Dumpling Hut - Newtown

I am unsure if there has been a change in chefs or owners at this restaurant in the last year, as my steamed pork and chive dumplings were cooked excellently. The dumplings were so flavorful that I didn't even need to use soy sauce. The decor of the restaurant is quite simple.

Pan-fried dumplings and Coca-Cola. What a fantastic combination. In August, only $4 for 15 dumplings, which is the perfect affordable meal for students. I regret not taking any photos of this delicious meal.

So delicious. Great food and lovely service! Soupy pork buns could be a little bit more delicate. But the crunchy pricy prawns are amazing, as are the pan fried pork dumplings.Fun little place I will continue to return to.

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!<br/ <br/ 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.<br/ <br/ 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.<br/ <br/ 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.<br/ <br/ 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.<br/ <br/ 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.<br/ <br/ 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!!!

Located on King Street, this restaurant allows customers to choose their own seats before ordering and paying at the counter. The staff was friendly and efficient in taking orders. Customers can help themselves to crockery, cutlery, and water from a table near the counter, and soy sauce/vinegar is readily available on each table. I ordered Xiao Long Bao (pork dumplings with soup inside) and Duck Fried Rice With Egg. The dumplings had a delicious flavor with tasty soup inside. The fried rice was slightly disappointing as it seemed to have more cucumber and vegetables than duck. Overall, the meal was decent but nothing extraordinary.