Where to eat South Melbourne Dim Sim in Melbourne: 1 editor pick

The South Melbourne dim sim has been sold at this market stall since 1949: a larger, steamed or deep-fried version of the Cantonese dim sum with pork and cabbage filling in a thick dough wrapper that became a statewide staple.

1 editor pick for South Melbourne Dim Sim in Melbourne, ranked by editorial score. All Melbourne signature dishes · South Melbourne Dim Sim across every city.

South Melbourne Dim Sim ★ 4.5

Australian-Chinese

south-yarra · South Melbourne Market, 322 Coventry Street, South Melbourne VIC 3205

The South Melbourne dim sim is a Melbourne birthright: invented at this stall in 1949, deep-fried in a paper bag and eaten standing on the market footpath.