I love the Grainger Market. If someone asks me where they can get a quick bite for lunch, or where to pick up some groceries in town, or where to find a specialist item I haven’t heard of, my answer is always the same: You should go to the Grainger Market.
One of my favourite places to go in the Grainger Market is Dumpling & Bun (historically called Nan Bei) – a traditional Chinese dumpling snack bar, providing authentic Chinese dumplings (pronounced Jiǎozi) and filled buns (pronounced Bāozi) as well as soups, snacks, and an assortment of Chinese soft drinks and beers.
When I say authentic, I mean one hundred percent authentic. I had the fortunate experience of being able to live in China for a time, and I can honestly say that when I ate my incredibly tasty pork and Chinese cabbage dumplings, for a split second I felt like I was back in my old Chinese apartment. I spoke to the lady making the dumplings, and she told me they were just like how she makes them at home. I couldn’t agree more. In fact, I would go so far as to say that these same dumplings are being sold in dumpling restaurants all over China right now. The dumplings are as legit as it gets.
The menu is vast and includes dumplings with a variety of fillings from the house special pork and cabbage to the tofu and veg, as well as steamed buns, homemade soups, and snacks like prawn toast and spring rolls.
Great to grab a lunch on the go, or if you’re lucky you might be able to snag a seat at the counter and watch the dumplings being made.
If ever you want to try some truly genuine Chinese food and not the “genuine” Chinese food you’re likely to find at your local corner takeaway, I highly recommend giving Dumpling & Bun a try.
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