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ShanDong MaMa Mini

5 Centre Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 35 people

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Find ShanDong MaMa Mini

5 Centre Pl, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 416 662 992
HoursMonday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About ShanDong MaMa Mini

Tucked into Centre Place, this snug laneway diner turns out crisp-bottomed potstickers and dumplings stuffed with Spanish mackerel. Squeeze into one of the dozen seats inside or grab a perch along the alley for a fast CBD lunch. The kitchen pairs delicate wrappers with surprising fillings—from minced calamari and chicken in the Melbourne dumpling to prawn with black fungus—finished with in-house chilli oil.

  • Signature Mackerel Dumplings: Crisp-bottomed pot stickers filled with minced Spanish mackerel, served alongside prawn, pork, and black fungus or zucchini varieties.
  • The 'Melbourne' Dumpling: An original CBD recipe wrapping calamari, chicken, lemon, parsley, and garlic into tender parcels.
  • Centre Place Laneway Diner: A compact diner seating roughly 12 to 25 guests inside and along the alleyway, offering hot plates and frozen packs to take home.
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Reasons to Choose ShanDong MaMa Mini

Why diners flock to Centre Place for ShanDong MaMa Mini's standout dumplings and laneway charm

  • Signature Spanish Mackerel Dumplings

    Signature pan-fried and boiled Spanish mackerel pot stickers crafted to be soft, tender, and melting on the palate.

    Highly recommend mackerel dumplings- very tender, melting in your mouth.

    Tanya Tchirkova

  • Inventive Specialty Recipes

    Creative combinations like calamari, chicken, lemon, parsley, and garlic offer unique recipes not found at standard shops.

    I was very impressed by the creativity of ingredients in the dumplings I tried here.

    Corinna Low

  • Vibrant Laneway Street-Food Atmosphere

    Tucked into iconic Centre Place, offering an energetic, authentic Melbourne arcade setting where diners can watch the world go by.

    Perch yourself here and watch the Melbourne laneway life go by.

    Kazz Crofts

  • Intimate Market-Chic Dining

    A snug setting with around 12 indoor seats that delivers a bustling, authentic market-stall charm right off Flinders Lane.

    The place looks old but has that special market charm.

    Tanya Tchirkova

  • Hidden Gem Discovery Delight

    Discovered nestled in an alleyway, consistently surprising patrons with world-class dumplings that outperform expectations.

    This place is an absolute hidden gem! Tucked away but so worth discovering.

    Jeff Carter

  • Comfort for Homesick Cravings

    Savoury, home-style dumplings and noodles satisfy cravings with heartwarming, nostalgic comfort in the centre of town.

    When I’m homesick and craving some Chinese food, especially some really worth-your-money soup dumplings and dumplings, this is the place I go to.

    yue meng

Signature pan-fried and boiled dumplings crafted with unique, flavorful fillings

  • Mackerel Dumplings

    amazing house specialty-mackerel dumplings that I was truly surprised I enjoyed and went back for more

    Simple_Pleasures

  • Prawn, Pork and Black Fungus Dumplings

    I got the D5 — prawn, pork, black fungus and chive dumplings, 8 pieces — and oh my god, they were amazing.

    Tara Rowan

  • Melbourne Dumplings

    The 'Melbourne dumplings' were lovely

    Ainslie Collins

  • Wagyu Beef Dumplings

    Different fillings were all delicious and we especially love their Signature Mackerel Fish & Wagyu Beef ones.

    G G

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the must-try dumpling varieties?

ShanDong MaMa Mini is renowned for its Spanish mackerel dumplings, along with the specialty 'Melbourne' dumpling (made with calamari, chicken, lemon, parsley, and garlic) and prawn, pork, black fungus, and chive pot stickers. Vegetarian options like pan-fried zucchini dumplings are also popular.

What is the seating like and how busy does it get?

The restaurant is very compact, seating around 12 to 25 guests inside with a couple of outdoor tables along the laneway. Tables are set close together, and during peak evening hours (especially after 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM), lines commonly form, though turnover is generally quick.

Can you buy frozen dumplings or get takeaway?

Yes, you can order cooked takeaway meals or purchase packs of frozen dumplings to take home and prepare yourself.

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