Shanghai Dumpling Cafe - Canberra

This is a fantastic spot to get affordable dumplings! It's perfect for large parties. I recently celebrated my birthday there and they kept bringing out delicious dumplings non-stop!

I stopped by for a quick bite after work. This hidden gem in Childers was a pleasant surprise! The 15 dumplings in soup for around $13 seemed like a good deal, but we weren't in the mood for dumplings so we opted for the salt and pepper delights instead. They were delicious and satisfying in terms of portion size, quality, and price. I might give the dumplings a try next time.

It's cheap, it looks like a diner and it's open every day in an area that at least has decent parking during the evenings. What more could you ask for? There is flavour (which I'm sure is partially assisted by MSG), lots to pick from, and takeaway containers when you aren't able to finish the meal. On this occasion I had the Mapo tofu on rice, spicy eggplant with noodles, Shanghai fried pork dumplings and steamed vegetarian dumplings. Enjoy them with vinegar and chilli sauce and you'll be satisfied.

Always a good time. Good service and enjoyable food: I recommend the eggplant dish with rice (without chicken though! ! Best to eat earlier I reckon when it's not too busy.

Amazing soup. The dumpling soups here are as good a meal as you will have just about anywhere. Great stock, really delicate eating. I have been amazed by this place on several occasions.