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Hochi Mama

86/100 (2434 ratings)

Restaurants

Asian

Street Food

Vegetarian Friendly

Healthy

Vietnamese

Vegan Options

Thai

Vietnamese

Fusion

Street Food

Gluten Free Options

Fusion

Thai

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Gluten Free Options

Drinks

Dinner

Lunch

Curry

Prawns

Beef

Dumplings

Salad

Pho

Chili

Ceviche

Crab

Scallops

Duck

Cakes

Salmon

Lamb

Fish

Sashimi

Ribs

Pork

Pad Thai

Fusion

Thai

Asian

Healthy

Street Food

Vietnamese

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Full Bar

Free Wifi

Reservations

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Seating

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Drinks

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Must Try Delicacy, Stir Fry Pad Thai Chicken Noodles are the best and are so addictive and so delicious that one cannot..."

Aravind Ratna

"Hochi Mama offers delicious food and exquisite cocktails. My personal favourite items on the menu are: the ‘roast duck wonton crisps’,..."

Nicole Kellam

"Lovely restaurant with really friendly staff. The food was absolutely incredible and had really good portion sizes. I’m not too good with spice but..."

Jordan Trevena

"📍Hochi Mama, MelbourneLord knows I waited way too long to eat out again. Legit counted seconds until June 1st. I've been to Hochi Mama about..."

Melbfoodie_mark

"Our host Morgan was unreal cool.Super friendly, not only to us as the customers of the vibrant environment, but also to the unfortunate person..."

Joe Barker

"I celebrated my 21st birthday at Hochi Mama last night and the experience was incredible. The food was amazing and the chefs did a great job catering..."

Bianca D

"Bryan was great! Super friendly and deserves a bottle of wine for his efforts..."

Josh G

"Bryan was so helpful and enthusiastic in helping our dear friend celebrate her 21st birthday! Food and service was outstanding. Happy customers..."

Rebekah Hogan

"Our waiter Bryan was amazing and created great vibes for the..."

Georgia Eastwood

"Our server Bryan was a delight. He spent just the right amount of time explaining the menu, making us laugh, and being attentive. The food is..."

Tim Mahoney

"Nice dinner, me and my partner wanted to go Asian but she can’t handle hot (spicy) food at all, Morgan the waiter was super friendly and..."

Sensei

"Couldn't get into Paper, Scissors, Rice which turned out to be a good thing. Two doors down was Hochi Mama. Every meal was a taste sensation. All 5..."

Aaditey Bains

"Can be very busy, was lucky enough to get talk on walking in.Had a light meal, with plenty of good veggo (mostly tofu based)..."

Affogato Addiction

"Delicious, kind staff and great service - highly recommend, although slightly on the pricey side. Great for a special..."

Mikip98

"This is a rave as we loved dinner here! The feed me deal for 2 is great as you can pick a few things to try and you'll want to here! We loved the..."

Eater123

"Quite enjoyed the asian dishes here. I really liked the pad thai and grilled pork belly but didn't love the lamb ribs. There was so much fat on there..."

Connie

"We had a great feed with good service at Hochi Mama! Great to see lots of delish vegan options. Would def go back..."

Jessica Sargeant (Unbeleafablefood)

"A quality venue. Good variety of drinks and food . Friendly staff , just to name a few things ! The food was amazing cashew nut chicken was great..."

Gravy Lover

"Amazing food at a very reasonable price for two! Many fresh veggies and fragrant herbs to accompany with succulent meat! What a feast. We think Hochi..."

Big Fat Layer

"Yum! Came here for my birthday dinner as a treat and we were not disappointed! Young, funky and delicious!The food was tasty and plentiful- the..."

YummyMummy

"Came here for a team lunch and all of them loved the food! We ordered the trio of scallops, vegan pancakes, roasted duck won tons, soft shell crab..."

Some Bunee Loves Food

"Hochi Mama is one of the best Asian Fusion style restaurants there is in the CBD. The ambience is modern - the decor and art makes for a cool place..."

Ashleigh Michelle

"Popped into Ho Chi Mama on a bustling Wednesday. A perk of working in Melbourne CBD is being close to everything.. especially fantastic..."

ToFeedTwo

"What a great night! Booked the late sitting for a group catch up so we had the banquet.Good value for $49.50. There was so much food and a great..."

Samantha Ignalaga Huang

"We came here on a weekend to have dessert and ordered fhe panna cotta and was very impressed. The presentation was on point and if you love pandan..."

M3lissa____

"Excellent outing. The place is nice on the eye, the food is delightful and the staff are great. We went for the 30$pp menu option and we were up to..."

Foodies.and.Coe

"Great food, great cocktails and to top it off Enzo our waiter was fantastic and even remembered us by name! Great night and can’t wait to go back..."

Lauren

"Me and my family went here for lunch the other day. We had such an amazing time. Everything was just perfect the food, drinks, the atmosphere but..."

Nika Storme Oly

"Amazing food, amazing service! We went early (about 5.45) and were seated immediately. The food came out really fast and the guy who served us was..."

Sonia Mehlhopt

"This is the best Asian restaurant I have ever been too. The dishes are beyond unique and the staff are so friendly. I can't begin to describe how..."

Gabi Macfarlane

"Service was amazing!! Probably the best staff and service we’ve ever experienced. Great vibes and food was also great. The curry and chicken..."

Hungry

"Hochi Mama was a great experience, we got the feed me option and every dish was delicious. the chicken bao was the highlight as it was crispy and..."

Andy Liu

"The cocktail is great, I like the Mexican lady boy, it’s a bit spicy but it’s a great sensation.All the vegetarian dishes are amazing, I..."

Charlotte Cooper

"Been twice now and both experiences equally as good as each other.Quirky spot, great service, clever decor, great prices and..."

Iamguyin

"Rating 4.75/5Service ★★★★Food ★★★★★Ambience ★★★★★Price ★★★ ★★We have now visited..."

Urban Muncher

"Everything we ordered was delicious. Great fusion food. Lovely inviting restaurant..."

Parul Aggarwal

"Second time being here and still loved their food. Cool vibe, nice neon signs and friendly staff. Great selection of cocktails and food. Love love..."

KEL

"ONE OF MY FAVE RESTAURANTS EVER!! Everything on the menu is absolutely to die for, and I mean EVERYTHING!! The fried chicken is a MUST!!..."

Emily Williams

"We have been waiting to come and try Hochi Mama for some time now, and wow was the wait worth it, even in winter the Vietnamese flavours came through..."

Richard Tom

"Hochi Mama received a lot of “Yum!” and “This is amazing!” from my friends and I. The food and cocktails were standouts, with my favourites..."

Louise

"Been here twice and loved it every single time! The customer service is so good and the waiter we had was so friendly. Came for my best friends bday..."

Honest Foodie

"Experienced a wonderful evening of delightfully delicious food and sparkly attentive staff. Five stars isn't enough. We loved every bite..."

Janelle Byrne

"This place is something! Such a character.Its lively, heavily crowded,with quirky dim lit ambiance, set in an alley. Weekends are..."

Erica George

"Cheap but delicious!! The only downside is the place is so tiny and the tables have been cramped so close to one another. But who cares when you have..."

Jill

"This place is great for late night dinner cravings. Amazing mix of Asian fusion dishes, great entrees and menu designed to share. Love the cocktail..."

Ricky.katyal86

"Feed me is a must. You will enjoy flavours, variety and will leave full!! They also do a great job of catering for different dietary requirements...."

Surabhi Ganapathy

"🇻🇳 vietnamese fusion dinner🐑 lamb massaman🐟 salmon ceviche🐔 hochi fried chicken banh bao🏚: Hochi Mama📍:..."

Sense Of Food

"I had a very lovely dinner at Hochi Mama. My friend booked a table for us which I highly recommended, unless you’re happy to sit outside in the..."

Mia Tua

"Morgan was super lovely, gave good recommendations and was really happy and approachable. Excellent service. I don’t particularly love Asian food I..."

Stevie

"J’s score 3.75. J & her little sister had a catch up dinner here on Tue 19th Mar.Service was good & relaxed - staff were friendly, helpful &..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"Wow what else can I say! Crazy good. Great service, very well priced and even better food. Great GF options for my girlfriend and non GF for me. Only..."

Mark Cusack

"Love this place! Been here a few times now and it’s become a go to for us! Food is just amazing packed full of flavour, staff are easy going and..."

Alanna

"Hochi Mama is the best Viet fusion restaurant that I have been to in Melbourne. We booked a table (and glad we did because it was a full house) and..."

Aaron Chin

"All the rumours that Hochi Mama is incredible is no lie! The wait was worth it with every meal, side, and dessert being a delight to enjoy! Very..."

Kate

"Amazing food every time we have come and great value for their ‘feed me’ menu. Out host Georgia was fantastic and made the dining experience..."

Georgia Crisfield-Smith

"Always really busy and buzzing but a nice place and once seated staff are very friendly and helpful! We opted for the ‘me hungry now’ which..."

Nat S

"Located in an iconic Melbourne laneway, Hochi Mama is a fun and relaxed restaurant/bar serving up modern Vietnamese-inspired street food. Expect..."

Robin

"I celebrated my birthday here with a large group. We shared the $39.5 banquet which is such good value for money!The food is delicious, one of my..."

Cody

"Absolutely love this place for it’s food, ambience and service. Occasionally there may be a short wait if we haven’t reserved a table but we are..."

Shak

"Visited tonight Thursday night with three friends making us a party of four. Booked a 5:30 p.m. sitting. The place became alive at this early sitting..."

Eric L

"went during the break of harry potter & the cursed child theatre show, was booked out but lovely lady made us a spot on the bar. ordered hochi fried..."

Jesso

"I always wanted to come here but every time I come it's fully booked or a long wait. However husband and I were lucky that we had a gap between the..."

Winney Wang

"My friend works at this restaurant so we decided to go for a visit. I went in open minded and I was completely blown away by the food. The food was..."

Carmelia Ng

"Hochi Mama knows how to do Thai fusion the right way. Rather than making watered-down westernised versions of Thai food, they do their own thing to..."

Sesame Eats

"Located in one of Melbourne’s hidden laneways, Hochi Mama is a fun and vibrant restaurant serving up modern Vietnamese and Asian fusion food. Their..."

Kris L

"We get the 'me hungry now' set and I must say the serving size of the large dishes are generous. We order a tiger beef salad on the side and I would..."

Natsfoodadventures

"Went there for New year eve dinner ... The food is so good .. and the service too .. we orders so many dishes and and loved all of them .. from fried..."

Pav Parmar

"This place is good! The food is great and comes out rather quickly. The staff is incredibly friendly! The prices are incredibly reasonable..."

Jackson Trundle

"Came here for a second visit for a quick work lunch. Had some minor issues on the first visit but they invited me back to try it again. Was great! I..."

Princeofharts

"Delicious food and can generally cater to dietary requirements. Highly recommend the Feed Me deal which gets 2 people 2 small dishes, 2 large dishes..."

Rach

"Really yummy food. Certainly an interesting menu with plenty of tasty options. The cocktail menu was also very excited and I liked the suggested..."

Yume Yume

"*4.5Dined at Hochi Mama as a group of 6. We all participated in the ‘me hungry now’ deal, which was more than enough food. Definite stand..."

SouthEastEater

"Came here for dinner and there was great service, great food just a loud atmosphere! In saying that I would still recommend and eat there again for..."

Zoe

"First time to Hochi Mama and will definitely be back. Great atmosphere and equally great food. Our waiter Kaya was friendly and suggested some dishes..."

Brett

"Great food if you can handle spice but otherwise would not recommend as found most dishes spicy! Atmosphere and vibe were great (very noisy!). My..."

Daniellefuerst1

"This place is amazing! The food is great and comes out rather quickly. The staff are incredibly friendly! The prices are incredibly reasonable..."

Sanj Tanya

"I visited Hochi Mama just recently and was very impressed with the level of friendliness and warmth experienced by the staff there, particularly by..."

Aleksandra Smiljanic

"Amazing food, cocktails, and service. The prices are very reasonable and our server Cleo was a friendly and attentive host. My new go to place to..."

Lily-Rose Palmer

"This is the second time I’ve been to Hochi Mama and I’m really impressed as its even better than the first! We ordered the “Me Hungry Now”..."

Kheng OMNOM

"Had a meal here with colleagues, good curry which is similar to red Thai curry but with less vegetables and more paste. Colleagues also happy with..."

Amid

"Came here tonight for a catch up with friends. Got seated promptly as we made a booking. The place was busy with a vibrant atmosphere. We got the..."

Bear Noms

"We stopped by here on the way to the theatre and found the food to be delicious. Staff were friendly and welcoming. Cocktails were great. Prices..."

Claire Sawyer

"The three of us ordered the Me Hungry Now menu and found the food to be more than enough, especially as we didn’t expect dishes to come with salad...."

Daisy

"Booked in for a birthday dinner. Brilliant place! Buzzing atmosphere, friendly staff and the food is beautiful. Fresh and full of flavour. We got the..."

Ruth Cathcart

"Ambience is great. Food is pretty good, eggplant rice paper role is amazing but it's super spicy!! Only downside is that the seating is only for 1.5..."

Yummyjjoa

"I have been to this place time & time again. I cannot get enough. The customer service is amazing! So many waiters & waitresses that will help you..."

Angeline Pyz

"Delicious food and Cleo was a great host! Make sure you leave room for the pandan pannacotta for dessert - it is amazing! The restaurant is super..."

JK

"Mama, you looked after us well. Great value for money ‘feed me’ menu (was really hard to pick from all the delicious sounding selections). Will..."

Sarah Brancatisano

"Great food and brilliant service by Cleo. The lunch special is so worth it. Cleo made the entire experience memorable with her customer service..."

Bindiya Kripalani-Mirpuri

"So good! I love any Asian fusion cuisine and this is no exception! The service from our waiter Fraser was tops and the chicken bao is a must try! We..."

Melfidaniella

"I had a booking for 2 here at 5:30pm on a Saturday night. We were seated promptly, however all the tables were very cramped together so it wasn’t..."

Stelly

"The best Asian food in metro Melbourne and fantastic service from Morgan. You can’t go past the trio of Prawns or the chicken buns ..... the only..."

Matthew Dodson

"Hochi Mama is what I consider a 2nd generation Vietnamese restaurant, in a sense that the founders grew up in Melbourne from immigrant parents and..."

Flying Forward

"Always a great menu, but made better by an even better waitress. We have our waitress Cleo the reigns of the menu and she led us through the entire..."

Conor McCabe

"Went with the feed me menu, and it was amazing! Went with Cleo’s recommendation and loved every dish. The cocktails were also delicious. Friendly..."

Alex Corva

"Everything was awesome, the food, the drinks , the waiters, i loved everything but I wish they would move to a bigger place so they would have more..."

Shareen Rahman

"We were craving for some gooooooood asian dinner tonight. and HOCHI MAMA was juuuuuuust perfect! Everything was delicious! And we were very lucky to..."

Saemyi Han

"My wife and I, and our 3 adult children dined at Hochi Mama tonight. Great food, great atmosphere, great service. Had the: Vegan..."

Neil Moore

"Lunch in the sun at hochi mama today.Food was really tasty, i had the chicken curry & some roti. Service was friendly, the food did come..."

Wine And Food Lovers

"I came here with a large group for my birthday on Saturday and we had the most wonderful time. The $39.5 banquet is such great value and our host,..."

Dee

"Food: Chicken bao was the winner hands-down but the soft shell crab and ceviche were great too. Would not recommend the Massaman curry - maybe they..."

Guzzling

"Love this little gem. Massaman lamb curry melts in mouth. Soft shell crab was light and not overly hot. Quick service with lovely young staff, Cleo..."

Donna Hayes

"Chill and lively atmosphere and very friendly wait staff. I highly recommend the Saigon curry (their signature) and the soft shell crab banh mi -..."

Fatcat

"Great vibes, friendly and attentive service. Good value for money with the feed me deal. One of salmon dishes were beautiful. It is a very busy..."

Tracy Jc Nguyen

"Chicken Bao was good. Vegan crispy fried Peking duck was excellent, will definitely have that again. Southern Chicken curry was creamy and amazing...."

Lucky Star

"We came as a group of 8 and purchased the Me Hungry Now option, definitely worth it and we were able to share a large range of dishes. The fried..."

Vivienne Zhu

"Had a great experience at Hochi Mama with a group of 9. Morgan was our host and did everything he could to make sure we were comfortable! Fantastic..."

Abbie Sheers

"Had a really nice dinner here! They do a good deal of 2 entree, 2 main and a side for $59 for 2 people (can add more). Food was yum, service was fast..."

Claire

"Lovely team, with delicious food. We had a great banquet amongst the three of us. Unfortunately we only had an hour to dine. But overall..."

Mikayla Williamson

"Went to Hochi Mama Saturday night and it was excellent! Cleo looked after us expertly and the food was simply delicious. Great Vibe. We left the..."

Scott Edwards

"Friendly staff with a refreshingly human element, love that they provide blankets in the cold. Nice looking and tasting food, some with their own..."

Riley

"The service especially by Fraser and Cleo was out of this world and made the dining experience more exciting and comfortable. Would recommend the..."

Angela Xiao

"Food was amazing and the service was fantastic. Cleo was brilliant and very attentive. Definitely recommend the Pork belly boa and dumplings...."

Mmrward1

"One of the tastiest and value for money 'feed me' menus in Melbourne. The portions were perfect for me and 2 other friends and we got to try a great..."

Veta Bajaj

"Had a great night there for my mum's birthday Sunday night. Food was great, service was great (we had Cleo who was awesome!), drinks delicious. Will..."

Phillip Ngu

"Such good food and service. Our waitress Cleo was really helpful and accommodating to our dietary requirements. The chicken bao was delicious! ..."

Larissa Cox

"Went for dinner on a Saturday night and had the Me Hungry Now option. Delicious food and great ambience. Portions were bought out pretty fast..."

Kavindi Deheragoda

"Amazing restaurant, with some of the best Asian Fusion food in Melbourne and probably in Australia. I’m a regular here and I introduce..."

Francesco Garbellini

"I love visiting Hochi Mama whenever I’m in the city. The food and cocktails are always great and the venue has a great vibe. Unfortunately sound..."

Samantha

"Fraser from the waitstaff at Hochi Mama made our night. He knows his stuff - we couldn’t decide so he picked our menu for us and paired a perfect..."

Stef Jones

"Last night's dinner was fantastic. We ordered the massaman curry , ceviche, chicken bao , pineapple fried rice and the spring rolls. The staff are..."

@lukebMelb

"Came here for a work lunch, great value deals, tried the veggie spring rolls and pork belly stir fry. Both were delicious and the meals around the..."

PedGetsFed

"Had a lovely dinner here tonight. Food, service and tunes were amazing! Our host Cleo was very helpful and kind. If your in Melbourne it should be..."

Matilda.stack

"Went here with some friend and did the ‘me hungry now’ option. It was great value for money. Would highly recommend. The workers were all above..."

Adel-phoodie

"Really nice Vietnamese fusion restaurant! The food and service was great. Went here with a friend on Tuesday night - we ordered the $59 deal...."

Dine And Dash

"Great food & service. And unexpectedly great value! About $50 each for the Feed Me menu (2 mains, 2 entrees and 1 side) plus a cocktail! Very busy so..."

Mjloco

"Loved this crazy little busy restaurant. The $59 feed me deal is perfect for 2 people and great for value. Was easy to make a booking but..."

Mj

"I've got a funny feeling that I'm getting too old for places such as Hochi Mama. While the food and service at this Liverpool Street eatery was..."

Professor_JER

"It was our first time visiting Hochi Mama for lunch and it was such a delicious experience! Let’s get straight into it:Roti & curry dip -..."

Win - FSC

"Tucked away in the Liverpool St, Hochi Mama serves up a delicious spin on traditional Vietnamese and Thai cuisine. We enjoyed taking the..."

Gastrology

"Been on my bookmarks for so long so we finally got around to checking it out and it didn't disappoint. The drinks had clever names and tasted..."

Finger Lickin

"4.5Update: we were recently invited to try the newly updated menu almost a year on from when we last popped in for a visit. Same great..."

Espy Eats

"Loved it! The me hungry deal was super great value! I would recommend getting in early as they are super busy. Favourite dish was the Soft Shell..."

M-brams

"Amazing food, great vibes, fantastic service. The wait staff recommended dishes to us when we couldn’t decide and all were delicious. I was here on..."

Chloe

"Brought my partner here for his birthday. We ordered the set where we got to choose a couple of dishes. Food and drinks were both amazing and plenty..."

Beii Tith

"Came here for my birthday and was so happy I picked this gem! The $59 option for 2 people (which we added another person to for an extra $29) was..."

Yasmin T

"Super delicious, very rich flavours and great value for money. The staff was very friendly. However the sea food did get me and my friend sick and..."

M.A.S.

"What a beautiful way to celebrate mother's day with a glorious 10 item feast + desserts for everyone on the table! Serving up Vietnamese cuisine with..."

Elizabeth Duong

"Wow wow wow. Two friends and I went to Hochi Mama last night and were AMAZED with the quality of the food. We opted in for the "me hungry now" option..."

Sky Srblin

"This place served rather delectable dishes with swift and attentive service. Went with a vegetarian friend, we had the eggplant rice paper rolls..."

Cara

"Back again at Ho Chi Mama tonight for a friend’s 21st birthday. I came late so I only got some of the mains & dessert but what I ate was very..."

Melanie (ForeverBrunching)

"YOO KIDS I CANNOT RECOMMEND THIS PLACE ENOUGH! Not only is Gemma (our waitress) absolutely lovely (give her a pay raise) but the food is really..."

VP

"This was my first time here and we had the most wonderful experience here. Service was amazing, the waiters and waitress even stood around to have a..."

Nini

"Love, love, love this place. The $59 Me So Hungry set is well worth the money especially if you order the fried chicken baos and curry ham hock,..."

G.R.eat

"Hochi Mama is a casual dining restaurant serving really interesting Asian fusion dishes. We went for the "Me hungry now". It is reasonably priced and..."

Eat_today_diet_tomorrow

"Loved this place, food is amazing and well priced, atmosphere is great, especially being able to sit outside on a nice day. Service is spot on and..."

Dee

"I love the idea of tapas, nothing beats getting to try a range of dishes without breaking the bank. That’s probably why I was so taken by Rice..."

Beini

"such a nice little restaurant in the heart of melbourne. the food was very very nice. ordered quite a few different dishes with the highlight being..."

Kimmyreeow

"Nice spot for Asian fusion and drinks. The feed me option could be really large if you accidentally choose two large meals with heavy meat. But all..."

VodkaO_ZS

"I've visited Hochi Mama twice now, and both times have had great experiences. Hochi Mama is a hip Asian fusion restaurant that offers exceptional..."

JW

"Second time I’ve been and the service and food was excellent! Can highly recommend the $59 special for 2, definitely worth every cent! Our..."

Mikayla Wald

"We didn’t have any booking and walked in. Got a table straight away. We opted for the Me Hungry Now! $59 and had the best of best dishes...."

Foodmaster

"Great staff that are kind, helpful, patient and attentive. The food is absolutely beautiful. Lovely flavours, a wide range of dishes, caters well for..."

VeeC

"Recent Experience: It's rare to see restaurants meaning serious business of dishing out whats been promised, but it rarer to see..."

Ozzy Kunnu

"We celebrated a family birthday here and I couldn't fault it! The food was fantastic, the staff patient, attentive and thoughtful. Thank..."

Deanne Carson

"Cleo was a great find, specially the panacota : look at the picture . We will be back. Cleo will be waiting for us and the friends I am going to..."

Romain Hermelin

"Lovely food & atmosphere. Food came out really quick, and waitstaff super attentive. In particular, Gemma, our waitress was fantastic. Super friendly..."

Megan

"Had a company dinner there last night. Can easily say that everyone had enjoyed themselves with some great yummy food. Service was very good with..."

Naveed Kazi

"We came here with a group early Saturday evening. I’m glad we booked as the place was bustling! We chose the banquet which included 3 (or 4?)..."

OmNom Susie

"Food was amazing, atmosphere was great, service was good. To many waiters per table though, so much confusion if I had ordered or finished or wanted..."

Purple People Eater

"We went to Hochi Mama on a busy Tuesday amidst the CBD lunch rush. We had no bookings but they accommodated us and we were seated at the bar...."

The Frugal Cats

"Popped in for a quick bite tonight after work. They have an offer for 2 people which was 1 small dish each, 1 main each and a side to share for 59..."

The Judge

"Feedme menù was awesome Pice super competitiveGood food quality Staff friendly Generous portionsVery busy recommend make a..."

GL

"Something of an experience - incredibly friendly place, full on vibe, lots of atmosphere and a fun place to dine, inside or out. Can be very hard to..."

Keith Lawrence

"Booked this a while ago and Friday night my partner and I had a chance to check it out. Service was excellent, all staff were friendly, happy and..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"Really delicious food that was served quickly (almost too quickly, mains out before entrees finished) that came in a good $59 deal of one side, two..."

Liv McGrath

"The place is really cool. Really modern and funky. The food is nice, probably not traditional Vietnamese but more on the fancy side. Everything was..."

Melbourne Food Lover

"I have eaten here 4 times in the past year. The food is always fantastic. Fresh. Full of flavour. The menu is brilliant and the prices amaze me. Top..."

Antoniette Santoro

"A small lovely venue to enjoy a contemporary asian fusion meal. Their infamous pork belly bao and their stir fry pad thai were both exceptional. A..."

TweeVy Ngo

"I really like Hochi Mama. I actually went there by accident because the place I wanted to visit didn’t have room, what a great accident that was! A..."

KnowingMelbourne

"If I could please my girlfriend like the tofu fried rice did... Pwoah, I'd be a happy man. Good Valentine's day feed, came with a champagne on..."

Alex Andrew Coe Billson

"Me hungry now deal was perfect for a hungry couple of 20 year olds. Pho pad Thai noodles and bao buns were our favourite! Very quick service, amazing..."

Janay Tahlia Casas

"Big applause for the owner who created Hochi mama, just because it is very hard to pull off Vietnamese cuisines with a twist.We had the $59 feed..."

Melbourneats

"Delicious Asian Fusion food 👌🏽 How can you go wrong with a $29 feed me option for one person... there were four of us which meant we..."

Deana Cannatelli

"Loved their $59 deal, it was simply the perfect portion (and price!) for 2. I’d recommend trying their fried chicken (and fried chicken bao!), they..."

Angel Khong

"We had a mostly great time here last night. Staff were very friendly, knew the menu well & were attentive to our table. Drinks..."

Lily Kelcey

"Cool and popular Vietnamese fusion restaurant in the CBD.The $59 for 2 menu was really great value!Cocktails were delicious and strong,..."

Avolette

"Food was fantastic! The Pho-pad thai and the chicken bao were the highlights! Everything was just fresh and delicious! Special mention to..."

Anna Ziegler

"K: Vietnamese fusion. I know what you are thinking. With our reviews on this style of food and myself not being a fan, it might seem bleak, but let..."

Kevin & Emily

"With the $59 set menu with 5 dishes between 2, image how’d it’d be like between 4?! Being a Vietnamese myself, the dishes and flavours were..."

Fiona Nguyen

"Love that it takes bookings. Food is awesome. Very similar to RPS next door. The service on the other hand was terrible. They were friendly but kept..."

Mistermister

"Entrée: fried chicken - totally recommend it.Mains: Saigon curry with tofu - I normally steer away from curries but this was a top seller and..."

Naomi Sutanto

"Stumbled upon this when we were looking for some place to have dinner. Long Q so it must be good. First impression- fast service (probably as we..."

Corgi The Foodie

"Excellent food but a bit cramped and service was poorly timed (my main came out within 30 seconds of having been served my entre). Given my entre was..."

Emma Barnes-Whelan

"Got surprised by the amazing decoration in the restaurant. The style is so cool. A good place to take photos. Tried the pork belly with rice. It..."

Milktealayer

"The food here is really food and the waiting staff are very friendly. We made a booking for 5 of us for dinner. We did the dinner special which was..."

Amysyder

"Came here for the pho dumplings and was sadly kind of disappointed. Didn't blow my mind but their pho was decent.Will give their other..."

Michael Tan

"Very busy and popular place for a good reason: good food and good service! Tried the Vietnamese style fried chicken with salad, rice and fried egg..."

Bernardo Jacobi

"Had a quick lunch on a Monday. The place was buzzing with lots of tables reserved. We ordered the eggplant rice paper rolls - an absolute taste..."

The Food Queen

"😱Lizzie's first impression: Very similar style to their food friends two doors down, but the menu is a of a Vietnamese asian fusion instead...."

Lizzie Eats Melbourne

"Nice food , had a set menu the highlights were chicken bao, beef ribs and the steamed fish ! Beware it’s very spicy. Delicious cocktails. One..."

Food Lover

"I’ve been to Hochi Mama plenty of times, for lunch and have thoroughly enjoyed my experience. However, when introducing my big group of guests to..."

Cindy Nguyen

"First time there on Saturday and will be back ASAP! Even though the kitchen was closing, the team were attentive, took the time to explain the menu..."

Alan King

"Great service and amazing food which is why I'm rating it so highly. We had the papaya salad with soft shell crab, and a curry. However, the..."

Tk

"On a busy Monday night, the restaurant was packed. Had to wait about 10 minutes for an outside table. Waiters and staff were super friendly, always..."

Phuong Phan

"At $30 a head for 5 dishes this place is a bargain. The staff were great too!The “pho-plings” was a small serving and didn’t do much for..."

Cheesy.boys

"Great atmosphere, friendly staff, fun bartenders, delicious cocktails and amazing food. Took my vego husband here and we chose only vego dishes for..."

Liv

"Such good food in this place. Was here on a Friday night on a balmy evening. There is another place close by too, which was similar cuisine from..."

Brunos Food Safari

"A friend took me out for dinner and I absolutely loved there food and the interiors. Energetic and friendly staff. We got the feed me option which..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"Great food selection and cocktails! We had the fried snapper and beef short ribs - very flavourful and awesome for the price! The staff were also..."

CleoTheCat

"This was the second time we visited Hochi Mama and it was as good as the first. Our waiter Kaya remembered and was again extremely love and helpful...."

Jessica Palumbo

"The restaurant is actually really lovely. The atmosphere is wonderful and the wait staff, though not chatty, were efficient. The pork buns that we..."

Neer Ly

"The food is absolutely amazing. Stumbled in looking for ramen on a busy Friday night. You would think that I’d realise a Vietnamese fusion place..."

Christine Stephen

"Food was amazing! Ambiance was good and definitely a good place for vegetarians!! So many options along with reasonable price. I will definitely be..."

Julia Zhang

"Great atmosphere, delicious food and quick service. On a Wednesday night, we were seated at the bar as we didn’t have a reservation..."

Gisele_kaya

"Do: Coconut rice with steamed barramundiDont: Green Tea baoI loved loved the barramundi, the two distinct flavours of the two parts of..."

Turtle 🐢

"This place was packed when we arrived. 815pm on a Friday evening, we booked ahead and there was about 12 of us . We opted for the set menu . Food was..."

Truth Be Told Australia

"Amazing food , you would crave to go back. Kaya was an awesome host . His recommendations were spot on. Very friendly place. The desert we had..."

Prakash Kamath

"We got the $59 deal for 2 and it did not disappoint! Food and cocktails are amazing!! Service is just as good, staff are friendly and prompt. Food..."

Nathan Bell

"My sort of dining experience. Sitting up at the bar, restaurant has a great vibe, couple drinks and awesome food. Came at 6.30pm on Saturday night..."

Birdman

"What a great place! We had such a great experience tonight! Our host Alex definitely made our time a 10/10. Super friendly, efficient and just an all..."

Sweetlikesugar

"Another brilliant food experience here. Absolutely love this place. Food is perfect and the service is sensational. Really great vibe all around...."

Michelle

"This place is very underrated, those are the only words that can be used to start of this review.Staff were extremely friendly and it..."

Captain Tofu 💪🌱☘️🍀

"Overall rating 4 - based on the great service, value, ambience and location. Food was yum and for what we paid $59 for two of us it was definitely..."

Preet Eats 👍🏾👎🏽🤔😄😋

"Very very busy and super popular. Good food but feels a bit greasy. Really nice desserts and good sizes for serves. Good for sharing or if you want..."

Matilda Jeffrey

"We decided to give Hochi Mama a go after passing it multiple times on the way to more "hyped up" eateries nearby, and we were blown away by how good..."

Nini Foodie

"Cute little cozy bar, very trendy! Love the atmosphere. Was packed even though I went on a Tuesday night. Sat at the bar, bartender Terry was very..."

Wilko Tea

"I've been to Hochi Mama a few times now and have a few favourite dishes that I will always come back for! The pandan panna cotta is so good, that I..."

Ann

"Came here with friends for a Sunday lunch. The 5 dishes for $59 deal was good value and let us to try a variety of dishes - starting with smalls..."

Cindy Zhou

"Talk about value for money! First modern Asian restaurant I have come across that doesn't cost an arm and a leg for a few small dishes. Flavours..."

Southside Foodie

"A friend and I had dinner here. We decided on getting 5 dishes for 29.50pp. The dishes we had were tasty, however I found the dishes to be very small..."

LittleM

"Loved this place! Came here for a quick dinner before a show. Beautifully, delicious food all round. Everything we had was super tasty. Very..."

KITCHFIT

"Staff friendly. It was popular for lunch, they had run out of a couple options. Interior is cool, bit of street art and mood lighting. In a very nice..."

Youngy

"We went to Hochi Mama on a Monday night. We got the $29.50 deal, ordering tofu skewers, pork belly bao, the beef ribs and Southside chicken..."

WeiTing Ashley Shyu

"I would definitely recommend doing the 'hungry me now' menu. It's a great way to try different things and you can choose anything on the menu, great..."

Meg

"On Fathers Day this place was busy but not packed. We were left standing around for what felt like ages before anyone acknowledged our presence and..."

J0yy173

"Loved Hochi Mama!!! Such a cool place with a really good vibe. They play awesome RNB music and have really cool decor inside. The food is amazing &..."

Erica Roccioletti

"They have a set for approx 30 pp! So worth it, we couldn't even finish the food. The pau's were so so, but other than that the food is so..."

Jean

"LIT!: loved the portion size and dishes here. The dumplings in a fragrant pho soup was delightful unique dish. All the meat we had was super tender..."

Jennitals

"Had a lovely tasty lunch here today. Laneway location. Great sauces. Tasty! Favorite was spring rolls made with fine web of vermicelli- delicate..."

Salted Caramel

"In an area in the city where there's a pleather of great asian inspired restaurants like Longrain, Gingerboy and Rock Paper Scissors this place was..."

Mills

"I’ve been to Hochi Mama for dinner and yumcha but I’ve never tried their lunch menu! I was a little surprise by how much they’ve dialled back..."

Wandering Ella

"Have been here thrice and loved it everytime. Highly recommend the steamed barramundi, fried chicken wings, pork belly bao, seafood spring rolls...."

Melbourne Adventurer

"A group of my friends went here a few weeks ago and we loved it! The waitress was happy to help us with the menu to get more for our money, which was..."

Kirsty Haggerty

"Hochi Mamas is a hidden little gem in Liverpool street.... not too far from parliament station. They offer Vietnamese dishes with modern..."

Sheemal Visun

"Hochi Mama is a hidden little eatery that puts a new innovative twist on the usual Vietnamese and Thai dishes.The place itself is..."

FOOD TRIP

"Zac was a fantastic waiter! Really took care of us and was very polite when we had to wait 45 mins for the rest of our party to arrive .... delicious..."

Claire Thorpe

"4th visit to this fabulous food joint and each time gets better!! Everything about Hochi Mama is just amazing- the food (drool worthy and delish) the..."

Stacy Hacket

"Yum yum yum yum. Tried so many small and large dishes here and they were so delicious. Make sure you get the soft shell crab. Amazing stuff...."

Lole Lole Lole

"Was great, lots of variety, friendly staff! The fried chicken and the spring rolls are brilliant! Also great atmosphere, and orders were brought out..."

Marcus Sim

"Hochi Mama is definitely a must visit whether you're a local or visiting Melbourne. Took our Irish friends for dinner and it was definitely a hit! ..."

Adriana Andelkovic

"😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 a Melbourne favourite. Never disappoints. I can't even pick my favourite thing on the menu. But my review needs to..."

Amy Stephenson

"Best fried chicken out!! Everything on the menu looks and sounds delicious, always spoilt for choice!! Sooooo yummy! Delicious cocktails! Great vibes..."

Stephanie

"Wow!! Incredible ambience, friendly service and amazing food.. there is a little bit of everything on that menu for everyone whether they are vegan,..."

Rebecca Fakhri

"Hochi Mama was this months lunch date with middle son, always looking for somewhere in close proximity to his work and good food! Have been to Rice..."

Carol Sheldon

"Great cocktails and the staff are friendly!!! The sharing menu is great!!! Absolutely love the hochi fried chicken, crispy pork belly bao and the..."

Brunchinwithb

"Food was sensational and service was great, was quite cosy for 4 people. Cheap for the amount of food you get with the $29 4 dish option. Will be..."

Joelperkins93

"Nice food, busy place, quick service and great value. The food is good, fresh and modern. Chicken was great, pork belly was nice. beef rib was dry..."

Justos

"Was not able to take pictures as the setting is dark and would rather have not insulted the amazing food. Heres a quick summary of my experience..."

HungryMelbournian

"The Pho soup is superb.But the pork bun was too hard to chewing and the noodle is less than I expected.Overall, the environment is quite..."

Alice Chen

"As a group of 5, we had to order the set menu which include a small and large plate each and few sides. The famous phoplings were very average. I..."

AP

"So glad we booked a table here - by 6pm the place was packed! We had the 'feed me' deal which ended up being a lot more food than we could fit in!..."

Amy Sharma

"This place is amazing 😍😍😍The food is simply delicious and the cocktails are too. Great value $30 per person for mains. We tried the pho..."

Sinfully Delicious

"Quality up market Vietnamese, go there with your friends and get a whole load of food to share. Enjoyed it all, especially the fried chicken..."

Matt

"Hochi mama screams TGIF vibes even on a Monday night. I love the atmosphere of the place, the waiters are friendly and everyone around you is..."

Vicky Ho

"Very good value for money ($59 for 2 ppl), great atmosphere, good service. Food quality is not quite what you'd get at Chin Chin or Jinda but it's..."

Truman Tang

"Great food! Good service and theyre so nice. So, I ordered the dinner set for 2 and can feed 3 person hahaha, and it is more than enough..."

Indira Ayu Maharani

"I had heard so many good things about Hochi Mama I decided to take my girlfriend here for our anniversary. We had a few of the large dishes..."

Andy Trancao

"We went with a group and ordered the $59 deal which is great value for money. The serving sizes are big and there was plenty to go all around. The..."

Glenny

"Had the "feed me menu" which was great value for $30. Everything we had was delicious and large portion sizes. Great cocktail list too. Quite a loud..."

Christine

"Went for a dinner last night, I made a booking through zomato for 8pm. When I got there the table was not ready and we had to wait about 15 mins. The..."

Clarinna

"Stumbled upon this place and thought would give it a go. To see how busy the venue was, guaranteed that the place and food must be good. The staff..."

Ray

"Super delicious, cool space with tasty modern Asian dishes. Went with a group before the comedy festival and they could not be more accommodating...."

BellaItalia

"❤️❤️❤️ delicious food the $59 deal was way too much food though. The dessert with the sticky rice and mango and lychee ice cream was..."

Facebook User

"The Southside Tofu Curry ($20) on the other hand was, surprisingly, a winner. The curry sauce was rich and aromatic, with the elements of sweetness..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"First visit here and very impressed with the foodThe staff were great but the kitchen must have been wanting an early night! We ordered a..."

Urban Foodie

"We were there early as we had a show to go to - 5pm.It wasn't long before the place was really busy and as the meal progressed we could see..."

Kriti Kapoor

"Excellent food, cocktails, ambiance and service. We dined there and tried their entire cocktail menu. Nothing short of brilliance. The food simply..."

NiluH

"Though modern Vietnamese street food seems to be the in thing right now, hochi mama really takes this cuisine to the next level. The bustling vibes..."

@twogoodtoresist

"Went here on a very bustling Saturday night after comedy fest show. Lucky we booked! Seated and looking at menus we ordered cocktails first (had a..."

Sophie S

"We went there for a Friday evening out with friends and ordered from the Me Hungry Now (MHN) option. $59 for two people gave us 2 small portions, 2..."

Poonam Advani

"When fusion is done right...YASSS! Plus 5 star service without the pricetag. Thanks Hochi Mama, this mama will be back on her next night..."

Mummy+Me Eats

"A Great Modern Asian in the City, With stunning Cocktails. So i visited here twice in the last month and both times it was awesome, once..."

Just Jamie

"If you’re going to make a good impression with The Dear Luncher, a great way to do that is to immediately provide an easy pop culture reference via..."

The Dear Luncher

"Amazing! Love the vibe of the place; great music and good customer service. Everything ordered tasted great. Really recommend their strawberry..."

Miranda Phal

"We started off with the Pho’plings and were suitably impressed. Served within an aromatic and flavoursome broth that exhibited a pleasant pho..."

Penguineats

"Ordered the me hungry now for 3 people for about $90. This consisted of 5 different sized dishes.The meals were delicious my favourites were the..."

Split The Bill

"Quick service with a smile! Food was amazing and FAST! sashimi and barramundi highly recommended. Mango blossom dessert was more than I..."

Don'tMessWithMyFood

"Hochi Mama has been on our bucket list for way too long, so tonight was the night to check it out 😊.Tucked in a classic Melbournian's..."

Must Be Hungry

"Great dining concept ..... Fusion is not an easy challenge to balance and accomplished.The first impression "always" counts ... smartly..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Got offered a complimentary dining experience for two people, in which I gladly accepted. We each had the option of an entree, main and a sharing..."

Stephanie Papazois

"Hochi Mama is a hip Vietnamese fusion restaurant nestled in the backstreets of Melbourne’s CBD. We were invited to try out their menu and had a..."

Donutsam

"We were lucky to get a couple of seats at the bar upon walking up on a busy Sat night. We had two delicious cocktails and did the $59 deal for two,..."

Justine

"Their coconut southern style chicken curry is to DIE for!In love with their interiors and quaint location. Would definitely recommend this..."

Rebecca Ann McPherson

"Great place to go with friends in the city as it is suitable for sharing. I went with 2 friends and we ordered: Trio of Scallops, Pho'plings, Fried..."

Ruby Wang

"Vietnamese Fusion Can't say I've tried it... Loved this trendy little Melbourne cafe. Perfectly styled... Love the name and the the place and the..."

Nay Nay

"Delicious food and yummy cocktails with the best service Melbourne has to offer! Staff are super helpful and knowledgable about the food and drinks,..."

Julinka Ulehla

"Great service, delicious food!! Went for the $29.50 share option which worked out to be perfect amount of food. Did notice that wine is the same..."

Amazon

"Great option for a trendy and reasonably priced meal in the city. I dined here with a large group of friends and found that the menu was incredibly..."

Kate Dougherty

"I enjoyed great food and great service from very friendly staff, who were very helpful and answered any questions we had! I had a fantastic time..."

Mark Acton

"Here's the story! my partner and I were craving something different, something great. And look no further than Hochi mama! From the moment we walked..."

Henri Jay

"Love this place! Super fun vibe and great staff. Good food was super quick and delicious. Unique cocktail menus that pairs well with all the food,..."

Julia Ferguson

"After looking up Vietnamese CBD restaurants my partner and I came across this and decided to give it a try - it's now our favourite spot in the whole..."

Lucy West

"This place was amazing! We popped in before the theatre so were in a bit of a rush! We informed our fantastic, friendly waitress and she made sure..."

Becky

"I'm a repeat customer at Hochi Mama. The food, drinks, service and music are always amazing. Would definitely recommend They are great at..."

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

"Great stop in for a quick bite! Cool venue, in a great street with the bonus of a few outdoor tables. Cocktails were great, food was good but not..."

Ashley Rose

"Hochi Mama was easy to find, with a welcoming and comfortable venue. The wait staff were all beautiful and friendly, and very helpful with answering..."

Maidtomunch

"Hochi Mama was not our first choice last night. Guess what it is great for fusion southern eastern Chinese food.👍👍 The restaurant has a package..."

Cissythescorpio

"A relaxing day for comfort food. We headed here for Lunch the other day, we arrived a bit early however the lovely waitress sat us down and allowed..."

Lyonee Dang

"Tried the $59 for two dinner. Ordererd the pork bao , chicken banh mi, beef ribs and garlic prawns. Happy with everything except the beef ribs which..."

Louisa Wang

"We visited Hochi Mama on a Thursday night, the restaurant was busy but we managed to get a table quickly without a booking. Staff were friendly..."

Aggie Koczwara

"Husband and I came here the other night and was actually pleasantly surprised. We were planning to go to Rice Paper Scissors but they were so busy so..."

Shelah King

"The food was excellent and good value for money (we got the special 2 larger, 2 smaller and one side for $59.90 between two). Very full afterwards...."

Laura H

"Lets talk the food we had.Scallops - cooked well with good hit of red curry. The balance of hotness and sweetness was good for me.Phoplings - I liked..."

Stan Lim

"Cat and I are obsessed with pandan flavoured food, so when we saw the pandan panna cotta on Hochi Mama’s IG we knew we had to come here!..."

Kristy And Cat

"Hochi Mama is far and away one of my favourite places to eat - ever. I love the authentic, unpretentious and laid back vibe of the space and the..."

Mandy

"We order different dishes between the Small and Large menu and we loved it. We have had the opportunity to try several Asian restaurants and I have..."

María Camila Restrepo Z

"A casual, modern and hip place to dine in the heart of melbourne city! The venue itself is verryyyy small but they utilize the space well including..."

Linda Nguyen

"Vibe & service was great! We had the beef ribs which were super fatty but the flavor was amazing! The scallops definitely were the highlight! We will..."

Ali_paton

"reservation is definitely recommended. Ordered and LOVED THE VEGETARIAN PHO. Very beautiful scenery. Service was fast and prompt. Left very full and..."

J.G

"A modern twist to Vietnamese food. We had the baos which were nice, although another serving would be great. Vermicelli spring rolls are always a..."

Shiju Mammen

"Food was yum and our server Harriet was very nice! I'm a coeliac and they catered for me in terms of mains but unfortunately had no desserts..."

Zoe Chin

"Hochi Mama is one of my new Vietnamese fusion hotspots in Melbourne as of today. I was intrigued by the rnb and hip hop background advertised on..."

Artistedegastronomie

"On the way home from hochi mama and can't wait to actually get home to rave about this place. Firstly , for a place in the cbd - it actually took..."

Foodaholic

"We were looking for somewhere relaxed to have a catch up with the girls near the end of a long work week. Ho Chi Mama is the perfect environment to..."

Chrissy Lafian

"My partner and I wanted to try Rice Paper Scissors for dinner on new year eve after movie at Melbourne Central. As they don't take booking for..."

Jolene Lim

"Hochi Mama is a great restaurant but some of the dishes are a hit and miss. However, if you are ordering their lunch specials, the $17-$20 price is..."

Clarissa

"On a Friday night, some girlfriends and I thought We'd grab something to eat before heading to the theatre. Needless to say and not to our surprise,..."

NGOC NGUYEN

"Usually I'm not a fan of fusion food, but Hochi Mama's food was delicious. My favourite dish was the "pho-plings" what a great invention. But I also..."

Fiona Tran

"There’s always a constant influx of new restaurants in Melbourne, which makes this city so amazing. One such new location is Hochi Mama, a..."

Ryan Ilahi

"Perfect place for date night! Great ambience and a great vibe as soon as you step inside. Loved the menu as it had a lot of varieties. I'm not..."

Quyen

"Yet another hipster joint joining the Viet craze. Not a bad effort from Hochi Mama. I had the chicken salad with vermicelli. It was decent but needed..."

Greedygreedyguts

"Great ambiance and tasty food. Have been back several times for the curries and fried chicken! Make sure you try the Pandan Pana Cotta! Good size..."

Steven Wong

"Honestly underrated place, I'm glad that I couldn't get a seat next door! Serving size indeed could be slightly bigger, but the taste wise was really..."

Grace

"The BEST Vietnamese Tapas joint in the CBD with its very trendy R&B Atmosphere! The crispy chicken is to die for but also their cocktails!!!! CHECK..."

Jerome Zaldivia

"Been here too often and love the food and atmosphere. Fried chicken is a must!Also partially in love with this delicious cambodian man always in..."

Eugene Cyy

"The food and environment are amazing. Good place to chill out with friends. Friendly customer service as well. Definitely must try their Saigon..."

Alvin Lim

"This is a great place to catch up, celebrate and hang out with friends! Awesome food and friendly staff! Definitely a must try place,..."

Timothy Lee

"The staff are absolutely wonderful. Very helpful, knowledgeable and friendly. Great music and environment. The food was simply delicious .. YOU MUST..."

Hannah Pickle

"Been to Hochi mama a whole bunch of times in the last few months, food is super yummy, great customer services and awesome rnb/hip hop playing at all..."

Andrew Lin

"Came here by accident, due to rice paper scissors having an 1hr45 waitlist on a Saturday night and I have to say I was pleasantly surprised! The..."

Amy Hazel Price

"Love Ho chi's great place for a drink and some food. The ambience is on point and the staff appear to be really well trained. I would highly..."

Justin

"Great food, great music, great service, great atmosphere. Food came out fast & fresh & was so delicious!! The 'take a selfie' cocktail is a must try...."

Steph

"Some of the best service I've had in Melbourne. Absolutely loved the food too. Had the waiters recommendations which turned out to be a very wise..."

Jed Rizzulo

"I have visited this restaurant twice now as they have a really great, affordable deal for two people.The first time was about 4 weeks ago and..."

Louisa Berry

"So so tasty! Went here last night and already can't wait to go back! Aside from a couple of teething problems like our food coming out before..."

Allthenom

"Found this cool little place on Liverpool St (cute little alley way off Bourke St) with amazing Vietnamese food that I can recommend to everyone...."

Steve Levon

"Among the many competitive eateries in Melbourne CBD, Hochi Mama is by far one of my favs with an exceptional spin on Vietnamese food. Both flavour..."

Lanna Nguyen

"Came here randomly with a group of 3 mates! We ordered this set menu which was $59 for 2 people and you get 2 mains, 2 entrees and a side dish...."

Ammy Elle

"We decided on HCM after being told Rice Paper Scissors was an hour wait, which turned out to be the best disappointment! We selected the share..."

Catherine

"Really enjoyed dinner here last night. Venue was great. Good was tasty and quick. I love how they have the special where u can try different dishes..."

Susan Tang

"Fantastic place. My friend and I wandered out of Double Happiness, considered Rice Paper Scissors (and ruled it out because of the long lines) and..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"DO: If it's your first time, do the Me Hungry Now option. Highly recommend the Phoplings, Hochi Bun Bao, Fried Chicken, Pork Belly or Short..."

David Food Leasing

"Amazing food, beautiful flavours. Good portion sizes (not huge, not tiny). Writing a review as ordered two bourbons and received scotches...."

Cameron O'Reilly

"Delicious! Tuesday night - quiet, perfectly placed tables! No squished in like a lot of places!Ordered "2 of the banquets for 2" even..."

JM91

"Back back for lunch after a bad first experience and the food here is much improved. Solid mix of SE Asian flavours and interesting modern takes with..."

Themkc

"Best Vietnamese food I've had in a long time. Went here before seeing a musical and they made sure we had our food super quick - which was a lovely..."

Simone David

"I went to Hochi Mama for dinner with a friend at 8.30ish last night. Wow! Chicken curry, beef sticky ribs and coconut rice. All awesome!!! The place..."

Antoniette

"Nice place! We went there for a quick drink and it's a perfect place for that. The drinks were good and presented well. It came out promptly. By far..."

CoolBeans

"After being told of the 1.5 hour wait next door we happily headed over to hochi mama for a pre show dinner. Boy, what a happy mistake not booking..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"Came here to have a catch up with some mates, missed out when it was a pop up thought we’d give it a try. The pho was really good, but needed a bit..."

Yuzhi Liang

"Heard about this on Broadsheets Facebook page not too long ago, thought I’d give it a try with a couple of friends after work. Cocktails were..."

Ken Nguyen

"Tried this place out about a week ago with my family, friday was pretty busy but luckily we booked beforehand. Something I have never seen..."

Melissa Mai

"Ho Chi Mama was really easy to get to for my partner and I, as it’s a short walk through chinatown or Parliament station. Service was amazing,..."

Michi Mort

"Have eaten here several times and safe to say we love it, great vibes, chill music and great staff. The fried chicken is on point, so..."

Brian Truong

"Came here on Sunday Night - my boyfriend had heard great things so took me there. It is a hidden gem! I don't usually write reviews but feel..."

Adam Ibrahim

"We were greeted by super friendly staff who showed us to our table and took care of us the whole night. The food wait wasn't long at all and..."

Samantha Varghese

"One of the best Vietnamese restaurants in Melbourne. The food was really tasty and full of flavour and the staff were friendly and helpful. You must..."

Adam D

"Pleasant surprise!We didn't plan to dine here tonight but it was great.We decided to go with $59 for 2 starters, 2 mains, 1 side. And..."

Food Dine Roll

"Stumbled upon this place after Rice, Paper Scissors was fully booked and we're so glad we did! The most incredible Vietnamese food, an absolute taste..."

Lee Betts

"Amazing service, great atmosphere and excellent food. These guys know costumer service. Stay for the sticky rice and ice cream - yum! Scallops also ..."

Helly

"A hidden gem. Amazing food and service! So impressed!! Will definitely be back. Make sure you have the fried chicken and the paw paw salad with the..."

Alice Kwan

"Staff: Everyone is just an absolute delight! The owner was on the floor helping his staff and from scoping the restaurant, everyone was having a good..."

Mai Lam

"Really cool urban fittings to the restaurant. Service was great and really enjoyed the food, definitely will be coming back to take some friends for..."

KAG

"Great combination of food, service and ambience! Managed to get a seat outside and ordered the $45 pp Mama's Favourites which came with two entrees..."

Grizzly

"My boyfriend and I decided to try Hochi Mama on our date night! He has never had vietnamese food before, and can i say that this food was a great..."

Kira Jade

"OK, I've eaten stuff all over the world .... and .... Ho Chi Mama got something here.Went one night on a whim and had to return the very..."

Larry Mulligan Gibbs

"Tasty Vietnamese food from super friendly staff. Rice paper rolls, banh mi and spring rolls were all delicious. All came out almost immediately. I..."

Foodlover

"I have heard great things from this place, and I was not disappointed !I visited these guys while they ran the 'Pho Real' pop up shop where we would..."

Midz

"A new restaurant down Liverpool street, next to the infamous Rice, Paper, Scissors. Vietnamese to the core with a fusion Vietnamese menu, aptly named..."

Binula

"Visited Ho Chi Mama with a few work colleagues on Friday night after hearing about their new menu. Without disappointment, we were served with well..."

Anna

"A friend and I was looking for a nice bar on Saturday on the top end of Melbourne and we came across this little Vietnamese place with a great..."

Thin

"My partner and I visited Hochi Mama last night hearing of their new 2016 menu. From the beginning of our experience, we were greeted warmly with..."

Clyde Cayetano

"Think of a restaurant decked out like a funky bar that brings a bit of Fitzroy/Collingwood to the Spring St end of the city. It has beautiful wall..."

Occasionalist

"Was a bit disappointed when they told us that they weren't serving pho the night I went but none the less the food we ordered was nothing short of..."

Alvina Chung

"There are so many things to love about Vietnamese food. Whether its a steaming bowl of pho, crispy bun xeo or deep fried spring rolls – the..."

Hungrycookie

"HoChi Mama is one hot mama! We were so lucky to be wondering around on a Saturday and come across this little beauty and barely open a week we could..."

FoodieAboutTown

"Beautiful Food! Super tasty and wonderful service :) I particularly loved the Pork Belly and Quail.Check out my blog -..."

Onlybeyoutothefull

"Hochi Mama is a really cool hidden away funky restaurant. For food we ordered 'Pho'lings', Fried chicken Banh bao, grilled chicken skewers and pandan..."

Devika Kumar

"Hochi Mama is the first foray into food forÂ ownersÂ Thai Ho, Raymond Phan and Midawell Phal, but based on the quality of food on offer,..."

MelbourneVita

"Hochi Mama, I really get the sense this is a blended fusion style of restaurant the moment I walk in the door, decor is fresh, graffiti feature wall..."

The Business Of Food

"COME HERE FOR delicious melt in your mouth braised beef short rib, fried cauliflower salad and ofcourse the Pho'plings - A bowl of Vietnamese noodle..."

Brando The Pig

"I attended the launch and had tasters of a variety of cocktail samples and finger food. I really enjoyed it all, but the stand outs for me were the..."

My Food Trail

"Stumbled across Hochi Mama on a walk through Chinatown. We were told that it was newly opened so we were keen to give it a try. All tables were taken..."

Jana Maragozidis

"I went there last night and this place was amazing. This is exactly what i feel like we need in the Melbourne CBD. There isn't much vietnamese..."

Quan Ho

"Went here a week before Hochi Mama officially open and I really love this place. Me and my friends enjoy the place very much that we talk so much and..."

Hartini Wong

"This restaurant was a super surprise. 😮 The vibe is just perfect. The playlist is just too good with great hip hop tunes.😎 The inside is so..."

Stan Veloutsos

"Loved their set menu deal, it was simply the perfect portion (and price!) for 2. I’d recommend trying their fried chicken (and fried chicken bao!),..."

Angel Khong

"Nice modern Vietnamese restaurant with party vibes. The service is very kind and didn't mind to go through all the trouble of explaining all the..."

Yves Belli

"Tasty fresh and fast service here. Great upbeat vibe with a nice relaxed ambience. Went for Feed me deal which was 2 small, 2 large and a side of..."

Kirstie

"What a lovely Vietnamese restaurant with a great interior design. The food was a bit pricey but well worth it. We went with the “FEED ME NOW”..."

jayjaytruviews

"One of the best find in Melbourne. Reasonable price and really good food. I have to say better than Chin Chin and Rice Paper Scissors. The food is of..."

Leo Pafu

"My family went here on Sunday to celebrate my Dad's birthday and we were impressed! All the food and drinks were delicious. We especially liked the..."

Carmen Ubermanowicz

"Great food, great service and great value! We were seated outside which was nice when it was still bright. But when it got dark our table needed..."

RG JR.

Maha

85/100 (5531 ratings)

Restaurants

Middle Eastern

Turkish

Mediterranean

Persian

Middle Eastern

Vegetarian Friendly

Persian

Turkish

Gluten Free Options

Vegan Options

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Vegetarian Friendly

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After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Hummus

Beef

Eggplant

Fattoush

Salad

Lamb Shoulder

Duck

Lamb

Oyster

Fish

Salmon

Pork

Tapas

Swordfish

Burger

Sit down

Middle Eastern

Mediterranean

Turkish

Persian

Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

Accepts Credit Cards

Private Dining

Reservations

Seating

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Fine Dining

"How could anyone write a poor review about the Maha experience. This is not a question it is a statement. This is only the second time we have..."

Michael Robinson

"An absolute devine experience. Enjoyed the spice journey set menu lunch on 11/11/17 with matching wines. Each course was indulgent but not excessive..."

Kayleen Mahony-Murelli

"We have been twice, once for lunch and once for dinner a year apart. The set menus have been excellent each time (plus matched wine) with constant..."

Philip Bohm

"Took my partner here yesterday to her birthday lunch and had the 4 course ( with matching wine) meal. Great service, awesome food and wine and got..."

Danny Williams

"Unbelievable journey of flavor - the staff were all very professional and got to meet Shane. The ambiance was perfect. Well worth the special trip..."

Marcus Baldacchino

"Thank you so much for a wonderful evening last night! My boyfriend and I shared our 3 year anniversary enjoying your vegan 4 course meal and..."

Adriana Kristy

"One of the best restaurants in Melbourne and fairly priced too (although not a cheap eat). Sunday lunch is the best option in my..."

Matthew Kenwrick

"We came to Melbourne for a sporting event, and the first thing we booked was Maha. Best decision ever! Food was incredible, wines were perfect and..."

Amanda Muldoon

"I flew over from Perth with my husband for our anniversary, to eat at Maha. It was a dream come true. The meal was the best food I have ever eaten in..."

Carmela Giorgio-Oliver

"Wow first time here and it was sensational. The staff amazing and couldn't do enough to satisfy us as we had a mixture of tastes. Everything was just..."

Tricia Zerna

"Fourth visit to this restaurant. It never disappoints. Amazing service and food to die..."

Tracy Jackson

"Fantastic experience from the moment we walked in to the moment we walked out. We had the 6 course selection and it was above my expectations. Food..."

Arrin Parnis

"I need to say a HUGE thank you to the staff at Maha last night. Annual pre-Christmas family dinner and a first time dining at Maha. My husband has an..."

Mel Milliken

"One of the best dining experiences we have had. Food was amazing, service immaculate, top notch from the moment we..."

Mary Drougas

"Dined at Maha and opted for the ‘Soufra’ menu. Excellent and generous shared dining experience. Definitely within the top 5 restaurants I have..."

SouthEastEater

"Date Visited:14th Of February 2020cost: 6-course meal with alcoholic beverages for 2 people $300Food was amazing and generous portion..."

Food_Voyageur

"Delicious but was..."

Alimaude

"🏚: Maha Restaurant📍: Bond St, Melbourne————————————————————📝: From the moment you..."

Sense Of Food

"We booked a 6 course set menu for lunch. The scallops were succulent, tangy and a stand out and the delicate crab dish was tasty. The egg and corn..."

Aaditeya Bajaj

"I have been lucky enough to go to this restaurant 3 times in the last 5 years, every time it’s seems to get better and better! Truly one of the..."

Trav

"Had we known we needed to dedicate a few hours to spend and savour the food and ambience at Maha, we would have cancelled our plans and stayed the..."

Food Perspective

"Visited Maha after seeing so many good reviews. We opted for the 8 courses for $140pp.1. Kibbeh neya, scarlet prawns and spring peas tart...."

Josephine

"My girlfriend and I went here for our 2 year anniversary - it was honestly one of the, if not the, best meals we've ever had!We opted for..."

Jaidyn M

"We were taking to the Middle East with this deliciously crafted 7 course banquet at Maha. Everything was done to perfection, from the decor, the..."

Tara & Christian

"Maha was AMAZING! Cannot fault the service, wine, food or dining experience. Flawless, exciting and worth every cent. Can’t wait to go back and..."

Ruby Burgess

"Can not fault this restaurant. From service, cocktails, food, everything is amazing. I’ve never had a banquet/ 8 course meal that caters to..."

Ella Jane

"The amount of flavour in every dish is amazing. Been twice and would go again. Service is excellent in a lovely environment..."

Siân Cole

"From ensuring that the blue screens of other diners didn't spoil our romantic evening, to making sound wine recommendations when our choice was..."

Bronwyn

"Opted for the 8-course tasting menu. Everything tasted really great, and definitely worth the price. Nothing was bland or tasteless. The sauces were..."

Makan2Melbourne

"Went to this place to celebrate my birthday and it is by far it is one of the most delicious restaurants I have been in Melbourne! The food is..."

Shivani Shah

"Outstanding. A must in Melbourne. We had the 4 course vegan menu and loved every bit of it. Service was first class and friendly. Definitely coming..."

Dane Moloney

"This place is amazing! My best friend took me here for my bday , and it’s absolutely amazing . We went for lunch and picked on 2 courses set menu..."

Putriku

"Nothing but positive words to say about Maha. To start the food was delicious, so full of flavour and flavours I didn’t even know I would get out..."

Yume Yume

"This was a real treat. We went to this venue for a work lunch. The venue was hidden down a side alley. Down the stairs we went. The surroundings were..."

LeanGuy

"Shane Delia’s Maha is a marriage of beautiful produce and an intricate balance of flavours! We selected the 8 course degustation and was not..."

Adventure.of.cpho

"Well...the 8 course degustation was amazing! We were full to the gills by the time we got to dessert so very grateful for that sorbet and granita..."

Pinch Of Bacon

"Extremely impressed. One of the best in Melbourne. Some stand outs include the flat bread & hummus, lamb shoulder and aged rice. Service was..."

Sally Phillips

"Went here for my partners birthday. Service was impeccable and they showed me what hummus is meant to taste like. They were attentive and the food..."

Wearekimleaf

"I had been wanting to come here for a long time. Glad to have had the chance to experience Maha. Had an enjoyable evening dining here with my..."

Jill

"One of the best fine dining experiences, the food comprises of simple ingredients cooked to perfection. Every mouthful was perfect.My..."

Kalanie Guna

"I went to Maha for their Mother's Day Lunch - a 5 course menu. Not being familiar with Middle Eastern food, I found the dishes very interesting. The..."

Daisy

"Secluded entrance down stairs to basement. The entrance and fragrance greeted our senses with a friendly smile. The atmosphere was amazing and cosy...."

Paul J Fisher

"from the Ambiance of Maha to the delicious Cocktails to the superb menu, delicious food & great service we Loved our night at Maha. looking forward..."

Sassy Queshet

"This was actually my first experience of a degustation menu and it is absolutely worth the price. I enjoyed the overall experience and also the..."

Aneesh Vaidya

"Went here for my four year anniversary dinner and loved it ! We had the 6 courses and each dish was so full of flavour ! Highly recommend this..."

Ashy

"All I can say is wow. We had the 6 course degustation for lunch. Nice portions, the scallops and charred leak were to die for. The lamb was melt in..."

Cormac

"What a lovely restaurant. The 4 course menu is a wonderful opener to the Middle Eastern flavours. Beautifully paired selection of tasters - could..."

Mez Zoe

"Maha takes diners on a Middle Eastern culinary journey. From the moment you step inside, the beauty and opulence of the Middle East is celebrated -..."

Gastrology

"What a great place to eat! One of the best restaurants in Melbourne for sure. Service is top notch and the food is out of this world.We will..."

Followthewhiterabbit

"We are truly ecstatic when we heard that we are invited to the exclusive preview for Maha’s lunch menu. This Middle Eastern restaurant is located..."

Jeffry

"One word to say the chef is out standing.... What a creative mind and fine twist on dishes.I no want to explain any dishes about it's stand..."

Chef ASD

"Went to Maha for a birthday celebration and we went with the 8 course degustation. I love watching Shane on Tele, love middle eastern food and..."

Teeks

"You need to know where to find Maha or you might just miss it!Hidden downstairs in a lane way in the CBD is Maha. Met up with some girlfriends..."

YummyMummy

"To celebrate both my birthday and my mum’s we decided to treat ourselves to Sunday lunch at Maha. I had heard excellent things from friends that..."

I Spy Plum Pie

"Ordered the 4 course menu for $85pp and matching wines for $50 pp. Turned out to be a great choice as both of us were very full afterwards. The..."

Robin

"Pros: Variety, fancy, nice atmosphere, good service and that coffee is different and strong. We wen there for Melbourne food and wine festival...."

Abi

"Absolutely stunning lunch. We ordered the set 4 course menu (and our dietary requirements were catered for perfectly). Service was so genuinely..."

Hannah Alexandra

"Maha is in the basement with a discreet entrance. I went there for lunch and ordered the tasting menu. Good selections and variety. The only downside..."

Sarah Bear

"It’s been a few years since the last visit and this place is still amazing. Food, service, and ambiance all make for a wonderful evening. We had a..."

Dills

"Hands down one of the best dining experience I have had in Melbourne so far. Food was topnotch, service was attention and friendly, and excellent..."

Michelle Leong

"HOLY HECK! What an amazing experience. The renovations look amazing and the food was even better. The bread was to die for and the..."

Jenny T

"The wife and I experienced a 6 course vegan offering recently and was pleasantly surprised with the flavours offered!We have tried these..."

That Vegan Dad

"Nearly ten years on, Maha has established itself as a Melbourne institution. I had not been here for about seven, but had such fond memories. It is..."

Melbourne Lifestyle Blog

"My Key Three Pointers *The redo had no expense spared * Vegetarian menu available. * Only have to make one option for the night ,..."

MsConnoisseur

"Came here for an 8-course middle eastern dinner with my family. Some of the dishes were real standouts - the chickpea roti with hummus was a real..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"This was highly recommended by a friend. So finally, on a Saturday, we decided to try for lunch. I wasn’t able to book online for on the..."

Secret Taster

"Great service, very creative food but super expensive. It's one of those places that you to for a special event. The cocktails were nice..."

Raul Ramirez

"Visiting this restaurant has re-ignited our passion for fine dining. The service of the staff was impeccable, the restaurant was ambient, and the..."

In A Food Mood

"I came here for a work lunch and boy was I glad we chose this place! The food was super delicious and so flavorsome. I loved how much care was put..."

LC

"This was our second time here. Great selection of 4, 6 and 8 course degustation. The service was prefect and the staff were super friendly and..."

Dublinese

"Beautiful,Amazing service Food was great very generous portions Staff explain everything in such detail and have a real passion for..."

Dylan Davis

"One of the most incredible and memorable dining experiences i've ever had. Extremely worth it. The food, the service, the wine pairing, the..."

Nadia Shami

"Our family booked the private dining room as there were 18 of us. Food and service was impeccable, cocktails were flowing and delicious...."

Linda

"Wonderful. Great hospitality with delicious foods and generous serves in an easygoing atmosphere (only need to improve the lighting a bit). Feels..."

Neilamiddleton

"Maha has always been on the top of my list and I'm soo glad I finally went. I took my sister for her birthday in September and we did the 8 course..."

Quynh

"What a wonderful experience at Maha. Attending for a birthday dinner the interior is beautifully decorated with a moody high class vibe...."

RunnyYolko

"Went for the four course Souffra menu, the first course mezze was brilliant, kingfish amazing and hommus the best I have ever had. Second course..."

Nathan Galea

"My score 4 stars. In the past J & I have been to Maha twice for long lunches & couldn't fault the food. First time we had 6 courses & the second..."

Prof. Pinky@LunchLab

"Our first time there, lovely setup and friendly staff and good food. Tables were really close to each other and it was very hard to ignore the..."

Kimungie

"One of the best dining experiences ever in Melbourne. We had the vegan degustation lunch on Saturday - food was amazing and the service was..."

Bharadwaj Swaminathan

"we came here & did the 8 course degustation menu - it was lovely & the food was good. however, i wouldnt say that it was what i expected from a..."

Aisha Aznizan

"Went here last night for dinner, was one of the best restaurants we have been to in a long time! We got the 6 course degustation menu, with two of us..."

Anne Griffin

"Had dinner last night with a friend. Annoyingly when you book, they ask for a credit card in case you cancel tool late, which I though was..."

Little Pink Piggy

"Great food and atmosphere! the banquet was delicious. My partner and I attended for a birthday dinner we were treated to a wonderful meal with a few..."

Andrew Marom

"This place has amazing service and great food. It is certainly a place for a special occasion. Because of our anniversary we were treated to a..."

Ray

"This restaurant live up to its reputation.. we ordered the 4 course degustation, and was pleasantly surprised by how generous the portion was. And..."

Dina

"Fantastic dining experience!! I have always been a fan of Shane Delia - both his shows and his character are lovely and joyful - but had never been..."

Shish, The Foodie

"Beautiful food made with passion.While on the slightly more pricey side of things, worth every penny.The best hummus I've ever had hands..."

Kirsty Shaw

"I’ve been to Maha a bunch of times and it never disappoints. From the interior to the service it really will impress you. If you like middle..."

KnowingMelbourne

"We had the separated dining room for our lunch. The venue and service were high class. All of the food was presented well and tasted fresh. Not as..."

Mark Quadrio

"Visited Maha with friends and had a great time. Food was absolutely delicious! We had the buffet and everything was super tasty. One of the best..."

Veta Bajaj

"Amazing middle eastern restaurant ! I was extremely impressed with the amount of courses on offer for their degustation and the variety and..."

Vivian

"Don’t know where to start. But I know where it ended. Can’t remember much in between. When I was in here with a bunch of great friends, and you..."

Bak Kwa

"Maha is exceptional. Staff are extremely friendly and have a vast array of knowledge on their local and imported wines. The food is served from..."

Hazey

"Shane is a very talented chef who has broken out from the shadow of George Columbaris and shining on his own very well. I have been to Maha a few..."

John Carver

"We had a lovely dinner here for my friends bday, and opted for the 8 course degustation. The ambience was very warm, great mood lighting and had a..."

Lisa Giles

"Spectacular evening, fabulous food, fantastic service and perfectly matched wine. We had a six course feast, so good it was hard to choose a..."

Liberty Davies

"What a lovely restaurant. It’s a 4.5 on my non app available scale. This is a lovely restaurant which delivers extremely well on style..."

Two Sheds

"Had the $20 burger and beer bar special today and it was pretty amazing! The patty which was a spiced beef was so delicious and so tender that my..."

Chey_ct

"Have been wanting to come here for a long time and finally got here! Overall we had a great night and really enjoyed it. We had the 6 course..."

Denny Patron

"I was here with a bunch of colleagues for a work outing and I must say the food is excellent. We had ordered share plates and got a taste of..."

Rohan

"Its my new found favourite Middle Eastern restaurant. Located in a lane way on Bond street. Visited Maha for mid week dinner, we had to make a..."

Little Bit Of Everything

"Food was phenomenal. Love the fusion. We went here for my husbands birthday and they were really sweet to add personal touches to makeIt even..."

Shalsy

"I felt like I was on a journey - it was an amazing experience!Ordered the 4 course meal for 2 peopleMy favourite:First course: Salmon..."

Laarni Tapat

"One of my best restaurants in Melbourne. Foods and service are quite nice. Highly recommended for ppl who want good foods in fancy atmosphere...."

Jason Lee

"Good satisfaction level 5/5 Extremely well services Chose the 4 course menu and it was more than enough for two people.1 st course..."

Heidi Liang

"A beautifully decorated restaurant with wonderful middle eastern music playing in the background. It was a wonderful experience to try something..."

Sweet.connoisseur

"Having heard and read lots of great reviews my partner and I had been looking forward to this dinner.First up, the..."

AnotherAsianAbroad

"We came her for our anniversary dinner while I was pregnant. They catered the items on the menu for me without even having to mention it. Such great..."

Semiha

"What a truly exceptional lunch!!I came here with my family for a special occasion, and how special it was. The highly respected reputation of Maha is..."

TonkleChicken

"Cannot praise Maha and it’s staff more highly. All of the dishes and wine pairings were fantastic. The staff were all knowledgeable and more than..."

LiamzlEats

"Had an amazing dinner at Maha on Wednesday night. Booked a few weeks in advance for a 7pm sitting. The presentation and service from the minute..."

Melissa Kate

"Simply delicious. We had the 6 course degustation with matching wines and we were not disappointed. Perfect amount of food and wine matched..."

Gemma

"My favourite place to eat in Melbourne and fabulous vegetarian options available. Middle eastern flavours that will blow your mind and wonderful..."

Cara Turner

"We went to this restaurant to celebrate my Birthday. We opted to the 6 course meal -degustation. All courses were unique on their own and delicious...."

Kalumi

"I'm going to go ahead and agree with the literally thousands of other folks that have reviewed this place to agree it is great - really great...."

Trevor Johnston

"Fantastic degustation.... we ate and ate for 2.5 hours. Surprisingly good portions which was great and the lamb and burnt broccoli were the..."

Musafir

"Returned to Maha after my first visit five years ago and was impressed. Same great food and service (from Jakob with a K!) The 4 course soufra is..."

Derek

"Wow! I had the four course lunch soufra and every dish blew me away. The flavour combinations were perfect. The Turkish delight donut was my least..."

Ashley8513

"Superb. We came for lunch and ordered a 4 course soufra. In short, the lunch was a symphony of flavours. Maha took everyday ingredients and elevated..."

Thai Thach

"The most unbelievable dining experience I have had to date. Stunning food, incredible service and brilliant venue. 5***** definitely deserved!..."

BelleScott

"A little up and down across the dishes but good overall. Had just returned to Bond street and the atmosphere is buzzy and sleek.It’s..."

Rod Coleman

"ok this is hands down my fave degustation place in Melbs. The servings are all a decent size, not like others places where you'll get a sultana..."

Chris

"Came here on its first night back in Bond Street with 12 work colleagues. Got a 4-course banquet menu which seemed to last forever. I was eventually..."

PedGetsFed

"Beautiful food! Got a last minute booking for a late friday night dinner. We had the 5 course menu and everything was simply amazing! We were also..."

Kim Robins

"A flawless dining experience. From the moment we walked through the doors of the Hotel Windsor we were taken care of. The staff were all excellent-..."

Maddie Kingham

"Came here for my birthday. The service, the ambiance, the FOOD, the music, the entire experience was insanity. I thoroughly appreciate what they do!..."

Vonlutge

"This place is aesthetically gorgeous, loved the fit out. We had the set menu with matching wines. Was so delicious and could not fault. Can’t wait..."

JA

"Have been wanting to try this place for ages, and it did not disappoint. The wait staff were fantastic, and didn't blink an eyelid when our work..."

This Diner Is Anonymous

"Simply a Melbourne MUST! Ambiance, environment and service is 10/10The food is AMAZING!!!! The flavors just awaken the tastebuds and..."

NoOrdinaryUnicorn

"Maha left us very satisfied with their set menu! Came here on a Christmas office dinner. Coctails were on point we almost tried every single..."

Ashy Sheppard

"Dined here to celebrate our second wedding anniversary. Such a beautiful presentation of Middle Eastern feast. Such an exciting and fun concept to..."

Ferry Gondo

"Good environment, timely service. Only set menu on weekend. Good taste just a bit too much for girls. Some dish a bit salty. A good range of..."

Gina

"Amazing service and food. Even though it was a busy night, nothing was too much trouble for all the kind staff. Every biteful was delicious and a..."

Chichi

"Had an amazing lunch banquet meal, everything was amazing, staff attentive and knowledgeable, very busy, noisy, but it is the city on a Friday..."

Patrick

"Finally tried Maha after watching Shane Delia on TV. 🙆🏻‍♀️🙆🏻‍♀️Had the weekend 4 course lunch which is inspired by..."

Chewynoms

"Had the 6 course vegetarian degustation. First course of asparagus had really nice flavours but found the falafel crumb was a bit salty. Really..."

Vege Eats

"Beautiful food! Went for lunch and got the $20 lunch special. Shared the burger and a lamb shoulder which came with a beer and a glass of wine!..."

Rachel Lai

"Went here and was in the private dining room. What a spot, you get the privacy of your own space but don't lose the atmosphere as it's glass fronted...."

Birdman

"Had my birthday here and the food was amazing. We had the 5 course meal inspired by Shane's spice journey show and we loved every single course...."

Cookie Monster

"Amazing. Very impressed, definitely lives up to the hype. We had the six course menu and it was brilliant, each dish better than the other. My..."

Adriana

"Absolutely outstanding! We ordered the four courses with wine pairings for lunch and our group of 4 couldn't have been more impressed! The dishes..."

Lydia Borilovic

"Absolutely loved the food and the General feel of the place. When it comes to the flavour these guys are geniuses. I ALWAYS make a point of coming..."

Baz B

"Maha was always my go-to place for excellent Middle Eastern food in Melbourne, having frequented it innumerous times in the past and never being..."

Nalia

"Throwback to the night when we went to Maha, one of Chef and TV Presenter Shane Delia's restaurants. It was truly a unique fine-dining..."

Little Picky Very Hungry

"So this has been a long time coming but I've finally made it! This place was absolutely amazing! From the service to the atmosphere and the amazing..."

Steve Levon

"My husband and I went here last night and we had a really enjoyable eveningWe had the two course with matching wines - it wasn't a huge amount..."

Frances Mona

"My partner and I had the vegan menu tonight and loved every mouthful! Amazing flavour combinations and generous portions that left us both very..."

Lani Irene

"My wife and I took our eldest son to dinner at Maha. We received a very friendly greeting on arrival and were quickly seated at our table with..."

Lindsay

"Unfortunately, the experience wasn't as good as I was expecting. The service was mediocre and I was with a large group so we had to have the banquet...."

Sarah

"I went here with friends for dinner and were very impressed! Delicious food and excellent service. I can't wait for a chance to go back again...."

Becky

"6 course degustation with matched wine = 5 star experience! We had such a great night. The food, wine, cocktails and service was spot on!..."

BEats

"Tried the 4 course and absolutely loved the 1st two, mains and deserts weren't particularly spectacular.Worth a go once..."

SJay

"Throughly impressed with the food and service received at Maha Restaurant. Upon selecting the set Sunday menu, I was slightly hesitant and..."

Mel

"Haven't written a review on Zomato for a while but just had to make a quick comment on the beautiful meal we had here recently. We opted for the 6..."

Ling

"Walking down the stairs to Maha, you can tell that it's going to be an experience. The decor inside has an industrial meets palace feel, it's quite..."

Emsy-eats

"For some reason we'd never been to Maha - big mistake! Do the 4 course (or more if time and stomach allows) and you won't be disappointed. Every..."

Eat Drink Anon

"Great service, nice and relaxed atmosphere. We had the banquette. Whilst the portions were small, each bite was a taste explosion and you can tell..."

Foodserra

"Tucked away in a quiet part of the CBD, this restaurant is quite hard to find. Downstairs, with little natural light, it has a pleasant, cocktail bar..."

Simon

"The restaurant is gorgeous and the service was absolutely stellar. We chose the 4 course degustation - 3 regular & just me as the vegan.The food..."

Spirited Stardust

"Blown away by the food here. Amazing food at a reasonable price. My partner and I had the vegan 4 dish sharing option. I also had a Turkish delight..."

Veggirl

"Family members recommended Maha's to us after they went a couple of months earlier and even gave us some money as a gift to go towards the bill. With..."

Espy Eats

"Had lunch here on my bae's birthday. Had the 6 course set. The meal took us two and a half hours. The food was very good. Very refreshing and very..."

Veronica Lin

"Beautiful food, lovely presentation, charming service, great value. The 12 hour low cooked lamb with roasted carrots, caramelized dates and..."

Sneha Arora

"WOW!!!!!!!! This was the BEST food experience in Melbourne I never had. For a business dinner we went to MAHA first time for me and first time I ever..."

Alessandro Love Good Food

"We had the ultimate fine dining experience at Maha! The food and service were absolutely flawless. One of the cats is a big fan of Shane Delia and..."

The Frugal Cats

"Wonderful restaurant with multiple set menus. Delicious middle eastern/Ottolengi like food. Loads of interesting and different flavours, exceptional..."

Fredster64

"Was lucky enough to dine at maha last night with a friend who personally knows Daniel the head chef, we had opted for the 6 course menu but were..."

Markii_

"Have you tried their drinks menu? Unique middle eastern alcohol Raki, Arak and the likes. We went for lunch and had to book early. The staff were..."

Homer

"Came here for dinner and chose the 6 course degustation. I really enjoyed most of the dishes. I really liked the beef, lamb, spanner crab and..."

Angela Eats

"The food and ambiance was fantastic. Really enjoy our 4 course shared meal. However I asked for the no lamb option and received a vegetarian..."

N D

"A sub-basement dining experience that brings the perfect date night ambiance. But, be prepared to wait. Whilst the staff were clearly doing their..."

Ashley Rose

"We selected the lunch set menu (6 courses). The food was well presented, the professional staff explained to us in detail what is in each dish. The..."

Annie And Peter Food Journey

"LIT!: 2nd time to one of my favourite restaurants and it doesn't disappoint. We had the 4 courses and lived every dish. I love how they change around..."

Jennitals

"We came here to Maha as a family for a few birthdays, 6 of us altogether. My mother is of Maltese Heritage and LOVES coming here, especially for..."

Isabell Necessary

"The Maha journey started with trying to find the place, then you find the door and stairs leading to the basement, it feels exclusive and you know..."

José

"Had the 4 course Spice Journey and was not dissapointed it's food heaven tastes to savour with wines to match, I'm a fan of the TV series and loved..."

Warren Fraser

"Awesome lunch deal of $20 for a burger and beer. Grabbed the pulled pork and was very happy; the meat was not dry, and quite filling. Interiors were..."

Cynthia Giang

"Last night we had a 6:30 seating for 12 people with the 5 course seer menu. The food was excellent and came out in good timing (not too fast or too..."

Lou

"Firstly, good job on the concept. There aren't many middle eastern fine dining joints around in Melbourne. However, Maha didn't really stand out for..."

Valerie L Jovee

"WhAt a place!! Mazed and impressed by the quality of service, innovative food and superb concept and ambience. Must go for a fine fine dining..."

Bhawna Gi

"Went here in early December and it was amazing!! It was such a great experience from start to finish. Beautiful venue, excellent and thoughtful..."

Cranky Crow

"Never have I ever been so spoilt or felt so indulgent as I did in Maha. everything about this place is spectacular. I don't even know..."

Dr S

"Visit #2 1/3/18The more things change, the more they stay the same. A kitchen renovation has done nothing to blunt the on point service,..."

Oni San

"This place is beautiful in every way! Food, staff and service all 5 star! Really enjoyed my 30th Birthday here, we had the degustation menu with..."

Laura Edwards

"We had the 6 course meal, $120 pp and that was a pretty good price.They started us off with the chefs complimentary dishes which I thought was..."

Melbourneats

"Came here for a weekday lunch for two. The food was outstanding, the service was excellent and the price quite affordable (for food and service of..."

Poi Master

"Great food! Really nice atmosphere. Nice matching wine to go with each course. Cocktail menu had an authentic middle eastern theme...."

Sheetal Prasad

"The food was delicious and plentiful. Left feeling totally satisfied. Love the unusual textures and tastes. Great experience.The ambience..."

Rebecca Plieger

"You may first think its a little pricey, but once you experience Maha for yourself, these thoughts are quickly forgotten. It is more than worth it...."

Hungry Princess

"Dined here for a friends birthday a couple of weeks a go. Service was amazing and food was delicious. We ordered the 4 course menu. They catered..."

Anipsed

"From a dark, sexy and mystic vibe, Maha have transformed their space into a bright, clean, modern and minimalist decor. What I love about the new..."

Mariposa

"Visited Maha on a Friday evening with my wife. Quite and extensive and impressive drinks menu, wife was happy with her pomegranate sours cocktail and..."

Styles

"The $35 per person weekday two course lunch, like the two course dinner, offers a lovely range of Lebanese flavours and textures to share. But it’s..."

Michele Walton

"Had a delightful 5 course meal here on Sunday night. Each plate was intricately decorated and had such a great variety of flavours! Great drink..."

Loz Arthur

"Such a beautiful venue to have a birthday dinner ! The food was incredible and staff were more than welcoming. We absolutely loved everything on the..."

Shash Shikka

"Loved some things about this place, including most of the food. We had the 4 course menu and the first 3 courses were good. Having a set menu..."

MM

"I came here for a birthday lunch on a Sunday for their spice journey set menu. Each dish is a delight for the senses. They look after their customers..."

Biggiechee

"We decided on Maha for our anniversary lunch and we are so glad we did! The food was outstanding. I had the vegan menu and everything was so..."

Nicole Power

"Had a fantastic time here, we opted for a late dinner, starting at 9:15 and going with the six course dinner. We were treated to an appetizer that..."

Spudsburgeradventures

"This is the best food around. Four course soufra couldn't be faulted. Had the matched wines when I was last here 12 months ago and did the same this..."

Gilroy

"Great little restaurant in the CBD, and have been a few times. The staff are very friendly, and also happy and vibrant. Food is top..."

Alfred David

"What we ate: 5 course dinnerStand out food: EVERYTHING - they didn't miss a beat. Everything from the scallop entree, to the perfectly cooked lamb..."

Whyeat Tho

"The best Middle-Eastern inspired food in Melbourne. Been 3 times and have never been disappointed. Chef Shane is always welcoming and a joy to have a..."

Vallia Dahdouh Meseiha

"A great place to treat yourself. The restaurant itself is beautiful - from the touch screen entrance doors to the decor within. Fantastic atmosphere..."

Jacob

"Amazing experience.. Food was best I've had for a long time and the service of the staff was beyond exceptional.. Defiantly worth a flight from..."

Fancy That

"I decided to treat our family to some Middle Eastern at Maha for mom's birthday this year. Even though none of us had any dietary requirements, I was..."

Katherine's Food Diary

"Probably the best food I have ever eaten. We had the 6 course banquet, left feeling full, but not so full i felt I could burst. My top 3 faves from..."

FoodingAroundMelbourne

"This place is the actual bomb. Book ahead! And don't eat anything beforehand... you've been warned! Every damn morsel is 'to die for'. The sommelier..."

Beverly

"Went here with Alenka and Chris. In an unassuming position you most likely would not stumble upon! Inside befitting of a quality restaurant. We..."

Tony

"The $35 per person weekday two course lunch, like the two course dinner, offers a lovely range of Lebanese flavours and textures to share. But it’s..."

Michele Walton

"What can we say but bravo! This was a rare culinary experiences whilst in the devine city of Melbourne. We were lucky enough to visit the once in a..."

Bel Sheeney

"was here for the five course dinner.. maha had been on my hit list for a loooong while now... and I had reaaally high expectations. especially for..."

Convivialsins

"Great Middle Eastern food, very modern venue. The peppermint crisp it's a must try. I went for lunch and the only negative I have to say it's that..."

DP

"Food was really quite amazing! Outstanding, even among so many high-quality fine-dining /creative type options around Melbourne. Wine list is..."

Denii

"Great middle eastern restaurant in the CBD's Bond Street. Fantastic flavours beautiful environment. Well worth a visit.Find me on Instagram..."

Melbourne Explorer

"Finally made it to Maha. Started with a passionfruit oasis cocktail at the bar followed by the four course sharing style menu. Delicious and generous..."

Q

"After a long time using Zomato (and basing restaurant choices on the reviews) I wanted to finally provide feedback to all the beautiful restaurants I..."

Yasmine Latife

"A beautiful place to dine. Hidden underground is this wonderful Middle eastern themed restaurant Maha with the best service I've ever experienced...."

Veginspo

"Absolutely no fault in anything Maha had to offer.We dined for hours, they catered for our gluten and dairy intolerant guests and even onion..."

Chloe Anderson

"How have i not reviewed this gem!!!! I have been going to Maha at least once or twice a year for 5 years. The menu is ALWAYS delightful. The Spice..."

Tina Wilson

"The delicately made & presented state of art food, the friendly & professional service & the charming interiors, are not all but some to make this..."

Elysium

"Yum yum yum. We were invited out for a set menu at maha tonight and this place was incredible. Every dish was better than the last. The beef cheeks..."

Coffeeaddict

"WOW! what a great meal. My partner was given a voucher to use at Maha for his birthday and it did not disappoint! From the moment we sat down to the..."

Cassie Huett

"I really feel for people in the hospitality business. While I enjoy eating out and do it a lot, who am I to judge? As an amateur 'food..."

6ixty

"Maha is both vego and vegan friendly with lots of delicious choices.Been there twice and always enjoyed the super fresh produce and varieties of..."

VegoLover

"Came to Maha last night to celebrate a birthday and wasn't disappointed.The interior is amazing and as you walk in you feel like you're..."

Rebecca R

"Went here for dinner and had a great time, mostly because of the staff. They were friendly and polite. As for the food, its good, but not great...."

Devin Fransiscus

"Took hubby there for his birthday as we had been planning to visit awhile now and we love watching Shane Delia on TV! I let my husband choose..."

Fan

"I was very excited to give Maha a try and this Middle Eastern establishment certainly didn't disappoint. I thoroughly enjoyed the $45pp three course..."

Kell

"The dinner experience was spectacular and the amazing service was memorable. Great atmosphere, busy yet didn't feel crowded. So many good dishes i..."

Richard Marchandise

"It was actually my first time hearing about 'celebrity' chef Shane Delia but it will be ingrained into my memory after this meal! Absolutely..."

Jonnoyeo111

"We came here to celebrate my partners birthday, and I have to admit I can't wait to return. We ordered the beautifully delicious Spice Journey and to..."

Soleil

"Delicious dinner offering at this hidden downstairs Melbourne gem! We loved everything on the tasting menu, the food was 1st class and the matched..."

Happy Gonzalez

"You come across many restaurants in Melbourne but nothing quite like Maha. We truly had a spice journey tonight that we won't forget. We not only..."

Must Be Hungry

"This is the hardest restaurant to be reviewed so far, as i think this restaurant didnt deserve 4, but also didnt deserve 3.5, it supposed to be ard..."

MF

"Run by awarding winning head chef & restaurateur Shane Delia, Maha redefines Middle Eastern cuisine for all to enjoy. Shane & his team use a..."

Melbourniancritic (The Melbourne Experience)

"Maha is one of my all time favourite restaurants! I live in Perth but regularly sneak over to Melbourne for long weekends, and Maha is always one of..."

Lauren Binks

"Maha means ‘beautiful eyes’ and is the name of Shane Delia’s (of SBS Spice Journey fame) wife. A lovely touch at the end of the evening is a..."

Michele Walton

"fantastic! being vegetarians (yes those trouble makers) we were told that there is no set menu for us & the wife really appreciated not knowing what..."

Mjuice

"Dined at Maha recently and thoroughly enjoyed our evening from start to finish. Commenced the evening with a couple of cocktails to prepare our..."

Kenneth Seymour

"Oh man what an amazing dinner!! The beautiful dining room was so warm and comforting. We ate the dego menu and did not disappoint! Will be back again..."

Eazy Over

"To celebrate my birthday, I had decided to come here and invited a few friends. 2 of my friends have dietary requirements and it such a relief that..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"We had a lovely set menu lunch with about 8 courses and enjoyed all. The only thing we felt was the main meal with its 3 dishes was the best but came..."

Havachatkiwi

"Fantastic! Every dish was wonderful (couldn't fault a single dish), the service excellent; informative and friendly. We were a table of 6 (three..."

John Naughton

"Great food and ambiance. Great value as well given the quality of the food. Cheapest wines start at around $75 for an average drop. The offer of "up..."

Dottore Vince

"Though I wouldn't say I'm a huge fan of middle eastern style food, Maha has me nearly converted. The service is nearly 10 out of 10 complete with the..."

J

"My partner and I both really enjoyed the experience here! The venue is cosy and comfortable, the service was impeccable and were made to feel very..."

Teeny Reeny

"What an experience to dine at Maha. Everything about the establishment is executed to detail...this place has certainly lived up the the hype...."

Michael Refalo

"Love the set menu, ambience and level of service. Staff are very friendly and attentive (in a thoroughly professional manner).Food and..."

Lisa

"A set menu that's a pleasing surprise, though I wish one could a la carte some of the dishes. When you arrive to the restaurant, you step down into a..."

Leon Thomas

"Delicious food with a great decor. The restaurant is set up very well and makes for a very enjoyable visit. I certainly recommend it to anyone..."

Tom Curney

"Went there on a very busy night and ordered 5 courses. Food was really delicious and looked amazing. Lovely experience and great service. Highly..."

Al Rostami

"My boyfriend and I had dinner here last night for the first time. We had the Spice journey Banquet it was sooo wonderful. We love trying lots if..."

Alana Camm

"I took my vegetarian girlfriend here for her birthday. The food was impeccable and so was the service. The cocktails are lovely and the venue..."

Daniel

"No seriously if this isn't on a must for ppl visiting melbourne then why botherthis is still my favourite place to eat been back several times and..."

Anna L

"Great food and great service all rolled into one. The staff are knowledgable and friendly, food looks and tastes great. They went above and beyond..."

Sharna Lee

"Maha is a restaurant that will take your taste buds on a journey through the Middle East. Shane Delia incorporates authentic Middle Eastern flavours..."

Olive Sundays

"Catching up with the gang meant we could go wherever we please. Mr Burberry strongly suggested Shane Delia’s middle eastern one hatted restaurant -..."

Linnie Eats All The Food

"Amazing restaurant with great customer service and they are so helpful to change the menu to suit your requirements. Its great value for money with..."

Sweetandyummie

"Massive fan of shane and the food he creates in his spice journey series. My partner and I were expecting something similar. We received a..."

Micky B

"Been here many times, the food is AMAZING !!! We usually get a 5 or 6 course meal which is a massive struggle to get through. The food is full of..."

Sharna

"We didn't have a booking and we were wise to come just as the restaurant opened to get 2 seats at the bar. We didn't mind... Had a few nibbles and..."

CW

"Went for the first time on Sunday did not know what to expect and was happily blown away!...had the four course share menu could not fault it good..."

Harry Tahana

"Exquisite food. My goodness the food gets better with every course. Had the 4 course and adored it all. The swordfish was magnificent. The parfait..."

The Greek Freak

"Great atmosphere here. Friendly service and pretty good food. We chose the 4 course share banquet with a good variety of dishes, hard to pick a..."

MN-A

"Completely speechless. This place is truly an unforgettable dinning experience... Probably among the best in Melbourne! They nail the dishes time..."

Hummus

"Had dinner yesterday evening with a group of 5. Went for the Spice Journey Soufra. Tasty food, lovely Pinot recommended by waiter. We were all very..."

Helene

"It has been a long time between drinks (well meals) at Maha. In fact it is my first visit after a couple of years and the renovation from a year..."

Out Of My Kitchen

"Have been here on three occasions for a burger and beer on a Friday (most recently a couple of weeks ago for a soft shell crab burger). Atmosphere is..."

AaronN

"Steve the waiter! What can I say. Professional, informative, integrity driven. Any place that wants quality in their staff should look to Steve! What..."

Ben

"Invited couple of friends for Friday lunch and it didn't disappoint. The service is perfect. We had the 4 course meal with matching wine and not a..."

Finger Lickin

"The Swine attended Maha for a work get together - what an absolute pleasure this was!! If only all work outings were this satisfying!. Despite a Maha..."

The Swine

"I don't often write reviews but I feel other diners should be aware that Maha charges 2% surcharge for visa credit card payment. Our group spent over..."

Julia Nicholson

"Lived up to the hype. Restaurant was less formal to what I expected which was great . We had the 4 course spice trail which was so much food. In the..."

Theodora Minas Gianniotis

"Headed to Maha a couple of nights back for dinner with my partner and was pleasantly surprised with the overall experience the food was great,..."

DaniStreetEats

"I always wanted to try this place as I love Persian food and heard a lot of good things about this place. We managed to get a booking for Sunday as..."

Food Lover

"The four of us went to Maha for a few aperitifs and dinner and the food and drinks were excellent. The cocktails list was mostly different than usual..."

Big L

"Aha aha - Maha you are impressive. The cocktails, menu, food quality, service. The four course menu is highly recommended. Thanks so much and..."

Jules1

"This place is just brilliant. Mentioned to the lady on the phone our booking was for Nancy's birthday. It was just a passing comment and I had..."

John Isaac

"We went to Maha Restaurant on our recent trip to Melbourne. The menu concept is different to your regular restaurant. You simply pick the number of..."

Amelia

"Wow.. i went a couple of months back with friends and we opted for the six course digustation. I am yet to stop talking about the amazing experience ..."

Kara Loves To Eat

"Visited Maha for their spice journey and had an amazing experience.Atmosphere and service were top notch.The four course menu was..."

Blue

"My friends and I ate here on Friday night and most of us had visited here before.I'm half Lebanese and tend not to eat out at Middle Eastern or..."

Let’s Eat!

"I am not really one to get caught up in restaurant hype. I still haven’t been to Chin Chin! (I know!) I also don’t get terribly wooed by the..."

Champagne And Chips

"Went there for Christmas lunch and one of the nicest experience's we have had in a long time. The food, staff and service was absolutely brilliant. ..."

Susie Graf

"An amazing experience. I went there for our Christmas team lunch and went for the degustation option. I loved every bit of it. The flavours were bold..."

Simrata Anand

"Went to maha to celebrate my birthday and was very impressed with the food and service overall. Fave dish was the pork ribs, flavours were incredible..."

Foodie03x

"Shane Delia is famous from his TV show Spice Kitchen, and his blend of Middle Eastern influences. Shane continues to experiment with flavours from..."

Louise Rhodes

"Decided on the 4 course and portions were spot on for the three of us. The room was quite dimly lit but it adds to the ambience; also kudos to the..."

Milla Vanilla

"Fantastic experience. We done the 4 course and the food was great. Besides the Lamb, that was a little over salted. The only let down was our..."

Scotty

"Had the Sunday fixed price lunch and boy was it good. Almost too much food but brilliantly presented and the service was outstanding. Shane runs a..."

Craig Willis

"We had our work Xmas lunch at Maha this year, what a success!! We had the six course tasting menu and some had the matched wines with it. The food..."

ClaireJ

"We had a wonderful evening on Thursday - i had requested a quiet area for a dinner for 8 of us, and we were placed in a semi-secluded area which was..."

Tolan

"I booked Maha for my girlfriend's birthday based on reviews and that it was a cuisine that looked a bit interesting and different. We both eat out a..."

Nathan Amery

"My wife & I celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary with dinner at Maha. We took the 4 course Spice Journey Soufra which was pure heaven for the..."

Simon Meakin

"Had an amazing dinner at Maha last night. As a huge fan of Middle Eastern food I was sure I was going to love it and I was not disappointed. My..."

Ally Mudford

"While most fine dining restaurants entice diners with over-priced and over-exaggerated decors on a plate, there are many attempts to over-complicate..."

Brian K

"At the last moment I secured a place at Maha last week for their No Bull All Vegan Affair Degustation. Maha, in Melbourne CBD, has been highly..."

Green Gourmet Giraffe

"Delicious food and amazing wine list. Good for a special occasion as definitely refined dining at its best with a Middle Eastern twist! Will..."

Girlabouttown

"Absolutely beautiful generous lunch.. Impeccable service, high quality authentic Mediterranean cuisine. Absolutely loved it! Cozy ambience... Great..."

J88

"Had the 5 course set menu and I left feeling very satisfied. Each course was packed full of flavour. The restaurant was a bit dark inside and the..."

Foodie85

"Maha.. Was a choice to celebrate my wife's birthday.. The 4 course dine in as served were not just meals but a spice journey into savoring the..."

Billimoriap8

"We have eaten here a couple of times, and on both occasions we ordered the 6 course tasting menu. The service is absolutely fantastic, as the staff..."

Chef.fc

"Amazing, Amazing food!My partner and I both shared the 4 course dinner option and absolutely LOVED it!My partner is Lebanese so I was a..."

J122

"Dropped in for a birthday lunch at Maha and had the 6 course tasting menu and walked out with a smile. Very reasonably priced for the quality and..."

Alex Tee

"My partner and I came here for a birthday lunch and went for the tasting menu (6 course degustation style). As it was a Friday, the vibes were pretty..."

HungryMe

"Always amazing.Arrow early and grab a cocktail at the bar. The cocktail with morello cherries is a must.You dine from a 2+ course set menu..."

Jason Olive

"This is a tough one for me to review objectively. They say everyone is born with a few doppelgangers and I've found one of mine in Maha owner Shane..."

Jit

"Amazing food. Great service. Extensive range of alcoholic beverages from around the globe. I will definitely be back there again soon. You get the..."

Paul Kington

"I went to Maha a couple of times already. My favorite are the dessert and their burger. You wont be dissapointed. The burger is so juicy and they put..."

CLABEL

"Maha is a restaurant that will take your taste buds on a journey through the Middle East. Shane Delia incorporates authentic Middle Eastern flavours..."

Olive Sundays

"Amazing nothing but!!! New dessert on the menu is tooooo good. Love the atmosphere..."

Natalia Kajkic

"ELEGANT RESTAURANT, CLASSY AMBIENCE, GOOD FOOD, CHARMING STAFF AND TWO NO-NOS -- Maha is located in an ugly alley in the CBD, but you immediately..."

Lulu T. Legrand

"Had an absolutely wonderful evening at Maha. The food was some of the best I've ever eaten and the service was fantastic. Well and truly surpassed my..."

Lucinda Welch

"We recently had our second visit to Maha and found it just as pleasing as the first time around! I could not fault the customer service at all - it..."

Melanie Jayne

"One of the most pleasant dining experiences ever. Incredible food and they cater to all dietary requirements. We order the Soufra menu and it was..."

2girls1breakfast

"Maha is one of the best. Shane's a wizard at combining flavour combos that explode in your mouth. The service is exceptional and the decor is..."

Ameliajcollins

"Walking into Maha I was blown away by the beautiful modern decor and buzzing atmosphere. We were escorted to our table of five which was nice and..."

Claire Loves Food

"I will preface this review by stating that I love eating out and like to think of myself as an enthusiast of the Melbourne food scene and very good..."

Jacinta Murphy

"The decor made you feel like you were away from the hustle & bustle of the city yet in an exotic & sophisticated environment, though not pretentious...."

The Pierced Palate

"We chose the four course tasting menu at lunch. Too yummy!! Most elements looked and tasted complex, others looked more simple and surprised with..."

Check Please

"This has got to be one of the best restaurants in Melbourne. We came for New Years Eve and stayed at the Rendezvous Hotel around the corner after..."

Innafatkid

"Maha is without a doubt one of my favourite restaurants in Melbourne. Brought to you by chef and restaurateur Shane Delia, this enchanting Bond..."

The New Fave

"This place is great. We always come here when we visit from Sydney. Shane D dishes out the best Mediterranean/ Middle Eastern food we are yet to try...."

John Jag

"Lovely dinner, although pricing may be misleading. $700 = 4 people with alcohol!!Service was superb, food tasty, ambience ok.Not a..."

Kylie Mapleson

"Perhaps best middle eastern restaurant we've tried! Had the chef'so selection. And everything was just a different distinctive exotic taste, nothing..."

Ffsmaryjane

"Had the set menu degustation with my wife, I got matching wines. The food was amazing, it was nice to have all the middle eastern food prepared in a..."

JJfood

"Oh the matching wine!Oh the Turkish Delight Dessert!The slow cooked beef !The olive oil ice-cream!!!!!Attentive..."

Melike Kasap

"Maha did nothing but impress. Beautiful surroundings, fantastic menu and lovely drinks. The lamb is a true showstopper and a meal that I would..."

Sketchy Turtle

"Always a great night at Maha. The food is exotic and beautiful. Service is generally good but had a few mishaps over the years. The lamb will make..."

Shane Lucas

"Took my fiancé for his birthday and had the 5 course meal. Our first dish was a soup which was not part of the meal, it was absolutely delicious!!..."

Annie Haak

"I took my fiance here for her birthday. We opted for the 4 course menu without matching wines as we were keen on one of their stunning Italian reds...."

Matty T

"Divine food, excellent table service, quick and attentive, beautiful serene decor. Maha makes the best Mediterranean salad and slow cook lamb. Make..."

Maggie Hunter

"What a beautiful restaurant, wine list is fantastic, cocktails were even better. But unfortunately the food just wasn't that great since its..."

HH24

"From the booking to the bill the whole dinning experience was flawless. Delicious flavours, exciting textures and beautifully presented. The staff..."

Andree Semmens

"Good food, nice atmosphere and good service.I found a piece of plastic in the sauce on one of my dishes and they were very apologetic, but..."

Mike O'Brien

"We had a great night. The service was excellent from all staff all night. Love the atmosphere of the restaurant. We had a hard time choosing which..."

4chillies

"As a fussy-eater, Maha has been my go-to upmarket restaurant for many years. Now that my diet is fussy with pike (gluten- and dairy-free..."

Not My Bread And Butter

"A good experience last night indulging in the five course menu.All the dishes were sound and you could tell a lot of thought had gone into..."

MelbourneHunger

"My top dining experience of the year! Superb flavours and stunning service. Make sure you come here hungry as portions are generous! I even loved the..."

Eyes > Belly

"Short, sharp, crisp menu. Smart, exciting, even engaging cuisine. Some of the items served in the five course meal could only be termed as redefined..."

Dev F

"WOW! What an incredible experience, wait staff were impeccable and the food was simply out of this world. The staff does absolutly everything to make..."

James S

"We were accommodated at a table at the bar on a Saturday night even though we didn't have a booking. Lovely ambience and comfortable. Food..."

Geraldine Thomson

"So good that we bought the book!Save room for the banquet. The food is delicious and you'll want to make sure you have room inside for all the..."

Sandeep

"First time I went for work lunch in a group of eight, loved it so much took my uncle and partner next time and the food is gorgeous. It was very..."

Zan Akter

"Fabulous dinner last night at Maha We chose the 4 course option, every dish was full of amazing flavours matched with excellent wines.Very..."

Vincent

"Enjoyed a lovely lunch here with my husband to celebrate our anniversary. Food was interesting and delicious with intense flavours. Floor staff were..."

Jimmy

"I had a work lunch here in a group of 10 and were impressed by the quality of the service and professionalism of the staff. Across our table we had 4..."

Out And About

"Important occasion dinner w friends flying in for it - thank God we chose Maha. Everyone very impressed with food, atmosphere, service - efficient,..."

Szeling

"Best restaurant in Melbourne, amazing dishes, great service, great wine list, easy menu options, great atmosphere. Kids under 12 eat the banquets at..."

Peter Wu

"Loved it. Had the 5 courses and struggled to get through it but loved every mouthful. Every course was fantastic. We even had a surprise birthday..."

HHJ

"Maha is one of my favourite fine dining restaurants and they look after vegans incredibly well. We had a visit to the table from Shane Delia. He..."

Quincesandkale

"The dining experience is nothing short of amazing. The staff are very helpful and not in your face. The 5 course menu was fantastic. Beautifully..."

Ian

"Always enjoy ourself at Maha. Big, wholesome dishes with big flavours, I always leave full and comforted and ready for a bit of a nap! Desserts are..."

Dumplings For Breakfast

"Sublime food, impeccable service and divine atmosphere! So many beautiful Middle Eastern flavours to savour over 5 super-filling courses. The..."

Farzana

"Took my wife on Sunday to celebrate her birthday and had the 4 course for $65, what great value. We ate our way through the 13 dishes and we were..."

Michael Johnson

"Love it! Chief is a very guy. Lovely dishes. Kinda of Asian and European food. Heard they renew the menu recently. Will come for another visit...."

I_M_M_ND_

"My wife and I travelled 4 hours, from a little town in western Victoria. We both thoughly enjoyed our 4 course meal. Both first timers at..."

Chris Munn

"Excellent food with an intriguing blend of spices. Service was faultless right down to picking up on the fact that my wife loves Turkish delight and..."

Ashley Foley

"My partner and I arrived early for our 6pm reservation and were greeted warmly by a courteous waiter. As the clock struck 6pm sharp, all the..."

Epicurean

"Since learning I was going to Melbourne from Perth with my partner whilst he worked the only thing I could talk about was wanting to go to Maha and..."

Nidha

"Worth a visit. Enjoyed a family birthday celebration recently and chose the 8 dish degustation which was quite incredible. The dips were incredibly..."

Wendy Bourke

"Slow cooked lamb with pumpkin sauce will have u craving more!! just amazing. ambience and staff are fantastic..."

An.dao90

"Doughnuts yum!. I wish I had enough time for lunch here at least once a week, food is fantastic and the service is amazing. you won't be left feeling..."

Matt.standford

"One of the main reasons we chose to visit Melbourne and we weren't disappointed. Amazing food, amazing service amazing everything! We had the 6..."

Simone Weid

"We had an amazing lunch today. The food was absolutely beautiful and there was so much of it. Very polite and efficient service. Fantastic value for..."

Foodtingtons

"I ate at Maha last night at a table of four. We had the five course menu. We hardly spoke to each other after the food started being served!! Every..."

IZ

"Best restaurant in melbourne.. Seriously the best restaurant t in melbourne. Slightly pricey but the food is incredible. The flavors are ridiculous..."

Kitty Sanders

"written by forfoodssake Bianca: There is just something incredibly charismatic about Shane Delia, his food is in part, an extension of that charm...."

Forfoodssake

"Excellent in every respect. We went to Maha to celebrate two birthdays in one - my 60th and my brother's 70th. I have always enjoyed Shane's cooking..."

Bnic

"Great Food, Great Concept. Stumbled across MAHA last min without a booking, as they were fully booked we were sat at the bar & decided on the 2..."

Katie

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Mrsmaky

"Great anniversary outing. Took my special one to Maha for our 1 year and the place made the night an extra special one. Shane Delia is a master of..."

Yahya_eid

"Maha is a culinary experince of the Middle Eastern cuisine. It is one of Melbourne’s best restaurants and rightly so. Whenever I have visited this..."

Ryan Ilahi

"Shane Delia’s Maha has been a Melbourne stalwart for a while now, bolstered by guest appearances on MasterChef and his own TV show. What I didn’t..."

Jess Carey

"... I hope they have changed the menu because I would love an excuse to go back! It was a bit pricey, but it was definitely worth it for the quality..."

Olivia Baillie

"I think Ashley would agree with me that everything in this first course was absolutely delicious. From the hummus to the salmon, everything was so..."

Melludee

" So a few nights ago i went to a restaurant called Maha in Melbourne and I loved it. We went to celebrate my mum and a friends birthday and there..."

Chloe

"Last time I was there for lunch with La, and the restaurant was almost empty. The staff were attentive and helpful. And then we realised that..."

EnjoyEatWatch

"Maha Restaurant is part of the Made Group of restaurants (The Press Club, Little Press & Cellar, Hellenic Republic, PM24, St. Katherine's and Mama..."

Epicurean Of Southbank

"I found Maha to be an outstanding restaurant and for $40 the three course soufra was excellent value. All the dishes we were given were of a great..."

Candice

"Ermagherrd. Where to start. Everything was excellent! The next course had my sister buzzing with excitement. I could tell by her anticipation that..."

Spohie

"I particularly love reading articles about the owner of Maha (along with George Colambaris), Shane Delia, as he seems to capture everything I love..."

LK

"In this course, cured king salmon topped with black chilli and a spiced toffee-like disc featured alongside smoked eel parfait, with tahini and lemon..."

Amy W

" Maha Bar & Grill is a one hatted restaurant known for its Mediterranean inspired Middle Eastern cuisine prepared by renowned Chef Shane Delia (who..."

Burger Friday

"This is a photoview post (contains mostly photos only). Value? The 'soufra' was excellent value! Would we go back? Yes - perfect for celebrations and..."

Spoonfuls Of Wanderlust

"The Burger and Beef Lunch Special at Maha is obviously popular and I doubt it will be going anywhere soon. Had the beef pattie been a notch less..."

MikhaelfBlue

"I love the variety on dessert platters! Maha‘s platter consisted of fluffy donuts, chocolate ice cream, panna cotta with honeycomb and a middle..."

Jaime

"Maha Restaurant from the Made Establishment stable and Shane Delia, is one of the most popular restaurants in Melbourne - with Middle Eastern cuisine..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"I can confidently say that I have never had a less than brilliant meal at Maha, which, with it’s lively atmosphere and generous sharing menus, is..."

KYYL

"The service is flawless and the atmosphere potent with exoticisms. Minimum $150 per head if you intend on wine and you will, even though the..."

Dangerousduplicity

"Our three main dishes came out together, along with a side of rice and a salad. The first I tried was the chargrilled wild barramundi with dukka and..."

Let Me Feed You

"the turkish delight-filled doughnuts;and the unique Middle-Eastern interpretations of classical..."

MoMo And Coco ~ Dessert Correspondents

"We decided to have the four course lunch soufra . Here's our first course.. So there's the olives , saffron pickled vegetables , red bean and..."

Addy

"The coconut tapioca dish w/mint granita was faultless and left you wanting an entire bowl. That, to my surprise, was definitely the better dessert of..."

John

"The zucchini flowers were encased in a light yet unbelievably crispy batter that gave way to smooth ricotta under my knife. The herbed, almost..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Overall I cannot fault anything about our experience, the food was a delicious twist on the Middle East and the venue was a cosy underground..."

Please Sir Can I Have Some More

"Our first little taste of Shane Delia’s food was a beautifully presented bowl of steak tartare, or kibbeh neya in Lebanese. But this wasn’t just..."

A Food Story

"Maha is the mediterranean inspired middle east restaurant in the George Calombaris empire. When it opened in 2008 it was the "it" place getting..."

Out Of My Kitchen

"We were well looked after and food was served within the time frame we requested and we all left with full bellies and smiley faces...."

Minda Barley

"Maha's Sultans Spring menu 2011. Heirloom tomatoes, sea urchin , basil labneh, spiced tomato chai - a crystal clear consommé, mildly spiced but..."

Al' The Picky EAter

"I have previously been to Maha however that was quite a few years ago so I was hesitant to dine there again however I found myself there at the..."

Petit Miamx

"What a complete, all-around remarkable experience. The service ensured we were taken care of, the décor was warm and cosy, and the food was the..."

Xjuzjuzjuzx

"My Dad’s family moved to Australia from Malta in the 70's, so I've grown up eating many of my Nanna's traditional homemade dishes. Malta’s food..."

Lisa Manche

"After a long bath to ease my aching feet, I was hungry again! Luckily we had reservations at Maha Bar and Grill. It's part of The Press Club Group..."

Does My Bomb Look Big In This

"Hungry. Went to MAHA with3 friends, i had to skip any seafood optionreplacing seafood with a smashed radish :-(dip was nice, but 1 small..."

Mark Mcculloch

"Romantic dinner for 2(the gay and the not so kosher Jew)). We enjoyed every little bite we had in our 4 course evening with a lovely atmosphere! The..."

Casey Jenkins

"Amazing service, atmosphere and flavour. Worth splashing out on the degustation for a date..."

Marina

"Amazing shared menu. I love this place. We had the 4 course shared menu and everything was amazing. Especially loved the lamb, cooked perfectly and..."

Toni

"Simply divine. What a treat, everything her is impeccable, we did the degustation menu and each dish was more delicious than the last, beautifully..."

Lady

"Stunning. I ate here on Easter Saturday evening at the 8:45pm time slot and was impressed from the moment we walked in the door. Upon arriving, there..."

Salono

"Fantastic. We went to Maha for my anniversary, and treated ourselves to the 6 course tasting menu with matching wine. Although expensive, I was not..."

Foodlover

"Sunday Session. Had a spice journey with the family on a super hot Sunday. Inside was cool and busy. Food is very good. As a restaurant owner we..."

Matt

"Amazing food, fantastic service and stunning cocktails made our anniversary an incredible..."

Andrew Oakes

"The food was perfection, the service impeccable (our waiter on the 27th was incredible), my birthday at Maha was spectacular. The staff were very..."

Sair29

"Delicious - not your usual Middle Eastern fare. I grew up with Middle Eastern tastes and was surprised to see a few friends from Middle Eastern..."

TheExpat

"Credit Card surcharge. Good dinning experience overall, I just don't understand how a place where you pay at least $100+ per person charge you a..."

Freddy A.

"Magical food and wine experience with superb service. The 6 course degustation with paired wines actually ended up being at least 9 courses of..."

Deb-m

"THAT LAMB!!. Recently went here on my boyfriend's birthday for the Spice Journey Sunday lunch. Absolutely amazing food and faultless service...."

Sarah

"Good food, great service, shame about the unnecessary credit card fee. We really enjoyed our dinner at Maha last week. The staff were knowledgeable,..."

Anthony Hasseldine

"Awesome. I took my wife here last night for her birthday dinner. We hade the 6 course menu, which ended up being 10 after the kitchen kept sending..."

Rhino

"Went here for our parents 50th wedding anniversary, fantastic night out. Had the 4 course soufra menu, it was perfect for a mix of people to share...."

Peter Farrant

"This was on my bucket list for a while and finally came by through a work dinner. We had the 4 course with wine. The waitress looking after us was..."

K.diep

"Lunch at Maha With the kids. We went to Maha for lunch with our 2 teenagers and had the 4 course sampler .... We were delighted with the food and..."

Jones Crew

"Wow! What an experience... One to remember that's for sure. The food was ahhhhmazing, outstanding service.. And to top it all off we met the man..."

PG

"Three visits - and three glorious meals! Bland? I don't think so.... Subtle, evocative, clever, delicious, fragrant and downright delicious?..."

Kate And Rob

"4 out of 5. We dined here for our anniversary last Saturday night and enjoyed it very much, with one small exception - chocolate brownie for dessert...."

CMN

"Maha is located on Bond Street, CBD, which appeared more like an alley to me, the restaurant is on the basement level, but don't be fooled, for once..."

Baz Juan Pablo Sanchez

"Confused.... A group of us dined at Maha on the 12th of September 2014 and we had pre-selected the five course menu. I am from a Middle Eastern..."

Nadia

"Amazing!. My partner took me here for my birthday as there is a vegan banquet option which was impressive enough in itself! Normally I struggle to..."

Laura Canil Campione

"Best in Melbourne. Beautiful, Beautiful restaurant. A lovely ambient feel, sensational staff and best of all amazing food. My Husband and I were so..."

Belinda De Vos

"Best in Town. To the crew at Maha,I have been coming in for sometime now, sometimes for dinner and even sometimes a catch up with friends for a..."

Gary Bee

"Maha love..... We went here Sunday 24/8 for our 25th anniversary. Having never watched the show (or even knew about it) we just wanted to go..."

Tyler Brown

"Just fantastic!!!!. This restaurant was the highlight of our weekend away to celebrate my husbands 50th! We were greeted warmly upon arriving a..."

Lbaker

"I was very fortunate to be taken to Maha for a special lunch today & may I say, it was beautiful. We had the 4 course lunch menu & I enjoyed every..."

Rato

"Mr Delia, I was interested in going to your beautiful restaurant for a special dinner, but after reading the menu and the prices I know that I will..."

Hilda

"This was my first time trying middle eastern food, and I will be going back for more!The service was impeccable, my wife is pregnant and they..."

Sean

"This has to be Melbourne's hidden gem, I have been a regular here for a while now and can honestly say the service is exceptional and consistent and..."

Ezz

"My sister and I had a night to remember! We absolutely loved the experience. We had the four course soufra banquet. Every course that came out was..."

Georgie

"Absolutely "Maha-vellous". Let's just say that when a restaurant exceeds your expectation in every possible way, you're just going to come onto..."

Nannoo

"We enjoyed every meal and every minute at MAha - the food was delicious and the service was faultless (NZ waitress Danni)! We had the 4 course and..."

Christina Fernandes

"Lucky enough to have my birthday lunch this week. Really loved that the set menu was available in a vegetarian option. It's such a nice change to be..."

Megan C

"Amahazing!. Maha is amazing! I've been looking forward to going for a while and it exceeded expectations. The service staff were friendly and were..."

Kng

"Good for a once off. If you like trying different cuisines then this one is a must. Very tasty and interesting presentations of various dishes in a..."

Gastro

"Have been here a few time now and love the Spice Journey menu. Great food and flavours. Staff were friendly and helpfull with drink..."

Adamalta

"Exceptionally Good!. Went there in February for a Valentine / Birthday treat. The atmosphere is very welcoming, the waiters are very good and mostly..."

Ver_ecdl

"Flavour sensation from beginning to end!. We came in for lunch on Monday 30th June. My hubby and I had a rare ‘date day’ so we took full..."

Jess

"Review. I decided to take my wife on her birthday on 30th of June for a lunch at Maha.It was our first visit to this restaurant.The atmosphere was..."

Tom

"Went here for a friends birthday dinner. Great atmosphere, friendly and knowledgable staff and delicious food. We all had the 2 course meal which..."

Jade

"WOW! We got a last minute booking here and it turned out to be highlight of our boys trip to Melbourne. We had the six course option with matched..."

Andrew D

"There needs to be a 'love it' button as 'like it' just doesn't cut it. I have dined at Maha 5-6 times and have never been disappointed. Although I'm..."

Tennille

"Amazing! I think that's all that's needed to be said about the food. Be warned there is so much food, go on an empty..."

Claire Johnsen

"Food was spectacular. Recommend the four courses and variety, authenticity and quality of produce spot on. Service impeccable - highly..."

Hanna Murray

"Very impressive.. We visited in march and were blown away by the exquisiteness of each dish put before us. such incredible care and attention to..."

Moodlesoup

"Absolutely beautiful. The staff were so friendly and the food... Omg the food. Amazing. Everything was perfection. We will definitely be coming..."

Ginny

"Worth the trip. On a recent visit we dined at Maha in the hope of replicating a memory of a previous experience with them.All I can say is very..."

Manger Maven

"We went for my birthday and the service was attentive and informative - first class. Nothing too much trouble. Food was exquisite and they went to..."

SG

"Best restaurant experience!. Maha was one of the best restaurant experiences I've ever had. I've always wanted to dine here, since both my parents..."

Jade Pacecca

"A wonderful dinning experience for a celebration exception food wine service highly..."

Anne Sinclair

"Just wow. My partner took me here last night for my birthday and he honestly made the perfect choice. The food was simply stunning and the service..."

Silvia Sk

"Fantastic place hidden in the side streets. Had the banquet and requested vegan and what they produced was spectacular both in taste and..."

Smw

"We came here for lunch to celebrate Mother's Day early and opted for their four course banquet menu which was good value at $45 per..."

Miffy7

"Great!. Celebrated my birthday at Maha last night. Staff were extremely knowledgeable about the food, beer and wine, as they should be at a..."

Andrew Young

"Every dish is delicious. We really enjoyed ourselves here, although a little pricey, but definitely worth it, it was a friends birthday, who..."

Alexis

"Beautiful ANZAC night. We had the 5 course banquet with matched wines. Our night started off with a warm relaxed welcome and an amazing ANZAC..."

Hjordan

"$$$ but delicious Middle Eastern food. I enjoy coming to Maha for fine dining Middle Eastern food. Previous visit a la carte was given same footing..."

Lainey

"Just perfect!. Simply divine, amazing food, attentive staff, great range of wines, every mouthful is delicious, immaculate venue, such a pleasure to..."

Raylene

"Can't wait to come back!. Went to Maha for the first time tonight for a belated birthday celebration and had the 4 course banquet which was..."

Alanajoy73

"Wonderful experience. Turned up with no reservation and were accommodated immediately. we had the 4 course menu and were stuffed afterwards with..."

Michael Epis

"Delicious food and warm engaging service that you don't expect in such a top restaurant. We had our 1 year old son with us for dinner and still felt..."

SandL

"My Fav. One of my favorite restaurants in Melbourne.the slow cooked lamb is to die for and the turkish delight donuts are..."

Adam Megens

"Best restaurant in Melbourne. Have been lucky to have tried many great places worldwide but Maha is my place of choice in Melbourne and I always..."

Zosha

"Delicious food and excellent service. We dined here last night and had a wonderful dining experience. Delicious food with amazing flavours and lots..."

Vivian

"Friendly and honest service, excellent food, great wine pairing - thanks for a wonderful night..."

Brillat_Savarin

"Thankyou for sharing your experience. Went with some special friends on Sunday for a catch up & birthday celebration. What a fantastic experience...."

Gabn

"Hadn't been here before but decided to take a group of friends in the hope that it didn't disappoint ... And it definitely didn't. What a fantastic..."

K C G

"Amazing. Maha is a unique dining experience in many ways.From the moment we were seated, our waiter (the wonderful Brad) asked whether we..."

Sallyekong

"What more can we say but amazing!!! The menu looked amazing but there were a few things that we didn't eat (shellfish) and the kitchen were more than..."

Luibelui

"Delia delights. Shane, things are humming along. Brilliant service, flavour explosion-cooking from the heart is always appreciatedHis prompt..."

Uroldoc

"Perfect!. Loved..."

Hunt4r

"My favourite go to restaurant for fine dining. Consistently flavoursome and decadent with perfect service and timing. Went yesterday and was ecstatic..."

Lisa Booey

"Plates of Heaven. We went to Maha last night for my Birthday.From the great atmosphere to the flavours in every dish, the meal was..."

S And D

"Maha is undoubtedly my favourite restaurant in Melbourne! I have been here on several occasions and it never fails to disappoint! Every single thing..."

AH

"Excellent. Never a disappointing meal! Atmosphere, food and service is second to none.Thank..."

Penny

"Shane Delialicious. I recently took some Queensland friends to Maha for a night out. I've got a five month old baby and am largely under house arrest..."

Jasmine Foley

"Definitely go!. We had a birthday celebration - 4 of us - and we chose Maha. We did the 4 or 5 course set menu and we loved it all. Everything was..."

Helen

"Unexpected. Wow this restaurant is something special. The food can be a bit challenging but in a very good way. The familiar and very unfamiliar..."

ChrisR

"Have just finished our meal in Maha and while not the best food I've ever had, it was a very close call. We had the four course set menu with wines..."

Dillington

"Visited this restaurant last night and was amazed by the quality and variety of food, ambience and impeccable service! We chose the 6 course menu (my..."

Bree

"Wow! Just wow!. We had such a fantastic time - the food was brilliant, the care and detail that went into each dish demonstrated the pride that all..."

Blergh!

"Nice food, Questionnable service. A group of 5, we booked dinner for the first night of service following the Xmas break. When we arrived, our table..."

Jaymie

"Great New Years in. My partner and I joined a couple of our friends to spend New Years Eve at Maha Restaurant.Our initial impression of the..."

Foodlover

"Awesome. Great food and impeccable service! I'm obsessed with the slow cooked lamb and the dessert..."

Hungryeyes13

"Christmas at Maha. I've dined at Maha several times and always been amazed at the quality, presentation, service and overall value for money of the..."

Carlo Di Martino

"Had a wonderful dining experience! The food and cocktails suggested were amazing and the service was exceptional too. Even my 20mnth old son was..."

Anuj Batra

"Amazing experience. Finally, after having been a fan of Shane Delia and wanting to dine at Maha for years now, I had the chance on my recent trip to..."

Gradmania

"An unforgettable experience. Went to Maha to celebrate my best friend's birthday and we had the 6 course vegan degustation. It was amazing!! The..."

Janice Lee

"Great service and food. Last night my partner and I had a reservation at Maha in Melbourne. I have very strict dietary requirements at the moment and..."

Fernandop76

"Last week I was lucky enough to spend a memorable night here for my birthday.Whilst not having tried many middle-eastern cuisines in the past to..."

Paul

"We were here last night for my partners birthday...and lets just say I was definitely in the good books when we left. We chose to sample what was on..."

Shil1402

"My wife and I celebrated our 3rd wedding Anniversary at Maha, and we had a fantastic night! Great ambience, and a memorable dining experience. Our..."

Dflawless

"Food absolutely amazing. Was disappointed that we got charged $6 each for a glass of sparkling water, which not all of us had and was not made aware..."

Sarah

"Thank you Maha!. Celebrated an anniversary last night at Maha and had a fantastic experience. The food and the ambience were amazing but I have to..."

Ana Truong

"Fantastic evening. We went to Maha last night (oct 31st) and enjoyed the most amazing meal. We have been lucky to dine at some very nice restaurants..."

Gtlockyer

"Went for valentines day 2013 and have been a few times before that.Food is absolutely delicious. Generous servings. Down to earth fantastic..."

Therese

"A delectable eating experience. Very enjoyable, great variety yet complimentary..."

The Hoffs

"Saha!. Maha has been a restaurant I've been dying to try for a long time now, as I'm a huge Shane Delia fan, and I finally got around to trying it..."

A.

"Amazing. Went to Maha for a birthday and had a great night, food was amazing, wine was amazing, service was....amazing!! My only criticism would be..."

Saffron

"Came here twice for the spice road special on Sunday, amazed every time, also happy with the service, would recommend anyone to come..."

Annie Akina Zhou

"Consistently Great.. We've dined here several times, and consider it a sure thing. Consistently attentive service, excellent food and incomparable..."

LoveWholeFood

"'Soufra'cking amazing!. Took some work colleagues to Maha for a 4 course Soufra lunch. An amazing selection of dishes were presented in each of the..."

Kateo

"Absolutely love this restaurant! It is right around the corner from my work so I often go there with friends for bday lunches, catch ups etc. would..."

Little Babushka

"Shane Delia'a restaurant is one that everyone should try. I recently celebrated my birthday with my partner here and we had a great fine dining..."

ThatFoodie

"Second visit, the staff are wonderful, all very helpful and obliging, great food, great atmosphere, lots of smiles..."

Paul Smith

"Well...not what it used to be :(I'v visites Maha on probably 10 occasions and have always highly recommended it to friends and family. Have been..."

Aida

"First trip to Maha and it lived up to all expectations. We had the Sultan menu. Too many delicious flavours to have a favourite course. Only..."

Geordie

"Amazing sunday lunch for fathers day, first time there,the food was amazing, will definitely return, loved the..."

Foodiecritic

"Beyond our expectations!!. We ordered the Latifa banquet's and had such an amazing night. Great atmosphere, great service, and mostly the food was..."

Ally Marsh

"Birthday satisfaction. My father booked us in for a Sunday birthday lunch. Walking down into the restaurant the decor was so welcoming and..."

Orian Ibraheim

"An absolute delight. When dining at better establishments in Melbourne you must come with the excitement of the adventure, it's not Friday take..."

Brett Costa

"Delicious Dinner. Dined at Maha last night for the first time and was impressed with service, food and wine. We had the 6 course Latifa menu and..."

Linda Wataszczuk

"Went here last Thursday for my birthday & after living overseas for a couple of years decided I wanted to go back to an old favourite.... Did not..."

Eat Tweet Love

"Great!. Went there on late notice for partners birthday after previously seeing the owners cooking show on tv. The food was delicious! The service..."

Andi

"Wow.. We had the Sultan's Feast with matching wines, what a meal. So much good food, do yourself a favor and don't eat lunch. The food was amazing,..."

Lala N' Paw Paw

"Went to mahafor dinner sunday 30 june,it was amazing loved it definatly wll go backson...."

Mena Defazio

"Delish. I had the Turkish delight martini and it was yum! We ordered the 6 course menu which was too much food and meant that we could not enjoy the..."

Farhaana Desai

"Had a few meza which was nice and the service was great. Would go back..."

Sammy

"Delicious!. The food here and the customer service is the best I have had! This is, by far, my favourite..."

Piper

"Everything is amazing. Loved the Soufra menu. Everything is spot on everytime! Can't wait to..."

Foodie13

"Had their degustation meal, $125 for 8 courses + 1 amuse bouche. Sex on 9..."

Foodfinder

"Fantastic Experience. My partner and I have been going to Maha now for over 3 years. Every time our experience has been fantastic, the only exception..."

Damian

"I get excited every time I get to go!. Not only is it some of the best food I've ever eaten, the whole experience is extraordinary. Probably the..."

Ocean Girl Charlie

"Fantastic food & great atmosphere! Maha is an excellent place to go to experience a fantastic amalgamation of great flavours & cultures. The staff..."

Robzevnav

"Very professional. Unlike a few new kids on the block this place exudes..."

Ashok Brini

"Briliant Set Menu. Have been thinking to eat here for along time. Finally on Thursday last week, me and my sister were give this a try. We cannot..."

Kev

"Delicious food, attentive service. Third time to this gorgeous establishment was a wonderful experience. Opted for the 8 course degustation which was..."

Vickibonbon

"Great Influences. Have been 5 times and walked away impressed each time. Its rare to go somewhere and have complete confidence that whatever they..."

Nick

"Never Disappoints. The first time we pop into Maha was for my birthday and we have been back several times now and we have never been disappointed..."

KennyK

"Great venue. Not bad food but super overpriced for what you get. Don't think I'll be back- simply not worth..."

Pearcy

"Last night my boyfriend I went to Maha for the first time to celebrate Valentines Day. We had a choice of two banquet meals and we decided on the..."

Shrillpog

"Marry Me Shane Delia!. If you're looking for somewhere to celebrate something special, or to seal a big deal - Maha's that place. Every bite is..."

Joliem

"Food was delicious, and very attentive staff. Would definitely go there..."

Rosemary

"Nice. We went there for dinner as a random mid-week treat and tried the 6 course degustation, plus the addition of Turkish Delight donuts. The 6..."

Johnny U

"Love this place. Unique flavours and combinations that give your taste buds an..."

The Red Dress Melbourne

"Wow! Best dining experience to date! Fantastic service, nice ambience & food that was not only delicious, but visually impressive! The takeaway tea..."

Tara H

"Christmas lunch. Had christms day lunch here $135 each good range of food but quality not outstanding.Would have expected better for the price..."

Pat

"Wow!. Had the 4 course lunch here last week, such delicious food and so CHEAP! $45 for 4 courses in middle of the city,..."

Amanda

"Great restaurant, get the soufra!. I've eaten here twice now, and both meals have been fantastic. Fantastic food and really great..."

Eric

"Great but be wary of "non-freebies". I really enjoyed my dining experience at Maha. The two of us had the full degustation meal. Food was quite..."

Vickie

"Best arabic food. Maha is so good lots of atmosphere and the food is outstanding although a little pricey but actually worth it will def go..."

Caroline Tripoli

"Thought I would surprise my in sister and brother in-law for a belated birthday dinner.... I think my husband got the biggest surprise paying the..."

Miss B

"Loved it. Well done, i will be..."

Timothy

"We had the 6 course Sultan's and it was absolutely delicious. If it didn't go against proper food etiquette I would've licked every plate clean. Hats..."

Kelly

"Being from a middle Eastern background I had high expectations and I found Maha's interpretation of middle eastern cuisine quite authentic and..."

Christina

"We just ended a 4 day weekend with lunch at Maha. We ate at an almost embarrassing number of 'hot spots' over the 4 days, and I have to say Maha..."

Food Critics Wife

"Food - We had the Soufra 5 course meal, well presented, excellent variety, very well prepared food. Ambience - I'd rate this restaurant as one..."

GGx

"Great night out. Went here as a party of five and had a great time. Got the chefs choice menu, which was fantastic. Shane Delia delivered the main..."

Patrick Malcolm

"Mahavalous!. My boyfriend and i went to Maha to celebrate our anniversary and was pleasantly surprised by the exceptional service and food. There was..."

VyLex

"Great food and service. I took my partner here for her birthday and must say that we had an enjoyable evening in regards to the service and food. We..."

Noneedtocook

"Yumm. I went there with my partner. We agreed that the food was almost better than sex..."

Meowth

"Amazing food and great service. Well worth the price tag. One of our group was Vegetarian and Maha were only too happy to accommodate. What a..."

Amy Vee

"Wow. Love it! We went to Maha last night. The place was full, with a great vibe about it. Just walking in we immediately thought 'oh, this place is..."

Mel

"Tastes as good as it looks!. Maha has a dark, broody feel to it as you descend from the street into the restaurant. I loved the dark furnishings, the..."

Bianca Jade

"Special occasion dining at its best. Been here twice on Sunday nights, and was impressed both times.Ambience at this place is amazing. When..."

Sue

"Love it!. Love, love, love eating at Maha!!! The banquet is spectacular and the service is perfect. Make sure you get the turkish delight..."

Ava

"Confusing. Dined here for the 8 course Dego and was expecting a nice balance of dishes over the eight courses.First course was enjoyable,..."

Jason

"Great service, our young waiter was knowledgable & passionate about wine. Just snacked in the lovely bar area & ate Mezze (which was pretty over..."

Littlemissfoodsnob

"Intimate dining and pleasant ambience. Had the 6 course degustation and found a few of the courses were very salty, but overall the experience was..."

Dumba

"Maha is one of my favourite places to eat. I love the 4 course souffra meal and it never fails to disappoint. I wouldn't recommend the 8 course..."

Hhunni

"Great Service. Ate dinner here for a special occasion. Had the 8 course degustation and purchased a bottle of wine. Right from the phone call to..."

Jbaby_18

"We went to Maha last Friday night and had the 8 course degustation menu with wine accompaniment. The latter is an absolute necessity and for the..."

Peppermint Stick

"One of my fave high end restaurants. Service does lack a lil bit but food is amazing! The cocktails just as..."

Narelle Johnson

"Satisfied..... I came here for a anniversary with my partner a while ago (2010), the service was great atmosphere was good, not too fine dining style..."

Foodlover

"Faultless & brilliant for vegans!. This was our fourth visit and we ordered Soufra for vegans - leaving it to the chef and his team to surprise us..."

Spwopw

"Good but not great. This restaurant has been on my wish list for a while now, so I was excited when I got the chance to finally go. I enjoyed the..."

Viktor

"Absoult Divine!. After having dine here three times in the last year this is one of that everyone has to try.There are no words to express the..."

Goldie S

"The best lamb in the universe and the best desserts. Only thing I could fault was the fattoush - bit soggy. I love this place and would eat here ever..."

Missy

"We took family here for a 60th. We could not fault the service, food, wine, ambiance. One of the best dining experiences in Melbourne! We left..."

Th

"This little Middle Eastern restaurant is tucked away on Bond Street and has a lovely atmosphere and extremely friendly staff. We thourghly enjoy the..."

Andy Mak

"Delicious. Dined here on Sunday for the 4 course $65 set menu. Everything was absolutely delicious! Being a vegetarian I was perfectly catered for,..."

ELouise

"Superb. Had a wonderful lunch at Maha - everything was wonderful. The food, the service, the drinks. The soufra was a varied selection of inventive..."

Raj

"Delicate and delicious!. My partner brought me here for lunch. I am vegetarian, he isn't. We chose the 4 course soufra, as he had been advised I..."

Aeg

"Never disappoints. Will always be my favorite restaurant in the world. Every meal is packed with flavour! Absolutely..."

Kelly

"Awesome food. Great service. Amazing food. Very unique and interesting flavours. Walked out thoroughly content and satisfied. Great service. Coming..."

AJ

"Went there for dinner last night and loved it. Love how he puts a Maltese infulance on his food .will be..."

Sym

"My new favourite cuisine !!!. Warm and welcoming greeting, recognised from our previous visit, each of us were made to feel special and we knew we..."

Twifty

"Think I've found my new favourite restaurant. Wonderful dining experience at Maha last night. Food superb and staff exceptional. Wine list..."

Hayley

"Turkish Delight Martini. An awesome take on a classic, infused with real turkish delight pieces and the scent of rose water (i think) upon every..."

TC

"Beautifully presented a tasty food. Great service, a real dinning experience - will save up and be..."

Clenden

"The Super Maha!. I lost count on how many times I have been here....We normally take longer lunch on Fridays to come here from work ... its all..."

Tulipa Manse

"Fantastic!!!!! Ordered the lunchtime 5 course meal and loved it!!!!! Definitely will dine again!!!!! Thank you!!!! Best experience of..."

Daniel Low

"Great for lunch. The 3-course lunch menu is great value, delicious and generous. We had pleasant, efficient service. Perfect if you can get away from..."

Pam

"Oh my god what a dinning experience. This place has moved into my top 10 of Melbourne - the food was amazing!! if you havent experienced this i..."

NinjaZu Ate

"Good Snapper. Good food, line caught goldband snapper was a great..."

John

"Yum. Amazing food, quinoa was the best I've tried, we had the 3 course tasting and finished with Turkish delight doughnuts, really good. The wait..."

Frances

"A Sunday Delight. This was my first visit to Maha and after hearing many mixed reviews thought I would try it out myself. I took a girlfriend to..."

Rozzles

"Love it!. I think George has done very well with this restaurant. I just love the feel of this place from the moment I walked in. I love the..."

Chompz

"Wonderful!. The Sunday "familija tieghi" - set menu lunch at Maha is incredible. Every course was great, but the dessert platter was particularly..."

MelbourneEater87

"Amazing!. Never having really tried Middle Eastern food, this was awesome.Had the Snapper and Lamb Shoulder, both in my top dishes of the..."

Gavin Haak

"Artsy food that filled the belly. The venue itself is beautiful, the dark wood, dimmed lighting, fabolous service and the music is lovely to the..."

Kooshie

"My mates and I went to maha for a special birthday dinner, and were extremely happy with our choice in restaurant. Not only was the service..."

Hungry

"Lovely. Really well executed food. flavours were perfect, i intend to eat there..."

Eudaemonia

"A keeper. The menu, quality and variety of food, presentation and service always impresses. You get more than what you pay..."

Linh Dang

"Amazing experience from start to finish. 8 course menu was unbelievable. Service was amazing, our waitress was sweet and very helpful. Can't wait to..."

KG

"Poached free range pullet egg, joselito iberico, smoked bread, jamon, cauliflower. This is only my 3 or 4th time tasting Mediterranean style meal...."

Kenneth Thank You

"Turkish delight doughnuts. I am love... that is all . Great..."

Cynthia Paladine

"Memorably good food & service. Our Bucket List Dinner Club (4 of us) had Friday night dinner at Maha. From welcome to goodbye, the amazingly good,..."

FarmrsMarktsFan

"Nom nom nom. Had a four course lunch soufra at Maha today.... amazing food, fresh and delicious. Matching wine was appropriate, and well timed. Wait..."

EveandApple

"If been a few times and have never been unhappy. Great fresh, tasty and interesting foods. Make sure u try the..."

Daniela

"Fantastic ambience and exotic food... well-priced. Nice ambience and certainly something different. The appetiser dishes were very well-presented and..."

Omnidragon

"Don't sit near the bar or door.. Food excellent.To make sure your expensive night out it not ruined by a cold wind coming in the door or people..."

Jennpf

"The Sunday lunch meal was good value at 65 / head. Skip breakfast! 12 hour roast beef was awesome. Fish too. Dessert underwhelming which was unusual..."

Gumby

"While desert isnt a huge thing on my "after a nice meal" list, my food partner in crime said "You have to have dessert at Maha"! Well he was right!..."

Shane Parkinson

"Soufra = Great Value. I've been here five times, eaten twice at the lunchtime soufra and 3 times in the courtyard.Lunchtime weekday soufras..."

Amee

"Maha has amazing food, the meat dish on the bone is truly spectacular. I haven't been here for at least a year or more, so good to see the..."

David

"For special needs, or a special occasion. As a student I'm usually a cheap eats kinda gal, but the quality of this place is really worth the price...."

Wonderfull

"I LOVE Maha!! By far my favourite restaurant!! Everytime I've been the food has been sensational, service impeccable.. simply cannot fault..."

Gertrude

"Expensive but worth it. Definitely worth a visit, the service was perfect, as was each..."

Davids

"Maha Bar and Grill. I've been there several times and the food and service have been consistently excellent. I recommend the soufra for a..."

PatInOz

"Brilliant food, service, atmosphere.. This place is deserved of a 2 hat cap as its consistently amazing. the food is punchy, with lovely textures and..."

Bt

"Persian Pleasure. A warm cavern on a cold May night. We chose the 4 course banquet with matching wines. Food was excellent and exciting, wine perhaps..."

Gourmand

"WARNING: Don't snack beforehand. The moment you step down into this magical place you know you are about to experience something special - the..."

My Last Supper

"Middle Eastern escape in the CBD.. I have been to Maha bar three times and would come here more often if the bank account allowed!Love the..."

Easternsuburbs_explorer

"Food was good but not really spectacular. But this place is very slick in every other respect. Great service, and extras/gimics like complimentary..."

Apexed

"Maha Uh-huh. Had the soufra, loved everything. My favourite was the slow roasted lamb. I would return solely just for that. The pork belly was meh. A..."

You Had Me At Haloumi

"Souffra delight. Maha has great fixed lunch menu for sharing. There are a lot of little samplings and this makes it interesting dining. The lamb..."

Pork Belly

"Amazing lamb!. Amazing ambience, food is fantastic and cocktails are pretty good too. Definitely will be..."

Sandra

"Soufra me!. Great value degus, being able to choose 3 or 4 courses for the shared soufra meal for 65 to 80 bucks. The amount of food given is also..."

Hungry Ronin

"Amazing lunch today! Had the four course soufra, so much food we left feeling food drunk! Incredible dessert and quail stuffed with duck... Who..."

Julia Galante

"Amazing!. The service, set up & food was top notch. I loved it and would go back without..."

Cee

"Exceedingly good. I must admit, this is the first time I've had mediterranian food so this is probably not a great review. The food was great, the..."

Oyster

"GREAT. We went on a Friday night and as were a group of 8 we ate the 4 course soufra $80 per person. As we booked for 6.30 session we had to be out..."

Simon

"Great place for variety. It's said to be expensive but if you go with any of the banquets there is plenty of food. Slow roast lamb was great as was..."

Damian Mccarthy

"Tasty. Whilst Maha is an expensive restaurant it is better value for money than other options as you leave stuffed. The lamb shoulder is to die..."

Malteser

"Great flavours. This is the place that got me started on my blogging journey. the dinner i had here with my sister was absolutely delicious and i..."

Xjuzjuzjuzx

"Impressive!. Ate here with a group of 12, and had a great time. The food was tasty and full of flavour, the 4 courses were definitely very satisfying..."

Coffeeaddict

"Wow what a night!!!. I dined at Maha last week and cannot stop talking about it. We chose the sultans feast menu which we were told was a selection..."

AJ

"Pretty Good. A short time ago, I went on a work dinner for the first time to Maha.Atmosphere, decor and service is right up there with the..."

Cedric

"Outstanding. Possibly the best dining experience i've had. atmosphere was terrific, the service was prompt, attentive, helpful & friendly and the..."

Augo

"Very delicious. Tried the 4 course with wines and everything was very good, piping hot bread to go with the first course dips and olives, washed down..."

Cs

"Gorgeous atmosphere, gorgeous food. .Pros:- Good variety of food, something different for a change- Wait staff know their business,..."

CMcP

"Interesting maha. Me and hub had the 5 course at maha last night and the food was interesting but some really needed an acquired taste like the mint..."

Foodlover

"Each course gets better and better. The food was diverse, fresh and full of flavour and great value for money. We did the set menu of four..."

Brigit Cole

"The 4 course souffra offers new delights with each mouthful. Nobody could want more food but there is plenty of bread if your appetite is especially..."

Amelia

"Nice flavours but average value only for the money. Good..."

MAB

"Different. Nice food ,sweets good.service a bit..."

Spooner

"Of desserts. We went for a 4 course feast at maha.but really, the food wasnt too impressive and was really filling....but you know..."

Claralyn

"Mouth watering. Great atmosphere, fabulous food and good service. recommend starting with a cocktail and progressing to the menu recommendations -..."

Marine Sparkle

"Superb. As good as food gets in Melbourne. The unlimited mineral water scam doesn't..."

Fat Tony Mok-Belle

"What a surprise!. I have been to Maha a couple of times and have enjoyed my visits everytime I visit. Maha has a chilled out vibe, it's location..."

Chefosaurus

"Delicious. After the boring food I had at Comme last week, going to Maha was certainly a redeeming experience for my tastebuds. I am not a..."

Jingles

"Fabulous! Go the soufra and you won't regret it. Save room for the Turkish delight doughnuts on the dessert..."

Lu Lu Sollitto

"Great food, great service. The food comes out to share between the table, which is good, as it makes for a more fun experience. We had the 5 course..."

CP

"Great!. Fantastic cocktail- the maha royale was delicious. The food was awesome and the turkish delight filled donuts mean this is my new favourite..."

Loulou

"This is it - HEAVEN. Heaven can not get much better if Maha is anything to go by. No, this is not the Press Club and we do not want it to..."

Kiwigirl

"Great food, great feel, great fun. The title says it all. The food is wonderful, the helpings perfect, the variety great, the atmosphere warm, and..."

Nicholas Gold

"Recommended. We had the degustation and were very impressed with the food, the atmosphere and service. Save room for the..."

The Bee

"Cannot be beaten. We have visited twice in the last 6 months and this is now our favourite restaurant. We cannot fault anything about this classy..."

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