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The best dominion Road dumplings in Auckland
Start with Eden Noodles in Mount Eden for spicy dumplings, dan dan noodles, Mr Zhou's Dumplings in Mount Eden for pork, chive and prawn dumplings and Shanghai Restaurant in Balmoral for xiao long bao. Here are all 5, with what to get at each.
- Eden NoodlesMount Eden · sit-down
Get: Spicy dumplings, dan dan noodles
Dumplings from about $7. Casual Dominion Road noodle spot known for hand pulled noodles and simple, comforting Chinese noodle bowls.
- Mr Zhou's DumplingsMount Eden · Dominion Road dumplings
Get: Pork, chive and prawn dumplings
Ten dumplings for $12.90.
- Shanghai RestaurantBalmoral · Dominion Road dumplings
Get: Xiao long bao
Soup dumplings, open seven days, per a 2026 article citing a 2019 review.
- Mr HaoBalmoral · Dominion Road dumplings
Get: All-you-can-eat dumplings
75 minutes for $28; closed Mondays. Balmoral spot known for approachable, flavorful Chinese dishes and a casual, friendly neighborhood vibe.
- Barilla DumplingBalmoral · Dominion Road dumplings
Get: Fried and steamed pork dumplings, spring onion pancakes
A busy dumpling counter. Casual Balmoral spot specializing in handmade Chinese dumplings, known for generous, comforting plates at fair prices.
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Where is the best dominion Road dumplings in Auckland?
Chef Amazing’s picks start with Eden Noodles (Mount Eden), Mr Zhou's Dumplings (Mount Eden) and Shanghai Restaurant (Balmoral). All 5 places are on this page with what to get, where they are and a map.
What should I order?
At Eden Noodles, get spicy dumplings, dan dan noodles. At Mr Zhou's Dumplings, get pork, chive and prawn dumplings. At Shanghai Restaurant, get xiao long bao. At Mr Hao, get all-you-can-eat dumplings.
Which neighborhood is best for dominion Road dumplings in Auckland?
Most of these are in Balmoral and Mount Eden. The map on this page shows every one, numbered like the list.
How does Chef Amazing pick these?
From Chef Amazing’s city guide and lists for Auckland: the places critics, chefs and locals keep recommending, checked and kept current, with what to order at each. Nobody pays to be on them.
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