Dromana Dumpling

Usually the food is Amazing, however when ordering lately especially during tourist season we receive half containers off food but still pay full price, even paid extra for extra and didn't receive it. When calling politely to let them know and see if anything could be done, I was met with disgustingly rude customer service and a chef who in there words was losing the plot and couldn't do anything to help. I am pregnant and have family over, we ordered enough to feed 6 and received enough for 4, if they had of been polite id let it pass, but this was a horrible experience.

3.5 out of 5. A good old fashioned local Chinese place. An ordinary street presence and dated old fashioned decor shouldn’t deter you from visiting here. You can actually see the sea from the front tables, a rare thing in Dromana, and what really matters is the food and service which are terrific. It was buzzing on a Sunday night here with lots of families and couples. Despite that service was friendly and efficient from three servers over all. The chef brought out each dish herself with a big smile and a flourish and it added to the amiability of the whole experience. The great news is, all the dishes were lovely. The hand made dumplings look fairly ordinary but are actually very nice. We had prawn and chicken as well as the fried vegetable ones. The main dishes we tried were the Vegetables with shittake mushrooms, the Hokkien noodles and chicken, ginger and onions. Serves are huge and the dishes are tasty. All the dishes were nice. The bill is made easier by the very modest BYO charge. All in all this is a fun local Chinese that we will certainly return to.

My husband got food poisoning from takeaway 3/1 when I spoke to owner he said he was pretty sure food was fresh and that he said was busy that night. He also said he would not refund the order. Things we order beef and black bean and magnolia beef, chicken and prawn dumpling and special fried rice. Terrible experience trying to communicate with owner

Place was packed which was a good sign and didn't disappoint ...the food was fabulous

We went on a very busy Saturday night. Lucky we booked. Place was packed. That said they coped wonderfully with a full house. Byo so drinks weren't an issue and the corkage reasonable per person. Started with 4 plates of various dumplings..very nice. We all odered mains, all generous servings, all delicious should have shared more and ordered less. In short a great night. Only downside they shut at 10pm so you cant linger. Do yourself a favour.

Okay could be more inviting.

Quite nice variety and quality. Speak Chinese properly, and the cook will respond well.

Great local place with friendly staff. Always good.

Fantastic service. Hostess at front of house is super courteous and helpful. And I appreciate how friendly the staff are in general. I love the vegetarian dumplings. This is the only place to get authentic Chinese dumplings in this area.

Dromana dumpling is a small local Chinese restaurant without pretention. Yes could possibly do with a makeover but it does have a certain charm. Service is always friendly and food is good.