Hello, har gao!

Steamer baskets rushing by at yum cha, the crisp and caramelised lace of potstickers, doused in chilli crunch or in a comforting bowl of broth, dumplings speak the universal language. And in a country that’s busting at the seams with bao, swimming in sui mai, and not wanting for wontons, scoring a spot in Australia’s top tier is no mean feat. Here are the best dumplings in Australia, as crowned in the delicious. 100.