32 reviews about Dumpling King

verified email - 09 Aug 2013

Always a full house, but hardly ever an Asian customer in sight at this well known spot in Box Hill. Very very good dumplings and passable other stuff. Highly recommended. Probably better places in Box Hill for a more "authentic" asian cuisine experience tho.

Approximate cost: $100

lusianac
#711 in Melbourne VIC
337 reviews · 39525 points
verified email - 06 Jun 2012

The dumplings are pretty good but overall I still prefer David and Camy's accross the road from this shop. I must admit though this place has better and tastier spring onion pancakes. The service here is also quite friendly and efficient.

verified email - 27 Apr 2012

For authentic Northern Chinese food at a reasonable price you can't go past this place. Highlights of this restaurant include Spring Onion pancake, Crystal noodles with chicken and mustard, turnip pastries, xiao loong bao, four season dumplings, hot plate chicken and vegetarian goose. Well, there's actually more but rather than spoil it for you it's better you visit the place to try the other dishes. They are also offering yum cha, however that is Cantonese or Southern Chinsese cusisine and their expertise is in Northern /Shanghainese food. One last suggestion, save room for the custard pancake or if you're a fan of red bean, order the red bean pancake for dessert.

A great place to enjoy Northern Chinese food.

Approximate cost: $20

verified email - 24 Jul 2011

The dumplings are terrific! The place can be crowded and can be very noisy. Kid friendly. Staff very helpful, can be slow especially if the place is full.

verified email - 17 Jun 2011

The best dumplings in Melbourne! Frequented by locals the restaurant is always busy so be sure to book! Great service and value!

Approximate cost: $15

verified email - 08 Apr 2011

Overall the menu for main meals is not great - can take it or leave it, but the dumplings here are to die for. exceptional and one of the best places in eastern suburbs for dumplings I have found. Dining experience in was ok, ambience is nice, but service did leave alot to be desired. Anything other than dumplings we have ordered has dissapointed, but for takeaway dumplings this is the place to go. Parking is horrendous, but that is just Box Hill in general when dealing with the immediate area around Box Hill Central.

verified email - 31 Dec 2010

Get takeaway if you can - its cheaper and avoids having to sit there and wait for service as it can be mighty slow!!! Otherwise, the food is really yummy - especial the vegetarian dumplings.

verified email - 17 Oct 2010

The place is always packed with people. The dumpling is good. But the best is the 8 Treasure duck. In order to eat that dish, you are required to pre-order the dish. The yang zhou fried rice is good too. If you plan to go, definitely call them and order an 8 treasure duck and make a booking!

Anonymous
verified email - 27 Sep 2010

The dumplings taste great - most dishes are good but the service is lousy! we have been there a few times but everytime the service is consistently bad. The waiters seem to ignore us when we wave to them and take ages to serve us, or to get the bill ready. Or if they did see you they look away and pretend not to, it is the only restaurant where i have been to that has such terrible service!!! And one time we ordered whole fish with sweet and sour sauce, they gave us fish fillets instead and we have to eat and pay for something we did not order.

Approximate cost: $20

verified email - 01 Jul 2010

Yes you can order more than just dumplings, but why would you?? The choice and flavour of the dumplings are great.. these guys can get quite busy on the w/e so naturally the service is not 5/5... but its a great place to visit for some authentic Chinese dumplings... just like the ones i had in Shanghai :)

Approximate cost: $10

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