New Shanghai

While the decor is lush, the real stars here are the steamed dumplings. Made on-site by the 'aunties' behind glassed windows, these delectably juicy gems arrive freshly cooked in bamboo steamers. With a dumpling menu stretching from pork to prawn, shallot pancakes to shepherd's purse, there's enough variety to satisfy all. Traditional cold dishes can sell out early, so stake your claim on favourites like drunken chicken soaked in wine and spices, and crunchy shredded jellyfish and radish tossed with soy. Also at Ashfield & a second outlet at Chatswood.