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CHI BAO

46 Anderson St, Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia

Recommended by 9 people

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46 Anderson St, Yarraville VIC 3013, Australia

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+61 3 9362 7764
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About CHI BAO

Fresh dumplings folded right in the front window set the pace at this Yarraville fixture. Anderson Street locals drop in for handmade shengjian bao with crisp bases, spiced chicken ribs, and duck fried rice before evening village cinema screenings. The kitchen turns out quick plates with equal care for vegans and meat lovers alike—washed down with local craft beer or funky skin-contact orange wine. Dumpling skins rolled daily by hand make all the difference, right down to the pan-fried pork soup buns.

  • Handmade Window Dumpling Craft: Makers roll and pleat skins by hand in the front window, feeding an open kitchen centered on fresh shengjian bao and steamed dumplings.
  • Compact Menu & Boutique Pours: A streamlined menu runs alongside local craft beer and funky house pours, built for quick pre-cinema bites or easy group table sharing.
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Why Dine at Chi Bao

Hand-crafted dumplings, thoughtful local pairings, and a warm Yarraville atmosphere.

  • Freshly Hand-Rolled Dumplings

    Dumplings and buns are folded fresh on premises with handmade dough skins rather than relying on mass-produced wrappers.

    It really makes a difference when the dumpling skins are hand made on premises and not the massed produced kind.

    Darren Wicks

  • Curated Menu with Local Drinks

    A focused menu highlights crowd-pleasing snacks and dumplings alongside boutique local craft beer and natural house wine selections.

    Try the chicken ribs and chicken satay along with their dumplings with the local beer in the menu and it’s a perfect dinner either with your family or if you are just hanging out with friends.

    Aurnob Bhattacharya

  • Front-Window Dumpling Theater

    Guests can watch skilled makers folding dumplings and buns live at the front window station, setting an engaging tone from the street.

    You can see their staff handmaking the bao and dumplings in the window which is a lovely warm welcome.

    Elle Pierce

  • Open Kitchen Energy

    An open kitchen layout and lively dining bar connect diners directly to the rhythmic craft and energy of the chefs.

    Loved the bar seating, the menu was pretty small and simple, loved seeing the open kitchen and the aunties wrapping the well loved dumplings and baos by hand.

    Rosie

  • Effortless Group and Dietary Dining

    Extensive vegetarian, vegan, and kid-friendly choices paired with even bill-splitting make hosting varied groups effortless.

    varied menu, plenty of vegetarian and vegan options. The meal came out quickly and the staff were attentive. They can also split bills evenly.

    Rain

  • Family-Friendly Neighborhood Comfort

    A welcoming neighborhood atmosphere lets families, kids, and friends gather easily over comforting shareable plates.

    Our family love this place so much, including our 7 year who chooses Chi Bao for takeout night every single time, we never complain!

    Lizle George

Handcrafted dumplings and signature favorites in Yarraville

  • chicken ribs

    The chicken ribs are incredible, love the chicken salt on them.

    Jacinda Pappas

  • xiao long bao

    We had xiao long bao (soupy dumplings), chilli dumplings, fried rice with a side of seasonal greens. All delicious

    Alice Godfree

  • chilli dumplings

    the Chilli Dumplings are sensational!

    Tim Hegarty

  • vegetarian dumplings

    The vegetarian dumplings - famously handmade (as are all their dumplings, to my knowledge; you can often see someone folding them through the window) - were dependable as ever

    Ashley Starford

Other favorites

Complementary sides, noodle specialties, and local drinks

  • green beans

    As usual the green beens were a standout

    Ado Barnard

  • salt and pepper fried tofu

    Best salt and pepper fried tofu and chicken ribs I've had.

    Jason

  • spring onion noodles

    I also thoroughly enjoyed the spring onion noodles - truly delicious.

    Michael Brooks

  • local beer

    Try the chicken ribs and chicken satay along with their dumplings with the local beer in the menu

    Aurnob Bhattacharya

Before you head over

Practical pointers on reservations, dietary preferences, and timing your visit.

  • Book Ahead for Evening Dining

    Reserve a table ahead of time if you plan to visit for dinner, as walk-ins often face waiting lists or get turned away, and the kitchen cuts off orders at 9pm.

  • Generous Vegan & Vegetarian Options

    Diners seeking plant-based meals can comfortably order here, with multiple vegan and vegetarian dumpling and noodle dishes clearly accommodated across the menu.

  • Pre-Cinema & Quick Bites

    Thanks to fast-paced ticket times and efficient service, dining here works seamlessly as a quick meal stop before catching a film at the nearby village cinema.

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