🥟 Best Vegan Dim Sum in Melbourne (2026)

15 dim sum spots 9 fully vegan 6 vegetarian

Steamed, fried, and wrapped in delicate dough — vegan dim sum in Melbourne, Australia is a feast for the senses. From crystal dumplings to bao buns, these restaurants serve the best plant-based dim sum.

Last updated: April 2026

#1

Yong Green Food

Vegan Asian $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿5/5
📍 421 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3004

Asian-inspired vegan restaurant in St Kilda with laksa, dumplings, satay, and house-made mock meats that fool omnivores.

#2

Afghan Greens

Vegan Middle Eastern $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 28 Walker St, Dandenong VIC 3175

Vegan Afghan restaurant in Dandenong with bolani flatbread, ashak dumplings filled with leek, and fragrant cardamom rice.

#3

Box Hill Dumpling Garden

Vegan Chinese $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 8 Carrington Rd, Box Hill VIC 3128

Vegan Chinese dumpling restaurant in Box Hill with xiao long bao, pan-fried chive dumplings, and silken tofu with chilli oil and spring onio…

#4

Chilli Garden

Vegetarian Chinese $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 32 Kingsway, Glen Waverley VIC 3150

Sichuan-style vegetarian Chinese in Glen Waverley with mapo tofu, dan dan noodles, and hot-and-sour soup.

#5

Docklands Dumpling House

Vegan Chinese $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 750 Bourke St, Docklands VIC 3008

Vegan dumpling restaurant in Docklands with crystal skin har gow, chilli oil wontons, and jasmine tea.

#6

Golden Chopsticks Veg

Vegetarian Chinese $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 6 Jackson Ct, Doncaster East VIC 3109

Vegetarian Chinese yum cha restaurant in Doncaster East with steamed crystal dumplings, turnip cake, and black sesame tong yuen.

#7

Gong De Lin

Vegan Chinese $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 466 Flinders Ln, Melbourne VIC 3000

Traditional Chinese Buddhist vegetarian restaurant in the CBD with multi-course banquets and intricate mock-meat presentations.

#8

Kew Lotus

Vegan Chinese $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 147 High St, Kew VIC 3101

Vegan Chinese restaurant in Kew with mapo tofu, steamed bao, and eight-treasure rice in a serene bamboo-lined space.

#9

Knox Noodle Kitchen

Vegetarian Chinese $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 35 Mountain Hwy, Bayswater VIC 3153

Vegetarian Chinese hand-pulled noodle restaurant in Bayswater with dan dan mian, wonton soup, and spicy bean curd stir-fry.

#10

Nomad Dumplings

Vegan Chinese $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 287 Swan St, Richmond VIC 3121

Plant-based dumpling specialists in Richmond handcrafting creative fillings like truffle mushroom, smoked eggplant, and kimchi.

#11

Seoul Kitchen Vegan

Vegan Korean $$
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 83 Koornang Rd, Carnegie VIC 3163

Korean-inspired vegan restaurant in Carnegie with kimchi fried rice, tofu bibimbap, and crispy mandu dumplings.

#12

Shandong MaMa

Vegetarian Chinese $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿4/5
📍 310 Lt Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000

Popular vegetarian Chinese restaurant in the CBD with handmade dumplings, noodle soups, and Sichuan dishes.

#13

Dumpling Lab

Vegetarian Chinese $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿3/5
📍 22 Main St, Box Hill VIC 3128

Vegetarian dumpling specialists in Box Hill with pan-fried, steamed, and soup dumplings with creative fillings.

#14

Veggie Garden

Vegan Chinese $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿3/5
📍 308 Barkly St, Footscray VIC 3011

Budget-friendly Chinese vegan restaurant in Footscray with generous serves of noodles, clay pot dishes, and mock-meat mains.

#15

Veggie World

Vegetarian Chinese $
🌿🌿🌿🌿🌿3/5
📍 13 Market St, Box Hill VIC 3128

Large-format vegetarian Chinese restaurant in Box Hill with dim sum, hotpot, and extensive tofu menu.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find the best vegan dim sum in Melbourne?

VeganBites lists 15 restaurants serving vegan dim sum in Melbourne, Australia. Top-rated options include Yong Green Food, Afghan Greens and Box Hill Dumpling Garden. Each listing includes vegan ratings, price range, and directions.

How many places serve vegan dim sum in Melbourne?

There are 15 vegan-friendly restaurants known for dim sum in Melbourne. 9 are fully vegan and 6 are vegetarian with strong vegan options. This list is updated regularly.

What is the #1 vegan dim sum spot in Melbourne?

Based on vegan ratings and community reviews, Yong Green Food is the top-rated spot for vegan dim sum in Melbourne. It has a vegan rating of 5/5. Browse all 15 options to find your ideal match.

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