Pot Sticker Dumpling House cooks up the best dumplings in Tasmania

A humble dumpling house in Hobart is serving up the most delicious pot stickers in Tassie, famous for its local ingredients and authentic Chinese cooking techniques. WINNER + TOP 5 >>

A humble dumpling house in Hobart is serving up the most delicious pot stickers in Tasmania, famous for its local ingredients and authentic Chinese cooking techniques.

From takeaway stores to dine in yum cha bars, dozens of restaurants were nominated for the Mercury’s Best Dumplings in Tasmania competition, but it was Pot Sticker Dumpling House that took out the top title for their crisp and tender little pillows of flavour.

Philip Zhao owner of Pot Sticker Dumplings in Moonah. Picture: Mireille Merlet

Hailing from northern China, dumplings have always been a staple dish for owner Philip Zhao.

“Dumplings are a very popular choice of food over there and since I was three or four-years-old I just loved them,” said Zhao.

“With just the movements of your fingers you can create something beautiful and delicious.”

Since opening up his restaurant on Collins Street 10 years ago, word about Zhao’s reputation for authentic Chinese cuisine has spread across town, giving him the chance to expand the business to a new store in Moonah where he serves up to 3500 dumplings a day to hungry foodies.

Five of the best dumplings - Pot Sticker Dumpling House, Collins Street, Hobart. Pictured is waitress, Cheryl with Pan fried Chicken and Prawn Dumplings - $11.50 Picture: MATT THOMPSON

From cute-as-a-button twisted steamed pot stickers filled with hot soup to pan-fried dumplings packed with chicken and prawn, Pot Sticker Dumpling House’s impressively large menu is a delight for all, but there’s one dish that Zhao said is a must for each and every visit.

“Pan-fried pork dumpling are the most popular by far.”

“We have four different types of dumplings and the pork dumplings account for about 60% of total sales.”

Pot Sticker Dumpling House

3/138 Collins St, Hobart and 80 Main Rd, Moonah

Opening hours: Monday-Sunday 11.30am-9pm

Tasmania’s Top 5 Dumplings - where to eat

1. Pot Sticker Dumpling House - Moonah and Hobart CBD
2. Me Wah - Sandy Bay

3. Dev’s Dumplings Den - Devonport

4. Dumpling World - Hobart

5. Suzie Luck’s Canteen & Cocktail Bar - Hobart

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