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HuTong

14-16 Market Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 17 people

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14-16 Market Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9886 6999
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:30 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:30 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About HuTong

Tucked down Market Lane, HuTong dishes up Melbourne's benchmark Xiao Long Bao and spicy wontons away from the Chinatown drag. Ground-floor tables offer ringside views of cooks rolling and pinching wrappers at speed. Upstairs, multi-level dining rooms pack banquets around rotating lazy Susans. Dumpling devotees swear by the chilli oil wontons, crisp pan-fried parcels, and flaky spring onion pancakes. Steaming bamboo baskets arrive fast, packed with rich broth and savoury pork.

  • Open Dumpling Kitchen: Ground-floor seating lets guests watch the kitchen team actively roll, fill, and fold dumplings to order.
  • Multi-Level Banquet Layout: Upstairs dining rooms feature large round tables with lazy Susans built for shared group banquets.
  • Signature Dim Sum: Renowned for fast-steaming Xiao Long Bao, slippery wontons in chilli oil, and pan-fried pork dumplings.
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Why Diners Choose HuTong

Why Melbourne diners and visiting groups make HuTong their destination for dumplings and shared banquets

  • Benchmark Xiao Long Bao and Dumpling Standards

    HuTong delivers benchmark dumplings daily, led by rich, tender soup dumplings and chilli oil wontons made with high consistency.

    Best Xiao Long bao in Melbourne. Juicy, melts in your mouth.

    Kai Zam

  • Consistent Dumpling and Banquet Staples

    Crowd-favourite spicy wontons and classic wok specialities arrive with reliable, balanced heat and quality preparation.

    Their most popular dumplings such as their Xiao Long Bao, chilli oil wontons and pan fried dumplings are consistent crowd pleasers.

    Victor Tran

  • Upper-Floor Banquet Rooms with Lazy Susans

    The restaurant spans multiple floors, providing spacious upper dining rooms with revolving tables suited for sharing large family-style feasts.

    we were seated in a beautiful upstairs room on round tables with lazy Susan’s. It was perfect.

    Anna Kjer-Nielsen

  • Shared Celebrations and Group Feasts

    Generous portion sizes and spinning communal tables create a lively, collaborative dining atmosphere for celebrations and reunions.

    Plus I loved our table that you could spin and share your food with other friends.

    Vahid Shahani

  • Open-View Dumpling Kitchen Theater

    Diners seated near the ground-floor open prep area can observe the culinary craftsmanship of dumplings being folded by hand.

    Also pretty fun to sit on the ground floor and watch the kitchen do their thing and make dumplings

    Jason P. Denny

  • Handcrafted Preparation Made in Sight

    Bao and dumplings are hand-made and rolled to order directly in front of seated patrons, heightening freshness and anticipation.

    You can watch the cooks making the bao in front of you while you eat.

    Dan Cheng

The benchmark steamed dumplings, spicy wontons, and classic dishes that define the HuTong experience

  • Xiao Long Bao

    Best Xiao Long bao in Melbourne. Juicy, melts in your mouth.

    Kai Zam

  • Chilli Oil Wontons

    Everytime I visit with friends or colleagues, they always vote for the chilli oil wontons as the best.

    Victor Tran

  • Pan Fried Dumplings

    Their most popular dumplings such as their Xiao Long Bao, chilli oil wontons and pan fried dumplings are consistent crowd pleasers.

    Victor Tran

  • Dry Chicken in Hot Chilli

    The other stand out dish for me was the Dry Chicken in Hot Chilli. This packs a real punch (Szechuan spice) and wasn't easy for me to handle the spice but it was so tasty it was well worth it.

    Tony

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches and distinctive in-house details that elevate dining at HuTong.

  • Complimentary Birthday Dessert and Toast

    Staff celebrated a guest's 30th birthday by surprising them with a banana fritter and ice cream dessert and joining in for a celebratory drink.

  • Attentive Table Care for Young Children

    During a busy rush, a third-floor server took extra time to play a game with an upset young daughter to turn her mood around and bring a smile to her face.

  • Ground-Floor Dumpling Folding Theater

    Guests seated on the ground floor can observe cooks actively hand-rolling, filling, and shaping dumplings to order through the open kitchen setup.

  • Personal Multilingual Host Welcome and Farewell

    The long-serving front entrance host warmly bids farewell to departing diners in their native language with genuine hospitality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need to book a table in advance?

HuTong is frequently booked out and popular, so booking ahead is strongly recommended. While walk-ins are sometimes accommodated for singles or couples with limited dining time, non-reserved guests are often turned away when full.

What are the must-order dishes?

Reviewers consistently highlight the Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings) and the chilli oil wontons as must-orders, alongside favourites like pan-fried dumplings and spicy crispy fried chicken.

Can you watch the dumplings being made?

Yes, the ground floor features a viewing window into the kitchen where you can watch the chefs actively roll and prepare fresh dumplings.

How is the restaurant set up for group dining?

HuTong spans three floors, with upstairs dining rooms equipped with large round tables and lazy Susans designed specifically for sharing banquet meals.

Are there vegetarian options and allergy considerations?

Yes, HuTong serves vegetarian choices, including vegetarian spinach dumplings, spring onion pancakes, and Chinese greens. Be aware that fried items and table chilli oil use peanut oil if nut allergies are a concern.

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