01 Apr

Of course, New Shanghai is famous for their dumplings, but they also serve a wide range of dishes that don’t involve those special bites of goodness. As much as I love their New Shanghai pan-fried dumplings, we decided save some stomach space in order to explore the other options on the menu. [caption id="attachment_11835" align="aligncenter" width="800"] Steamed 'Lion's Head' meatball in broth, crab meat and Chinese chestnut ($7.50)[/caption] We started with the steamed Lions head meatball in broth with crab meat and Chinese chestnuts. The broth was beautifully light yet...

12:47 / Chinese / Food / Melbourne CBD / New Shanghai / Restaurants
09 Aug

As one of the original tenants that opened its doors along with the launch of Emporium, New Shanghai's reputation for its dumplings has steadily grown. Dumplings being formed by the front window draws in the crowds, and also serves as a distraction whilst waiting for a table to free up. We arrived early, making a mistake with its opening hours, but there were already a few others standing eagerly by the entrance. The interior is bright and casual. Its paintwork and decor creates an atmosphere that's meant to transport...

14:43 / Chinese / Food / Melbourne CBD / New Shanghai / Restaurants
12 Apr

I'd heard a lot about New Shanghai's dumplings, so when mum suggested dropping by for a quick lunch on Sunday I was secretly pleased. There was a bit of a queue, but because it was only just the beginning of lunchtime we didn't have to wait too long. Mum did the ordering and, given the restaurant's reputation, thought we'd focus more on the dumplings for our initial visit. The first dish to arrive was, not dumplings, but the deep-fried tofu coated with salted egg yolk ($16.8). Smooth bite-sized pieces...

13:49 / Chinese / Food / Melbourne CBD / New Shanghai / Restaurants
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