Hutong Dumpling Bar 胡同

Concur with all tips including 'xiao long bao ' & 'chilli wontons '. If you forget to book , head to sister restaurant , China Red and order these delights on touchscreen.

The xiao long bao easily rival Taiwan's Din Tai Fung; spring onion pancake , spicy wantons and the Szechuan tofu are great additions. The sauce in the latter calls for rice - too good not to finish!

I challenge you to order a bad dish. Just try. It's not possible. The dumplings are next level, they're all marvelous. Also, book so you don't have to sit downstairs, sitting downstairs is a punish.

Boiled pork dumplings are juicy and delicious. Chinese broccoli with garlic was great & honey chicken is fresh with lots of flavour 👌🏼

Possibly the best dumpling I have ever had. Move over din tai fung. Here comes the real deal. And it's much better value as well . Don't even look at the menu. Order the first two dishes.

Great vegetarian dumplings and Szechuan eggplant . Service has improved a lot. A bit more expensive than your usual dumpling fare but worth the mark up in quality.

Flavorful, succulent, deliciousness. This is dumpling heaven. Here culinary bliss is wrapped in a thin noodly blanket filled with a symphony of pallet pleasing goodness. A cant miss dining experience

Not the best place for gluten free folk as the highlight is definitely the dumplings . Though the 'fish in dry chilli ' and the 'hot n sour soup'are excellent, but avoid the eggplant with minced pork

One of melbournes most popular dumpling restaurants . More expensive than most. Has a great atmosphere and upmarket feel about it.

Good service - we had a group of 5 with no booking and the maitre d was kind enough to let us in even though a few of us were running late.

It's not just the dumplings , the broth that is served with them if you order it is so delicious, nourishing and healing.

A lot of people are saying the Xiao Long Bao are better than Din Tai Fung - I disagree (unless Din Tai Fung dropped). Flavour on par but (the big skill part) thin skin - is not there! A bit too thick.

Great food. Laksa Chicken Fillet just beautiful. Reasonably priced. Upstairs seating much better than downstairs. Will definitely be back.

Food was great. Solid 8. Pork dumplings and spicy tofu were awesome. Soup dumplings (xiao long bao ) were average.

The best dumplings I've had! Great food n great service! Very diff to find a place without booking .

You must eat the spinach dumplings ! The staff were great, too - fast and helpful service , even on a busy busy night.

the dumplings , oh the dumplings . it's hard to go past the shao-long bao and the spicy wonton . be prepared to wait for a table.

The peanutty spicy chicken was lovely, and the seafood dim sums . Service was a bit blunt, mind!

The dumplings and xiao long bao are ok, but now that Din Tai Fung is in town ...

Dumplings with soup and those with chile oil are amazing but they are all pretty good!

The cold "XO couple" starter was so tasty!

The xiao long bao dumplings from Hutong are one of the most delicious things you will ever eat.

Haven't eaten here yet, waiting for my friends to arrive - but the girl behind me just said the wontons with chilli sauce are amazing! I think I know what I'll be trying!

Actually someone's tip about the shao long bao being frozen is wrong. Just took this pic of them making it fresh!

Spicy Wontons are one of the best items on the menu

Don't be put off if ground floor looks full as there are an extra two levels above. Kids are welcome and high chairs provided.

Spicy wontons pack a punch. Try the pork dumplings - dough is full and filling is tender. Spinach dumplings are great too.

Xiao long Bao are decent - still slightly on the doughy side (major problem with Chinese food in Australia), try the spring onion pancake as an add-on. Good service

First time I went they said they were booked out. Several empty tables seen. After waiting 15 mins or so they found us a table. So called famous xiao long bao and soy chilli wontons were just okay

Ignore the numbers on the signs; just get a variety of dumplings

Great specialty dumplings , made right under your nose. Personal favorite: Shan Long Bao

Silky bean curd spring rolls are amazing. Sadly not too many veggie options .

Very nice Dumpling ! Probably the best in Melbourne.

👌👌 dumplings are amazing! Tasted same last week in Hong Kong!

Shao-long bao might be the signature but I can't go past the wantons with chilli

Ranks up there for dumplings . Try the tongue and tripe

Small place, only a handful of tables — expect a wait for lunch !

LOVE!!! Amazing duck , shao long bao dumplings and wontons ! Delicious!

Please don't waste your time ordering a la carte; go for the dumplings 小笼包. Hot & Sour soup was quite spicy .

Eat the Shao-Long Bao (meat and soup dumplings ) and Spicy Wontons , then slap yourself a high-five for making such an amazing decision.

Just have dumplings ! Any kind. Fabulous!

Wanton chili dumplings are decent though the Xiao Long Pau is a disappointment. The dough is too thick.. expect better given all the hype & high rankings

Delish dumplings but can be really busy. China Red is a good substitute nearby.

Great dumplings . Shao Long Bao and Wontons are awesome. Eggplant with minced pork superb. Full review... Read more

Best Chinese restaurant in Melbourne. Amazing dumplings

Book in advance! It was so busy when I came on Sunday that we had to wait for an hour..... (YES, it was worth the wait!)

Arrive before 530 on a Fri or Sat (or make reservations about a week in advance)

Too much hype!. Xiao long bao is good but nowhere near those at Din tai fung. The pan fried dumpling is too doughy w little fillings. Beef in spicy oil is not recommended. Service is low-average

Some of the best dumplings I have ever had!

The food is great, service super fast!Xiao Long Bao are awesome!! Only bad thing - the chairs. Uncomfortable as hell!! I guess it helps turn the tables over quickly.