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Meat & Dumpling Belgrave

1682 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave VIC 3160, Australia

Recommended by 69 people

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1682 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave VIC 3160, Australia

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+61 3 8201 9793
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Meat & Dumpling Belgrave

Steaming pork and chive dumplings come drenched in a rich house peanut sauce—part satay, part hoisin. Run by a welcoming husband-and-wife duo in Belgrave, the dining room balances comfort cooking with quirky retail shelves of plushies and playable retro mini arcade cabinets. Diners drop by for crisp fried chicken ribs, freshly sealed boba teas, and bowls of wontons slicked in chili oil.

  • Signature Peanut Sauce: Pork and chive dumplings arrive paired with a distinctive house peanut chili dipping sauce.
  • Retro Games and Plushies: Shelves stocked with plush toys and playable retro arcade machines create an engaging, casual space.
  • Bubble Tea and Homestyle Fare: The compact kitchen serves house-sealed boba alongside steaming wonton soups and chicken ribs.
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Reasons to Visit Meat & Dumpling Belgrave

Why diners choose Meat & Dumpling Belgrave for comforting meals and relaxed gatherings

  • Handcrafted Dumplings Paired with House Peanut Sauce

    Diners praise the pan-fried and steamed dumplings, highlighting the signature house peanut and peanut chilli sauce as a must-have pairing.

    pan-fried pork and chive dumplings with the special peanut sauce is AMAZING

    Aninter Netdweller

  • Homestyle Comforts and Dumpling Fixes

    A versatile homestyle Chinese menu pairs fresh dumplings with hot wonton soup, tender chicken ribs, and savoury mains.

    Tasty dumplings (the best in melbourne after trying too many around melbourne)

    Melbourne Foodie

  • Retro Arcade Games and Plushie Displays

    Guests celebrate the dining room's quirky display of plush toys, cute knickknacks, and playable retro arcade cabinets.

    There's these shelves full of toys and plush dolls, and mini arcade machines

    Hai Nguyen

  • Bubble Tea Pairings in a Playful Space

    Diners pair their meals with iced bubble tea options, ranging from fruit and milk teas to interactive boba-sealing touches.

    Tonight we once again engorged ourselves on DUMPLINGS and also had 3 different milk bubble teas.

    Poro T

  • Engaging Atmosphere for Family Outings

    Families with young children find a welcoming setting complete with engaging toys, sweet treats, and attentive hospitality.

    Love that the restaurant is child friendly too ... my friend's young children very much enjoyed the toys and the ice creams last time we visited.

    Megan Walsh

  • Welcoming Celebrations and Group Dining

    The venue easily accommodates multi-generational groups and milestone gatherings with attentive service and thoughtful care.

    Was there for my birthday recently, was very family friendly, table of 12, no issues at all.

    Alex Palmer

Signature dumplings and homestyle Chinese favorites

  • Pork and Chive Dumplings

    I get steamed pork and chive dumplings. They are delicious.

    Amber Rose

  • Chicken Ribs

    The peanut sauce is delicious on the fried dumplings and chicken ribs.

    taito351

  • Sweet and Sour Pork

    his favourite dumplings and sweet and sour pork!

    Wild Heart Events

  • Kung Pao Chicken

    the Kung Pao chicken was delicious.

    Paris R

Other favorites

Drinks, sides, and starters to accompany your meal

  • Bubble Tea

    The bubble tea is the best I've ever had!

    Stel

  • Fried Rice

    small things like the large prawns cut up into small pieces in the fried rice is noticed

    taito351

  • Salt and Pepper Squid

    their salt and pepper squid was so good, well worth a visit

    jo-anne skow

  • Prawn Spring Rolls

    the best prawn spring rolls. So crunchy.

    Bernice Mahoney

Beyond the menu

Delightful hospitality touches and playful details that elevate your visit

  • Retro Arcade Games to Play While You Wait

    Guests waiting for their meal or drinks can pass the time playing retro arcade games set up in the dining room.

  • Drinks Served in Novelty Spinning Glasses

    Drink orders are served in playful spinning glasses that add an unexpected, whimsical touch to the table.

  • Complimentary Birthday Wine Gestures

    Celebrants dining on their birthday have been treated to sweet hospitality gestures, such as a complimentary glass of wine.

  • Thoughtful Holiday Gifts with Orders

    Longtime and regular patrons have received personalized seasonal touches, including holiday cards and surprise gifts tucked into takeaway orders.

Before you head over

Practical pointers on ordering, timing, and parking for your visit

  • Order the Signature Peanut Sauce

    Be sure to request the signature peanut or peanut chilli sauce with your dumplings and chicken ribs; it pairs well with steamed or pan-fried varieties.

  • Allow Extra Time During Busy Periods

    This cozy restaurant is operated by a tiny team—often just one or two people handling cooking and service—so anticipate a relaxed pace when ordering during peak dinner hours.

  • Park Along Burwood Highway

    Look for roadside parking along Burwood Highway right outside the venue for convenient, direct vehicle access.

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