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Dumpling Parlour

423 Bay St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

Recommended by 16 people

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423 Bay St, Brighton VIC 3186, Australia

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About Dumpling Parlour

Tucked just before the bustling strip on Bay Street, this unpretentious spot turns out generous Chinese staples and dim sum without the usual precinct markup. Tables fill for tingling Mapo Tofu layered over rice, prawn filo bon bons, and midday lunch specials paired with a soft drink. It is licensed yet lets diners uncork their own wine bottles, keeping casual dinners easy on the bill.

  • Lunch Specials with a Drink: Generous portions served with a complimentary soft drink for midday diners.
  • BYO Wine Permitted: The dining room is fully licensed while welcoming guests to bring their own wine bottles.
  • Punchy Regional Classics: Cantonese dim sum staples, tingling Mapo Tofu, and punchy Kung Pao prawns.

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Why Choose Dumpling Parlour

Discover why Bay Street diners turn to Dumpling Parlour for satisfying comfort food, generous lunch bundles, and flexible BYO dining.

  • Generous Bundled Lunch Specials

    Generous lunch specials provide hearty portions bundled with a complimentary soft drink for straightforward daytime value.

    Big portion and complimentary soft drink is a big plus.

    Paul Prakongsunt
  • Affordable Chinese Dining

    Delivers authentic Cantonese and Chinese dishes without charging premium dining strip prices, keeping casual dining genuinely accessible.

    Definitely recommend for a very affordable meal out.

    Karen Rooke
  • Punchy Regional Chinese Specialties

    The dim sum menu features classic dumplings along with bold regional signatures like Kung Pao Prawns spiced with Sichuan pepper and chilli.

    Kung Pao Prawns had a a good punch of Sichuan pepper and chilli!

    Alpha Mykimous
  • Flavorful Handmade Classics

    Traditional dishes like Mapo Tofu highlight tender silken tofu balanced in a lively, tingling sauce that showcases ingredient quality.

    Very tasty Mapo Tofu on rice.

    Karen Rooke
  • BYO Wine for Social Gatherings

    The venue holds a liquor license while welcoming guests to bring their preferred wine, making group get-togethers easy and flexible.

    It is licenced but allows BYO wine.

    Karen Rooke

Before you head over

Practical advice for getting the most out of your visit to Dumpling Parlour

  • Spotting the Venue

    Dumpling Parlour is situated just before the busy Bay Street strip and Coles, making it easy to miss if walking past quickly. Keep an eye out just ahead of the main precinct.

  • Midday Value Combo

    Take advantage of daytime lunch specials that come with generous portions and an included complimentary soft drink for maximum value.

  • BYO Wine Option

    While the restaurant holds its own liquor licence, guests can bring their own wine to accompany a relaxed, budget-friendly meal.

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