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I Love Dumplings - Flemington

297 Racecourse Rd, Flemington VIC 3031, Australia

Recommended by 26 people

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297 Racecourse Rd, Flemington VIC 3031, Australia

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+61 3 9372 5218
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:45 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About I Love Dumplings - Flemington

Racecourse Road runs on dumplings, and this room dishes out massive 15-piece platters swimming in Sichuan chili sauce. Regulars pack the heavy wooden tables beneath carved wall murals, hauling in BYO wine for cheap dinners with friends. The kitchen moves fast. Steamed pork and pan-fried beef and lamb arrive alongside rich bowls of silky mapo tofu. For those after regional heat, the boiled fish fillet comes submerged in tangy, golden pickled soup. Bring cash for the bill.

  • Heaping Dumpling Platters: Steamed and pan-fried varieties arrive in generous 15-piece portions, paired with house Sichuan chili sauce.
  • Group-Friendly BYO: Spacious dining room accommodates walk-in groups and allows guests to bring their own wine.
  • Regional Sichuan Heat: Beyond dumplings, the kitchen turns out spicy mapo tofu and boiled fish fillet in golden pickled soup.
  • Cash-Only Value: Counter service runs strictly on cash, keeping turnaround swift and prices low.
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Why Dine at I Love Dumplings

Discover why diners choose I Love Dumplings for big gatherings, generous portions, and authentic Sichuan flavor.

  • Hearty 15-Piece Portions at Everyday Prices

    Diners receive hefty 15-piece dumpling platters at budget-friendly rates that make generous feasts easy on the wallet.

    I think 15pcs at $14.8 is not a bad price in 2024.

    Shai N

  • Unmatched Portion Size and Value

    Customers praise the unbeatable combination of low pricing and oversized portions that easily satisfy large appetites.

    The cheapest and biggest serve of dumplings I've ever come across.

    Kacey Chandler

  • BYO Wine Friendly Dining

    Guests enjoy bringing their own favorite bottles of wine to pair effortlessly with rich, savory dishes at low cost.

    Really good restaurant with delicious food and great prices to match. You'll easily feed two for under 30 bucks. Plus, BYO wine!

    Matthew Galea

  • Room for Big Groups and Walk-Ins

    A roomy interior with abundant tables allows family gatherings and large walk-in groups to dine together comfortably without bookings.

    Come on Sunday night with big group , and lucky to get the table without booking.

    Karvis Law

  • Authentic Sichuan Specialties

    The venue serves pungent, authentic regional favorites like pickled mustard green fish broth and spicy Mapo Tofu.

    The Sichuan dishes are also incredibly authentic. The sauerkraut fish was a real standout — truly impressive.

    F L

  • Signature Sichuan Chili Sauce

    Fresh boiled and pan-fried dumplings are elevated by the kitchen's signature balanced Sichuan chili oil.

    Our go-to place for dumplings. We love any dumplings with their special Sichuan chili sauce.

    Nupur Bhople

Signature dumplings and celebrated Sichuan regional specialties

  • Pan-Fried Dumplings with Sichuan Sauce

    We both decided to get the dumplings pan fried with Sichuan sauce. My partner was a bit concerned of the chilli flakes on top of the dumplings but it wasn't as hot as it looked. It was just the perfect amount of heat and taste.

    Sakshi

  • Mapo Tofu

    INSANELY good Mapo Tofu. Probably the best I’ve had in the country. Perfect amount of spice, tofu was silky soft, pork mince was super tasty.

    RagingGlory

  • Boiled Fish Fillet in Golden Pickled Soup

    If you come here, you have to try the boiled fish filet in golden pickled soup, the stir-fried beef with pickled Chili, and the pan-fried dumplings. Highly recommended!

    F L

  • Mongolian Beef

    For the main course, I highly recommend the Mongolian beef. The beef was tender and succulent, stir-fried to perfection in a savory sauce that highlighted its rich flavor.

    yumei hu

Other favorites

Complementary sides and sweet endings to balance your feast

  • Custard Buns

    Our favourite was the custard buns. Oh my goodness they were unbelievable so yummy.

    Angel .D

  • Fried Ice Cream

    We also tried the fried icecream and that was amazing as well.

    Sakshi

  • Spring Onion Pancake

    spring onion pancake

    Clarky FM

  • Potato Pancake

    The potato pancake is also very nice.

    Shay

Frequently Asked Questions

Bring Cash for Payment

They do not accept card payments, so ensure you have cash on hand before arriving for your meal.

Plan for Generous 15-Piece Portions

Standard dumpling orders arrive in generous 15-piece portions, so consider sharing or moderating order sizes to avoid over-ordering.

Take Advantage of BYO Wine

Diners can bring their own wine to accompany group dinners or dumpling feasts in the dining room.

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