There are many things foodies seek. Among them: the best coffee. The best bread. The best butcher. The best salami. And, of course, the best dumplings. For many Melburnian foodies, it seems that these are to be found at this unassuming eatery in the inner-city suburb of Moonee Ponds. The lightest of pastry, the thinnest of skins, the richest stock inside the generous fillings, diners delight in watching the dumplings be made in the open kitchen by the excellent team who work feverishly through their shifts. There are so many dumpling treasures to be sampled like the much-loved poached prawn and chicken, the pork and chive or the Shanghai dumplings. Whether steamed or pan fried, they are never left to waste on a plate. There are other culinary delights to be had as well: beef noodle soup warms you right through, Korean shredded pork and kimchi and the seafood noodles with XO sauce are superb. The dining space is abuzz with excited diners and the kitchen and service team are convivial and efficient. You can order wine by the glass or the bottle and there is excellent coffee to be had at the end of your meal. In a highly competitive environment, WillÂ’s Dumplings is a standout for its little parcels exploding with flavour.