In the next instalment of TPTGLIAC – Tiny Places to get Lunch in Adelaide CBD (OK so the name needs some refinement) – I would like to introduce Mamachau. Located down near the corner of King William and Pirie Street, this little almost hole in the wall eatery is here to deliver some of the best bao you could ask for.
Mamachau has been part of the Adelaide food scene for awhile now. They're pretty famous for their Bao, so one lunch time, we thought we'd head on down to see what else they had to offer. The menu is quite large now, including rice bowls, salads, snacks and other specials which appear to rotate with the seasons.
My favourite lunch place in the CBD! Reasonably priced and delicious. Especially love their Asian tacos & lotus root chips
But don't go there, because I want all the food for myself thanks
Absolutely love the Korean Fried Chicken and also the Port Belly tacos. Full of flavour, best I have ever had. Wish I found this place earlier.
Nice place with some interesting food. Tried the Pork and KFC Baos. The pork was on the dry side and the KFC baos need more sauce. Overall, not too bad and worth a try.
Food - 7/10
Value - 7/10
Service - 8/10
Decor - 7/10
Quick and great service... Always with a friendly smile.
The food Ive tried is delicious, fresh and well presented.
The food is always consistently good... I love all the baos soya beans and the taro chips taste fantastic and CRIPSY. Can be very addictive!
Their fresh iced tea is so refreshing and my friends love the well priced Vietnamese filtered iced coffee
Definitely a place I recommend you try if you are around the area or if you ever see them at Fork on the Road! You won't be disappointed
I first discovered Mamachau’s baos at Fork On The Road and I’ve been in love ever since. There was always a long line up at their food stand so I was delighted when they opened up a permanent store in the CBD. Now I was able to get my bao fix anytime I wanted. Mamachau were the first to bring baos to Adelaide. I’ve been to a few places that make baos and never really liked them. Other places were always dense and stodgy. Mamachau make the best baos in Adelaide. They are the lightest, fluffiest, pillowy soft baos with various flavour combinations.
Amazing! The best bao's a man can get. I really do enjoy their food. The Pork belly and KFC bao's are to die for. Very reasonably priced as well. I always look forward to going to Mamachau's. Can't wait for my next visit. Highly recommend making the trip to the city to this fine Vietnamese eatery. Thumb up, definitely worth an eat
Pork belly and KFC Baos or vietnamese tacos were quite tasty
An interesting take on the traditional bao recipes but executed well
Reasonably priced and service was great
Finally have a job working in the city!! Woo Hoo!
So after hearing about Mamachau for ages from friends with a city job, had to make this one if my first places to check out.
15 bucks for the big meal deal is the way to go for a taster of all the good stuff. Had the Pork Belly, Tofu and KFC chicken.
Yum yum and yum what a great way to go for lunch, fresh, made on the spot, fresh crunchy salads and just the right little sauce to compliment....and you pillowy little bao buns, oh how I love thee. 2 sides to choose with the 15 meal..., I think you need just one and that's the lotus chips. Don't miss them.
4 stars only at this stage as I need the great food to be repeatable, so I'll try again! Just the small meal, 2 bao lotus chips and a drink is the perfect lunch size.
Extra seating outside would be great, but it is a tiny little shop so understandable... I do hope that there is a "special" bao every one in a while just to mix things up!
Tried Mamachau for the first time - the decor and the menu takes a modern vibrant spin on Asian cuisine. Had the Korean fried chicken rice bowl - fresh, healthy, tasty, and loved the sauce.
We had a work lunch that was catered by the wonderful Mamachau! Everything was super delicious! Great options for vegans and vegetarians too. But I have to say their Korean fried chicken is one of the best 😅. The steamed baos were just amazing 😍🤤. Highly recommended!
A great place for bao, iced coffee and Korean fried chicken.
This food was amazing they really know how to make things delicious from baos, to salads, and their chicken wings are so tasty. Nothing disappointed and even better was their service. Would be ideal for catering as their spreads are impressive. Definitely drop by and get some take away.
I have tried some of their dishes. And I gotta say, it’s worth paying for their food. The chicken 🍗 rice bowl🍚 came with all the veggies and the chicken that tasted like KFC with the sauce on top of it.
I basically go to these places for lunch and Mamachau is one of the good options in this place.
What can I say that hasn't already been said about Mamachau!
Using fresh ingredients to prepare some of the most delicious meals the CBD has seen, if you haven't already been here then do yourself a favour and check it out. Renown for their legendary baos, don't forget out about their rice and salad dishes and recently added Korean fried chicken wings. Highly recommend the spiced lotus root chips and kimchi rice balls as a side or snack!
Wow, incredible bau. Filled with heaps of toppings and service was within 5 mins!
3 for $13, can’t go wrong
Great lunch spot, I love the deal with the Bao and lotus chips.
The rice boxes are filling.
All the dishes are delicious.
I also enjoy the vietnamese ice coffees.
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