Restaurant
HuTong
14-16 Market Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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14-16 Market Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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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.
What's On at HuTong
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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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
Most popular items
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.
Before you head over
Key tips on reservations, seating layouts, and ordering to make the most of your visit
Reserve in advance to avoid long waits
HuTong fills up quickly across all three floors, with limited walk-in capacity usually restricted to timed or smaller tables. Secure a reservation ahead of time or arrive early to guarantee seating.
Choose your floor based on your dining vibe
For a dynamic view of the kitchen craft, aim for ground-floor seating where you can watch cooks hand-make dumplings, or request an upstairs table if you prefer round seating with a lazy Susan.
Plan your staple dumpling order early
Portions are generous and best suited for variety, with crowd favourites like Xiao Long Bao and chilli oil wontons consistently topping visitor orders. Review the menu in advance so you can order smoothly during peak periods.
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