By ANNA USHER

There’s a new dumpling house in Neutral Bay, and for anyone still mourning the loss of Fangs in Cremorne Plaza, the wait is finally over.

Tucked inside The Grove on the first floor, Spring Harbour Shanghai Cuisine and Dumplings has captured the attention of one of Sydney’s most respected food writers, who has given the restaurant top marks for quality and value.

Veteran reviewer Franz Scheurer told Mosman Collective the “Shanghainese” restaurant was a welcome addition to the local dining scene.

“To everyone who used to love Fangs in Cremorne, I have found a worthy replacement,” Scheurer said.

“On our first night we started with all the dumplings we used to order at Fangs – and every single one was as good, comparing it to when Fangs was at its peak, or better.”

The Neutral Bay dumplings to order

Top of the list: the pork bun and the pork and chive pot stickers.

“The pork bun and pork and chive pot stickers were the best I’ve ever tasted,” Scheurer said.

From there, the table moved on to a twice-cooked chicken Scheurer described as “drool worthy,” and a plate of smoked lamb ribs presented at the table with a theatrical release of smoke.

“The smoked lamb ribs were probably my dish of the night,” he said.

Open kitchen, Lower North Shore prices

Diners can watch the action unfold in the open kitchen, where Scheurer said an “extraordinarily talented chef” is at the pass.

The bill, for a table that ate until they could not fit another morsel, came to $35 a head.

“Superb food, lovely people and an extraordinarily talented chef in the open kitchen,” Scheurer said.

“Fanbloodymazing experience and highly recommended that all the ex Fangs fans go and check it out.”

There’s also an outdoor area for the warmer nights ahead.

The details: Spring Harbour, Neutral Bay

• Where: Spring Harbour Shanghai Cuisine and Dumplings, The Grove (first floor), 166-174 Military Rd, Neutral Bay
• Phone: 02 9904 2667
• Web: springharbourdumplings.com.au
• Price: Around $35 a head, dumplings and shared plates
• Parking: Coles carpark, Grosvenor St.

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