Toorak Road is one of the main dining drags in Melbourne – befitting one of the most affluent and desirable areas of the city – and those choosing the spend their time and dollars on the many restaurants of South Yarra could do a lot worse than heading over to Tao Dumplings. They’re located right on the main strip, along from South Yarra train station, and they’re proud to offer some of the best Chinese in Melbourne, with a menu that boasts steamed dumplings, prawn shu mai, pork buns and shredded beef. The menu is simple, but what they do, they do well, and great Chinese cooking doesn’t require over-complication: hearty, traditional-style dumplings, steamed to perfection and served at the right price. Pay them a visit along Toorak Road and you’ll be bowled over immediately: just don’t expect to be the only people there. They get busy on occasion, so ensure that you get your table by booking online before you make the trip to South Yarra.