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- Hurstville
Stock up on fresh or frozen Chaozhou dumplings at this Hurstville dim sum shop
Fridges and freezers are packed with dumplings to take home: pork with preserved vegetables; beef brisket; Chaozhou dumplings stuffed with prawns and pork.
- David Matthews
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