DRUMPLINGS

“At the end of the day, you can’t call yourself a dumpling fan if you haven’t given Drumplings a crack.”

— James Shackell - The Urban List Melbourne

The Verdict | Drumplings

Concrete Playground

“Melburnians are pretty darn adventurous when it comes to food... But, the city’s new dumpling house takes things a few steps further.”

— Libby curran, concerete playground melbourne

The Urban List Melbourne

“The new additions were chosen with us (I mean, their customers) in mind and the flavours they believed would spark fond memories and a sense of nostalgia. And they’ve hit the nail on the head.”

— Gracyn McEwan - The Urban List Melbourne

A dumpling bottomless brunch has arrived in Melbourne

“Don’t be fooled into thinking this is the same as yum cha – the new brekky menu draws inspiration from classic brunch dishes.”

— Nicola Dowse, Timeout Melbourne

Person in a denim jacket holding a bamboo steam basket with four yellow dim sum dumplings

Gastrology

Suzie Scribbles

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Hospitality Mag

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My Poppet

Three cocktails on a table, one topped with a cherry, pineapple, and straw, and two with garnishes, in a bright room with a white table.

Hidden City Secrets

Two steamed buns filled with shredded pork, served on a black slate with a skewer on top, accompanied by fried chicken wings and cucumber slices, with bowls of Asian-style soup in the background.

GRAM

Various Asian dim sum dishes in steamers, bowls, and sauces on a black wooden table.

3AW

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Eat Drink Play

Variety of Asian dishes including dim sum, fried chicken, rice, vegetables, and soups on a white table.

The Trove

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2 Fat Girls

A hand holding a halved green apple filled with shredded pork, coleslaw, and vegetables.

We Know This Place

A wooden serving board with two steamed bao buns filled with vegetables and meat, a small bowl of dark dipping sauce, and sliced cucumbers including a whole cucumber spear.

Conversation with a Chef

Jeremy Raven

A variety of Asian dishes served on a white table, including dumplings, bao buns, rice, vegetables, and soups.

Drumplings Investment Remodel

(Post COVID)

VRC Drumplings Taste Test

We were so excited to have Melbourne Football Club player Jayden Hunt and jockey Chris Symons come in to guess our delicious dumpling flavours!

CHEESEBURGER DUMPLING? HOW DOES IT TASTE?

#BELLYREVIEW

Crowd of people at the Melbourne Cup Carnival, some dressed in fancy outfits with hats, gathered around food stalls and signs displaying food and drink options.

Glamorous, refined and full of history, the Melbourne Cup Carnival is a must-visit for Melburnians and visitors alike.

Drumplings was one of the few food vendors at Australia's most iconic world-class event, serving up our most loved dumplings to over 100,000 guests.

People attending an outdoor event or festival, with food vendors selling dumplings, pork dishes, and cocktails, and guests socializing and enjoying the atmosphere.

Crowd of people at outdoor event in front of a black and white food stand labeled 'Ponton, Drumlings, Cocktails, General Store' with decorative drawings and menus.

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Woman in pink blazer holding a glass of wine at the launch event of Australia's first influencer network, with pink and white balloons and a colorful backdrop.

melbourne now

“Dumplings will always be an old favourite but here at Drumplings, we’re pushing sensory boundaries, questioning your imagination and changing your perceptions of the humble dumpling forever.”

— Deon St.Mor

the city lane

“Drumplings is a dining experience worth a visit, as the high energy atmosphere, friendly staff, offer for student discounts and delicious food is sure to make your interaction with classic and new style dumplings a memorable one.”

— Celeste, The City Lane

A magazine page featuring images and descriptions of dumplings and a rooftop bar. The page includes a photo of people eating dim sum, a picture of a rooftop bar with outdoor seating, and a group of people dining in a restaurant. The text mentions Deo

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Cover of Sunday Life magazine featuring Ella Scott Lynch seated on a brown armchair, wearing a light pink dress with ruffled sleeves and neckline, with long blonde wavy hair, set against a dark background.