A New Dumpling Festival Is Coming To Melbourne This November

Get ready to embark on a delicious culinary journey as Melbourne's brand-new Downtown Dumpling Market unveils its delectable food, drinks, and entertainment lineup, gearing up for its grand opening on November 9, 2023.

This highly anticipated 18-day festival, situated at the picturesque Birrarung Marr, will feature nearly 20 diverse vendors, each firing up their steamers, woks, frypans, and BBQs to bring the flavours of the world to Melbourne.

For those who adore dumplings, whether traditional or contemporary, this market is a dream come true. With mouthwatering offerings from China, Poland, Turkey, the Philippines, and more, there's something to please every palate. You can savour classic pork and chive dumplings at Homemade Dumplings or try the unique Butter Chicken dumplings at Naancho Naancho Man.

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But the excitement doesn't stop at dumplings. Visitors can also enjoy a range of international delights, such as Polish pierogi, Japanese gyoza, Filipino siomai, and Turkish manti.

If you're looking to satiate your sweet tooth, don't worry. The market has you covered with the likes of White Chocolate Dumplings from Oriental Teahouse and more.

Thirsty? The festival will also serve up a variety of refreshing beverages, with a dedicated sake bar being a standout feature.

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You can sip on wines from the renowned Alpha Box & Dice winery or enjoy Sapporo and Coopers beers. Don't miss the signature Yuzu Spritz cocktail or a classic brown sugar matcha bubble tea from Bubble Tea Story.

But that's not all; Downtown Dumpling Market is set to keep you entertained with a lively program of nightly entertainment that’ll be a highlight, ensuring that the festival offers not just great food but also a vibrant atmosphere.

Organised by the same team behind Adelaide Fringe Festival's Gluttony and the beloved Lucky Dumpling Market, Downtown Dumpling Market will feature iconic Melbourne brands and introduce interstate favourites to Melbourne for the first time, including Ragi's from Adelaide's iconic Spice Queen Ragini Dey and Homemade Dumplings from Sydney.

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Elena Kirschbaum, Gluttony program director, expressed her excitement about the new food festival, saying, "As a team, we have worked really hard to ensure this new food festival will become a much-loved annual event for Melburnians by featuring dumplings from all over the world, welcoming friends and families, and making sure it is suitable for all tastes and dietary requirements."

The Downtown Dumpling Market will be open from 4:30 pm on weekdays and from noon on weekends. Best of all, entry is free, and no bookings are required, so you can simply show up and savour the flavours of the world.

For more info and updates about this exciting new food event, visit the official website at downtowndumplingmarket.com and follow @downtowndumplingmarket on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

Don't miss the chance to explore the world of dumplings and more at Melbourne's latest open-air food festival. Here's the full list of food and drink vendors you can expect at the Downtown Dumpling Market: