Little Red Dumpling Bulimba

Little Red Dumpling Bulimba is a local dumpling bar in Brisbane built around jaozi, bao, beer and conversation. Its website frames the venue as a small slice of Guangdong, with a family connection to the food and a relaxed, social spirit. The menu is broad enough for a quick solo meal, a shared table or a casual catch-up over plates and drinks.

Dumplings are prepared in-house each day using locally sourced ingredients. The best-seller list includes dumplings in sweet soy chilli sauce, pan-fried pork dumplings, pork and chive dumplings, xiao long bao, wontons in red chilli sauce and fried chicken bao. There are several fillings and styles to choose from, including chicken and cabbage, chicken and prawn, mixed dumplings, steamed soup buns and pan-fried options. The menu also includes vegetarian dumplings made with cabbage, carrot, celery, black fungus and mung bean vermicelli, with red chilli, sweet soy chilli and black pepper sauce variations.

There is more than dumpling fare on offer. Starters include edamame, deep-fried wontons, vege spring rolls, steamed vegetables, shallot pancakes and BBQ pork buns, while the broader menu covers Szechuan pork fried rice, noodle soups, dry noodles and braised beef with rice. For something sweet, the choices listed are custard buns and ice cream with lychee. The drinks selection includes milk tea, lychee soda, lemon-lime bitters and iced teas, alongside beers such as Tsing Tao, Asahi Super Dry and Balter XPA. Wine and soft drinks are also available.

For Bulimba diners, the combination of freshly prepared dumplings, shareable dishes and a drinks list makes this a practical option for an informal meal rather than a formal dining occasion. Vegetarian diners have clearly identified choices, while meat and seafood eaters can choose from pork, chicken, prawn, beef and lamb dishes. The venue offers table bookings and online ordering, with takeaway also available, so it suits both a sit-down catch-up and a meal picked up to enjoy elsewhere.