South Melbourne market, Indoor marketplace in South Melbourne, Australia

South Melbourne Market is a covered marketplace in the South Melbourne neighborhood of Melbourne, Australia, spread across several interconnected buildings. Inside, over a hundred stalls offer fresh produce, meat, fish, cheese, baked goods, and handmade items.

The market opened in 1867, making it one of the oldest continuously running markets in Melbourne. Over the decades, the buildings were expanded and updated several times, though the idea of a neighborhood trading place stayed the same.

The South Melbourne Market is known for its dim sims, a type of filled dumpling made here for decades using a recipe developed on-site. Many visitors come just for them and eat them standing at the stall.

The market is open Wednesday through Sunday, with hours that vary by day, so it is worth checking before you go. Parking is available nearby, the aisles are wide enough for wheelchairs, and restrooms are on-site.

The market's dim sims were first made by chef Ken Cheng, and they remain the item many visitors seek out. The worst fire, in 1981, destroyed two original sheds and was followed later that year by bomb damage to stalls.