Dumpling Mama Oakleigh - Melbourne

I don’t live particularly close to Oakleigh but it was so worth the trip to try these delicious, handmade dumplings. They’re made in the back by the owner’s super sweet mother who I got the chance to meet. There are a variety of filling and preparation options, pf which I tried the tofu and veg and glass noodles served in a chilli broth. They were plump, soft and delicious. I also loved the vegetarian fried noodles with lots of veg and tofu as well as the thick, doughy scallion pancakes. If you eat meat, my partner recommends the pork xiao long bao and the fried classic pork dumplings with a deliciously crispy base.

A visit to Dumpling Mama is definitely a case of don't judge a book by it's cover. This unassuming little spot in Oakleigh has some of the best dumplings that I have ever had, and trust me, I've had a lot. Dumpling Mama is more of a take away place, but there are a couple of tables, and the family who run this restaurant will make you feel welcome. We aren't really here to talk about the decor though, as the food will do all the talking.<br/ <br/ The menu basically covers dumplings, spring rolls, and a few rice and noodle dishes. We couldn't wait to dive in as the smells coming from the kitchen were amazing, and watching Mama make the dumplings was fun. Our spring rolls arrived piping hot, and were a generous size. Plenty of tasty filling made these a fantastic start, and the selection of dipping sauces and vinegars were a great balance.<br/ <br/ We decided on fried dumplings, and selected pork and chicken and prawn. Wow!! Each plate of dumplings was huge, with the perfect dumplings all joined with a crispy web. So pretty and enticing. The dumplings themselves were so full of flavour and beautifully formed. It's evident that years of practice have perfected the craft, as each pillow of goodness was almost identical. I loved both flavours, and particularly enjoyed the chilli oil as a dipping sauce, as it was very spicy and hot.<br/ <br/ We also chose to have the special fried rice and a tofu noodles, and these simple dishes also delivered excellent flavour and texture. Many fried rice that I have tried have been bland, dry and overcooked; but the fried rice at Dumpling Mama was just perfect. Loads of meat and veggies added to the rice, and it was definitely a flavour bomb. The noodles were completely different in texture. Glossy and silky smooth, with again, an abundance of veggies and tofu; the sauce coating the noodles was superb. This epic feast was absolutely delicious, and so generous in size that we happily took a heap home in doggy bags.<br/ <br/ The hospitality at Dumpling Mama is second to none. It is clear that the family here love what they do, and they serve up their amazing food with lots of passion. The freshness and quality of the dishes here is outstanding, and you will be hard pressed to find better dumplings in the area. I can't wait to return for more of these delicious parcels of goodness.

I love this place, very fresh, delicious traditional dumplings.

If you’re after local delicious authentic homemade dumplings at a good price this is the place to go. We ordered the fried pork and spring onion dumplings, steamed king prawn and pork and the pork xiao long baos. Extremely tasty and fresh and you could identify each ingredient inside the mixture. <br/ <br/ We sat in and ate and although it’s a small seating area, we were attended to very well and thoroughly enjoyed our meal. Would definitely recommend and return to Dumpling Mama.

Had the tofu/mushroom and the zucchini steamed dumplings. Freshly made from scratch and worth the wait. Very small and basic cafe but clean and friendly.