{"id":53926,"date":"2026-08-04T09:54:43","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T23:54:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/?p=53926"},"modified":"2026-08-04T09:55:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T23:55:47","slug":"melbourne-foodie-must-do-experience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/inspiration\/melbourne-foodie-must-do-experience\/","title":{"rendered":"The New Melbourne Foodie Experience You Can\u2019t Miss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong>MasterChef Australia winner Diana Chan hand-picked this dumpling route through the CBD and Chinatown, and the menu isn&#8217;t served to anyone walking in off the street.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to impressing a <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/location\/melbourne\/victoria\/australia\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/hotels\/location\/melbourne\/victoria\/australia\" rel=\"noopener\">Melbourne<\/a> foodie, the bar is high: but this three-hour, self-guided <a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/experience\/melbourne-cbd-dumpling-tour\/rez:PKP0XJ\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/experience\/melbourne-cbd-dumpling-tour\/rez:PKP0XJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">dumpling degustation<\/a>, designed by MasterChef Australia winner Diana Chan, might just do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Melbourne has such an incredible multicultural food scene, and the diversity of dumplings reflects that,&#8221; she says. &#8220;You can find everything from traditional Chinese and Cantonese dumplings to Japanese gyoza, Korean mandu, Nepalese momo and more, all done to an incredibly high standard. It\u2019s a city where chefs celebrate tradition while also putting their own creative spin on classic dishes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s the ultimate shortcut to some of Melbourne\u2019s best dumplings. I\u2019ve done all the research, taste testing and planning, so all you have to do is turn up hungry. You\u2019ll discover incredible food, hear the stories behind the dishes, enjoy exclusive menu items and explore parts of Melbourne\u2019s dining scene you might never have found on your own. Whether you\u2019re a local or visiting the city, it\u2019s an experience that celebrates why Melbourne is one of Australia\u2019s great food destinations.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Four restaurants, bountiful dishes and a few surprises along the way: here\u2019s what to expect on this culinary journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"videowrapper\"><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1F3Eiu35r7A?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-AU&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Every dish has been taste-tested by Diana Chan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Melbourne\u2019s Asian dining scene is immense, but someone else has done the homework for you here, fitting some of its highlights neatly into one outing. From no-fuss Chinatown go-tos to upmarket Asian fusion, the curated menu covers the whole spectrum of the Melbourne dumpling scene. Pillowy Xiaolongbao served traditionally in a bamboo basket, steamed or crispy and pan-fried, pork, beef or seafood: every bite has been chosen by Chan, the Malaysian-born winner of MasterChef Australia series 9, who recognises a good dumpling when she sees one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I wanted to make sure the tour had a great mix of styles, flavours and dumpling traditions, so every stop offers something different rather than feeling repetitive,&#8221; she says. &#8220;If I had to put a number on it, I&#8217;d say I tested around 10 restaurants.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her go-to dumpling? It&#8217;s a tough choice, but it has to be Xiaolongbao. &#8220;There\u2019s something so satisfying about the delicate wrapper and that burst of hot, flavourful broth inside. But I also love a crispy pan-fried dumpling for the contrast in texture \u2013 you really can\u2019t go wrong with either.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  class=\"lux_UI lux_single_dealcard cacheid_1b978efbd46cfc85cfdc2b5ccb70c046\">\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_preview\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide lux_dealcard_gallery\" data-lux-event=\"gallery_carousel\" data-lux-event-trigger=\"splide-moved\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Melbourne CBD Self-Guided Dumpling Degustation Curated by Masterchef's Diana Chan\"><div class=\"splide__arrows\"><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button><button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button><\/div><a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/experience\/melbourne-cbd-dumpling-tour\/rez:PKP0XJ\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"experience \" data-name=\"Melbourne CBD Self-Guided Dumpling Degustation Curated by Masterchef's Diana Chan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\"><div class=\"splide__track\"><div class=\"splide__list\"><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/bjtq5ci2d2eyeyu55a\" alt=\"Melbourne CBD Self-Guided Dumpling Degustation Curated by Masterchef's Diana Chan 1\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/3gjwp1lmli6ioqnhtamm\" alt=\"Melbourne CBD Self-Guided Dumpling Degustation Curated by Masterchef's Diana Chan 2\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/4vovuiocdea6vxavzwa\" alt=\"Melbourne CBD Self-Guided Dumpling Degustation Curated by Masterchef's Diana Chan 3\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/6ls6g0ev46k4tvte5we\" alt=\"Melbourne CBD Self-Guided Dumpling Degustation Curated by Masterchef's Diana Chan 4\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><div class=\"splide__slide dealcard_img\"><figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/dktsuebcv5bf5e4ueyq9\" alt=\"Melbourne CBD Self-Guided Dumpling Degustation Curated by Masterchef's Diana Chan 5\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\"><\/figure><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/a><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div class=\"dealcard_details\">\n\t\t\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/experience\/melbourne-cbd-dumpling-tour\/rez:PKP0XJ\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"experience deal_card\" data-name=\"Melbourne CBD Self-Guided Dumpling Degustation Curated by Masterchef's Diana Chan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t\t<div class=\"dealcard_details_inner\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Melbourne<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Melbourne CBD Self-Guided Dumpling Degustation Curated by Masterchef&#8217;s Diana Chan<\/div><div class=\"highlight_box\"><div class=\"highlight_txt\">Free Cancellation<\/div><\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">from<\/div><div class=\"range\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$56<\/span><span class=\"type\"> \/person<\/span><\/div><div class=\"tax\">Taxes &#038; fees apply<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<span class=\"btn_view_offer\">View offer<\/span>\n\t\t\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\t\t\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tables are reserved for you with menus unavailable to walk-in diners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are some buzzy, hard-to-book restaurants in the mix, but you\u2019ll be escorted past the queue to a table already set aside for you. 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You\u2019ll take it at your own pace, with a digital guide providing walking directions, fun trivia, games and personal recommendations from Chan herself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;It\u2019s much more than just a list of restaurants,&#8221; she says. &#8220;I\u2019ve packed it with my personal recommendations, hidden gems, ordering tips and foodie secrets that even a lot of locals don\u2019t know about.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"lux_UI lux_offer_carousel\">\n\t\n\t<h3>Discover Melbourne<\/h3>\t\n\t<section class=\"splide lux_offer_carousel_feed\" aria-label=\"Luxury Escapes: Discover Melbourne\">\n\t\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__arrows\">\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--prev\"><\/button>\n\t\t<button class=\"splide__arrow splide__arrow--next\"><\/button>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t<div class=\"splide__track\">\n\t\t<div class=\"splide__list\">\n\t\t\t\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000SQmX8YAL\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_b1c461eab8c7271f43c1dd1594952833\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/marnong-estate-victoria-australia\/006RF00000SQmX8YAL\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Marnong Estate\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/3zxniqf9g1sf887t9n8.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/3zxniqf9g1sf887t9n8.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/3zxniqf9g1sf887t9n8.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/3zxniqf9g1sf887t9n8.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/3zxniqf9g1sf887t9n8.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/3zxniqf9g1sf887t9n8.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Marnong Estate, Mickleham, Victoria\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><div class=\"countdown\" data-type=\"offer\" data-time-remaining=\"2998\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Mickleham, Victoria<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Marnong Estate<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Central Victoria Vineyard Studio &#038; 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Parking<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">2 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$499<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$529<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$1,102<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-51%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000XHLLCYA5\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_2964662b51faa6a62f525dce8e54bb56\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/silverwater-resort-phillip-island-victoria-australia\/006RF00000XHLLCYA5\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Silverwater Resort\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/8w643ysjeidtsblvxo4n.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/8w643ysjeidtsblvxo4n.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/8w643ysjeidtsblvxo4n.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/8w643ysjeidtsblvxo4n.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/8w643ysjeidtsblvxo4n.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/8w643ysjeidtsblvxo4n.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Silverwater Resort, San Remo, Victoria\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>San Remo, Victoria<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Silverwater Resort<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Coastal Victoria Bestselling Escape near Phillip Island with Daily Breakfast &#038; Two Heated Onsite Pools<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">2 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$219<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$249<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$663<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-62%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000PwANDYA3\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_0c9fec96c3e6c1555e9e7df97f922537\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/the-sanctuary-at-alba-thermal-springs-and-spa-fingal-victoria-australia\/006RF00000PwANDYA3\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"The Sanctuary at Alba Thermal Springs &#038; Spa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/heiw89wkqb8pjetvsiru.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/heiw89wkqb8pjetvsiru.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/heiw89wkqb8pjetvsiru.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/heiw89wkqb8pjetvsiru.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/heiw89wkqb8pjetvsiru.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/heiw89wkqb8pjetvsiru.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"The Sanctuary at Alba Thermal Springs &amp; 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Nightly A$20 Dining Credit<\/div><div class=\"deal_info\"><div class=\"nights\">2 nights, 1 room from<\/div><div class=\"range luxplus\"><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$299<\/span><span class=\"type\"> total<\/span><span class=\"with_luxplus\"> with <em><\/em><\/span><\/div><div class=\"range range_small\"><span class=\"label\">Non-member<\/span><span class=\"currency\">US<\/span><span class=\"price\">$290<\/span><\/div><div class=\"value_box\"><span class=\"value\">Valued up to US$468<\/span><span class=\"percentage\">-31%<\/span><\/div><\/div>\t<\/div>\n\t<\/a><\/div>\n<div id=\"offer_006RF00000UzK2CYAV\" class=\"splide__slide offer_item type_hotel cacheid_2fc3b351a1fabee61017334fa3748458\">\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/luxuryescapes.com\/us\/offer\/pullman-melbourne-city-centre-victoria-australia\/006RF00000UzK2CYAV\" data-le=\"promo\" data-type=\"offer Flash carousel LuxPlus   \" data-name=\"Pullman Melbourne City Centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"offer_link_wrap\">\t<div class=\"offer_preview\">\n\t\t<figure><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/ahn6sipbpsey6b0r860g.webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_250\/ahn6sipbpsey6b0r860g.webp 250w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_400\/ahn6sipbpsey6b0r860g.webp 400w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_600\/ahn6sipbpsey6b0r860g.webp 600w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_800\/ahn6sipbpsey6b0r860g.webp 800w, https:\/\/images.luxuryescapes.com\/q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_auto,ar_16:9,w_1200\/ahn6sipbpsey6b0r860g.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 250px, 250px\" alt=\"Pullman Melbourne City Centre, Melbourne, Victoria\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"><\/figure>\t<\/div>\n\t<div class=\"offer_details\">\n\t\t<div class=\"tags\"><\/div><div class=\"location\"><i><\/i><span>Melbourne, Victoria<\/span><\/div><div class=\"name\">Pullman Melbourne City Centre<\/div><div class=\"tagline\">Melbourne CBD Glamour with Rooftop Bar, Daily Breakfast, Nightly Drinks &#038; 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