A guide to all the best dumpling spots across town
Warning: the following content may lead to drooling and sudden cravings for steamed delicacies.
Whether they are boiled, steamed, or pan-fried, there is always room in our hearts, and our bellies, for some dumplings. Check out where in Newcastle you can get your hands on some of the most succulent, pillowy-soft, and comforting dumplings.
Dumpling Bar
Situated out on Charlestown Square’s South Piazza, Dumpling Bar is a cosy Mandarin restaurant that boasts what could be one of the biggest selections of dumplings and dim sums in the region.
Where: 30 Pearson St, Charlestown
Eight Buns
Eight Buns has built a reputation for itself as one of the best spots for dumplings in Hamilton. There are plenty of dumplings and buns to choose from, so you're spoilt for choice.
Where: 47 Beaumont St, Hamilton
Feast Aroma
Formerly known as Dumpling Flavour, Feast Aroma is a Darby Street favourite – and for good reason! There’s a massive array of dumplings on offer but the menu also features plenty of other Chinese dishes to satisfy your appetite.
Where: 1/88 Darby St, Cooks Hill
Ginger Meg's
Dining at Ginger Meg's is an adventure for the senses, from the decor to the tasty Pan-Asian menu. The dumpling offering at Ginger Meg's is certainly a twist on the traditional, but these little gems are oh-so-delicious. Expect selections like prawn har gow, wagyu beef dumplings, and crystal skin vegetable.
Where: 212 King St, Newcastle
Hao Chi by Lee's Yum Cha
The former Chinois site was revived with the opening of Hao Chi by Lee’s Yum Cha, inviting keen diners in to experience a Cantonese gastronomic adventure. Admire the stunning interior before tucking into all the yum cha your heart desires. Think dumplings like chicken and celery, seafood and pumpkin, prawn and chive, and pan-fried pork.
Where: 326 King St, Newcastle
Hong Kong Chef
Head upstairs to The Rooftop at Westfield Kotara and keep your eyes peeled for Hong Kong Chef. Settle in and browse their extensive menu that features more than 150 handmade dim sims, dumplings, rice rolls, soups, and Hong Kong BBQ dishes to choose from.
Where: 89 Park Ave, Kotara
Kai Fan
Kai Fan is a go-to for authentic Chinese food and has a venue on the Coles side of Marketown. From dim sum platters and Szechuan dumplings to golden custard buns and Shanghai-style wonton soup, there are so many delicious options on the menu at Kai Fan. Chances are you'll want to go back again to try more of the menu!
Where: 136 Parry St, Newcastle West
Lee's Kitchen
Lee's Kitchen is a low-key Chinese takeaway joint with several locations across Newcastle. There's an array of dumplings on offer on its menu – expect xiao long bao, prawn and pork wontons with peanut and sesame sauce, and pot sticker pan-fried pork dumplings, plus other dim sum favourites like spring onion pancakes to pair with them.
Where: Shop 303/77 Maitland Rd, Mayfield | Westfield Kotara, Northcott Dr & Park Ave, Kotara | 30 Pearson St, Charlestown | Shop G14, Marketown, 23 Steel St, Newcastle West | 1 Molly Morgan Dr, East Maitland
Lee’s Yum Cha
Lee's Yum Cha is all the flavours you love from Lee's Kitchen, but with a focus on yum cha. With 60 types of dim sum on the menu and a trolley service, dining at Lee's Yum Cha is always an immersive and delicious experience. There are so many dumplings to choose from – trust us, deciding what to order from the huge menu is always a difficult task! Order plenty of things to try, and roll out of the restaurant very full and happy.
Where: 30 Pearson St, The Corner at Charlestown Square, Charlestown
Light Years Asian Diner
Created from a desire to bring a fun, modern Asian dining experience to the east coast of Australia, Light Years Asian Diner boasts a menu full of bold, colourful, and punchy flavours. The dumpling offering may be minimal, but they always hit the spot. The wild truffled mushroom dumplings are an excellent vegetarian options, while other flavours like prawn and ginger, or lemongrass chicken dumplings are a must try.
Where: 5-7 Darby St, Newcastle
Naka Noodle
This delicious Chinese restaurant sits upstairs overlooking the lively Beaumont Street in Hamilton and is home to some of the best dumplings in Newcastle.
Where: 49 Beaumont St, Hamilton
Oceane Hotel
Opening in late 2024, Oceane Hotel has garnered much-love for their multiple cuisines on offer including their latest addition – Goya. The Goya menu features four different dumpling flavours; pork, prawn har gau, Moreton Bay bug & prawn, and Singapore chilli crab and prawn.
Where: 29 Honeysuckle Dr, Newcastle
OH MY PAPA
OH MY PAPA is an exploration of all the flavours that make Asian cuisines fantastic, paired with cheeky cocktails and super friendly service.
Where: 169 Hunter St, Newcastle
The Pho Hamilton
Newcastle’s newest Vietnamese restaurant, The Pho Hamilton, has all the Vietnamese eats you’d want to get your hands on, as well as fried pork dumplings.
Where: 6/54 Beaumont St, Hamilton
Sukimama
One of Newcastle's most loved pop-up restaurants took things to a more permanent level in 2025. Sukimama, the beloved Korean street food venture led by Suki, launched a hole-in-the-wall-style eatery, offering a compact but flavour-packed menu of handmade favourites, among which are Korean dumplings, otherwise known as mandu. The flavours change up each week, but you can always expect a vegan option on offer, plus flavours like chicken and garlic chive.
Where: 99b Maitland Rd, Islington
Susuru Izakaya
King Street’s recently renovated Japanese restaurant, Susuru, featured a bunch of pan-fried steamed dumplings, sui-gyoza, and deep-fried dumplings.
Where: 140 King St, Newcastle
Taste of Lanzhou by Lee's Kitchen
Another fantastic venue by the powerhouse team behind Lee's Kitchen and Lee's Yum Cha, Taste of Lanzhou offers Chinese cuisine influenced by Central Asian and Middle Eastern flavours. The dumpling selection is comprehensive, with both boiled and fried options, with plenty of classics to try.
Where: 89 Park Ave, Kotara
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