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One Noodle Friendship

417-419 High St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia

Recommended by 18 people

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Find One Noodle Friendship

417-419 High St, Preston VIC 3072, Australia

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+61 3 9478 4590
HoursMonday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: Closed

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About One Noodle Friendship

Tucked inside a retro Preston arcade, this family kitchen turns out hefty bowls of hand-pulled noodles and blistered Northern-style dumplings. The front window reveals the telltale draw: aunties rolling and folding batches of jiaozi by hand. Inside, simple wooden tables and zero fanfare set the scene for generous portions of thick, chewy cut noodles bathed in beef broth or tossed over high heat with chicken. Regulars crowd in for the unpretentious warmth and bargain plates, then grab bags of frozen dumplings on their way out to stock home freezers.

  • Window-Folded Dumplings: Staff shape fresh jiaozi directly in the front window before boiling, steaming, or pan-frying them to order.
  • Handmade Noodles: Generous servings of thick, chewy cut noodles served in rich beef soups or wok-charred with tender chicken.
  • Freezer Stash To-Go: Takeaway raw dumplings are sold frozen by the bag for quick, home-cooked dinners.
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Why Choose One Noodle Friendship

Freshly rolled dough, hearty Northern-style wrappers, and genuine community hospitality in Preston.

  • Handmade Noodles and Dumplings Crafted On-Site

    Staff make noodles and dumplings by hand in the front window, ensuring bouncy chew and fresh quality in every bowl and pan-fried plate.

    You can see how fresh the dumplings are from seeing the staff make them in the window everyday. Got the homemade noodles which had a great chew

    Nu Tran

  • Frozen Dumplings to Stock Your Home Freezer

    Takeaway bags of handmade frozen dumplings let diners bring restaurant-quality comfort home to cook whenever a craving strikes.

    the quality is worth every cent, they're so delicious and everyone loves them!!!!

    meg meg

  • Grounding Comfort in Every Bowl

    Comforting, unpretentious home-style cooking prepared with heart delivers a grounding meal that hits differently than polished chains.

    It’s the kind of OG, home-style food that hits differently compared to most dumpling spots

    catherine lionheart

  • Super Chill Neighborhood Lunches

    A quiet, unhurried lunch with warm noodle soup and dumplings turns a simple midday break into an easy, restorative pause.

    We had one of those super chill lunches that make for happy afternoons.

    Jo Bain

  • Generous Portions and High Value

    Generous portions of freshly prepared Northern-style dough, pan-fried plates, and noodle soups deliver substantial meals without high markups.

    The food was fresh, delicious, and full of flavour, with generous portion sizes and great value for money.

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  • Reliable Takeaway with Fresh Results

    Quick service and durable takeaway packing make it effortless to grab hot, crispy pan-fried dumplings on the go.

    The dumplings itself was very delicious and freshly cooked, can't get any better than that. I like their aluminum takeaway, made the dumplings fresher longer.

    Rita Neria

Freshly hand-crafted dumplings and hand-pulled noodles made in-house

  • Pan fried pork dumplings

    Pan fried pork dumplings are very juicy and crispy!

    Aaron Willcox

  • Beef noodle soup

    Highly recommend the beef noodle soup and dumplings.

    J P

  • Pork and prawn dumplings

    Perfectly fluffy and bouncy dumplings with chunky bits of prawn in the pork and prawn dumplings.

    Nu Tran

  • Peking pork dumplings

    the peking pork dumplings were so good i ate a few before i even thought to take a photo haha.

    Mairead Kelly

Other favorites

Crispy pancakes, vegetable sides, and frozen dumplings to cook at home

  • Spring onion pancake

    the fresh and crispy spring onion pancake, and some Chinese broccoli which has a sauce that’s perfect for dipping the spring onion pancake in.

    Nu Tran

  • Takeaway frozen veggie dumplings

    its considered a massive treat if I come home with a bag full of the takeaway frozen veggie dumplings. they're not priced like ones you'd get from the supermarket but the quality is worth every cent, they're so delicious and everyone loves them!!!!

    meg meg

  • Chinese broccoli

    some Chinese broccoli which has a sauce that’s perfect for dipping the spring onion pancake in.

    Nu Tran

  • Red bean pancake

    Also they like to fry things to golden which adds to the texture and flavour, recommend the red bean or spring onion pancake.

    J P

Before you head over

Practical advice for navigating service, food styles, and portions at this arcade noodle gem.

  • Be proactive with service

    As a compact, family-run arcade spot where staff are focused on the kitchen, wait times can fluctuate; simply wave to flag down staff if you need to place your order.

  • Anticipate hearty, thick dough

    Expect hearty, northern-style wrappers rather than thin Cantonese skins, plus thick handmade noodles that are easiest to tackle using a soup spoon alongside chopsticks.

  • Pace your order or buy frozen

    Portions are generous and very filling, so avoid over-ordering hot dishes—or grab a bag of frozen dumplings from the counter to stock your home freezer instead.

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