Chinese Dumpling Master


If you walk past 91 Enmore Road in Newtown at dinnertime on a Friday night, you’ll notice two things. First, there are grapes hanging from the roof – signalling Chinese Dumpling Master’s bloodline to Haymarket stalwart Chinese Noodle Restaurant. And second, it’ll likely be pumping. Hungry Sydneysiders flock to this casual BYO eatery for its affordable prices and yum dumplings. They come pan-fried, boiled or steamed, in flavours such as pork and chives, and chicken, onion and coriander, with a half-serving setting you back around $8.80. Load up on the roasted chilli oil and black vinegar at your table. If you’re feeling adventurous, there are also handmade noodles, special braised eggplant and classics like sweet and sour pork and salt and pepper squid. But if you come here and only eat dumplings, we get it.
Time Out tip: They do $5 Tsingtaos, making it a great pre- or post-Enmore Theatre spot for a drink and a feed.