This list ranks 6 of 6 eligible listings in our Melbourne, VIC 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. Hua Lu Peking Duck

Photo from Hua Lu Peking Duck

Photo credit: Uber Eats menu

Rating: 4.7/5.

Address: 1/137 A'Beckett St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recorded menu examples: Portuguese Egg Tarts; Home Made Boiled Chinese Dumplings; Home Made Pan Fried Beef Pie. These are not recommendations or confirmation of today's availability.

View listing and recorded menu.

2. Yum Sing House Restaurant

Rating: 4.7/5.

Address: 22 Sutherland St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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3. Flower Drum Restaurant Melbourne

Rating: 4.4/5.

Address: 17 Market Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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4. Oriental Teahouse Melbourne CBD

Rating: 4.4/5.

Address: 378 Little Collins St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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5. Shark Fin Inn

Photo from Shark Fin Inn

Photo credit: Uber Eats menu

Rating: 4.1/5.

Address: 50 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recorded menu examples: Siu Mai （3pcs) (M); Prawn dumpling (3pcs) ( M); Crispy Spring Roll 2(pcs). These are not recommendations or confirmation of today's availability.

View listing and recorded menu.

6. Secret Kitchen Chinatown

Rating: 4/5.

Address: 222 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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Before you visit

Open the listings to compare the information available. Recorded menus may be partial or from delivery services and may differ from dine-in menus. Confirm prices, hours and dietary needs with the restaurant.

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