Hou Hai Dumpling House - Melbourne

Love this place. My favourite dumpling place in Melbourne. Bigger than usual selection of dumplings. BYO available, great place.

Really good crew at this place.<br/ We got a bit messy and one of the kids locked themselves the toilet. Managed to break a light climbing out and the server (owner? was making jokes about how many dishes he would have to do to make up for it, classic. We had vegetarians, vegans and pescatarians, all were satisfied. Small(er menu, but lots to choose from.<br/ <br/ The best part was it was all really yummy. <br/ Great staff and the prawn dumplings were to die for. New fave for dumplings.<br/

The best dumplings in Melbourne for sure! The mushroom, egg and onion are a highlight and such a good alternative to the average vegetarian dumpling you would get anywhere else. The staff are so lovely also! If I could give this place six stars I would.

Really good dumpling spot!! Tacky and quirky in all the right ways but most importantly the dumplings are actually really good. Mushroom egg and chive sounds weird but tastes fab! Highly recommend.

Went to Houhai Dumpling House last night I'm a bit of a dumpling and noodle afficionado, and have to say that it was just terrific.<br/ <br/ We were immediately given a carafe of chilled water, which was very welcome. For two, we had two plates of dumplings (10 to a plate) with cold sides of broccoli in garlic sauce, and cucumber with dried chili, and a plate of hot roasted peanuts, all washed down with a Tsing Tao beer I'm a big eater and that was more than filling.<br/ <br/ The dumplings were simply excellent fresh, generous, well textured, tasty. Big variety, too.<br/ <br/ Not your usual Chinese, tastes and combinations have a freshness that puts this place in a different category to your local Chinese restaurant.<br/ <br/ Service was also great friendly good natured (just like the food). A large dining space, so you're not cheek by jowl with other tables (and tables outdoors on Queens Pde). Decor is that comforting Chinese eclectism that makes you feel a bit like you're in someone's home, with fresh flowers on every table.<br/ <br/ And very (very) reasonably priced. They have other main meals that are more usually priced, but if they are of the same quality as their dumplings, will have a go next time.<br/ <br/ Very keen to go back and work through their menu ... they are doing A Very Good Thing, and I wish them well, and every success !<br/ <br/ UVF, Reservoir