The Thousands

Developing an addiction to Jiaozi dumplings isn’t ideal when the dumplings are reheated pockets of pastry from the frozen section at Burlingtons. Don’t get me wrong. Those dumplings are about as satiating as double bacon French toast on a hangover day, but to have fresh dumplings made before your eyes is like the Woody Allen of one night stands – he actually cares. Markets may not having the communal and noisy eating vibe of Melbourne’s dumpling houses, but the family who make the dumplings at Kelvin Grove markets know quality.

Using nothing but fresh ingredients, with the dumpling dough rolled, folded and steamed on the spot, you can savour either pork or vegetarian flavours. Not just anyone can master the vegetarian Jiaozi. This is authentic fare made by humbly passionate people. Also available are pork or vegetable buns and dim sims. If you’re feeling hungover, dumplings are the perfect substitute to oil drenched bread. This is addiction.