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Mr Huang Jin

24 Katherine Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 76 people

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Find Mr Huang Jin

24 Katherine Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9629 5452
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:30 PM Saturday: 5:00 – 9:30 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Mr Huang Jin

This alleyway spot dishes up handmade xiao long bao with thin skins and rich broth, bypassing CBD dining fuss for sheer speed and flavor. Tucked near Southern Cross, it caters to fast workday lunches and casual dinners without cutting corners. Steamer baskets arrive in minutes—yielding dumplings that stay light and clean rather than stodgy—alongside wok-tossed duck fried rice packed with proper wok hey. Taiwanese fried chicken, pork-and-prawn wontons in chilli sauce, and hot pots of Taiwan high mountain tea keep the room humming.

  • Handmade xiao long bao: Folded by hand with delicate skins and generous broth, rivaling benchmark soup dumplings.
  • Quick CBD dining: Speedy ticket times ensure fresh wok dishes and hot steamers arrive in minutes for tight workday meals.
  • Flavors without the bloat: Wontons, fried rice, and dim sum deliver big flavor while remaining clean and light.
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Why Dine at Mr Huang Jin

Handcrafted Taiwanese soup dumplings and vibrant wok-fired plates served at rapid workday speed

  • Handcrafted Soup Dumplings Made from Scratch

    Chefs fold delicate, thin-skinned soup dumplings by hand, brimming with rich, savory broth and tender meat fillings rather than using pre-made frozen batches.

    In particular, the xiaolongbao are handmade, which sets them apart from other establishments that rely on machines.

    Allen Huang

  • High-Heat Wok Frying with Pronounced Wok Hey

    Long-grain fried rice dishes and stir-fries are tossed fresh to order over high heat to achieve aromatic wok char without becoming overly heavy.

    Fried riced uses long grain instead of the pearl rice common at DTF, but this one got good wok hey.

    spikefire

  • High-Flavor Satiety Without the Post-Meal Slump

    Generously filled dumplings deliver intense, authentic flavor without inducing the lethargic or bloated aftermath typical of heavier dim sum.

    Mr HJ makes light dumplings that are big on taste and generous on filling.

    Olivia Walley

  • Clean, Delicate Dumpling Profiles

    Wrappers are meticulously rolled thin yet remain resilient, encasing juicy meat and clean-tasting broth seasoned with balanced precision.

    Overall, the dumplings felt very more clean and light compared to other places

    Rosie Ha

  • Rapid Turnaround for Busy Workday Schedules

    Dishes arrive in prompt order within 7 to 10 minutes, making the venue an efficient destination during tight workday lunch breaks.

    I've never had to wait beyond 7-10 minutes for my meals to arrive.

    Dhawal Parikh

  • No-Nonsense, Fresh-Cooked Express Dining

    The compact dining room prioritizes quick, freshly cooked orders over drawn-out fine dining rituals or lingering table service.

    this is a great place for quick no nonsense super fresh cooked as you order food.

    Rob Marks

Signature handmade dumplings and wok-tossed specialties

  • Xiao long bao

    The wrapper was sturdy and thin, filled with decent amount of soup and delicious, juicy pork. Everything you’d want in a dumpling.

    Rosie Ha

  • Duck fried rice

    Very good duck fried rice. I have come back 3 days after first time.

    Thi Nguyen

  • Taiwanese Fried Chicken

    But the Taiwanese fried chicken was super tasty and flavourful. They had some sort of fried basil on top, which was a tasteful addition.

    Saraa

  • Prawn and pork wontons with chilli sauce

    Pork and prawn wonton in chilli sauce were the best dumplings in my life, an absolute flavour explosion.

    John Harvey

Other favorites

Sides, sweets, and authentic Taiwanese tea to round out your visit

  • Red bean pancake

    For dessert, we had the red bean pancake.

    Cheong K

  • Batter fried banana with maple syrup and ice cream

    For dessert we had the batter fried banana with maple syrup and ice cream! Everything was so simple and yet so delicious🤌🏼

    Ankit Charles Rodrigues

  • Taiwan high mountain tea

    We also enjoyed Taiwan high mountain tea, which can be refilled with hot water.

    Allen Huang

  • Chicken roti roll

    The chicken roti roll was an innovative fusion and tasted great!

    Jan Davis

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to make a reservation before visiting?

Reservations are recommended, especially around weekday lunch rushes and peak dinner periods, as the dining room is small and fills quickly, though walk-ins can sometimes be accommodated depending on timing.

What are the most popular dishes to order?

The handmade xiao long bao (soup dumplings) are a standout, alongside popular dishes such as duck fried rice, Taiwanese fried chicken (TFC), and prawn wontons in chili sauce.

How quickly is the food served, and what is the dining pace like?

Dishes are prepared quickly—often arriving within 7 to 10 minutes of ordering—making it a convenient stop for a prompt meal, though the compact dining space can feel lively and snug when full.

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