A bamboo steamer basket filled with freshly made Chinese dumplings

Northern Chinese & Beijing-Style Cuisine

Handmade Dumplings,
Every Single Day

Houhai Dumpling House brings the flavours of northern China to Clifton Hill. Every wrapper pressed by hand, every filling made fresh.

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Handmade Wrappers

Houhai Dumpling House rolls every dumpling wrapper by hand. The result is a thicker, chewier bite that holds its filling through the fold and the fry.

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Northern Chinese Roots

Houhai Dumpling House specialises in Beijing-style cooking: bold, savoury, and satisfying. Think braised flavours, fermented pastes, and proper noodle dishes.

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Vegetarian Options

Houhai Dumpling House offers a generous range of plant-based dishes, from crispy fried spring rolls to marinated black fungus with onion.

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Neighbourhood Favourite

Houhai Dumpling House sits on Queens Parade in Clifton Hill. Casual, comfortable, and open most days from lunch through evening.

What Houhai Dumpling House Does Best

Houhai Dumpling House has built a loyal following around a handful of standout dishes. These are the plates that regulars order every time.

  • Fried Vegetarian Spring Roll Crisp shell, generous vegetable filling.
  • Marinated Black Fungus with Onion A northern Chinese cold dish, earthy and bright.
  • Noodle with Pork and Soy Bean Paste Beijing's most loved noodle dish, served the proper way.
  • Fried Rice with Egg and Spring Onion Simple, well-seasoned, and always satisfying.
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Golden fried vegetarian spring rolls on a plate
A bowl of noodles with pork and soy bean paste sauce, Beijing style
Cooks preparing dumplings in a Chinese restaurant kitchen

A Little Piece of Beijing in Clifton Hill

Houhai Dumpling House specialises in the food of northern China. That means dumplings with hand-rolled skins, cold appetisers with proper seasoning, and noodle dishes built around deep fermented flavours.

The cooking at Houhai Dumpling House draws on Beijing kitchen traditions. Dishes are prepared without shortcuts, and the menu stays focused so each plate gets the attention it deserves.

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Where to Find Houhai Dumpling House

Address

470 Queens Parade
Clifton Hill VIC 3068
Australia

Opening Hours

MondayClosed
Tuesday5:00 pm – 9:30 pm
Wednesday – Sunday11:30 am – 9:30 pm
Get Directions
A quiet Melbourne neighbourhood street with cafes and trees

Ready to eat?

Call Houhai Dumpling House to place an order or ask about the menu.