This list ranks 10 of 10 eligible listings in our Canberra, ACT directory, Australia. It covers this directory location, not the wider metro area or every restaurant in the city.
How this ranking works
We use stored ratings from the directory snapshot generated on 2026-09-24. That is the dataset build date, not the date every restaurant or rating was checked.
- Higher stored ratings come first. Equal ratings are ordered by recorded rating count, then restaurant name and listing slug. Missing counts have no count-based tie-break advantage.
- There is no minimum rating count or adjustment for sample size, age or provider. A small or unknown sample can outrank a well-documented listing.
- Only listings with a stored rating between 1 and 5 are eligible. Known temporarily closed, permanently closed and relocated listings are excluded. An unknown status does not confirm a restaurant is open.
- We publish a maximum of ten entries, and only for locations with at least five eligible listings. Branches at different addresses are separate listings.
- These are automatic rankings, not editorial picks, restaurant awards or paid placements. Sponsorship does not affect the order.
The directory includes broader dumpling and Chinese restaurant candidates. Inclusion does not verify traditional Cantonese dim sum, cart service or all-day yum cha. Confirm the current menu, hours and service format directly. See our directory methodology.
1. Akiba
Photo credit: Bahnfrend / Wikimedia Commons
Rating: 4.8/5.
Address: 40 Bunda St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
2. Xin's Kitchen
Rating: 4.7/5.
Address: Level 1 Waldorf Building 2 Akuna Street City ACT, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
3. Lilong by Taste of Shanghai Canberra 里弄
Photo credit: Uber Eats menu
Rating: 4.6/5.
Address: Unit 190/264 City Walk, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Recorded menu examples: 生煎包Pan Fried Pork Bun (4pcs); 小笼包Xiao Long Bao (6pcs); 红油抄手Wonton in Red Chilli Sauce (8pcs). These are not recommendations or confirmation of today's availability.
View listing and recorded menu.
4. Little Steamer
Photo credit: Uber Eats menu
Rating: 4.6/5.
Address: G06/39 London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Recorded menu examples: Steamed Cured Duck Sticky Rice; Shanghai Pork Dumpling; Steamed Prawn Dumpling. These are not recommendations or confirmation of today's availability.
View listing and recorded menu.
5. Happy’s Chinese Restaurant
Photo credit: DoorDash menu
Rating: 4.4/5.
Address: Unit 1/17 Garema Pl, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Recorded menu examples: Vegetable Spring Roll; Dim Sim; Happys Spring Roll. These are not recommendations or confirmation of today's availability.
View listing and recorded menu.
6. Mrs Wang
Rating: 4.3/5.
Address: FG16 A/26 Narellan St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
7. CBD Dumpling House
Photo credit: Uber Eats menu
Rating: 4.2/5.
Address: Shop FG13C/26 Narellan St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Recorded menu examples: Duck Spring Roll; Vegetable Spring Roll; Dim Sim. These are not recommendations or confirmation of today's availability.
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8. 1980 Chinese Restaurant
Photo credit: Uber Eats menu
Rating: 4.1/5.
Address: Shop 2/25 Childers St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
Recorded menu examples: Shanghai Style Pork Dumplings; Steamed Mixed Dumplings; Steamed Pork Dumplings. These are not recommendations or confirmation of today's availability.
View listing and recorded menu.
9. The Golden Drum
Rating: 4.1/5.
Address: 1/14 Childers St, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia
10. Yum Cha CBD
Photo credit: Uber Eats menu
Rating: 4.1/5.
Address: 32 West Row, Civic, Canberra ACT 2600, Australia
Recorded menu examples: Mix Steamed Dumplings; Steamed Prawn Dumplings; Pan Fried Dumplings. These are not recommendations or confirmation of today's availability.
View listing and recorded menu.
Before you visit
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