North East China Family, Melbourne
Location: 302 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Featured Items: Steamed Xiao Long Bao ($14.50 AUD), Pan-Fried Pork and Pickled Chinese Cabbage Dumplings ($14.99 AUD)
Verdict: Satisfying but standard, especially if you're spoiled by Vancouver dumplings. The crispy bottoms on the pan-fried dumplings, boosted with chili oil and vinegar, are the best part.
It was 12:30 PM in Melbourne, which felt like 6:30 PM to my body clock. After we finished our errands (buying a local SIM card and a few necessities), I suddenly felt the exhaustion hit. I told hubby we should grab dinner (yes, time zones are confusing) and then stay in the hotel for the rest of the day.
We decided to stop by North East China Family on Flinders Lane, because my company orders team lunch from there whenever the theme is dumplings. This was our first visit, and of course, I went for dumplings.
I ordered the steamed xiao long bao ($14.50) and the pan-fried pork and pickled Chinese cabbage dumplings ($14.99). I think I've been spoiled with excellent dumplings in Vancouver, because these felt standard to me. Nothing mind-blowing, but satisfactory. The xiao long bao is a bit juicy and okay in flavour.
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| Steamed xiao long bao: a bit juicy, okay in flavour. |
What I did like were the crispy, golden bottoms on the pan-fried dumplings. Dipped in fiery chili oil and tangy vinegar, they became even better.
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| Pan-fried pork and pickled Chinese cabbage dumplings: those crispy bottoms are the best part. |
Overall, it was a comforting first dinner in Melbourne before an early night. Prices are in AUD. Have you tried North East China Family? What's your favourite dumpling spot in Melbourne? Let me know in the comments!
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