"Best vegetarian dumplings 🥟 in The northern..."

Sonia Bolzan-Follacchio

"Amazing Dumplings! $5 beers! and that garlic cucumber salad....so yummy! one of my favourite places!..."

Emily McIntosh

"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..."

Kenneth Geiberras

"Can not fault the service, food or atmosphere. A pleasurable dining experience without the cramped table arrangements of many..."

Kim Elius

"Its so good I love..."

Jasmine Wendt

"Always be good to eat at this restaurant, you can choose a lot different style..."

Ken KOO

"Good food, good prices, good dumplings, good rice & good noodles.Pan fried pork dumplings on point.Shanghai fried noodles with pork on..."

Fiona Then

"Lamb ribs were..."

Sid Charania

"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..."

David Li

"Pros: the pan fried dumplings are delectable! Perfect flavouring, authentic and juicy. One of the best! Meat fillings for all dumplings are great and..."

Linda

"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..."

Eatenbymae

"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..."

TU NGUYEN

"Delicious dumplings and other assorted Asian favourites on offer at excellent prices. Place is spotless and staff are super friendly. Free tea and..."

Mr MM Smith

"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..."

Nicholas Alexander

"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..."

Piggyeatalot

"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..."

Matthew Ryan Pearce

"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..."

ALICE ⚡️

"Stumbled across this little gem after refusing to eat at a sub standard Asian place across the road.Well... Great meal, lively atmosphere,..."

The Biker Foodie

"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..."

Julian James

"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...."

Danielle Wilson

"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..."

Stelly

"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!..."

Ioy Joy

"Nai ho? You like ping ping dumpling ? Yes please. Dumplings were good here. Good flavours and cooked well. People should try this for themselves...."

Alessandro Calabro

"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..."

Previously Urban Spoon

"Awesome dumplings for an awesome price. Loved the steamed pork dumplings which had lots of flavour. The chicken and prawn dumplings were less..."

Hannah & Meilisa

"This restaurant is your classic traditional dumpling place. Located on high street in Preston there’s nothing flashy inside in respect to decor but..."

Me

"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..."

Just Your Average Foodie

"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..."

Deniz

"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...."

Life=Food

"Great, well priced dumplings and food. Highly recommend the "Chicken and Prawn Dumplings", "Vegetarian Dumplings" and the "Noodles with Pork..."

Pancakes

"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..."

Jellybeans

"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..."

Ken Leung

"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..."

Rohan Flack

"Very good dumplings and Shanghai fried noodle. My family loves this place. Quick service as well. Been regular for years. Never disappointed with..."

Bak Kwa

"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..."

Sarah Flemmington

"They have delicious dumplings that are reasonably priced. Good for a cold winter day. Generous portions also. Convenient locationin High Street..."

K K

"Love this place. Deeeelicious, fresh, homemade dumplings, the kind where you can see the ginger and herbs inside. Impossibly cheap. The atmosphere is..."

Kateness

"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..."

Denise

"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..."

Thomas Argyropoulos

"Amazing dumplings — so flavoursome. Friendly staff, fast service and well priced. Can’t go wrong with satisfying your dumpling 🥟 craving here!..."

Age'n'Tise

"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..."

Yumyumfoodyum

"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..."

April Clifford

"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...."

The Official Food Hunters

"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,..."

Anna Kate

"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..."

Oj_always_eating

"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..."

Josephine

"We always love pings! Consistently good value for money, and always delicious. Make sure you get in early as this place always gets pretty..."

Justin

"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..."

Natasha Rinaldi

"DO: The dumplings duh, the pan Fried and steam pork ones are the best. DON'T: Forget the special fried rice or Shanhainese noodle...."

David Food Leasing

"By far the yummiest dumpling in Preston, friendly staff and owner. The food always comes out freshly cooked and delicious. Best to make a..."

Facebook User

"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..."

Mike C

"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..."

Thomas Halliday

"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..."

Nicklaus Schmidt

"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..."

Good Food, Good Mood

"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..."

Miss Laura

"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..."

Sylvia's POV

"Well this my first time here on a recommendation. First impressions are average the specials blue tacked to the wall and Chinese waitresses giggling..."

Fiery Sensation

"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..."

Foodman

"I have been frequenting Pings pretty much since it opened.My favorites are the pork, chicken & prawn and the beef dumplings. They are great..."

Split The Bill

"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!..."

Trenise

"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..."

TigerHuski11

"Dumplings are amazing ! Tried the pan fried pork and will definitely be back Don don noodles are tasty is well..."

Lauren Savolainen

"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..."

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"This is the best pan-fried dumping I've ever had, crispy outside and juicy inside. The restaurateur is Shanghainese. Authentic Shanghai cuisine to..."

Cassie Wong

"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..."

KevinTheHungryFoodie

"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..."

May Tan

"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..."

Miss E

"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..."

Matt

"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..."

Evan S.

"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..."

BrunchQueen

"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..."

UDontWinFriendsWithSalad

"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..."

Luke

"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..."

Jacqueline Gawler

"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..."

Tommy Keating

"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..."

Patrick Leahy

"Have you ever just happened upon a place, totally unplanned and discover some really amazing food? Ping’s is my favourite dumpling place in..."

Allison Dempsey

"Great dumplings and reasonably priced. Quick service and tasty food. Cant ask for much more than..."

Suthee Vatanopast

"An institution of Preston, Ping’s Dumpling Kitchen never disappoints. Had the spring onion pancake, Shanghai fried noodles and fried pork buns. The..."

Thomas Lim

"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..."

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