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Mama Tran Dumpling

Stall 35, Coventry St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

Recommended by 69 people

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Stall 35, Coventry St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

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+61 3 9696 1889
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Thursday: Closed Friday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM Sunday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Mama Tran Dumpling

Skip the market queues and head straight to Stall 35 for plump, hand-rolled dimmies served piping hot on the fly. Aunties roll them right before your eyes—irregular pleats, whole prawns, and no factory filler. Regulars make a habit of grabbing hefty steamed pork dim sims and crisp sesame prawn toast for a handful of coins. Pick up ready-to-eat dumplings to fuel your market rounds, or stash a chilled take-home tray for a zero-fuss dinner. Splash a little chili oil over the crisp fried pork and cabbage dumplings right before digging in.

  • Handmade On-Site: Pork dim sims and plump prawn dumplings are rolled by hand on-site right in view of market shoppers.
  • Market-Friendly Value: Steamed dim sims, spring rolls, and fluffy pork buns deliver generous portions for just a few dollars.
  • Hot Snacks & Chilled Packs: Grab hot snacks to eat while browsing the aisles, or take home preservative-free chilled packs for quick meals.
  • Crispy Prawn Toast: Fried sesame prawn toast offers a satisfying, clean crunch without being laden in heavy grease.
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Why Choose Mama Tran Dumpling

Handmade market dim sims, rapid hot bites, and fresh take-home packs crafted daily at South Melbourne Market.

  • Hand-Rolled Fresh on the Market Floor

    Dumplings and dim sims are crafted fresh by hand right at the market stall, offering customers authentic texture and visible freshness.

    piping hot hand-made goodies

    JY

  • Crave-Worthy Market Snack Classics

    Snack staples like crispy sesame prawn toast and hearty curry puffs deliver satisfying comfort on repeat visits.

    the best pork dim sims and beef curry puffs ever

    Zoe

  • Generous Bites at Market-Friendly Prices

    Generously portioned dumplings, dim sims, and buns remain remarkably affordable for quick market grazing.

    $3.30 each for a huge tasty ball

    Aidan L

  • Convenient Chilled Take-Home Packs

    Customers can grab fresh, preservative-free dumpling packs to effortlessly steam or pan-fry at home for family meals.

    take-home packs are perfect for quick dinner at home

    Ricky Wilson

  • Fast Steamed Bites While Browsing

    Visitors wandering South Melbourne Market can pick up freshly steamed or fried bites on the go in minutes without a sit-down commitment.

    cooked in front of my eyes in just 5 minutes

    Giulia Viaggi

  • Effortless Stop for Market Wanderings

    Located right in the market aisles, the stall offers a seamless, casual grab-and-go option for breakfast or a midday market stroll.

    Love coming here for breakfast.

    montague smith

Handmade market dim sum and dumplings rolled fresh daily at South Melbourne Market

  • Dim Sims

    Terrific Dim Sim. The fried and steamed are both excellent quality. Pork and chicken are well seasoned with great flavours from the herbs infused with the meat.

    David Wild

  • Prawn Toast

    The prawn toasts are so addictive that I end up having one (or more) far too often.

    Shelley Hong

  • Prawn and Chicken Dumplings

    Best dumplings I’ve ever had in Melbourne. Ordered chicken and prawn dumplings. The fillings go very well with the sauce. And very cheap too.

    Dolly Li

  • Pork Baos

    Best value bites @SMM! $3.60 pork baos, $5 for 3 prawn-pork springgas? Sign me up!

    JY

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you buy packs of dumplings to cook at home?

Yes. In addition to hot dumplings, dim sims, and snacks served ready to eat on the spot, the stall sells packs to take home and steam, air-fry, or boil. Customers note these take-home dumplings are preservative-free and cook quickly.

How long is the wait for freshly steamed dumplings?

Items are freshly rolled on-site and cooked quickly. If a specific steamed dumpling or siu mai isn't ready in the warmer, staff will steam it fresh for you on order, which typically takes about 5 minutes.

Are vegetarian options available?

Yes. Alongside their classic pork and chicken dim sims and dumplings, vegetarian dumplings are available, and the venue offers vegetarian food. Gluten-free availability has varied over time, so check current daily offerings at the counter.

What other market snacks are popular besides dumplings?

Beyond traditional steamed and fried dim sims and dumplings, popular fast bites include sesame prawn toast, pork and prawn spring rolls, fluffy pork buns, and beef curry puffs.

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