Pan-fried, juicy and fresh goodness. It’s time to crown the Top End’s best dumplings ahead of Chinese New Year

HAVE YOUR SAY: The NT News looking for the BEST DUMPLINGS in the Top End ahead of Chinese New Year. VOTE IN OUR POLL

GONG hei fat choy - Happy Chinese New year! And what better way to countdown to the new year than with a celebration of a favourite Chinese delicacy, the humble dumpling.

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As we count down the last few days until the year of the Ox, the NT News has put together a short list of the best dumplings in the NT, with the best to be voted by you.

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Criteria for the shortlist was not limited to Chinese-specific restaurants but rather the flavour, composition and creativity behind the variety of dumplings across venues.

MEET THE NOMINEES

Go Sushi X

As the name suggests, Go Sushi X is known for their Sushi but can also put together a variety of Japanese-style Gyoza, serving as a nice side dish to get your tastebuds tingling alongside your sushi.

Lazy Susan’s

Dumplings are the star of this eatery’s Yum Cha menu. Hot and steamy Xiao Long Bao are the leading dish and even boast a warning to foodies to beware of the hot broth inside. Also on the menu are siu mai dumplings, har gow dumplings, spinach, and vegetarian dumplings. There’s a dumpling for everyone’s tastes.

Lazy Susan’s owner Jason Hanna. Picture: Katrina Bridgeford.

Little Miss Korea

The Korean BBQ experience Little Miss Korea provides is made all the more tasty with a side of dumplings. Whether opting for a BBQ pack or a bibimbap bowl, a serve of dumplings will have you satisfied well before the meal is done.

Madame Za

This eatery’s steamed prawn and chive gyoza are one of its starring small plates. With an XO dipping sauce and accompanying lime cheek, the gyoza are just one part of Madame Za’s delicious menu.

May’s Dumplings

A market favourite, making weekly appearances at Rapid Creek and Parap Markets, May’s Dumplings serve a wide variety of treats to those looking to spend their weekend the right way in the Top End.

Nonna’s Dumplings

Their juicy steamed dumplings Xiao Long Bao is a favourite with their clientele, who have to be quick during the lunchtime rush hour to ensure they snare a serve. But if they aren’t quick enough, a vast menu including kimchi and park dumplings will leave you with a full belly and a happy heart.

OKA Teppanyaki

One of the Top End’s best Japanese eateries, OKA Teppanyaki offers a variety of pan-fried dumplings with its special house gyoza sauce. Not only is OKA known for its stellar Japanese, but for the buzzing atmosphere in one of Darwin’s most popular suburbs.

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Roast & Noodle

The popular lunchtime spot for city slickers in La Galleria are known for their roast duck but also serve a range of dumpling and wonton soups and rice dishes, ensuring a dumpling lunch is never to hard for the white collar worker.

Zzan Korean Restaurant

Operating out of the Fannie Bay barefoot bowls club, Zzan’s dumplings make for the perfect finger food to keep your energy levels peaking and your bowls rolling down the bowling green.

VOTE HERE

Readers can vote on their favourite dumpling from the shortlist until Friday morning, with Darwin’s best to be announced on Friday evening.