MELBOURNE | Known as Lucky Dumpling until early this year, Hoppy Dumpling has had a refresh. One known exclusively for the dumplings, you’ll now find an expanded menu, in a brighter, fresher looking space. I popped in recently for What’s on Melbourne to grab some shots of the new offering.
Dumplings remain the main focus at Hoppy Dumpling, as you’d expect from a place with the word in its name. There’s different varieties of boiled dumplings, pan-fried dumplings, and wontons on offer, with fillings like prawn and Kurobuta pork; prawn, garlic chive, and egg; and chicken and mushroom. The crispy pan-fried pot stickers are particularly good.
Beyond dumplings, there’s an extensive selection of appetisers, along with noodle and soup dishes. The soy milk dan dan noodles are particularly good, with a punchy and creamy soy milk chilli oil broth and springy noodles. For starters, try the sliced sesame chill chicken, and chilled wood ear mushroom salad.
To drink, there’s soda, premium loose leaf tees, and lattes like creamy butterfly pea with coconut water and creamy milk foam. There’s also a decent alcoholic drinks list, featuring a surprisingly good selection of local craft beers from the likes of Rocky Ridge, Hop Nation, and Moon Dog.
Hoppy Dumpling
164 Russell Street
Melbourne
Victoria 3000
Australia
Telephone: 0419 435 000
E-mail: n/a
Website
Open
Sun – Thu: 11:30am to 10:00pm
Fri – Sat: 11:30am to 12:00am