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Brother Baba Budan

88/100 (2690 ratings)

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"My favourite ice..."

Ron T

"There’s no doubt this is one of the most famous coffee places in Melbourne. There’s almost always a line out the door! I love the quirky interior..."

Stelly

"Very very nice..."

Stephanie Salim

"A famous coffee spot in the city, it's bit small and usually packed so not very ideal to hang but staffs are nice and coffee was..."

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"You realize you needed more coffee (or perhaps, actually just the RIGHT coffee) in your life when, as an avid coffee aficionado you find a business..."

Srslyfoods

"Came here to see what the hype was and they definitely did not disappoint! Their espresso blend for their white coffees are simply divine. Very..."

Tifa Cheung

"One of my favourite cafe in..."

Celeste Zj

"I was introduced to this place by my bestie and I was quite amazed at the number of people who come in here. It's always busy and sometimes the queue..."

Sreerag Nampoothiri K

"Good coffee place to check-in when you're in Melbourne as its located in CBD. I like the atmosphere of the shop and the coffee is really great even a..."

Uthen

"Fabulous service, fabulous atmosphere and fabulous baristas! I love..."

Rosa

"The decor here is amazing and I really love it. Love catch up over coffees of hot chocolate at Baba Budan, their coffees are so good and the hot..."

M3lissa____

"Really love the interior of this place! It’s cosy and welcoming but busy! However had a nice catch up with a friend here!..."

Agreekable

"Known for their hanging chairs ceiling decor,Brother Baba Budan makes a nice coffee, however, it is not the best in Melbourne...."

Shania

"A small coffeehouse also located on a small yet busy street on your way to CBD. It has this unique chairs decoration at the ceiling. It’s really..."

Talitha Najmillah Sabtiari

"It's always busy. But if you're getting a cuppa to take away, the wait is not too bad. The coffee is good.I wouldn't call them the best in..."

Taylor

"Reliable spot for takeaway coffee. Was only able to eat in once, on an early Saturday morning. Enjoyed a strong flat white and delicious almond..."

Isabel

"Recommend their soy latte!!❤️❤️❤️ no sugar still sweet. Just like my liking. Came here 2x and counting for more! :) their coffee beans..."

Oodreiilittlepotato

"Nice busy coffee joint that we stumbled upon. Coffee smells great and shout-out to them for spelling my name right - something that Starbucks can’t..."

Honestly

"They do good coffee here. The place is always crowded. I come here on the weekend for their coffee and affogato! Love the deco.. friendly staffs....."

Seed To Fork

"Truly coffee and service worth CHAIR-ishing 🤪When I was walking up the street and saw a huge crowd of people, I knew I found the right..."

Jianne Yong

"I have been to brother a couple of times now. The service is always fabulous, the coffee is great. Probably one of the best I’ve had in..."

Amy Flood

"Sorry no photos coz pretty much been here too many times to even think that I need one. Busy and cramped as always! Excellent coffee that I cannot..."

Yilin

"Great little place with great tunes and coffee. Can be very busy at times as there is little seating inside.Love the effect of chairs on the..."

Nelson

"Look, disclaimers are to be had - I don't know coffee. I don't know origins, I don't fully understand the different pours (filter? cold brew? cold..."

Jeremy Kong

"I’m surprised I haven’t written a glowing review for this place. The people working here are friendly and kind, the coffee is excellent - easily..."

Joanne | Melbournecitay

"Wow the coffee here is exceptional and one of the best I've had in Melbourne. I had the coffee so quickly I forget to take a photo opps. Staff also..."

Nay Nay

"I like the coffee here. Ordered cappuccino and flat white. They were so good, one of the best coffee in Melbourne CBD. the good thing is, it opens in..."

Olgagatha

"One of the best place in town to get your coffee addict cure, the best flat white j had so far in Melbourne ! Please drop by if you are in..."

Dickson Chong

"Coffee is above average, but I feel like it’s a little too overhyped. To be fair, I’m not a huge fan of seven seeds coffee beans to begin..."

G

"After trying out quite a few of the other competitors in Melbourne, they probably served one of the best coffee here. We've tried their ice latte and..."

Chin Jun

"This place is so hyped and deserves (most of) the regard. It's trendy, but not too pretentious. The baristas really know what they're doing...."

Quince And Cheese

"[Coffee Review]This cafe is mostly a take away coffee place for me and it used to be a regular spot when it wasin walking distance from..."

Espy Eats

"My partner ordered a take away latte from here, to be honest I am kind of jealous as I had this place bookmarked for a while! I will still check it..."

Simmyeats.Melb

"A loyal customer of this coffee shop, I always make a stop here if I'm in Melbourne. Great coffee, attentive staff. Unique decor. Shop on the smaller..."

TwoPiggyAdventure

"This outlet is one of the best to have mind refreshing drinks you can get different types of coffee and other drinks also and in food you can have..."

Yashpal Sharma

"Great to start with a cup of hot coffee in the morning. Great service, good coffee, and the shop decor was very interesting. Must visit if you go to..."

Nina Lin

"After hearing so much about their coffee, I finally went there after uni to get a takeaway. I wasn’t disappointed. The coffee was actually really..."

CoCo

"A must visit hole in the wall. Perfect coffee perfect ambiance. I gets difficult to find space at times but its worth for the quality of coffee you..."

Rohit Rai

"Cute little coffee shop with a funky interior!Coffee is good, and there are few chairs to sit down. They also sell pastries, but didn't..."

Kez

"Tiny coffee joint, very busy during the mid-morning but still very efficient. Great coffee, enjoyed a long black (seven seeds). Will..."

Absolute Foodie

"Australia = Best coffee and Hot chocolates! This small place is located in the heart of the city and offers a great variety of coffees and hot..."

Tulika Kabra

"One of my favourite coffee shop in the city, love the vibes with their unique decorations using daily objects, very creative interior design. Their..."

Val

"A cute small coffee shop that serves strong fruity notes of coffee. Super friendly staff. Would come here every morning for my daily coffee but..."

Eunifoodie

"This was a pleasurable experience. Great place for a morning coffee (don’t let the hour of the day limit you, I am certain this place serves up..."

Global Gastronomista

"First thing you see when you step in is the chairs on the ceiling, this accompanied by the glorious smell of coffee in the morning makes enjoying..."

Kerli Kerli Kerli

"Went on a weekday evening for a quick coffee. We were gonna order a regular flat white coffee, but before about to order i saw a order being served..."

Shrish

"Baba Budan won the first place of my best coffee shop list. Their mocha is my favorite, the latte is also super fine. I dont think the cafe is made..."

Adinda Meycy Aksari

"The most popular coffee shop in Melbourne. I have been here multiple times and never disappointed. A collection of cakes is quote good too...."

Jason Lee

"Tried my very first Australian flat white here at Brother Baba Budan. It was great! The coffee wasn't too strong in my opinion but it has a very..."

Zena Aqilla

"Finished yumcha and felt like some coffee lol, did a search andknew this place was close by. Real hot, nice and strong coffee! Limited seatings but..."

Foodiee

"Literally the most popular coffee shop in Melbourne. The coffees are up to the hipe, have been here multiple times and the coffee has always been..."

Eating Away Melbourne

"Easily the best coffee in melbourne! My regular coffee mix is from here and no one can do a better job than brother baba budan. A regular black..."

Yee Kee Ku

"Always love their hot chocolate ，best in town . Prefer wait a little longer to get a table sit there enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and the dessert...."

CLK

"Want good quality coffee with no fuss? This is the place to come. Only down side is the line... and don’t expect to find a seat easily...."

Kennnny

"Drink : ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - Good soy lattePrice : ⭐️⭐️⭐️ 0.5cts more expensive than average but good qualityService :..."

MC

"Tiny nook, strong coffee. While this place isn’t exactly somewhere I’d sit down and have my coffee in due to its limited space, it is somewhere I..."

Christy

"If you want good coffee, come here. It looks like a hole in a wall and has limited seating but the place just works out. Staff are hip, cool and..."

E

"Great coffee. Up there with Dukes. Friendly service, cute space and constantly busy. Coffee is smooth, perfect temperature and just the right..."

Truth Hurts

"Excellent coffee, probably amongst the best in Melbourne, and consistent. The space is tight, especially during morning and afternoon peak caffeine..."

Custardbun

"This is where I go to get my daily caffeine fix. Top coffee, one of the best in Melbourne. The service was quick and efficient too which is a plus..."

Pandy

"A favourite coffee shop of many Melbournians, I decided to pop by after lunch for a fix. It's a rather hip spot with chairs adorning the ceilings. We..."

Mustard

"I love seven seeds coffee!!And whenever I go, there’s always great coffee!! Bit a small place, but nice atmosphere!!Surprised by chairs..."

Mary D

"Great little coffee shop hidden in a lane. Gotta look closely so that you won’t miss it! It was jam packed but fortunately I didn’t have to wait..."

Ted Wu

"very crowded place haha, the staff are friendly and nice. Hotchoc is same as higher ground, latte and capcchino is good, very good milk taste. Soy..."

Naomi

"I love this place here. Definitely my favourite place for a cup of flat white. Service is really good and friendly. They just know what they're doing..."

Chee Ching Low

"Super cool spot in the CBD to stop for coffee & to read a book for awhile. Cool vibes & decor, great playlist was on and the coffee was ofcourse..."

Hungry Pea

"Amazing coffee! Small place but friendly staff and I got my takeaway coffee very quickly :) I will definitely be returning and recommending this..."

Karina J

"The decorations of the shop really draw attention to those who walk past this shop. The temperature and bitterness of my coffee was just nice,..."

NoCapsicumPlease

"Serving seven seeds so your basically guaranteed a good coffee. Loving the chairs on the ceiling look as well as the delicious French style pastries..."

Split The Bill

"Yum, yum, yum. Coffee is 10 out of 10, service is really friendly and although the venue is tiny they manage to always cater for you! Epic..."

Alana Karathanasis

"Most favorite coffee in town. I always coming back for their latte. It’s a small and unique concept for coffee. Baba budan become “a must”..."

Fitri Annisa Christiantoro

"Always drawn to this place by the aroma.They use 7 seeds cofee beans and coffee is always done well.Service is friendly and I really love..."

Chewynoms

"For a drop of Melbourne's coffee culture, visit this spot to enjoy the aromatic brews. Pick up your favourite beans while you're there for the..."

J0yy173

"Small and cosy cafe in melb CBD, perfect for a quick coffee. Oh and the coffee is absolutely divine, a nice little treat when you are wandering the..."

Lucy Annalisse

"If you love coffee, you’ll love Brother Baba Budan. Walked in here bleary eyed one Sunday morning and walked out human again. Great coffee from..."

Chris Tancik

"Fast service, excellent coffee, and a great vibe for a quick stop while shopping or exploring the city. I made the trip to grab some grounds for my..."

Madeleine Kendrick

"Really great coffee - amongst best in Melb. Little disappointed with $4.50 price tag for small take away flat white (regular milk). Admittedly on a..."

ShaSha

"Really cute little coffee shop in little Bourke street. Always very busy. Probably because the coffee is so good. Prepare to line up. If you bring..."

Mo

"Bustling cafe with constant stream of people regardless of time of day. Taking away is the preference of many, with the shop being rather small and..."

Tina Li

"Still the bestest of the best coffee in Melbourne. First in with the coffee of the day idea- highly recommend getting that option as amazing how..."

Ann Meredith

"This place is one of the 7 seeds cafes and I was so excited to try their coffee as it is one of my favourite seeds :) Cafe is so little and feels..."

Ms Picky On Coffee

"I was impressed by their cold brew with one piece of square ice. Unfortunately, they have changed the way they present it, with normal ice. This is..."

Amyna

"Popped in for a takeaway coffee, very busy and cosy place. Would have like to have there but such a small venue with so many people waiting outside,..."

Suzie Price

"One of the best coffee shop at Melbourne. Really like their coffee. The taste is just different from another store. This shop also has a very..."

Meilia Clarissa Tejasoewita

"Rating this as a sit down experience. The inside houses a pretty cool decor but the seating area is very small, would recommend elsewhere to hang out..."

JC

"Coffee anyone?Most likely you've heard of this great place if you love coffee like every other Melburnians.I've loved their..."

Ling's Food Diaries

"One of my favourite coffee places in the cbd.Although, it gets quite busy but the service is friendly and prompt.There’s not a lot of..."

Maria Grant

"We came here for breakfast early in the morning so missed on the crowds. I ordered an almond croissant which was delicious, topped with crispy almond..."

Joey

"Melbourne coffee institution - highly consistently - never had a bad cup of coffee in the last 7 years or so. Recommend trying the coffee of the..."

Nagma Thakur

"For a non-coffee lover, this place serves one of the best cappuccino I ever had. The cafe itself is very tiny though so prepare to queue or take..."

The Amazing Eater

"I've loved their coffee since my first time in Melbourne two years ago. It was coffee with one of the best aromas I've had, and smooth creamy froth...."

F00d13

"Very much an excellent coffee shop for standard coffees, Brother Baba Budan (BBB) lies off a tiny lane off Elizabeth Street, in an even smaller shop...."

Gaery

"I expected this to be really good, but i wasn't knocked out by how good it was. The coffee tasted quite bland and had a weird aftertaste. Maybe i..."

Lee Ann Low

"Undoubtedly one of the best latte I ever had! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻Very smooth, hot as it should be and no bitter taste afterwards. It just..."

Scrumptious GG

"Really good coffee. Ordered a strong iced latte and loved it. Girlfriend loved her skinny latte. Great vibe and good customer service. A little small..."

Bill Ali

"The decoration of this shop is very interesting, the chairs are in the sky, there are not so many chairs on the floor, so most of people choose take..."

Shizuko

"love the ambience and how the coffee tastes! the staffs are all great and very welcoming. the queue was quite long when I went there but it all paid..."

Rizka Natasya

"A friend recommended me this cafe few months ago. I gave it a try in a weekend afternoon. It is so far my favorite place to get a hot chocolate in..."

Eatingmakesmehappy

"Points for: Seven Seeds beans, location One of Seven Seeds’ arms, BBB features the specialist roasted coffee beans.The house..."

Flying Forward

"The decoration inside was pretty mesmerizing with all the chairs hanging at the ceiling. Service was pretty fast. Tried the cappuccino for $4.5...."

Ferry Gondo

"Got a mocha and their coffee blend is simply exquisite. The place is rather small and I thought if it could accommodate more seating, it'd be a sure..."

Amanda Ng

"The hanging chairs decor was sure eye-catching. On first visit I was so surprised and probably took too many pics of the ceiling.Coffee was..."

Muhammad Pandu

"Well when it comes to Coffee and Flat White’s I am an official Snob!!! This Coffee is so good! Hot just how it should be and I love a good balanced..."

Just Jamie

"Great coffee - my partner swears this is the best place for coffee in Melbourne, and he loves his coffee. I don't drink coffee but I love their hot..."

Willtravelforfood17

"Brother baba Busan. Nice cosy place to catch up with friends in city. Nice coffee but not my favourite one. Interesting decoration in chairs hanging..."

Steven Gu

"always be my favorite... quirky space with wooden chairs hanging from above, bababudan is a speciality coffee place located just a stone's throw away..."

Verena Joh

"Pros: Very well made coffee, I'm not sure if this is a place to hang out or to meet up because all seats are always full, so always plan for..."

Amalya Permana

"I heard a lot about this coffee shop so I had to go when I was in Melbourne! It's quite small and busy so in the mornings it's mainly a take away..."

Nicole Stout

"I like Ice and hot chocolate here because its not sweet like another shop that what I like to have for everyday. Staff and services was really good,..."

Piyarat Pinthong

"Quality coffee outlet. I'm not the biggest Seven Seeds fan but the coffee is great if you are. Great vibes and super handy as it's so close to..."

Nick Kendall

"Ordered an almond flat white, the coffee was really tasty and even over the almond milk the tasting notes were really obvious. I think the coffee..."

Adelle Yen

"the BEST coffee in Melbourne(Did not give the full 5 stars because on one occasion, I asked for soy milk as I always do and asked twice..."

Lucy

"Amazing coffee as expected, too busy and packed which probably explains better than anything how good this little place is. But that also means it's..."

Hungryfoxbb

"The service was great. This place was crowded, which I take as a good sign. I had the flat white, which was smooth and had a slight bitterness but it..."

Danelle Lim Yun

"This is my favourite place for coffee in Melbourne. A nice cup of coffee is like a perfume with layers of scents and tastes. And this is..."

Rachel Zhou

"Brother Baba Budan churns out the coffees efficiently. This small boutique coffee shop has some amazing decor making you wonder what was brother..."

Justin

"This is a cool little place in the city. It has a warm and cozy atmosphere. The coffee is so delicious and the almond croissants are too. Would..."

Maree Bagley

"Consistently great coffee.This place has never been disappointing even when it's very busy. Everyone is nice, friendly, amazing vibes..."

Sara Jones

"The best chai latte I've had so far! Was really spicy 😍 Staff is friendly, place has great vibe and the only problem from my perspective is lack..."

Vanessa Espírito Santo

"Very friendly staff, cozy vibe. Quick and efficient despite the constant attention that it gets (and deserves). The coffee here is consistently one..."

Dimzib

"If you love your coffee, look no further than Brother Baba Budan for your coffee fix.It is not one of those large coffee shops, but it is..."

Brian

"The fit is quite tight, and the atmosphere very busy, nonetheless BBB produces some of Melbourne's best coffee. In the few times I have been, the..."

Mitochondria Powerhouse

"Brother baba budanThe first seven seeds coffee shop. The one that believed put Sydney in the speciality coffee international map. Hip and..."

Saudifooodie

"Delicious coffee So so goodFound this place while walking around the city and loved it. Cool place and cool design on their cups...."

Maree Bagley

"First time at this coffee culture cafe and I love it! They are a good representation of Melb's coffee culture — they use Seven Seeds beans, which..."

Lewiaga

"Finally tried a soy latte here after reading all the great reviews. Cute little cafe on Lt Bourke St. Coffee was perfect. Creamy and smooth...."

IloveMelbourne

"우선 독특한 인테리어가 눈길을 끌고, 좁은 가게 안에 사람들이 가득해 들어가 보고 싶게 만드는 곳. 독특한..."

Michelle

"Everytime we walked past there was a massive line...finally one day the line wasn't too ridiculous so I decided to give it a try. Very cool decor..."

Peruvian Palate

"Stumbled across BBB 3 years ago by accident during my first visit to Melbourne. Fast forward 3 years and now moved to Melbourne, it's my regular go..."

IBelieveICanEat

"Fantastic quality coffee in the cbd. Tiny warm cafe on little Burke. Despite being very busy and only having a few members of staff, service was very..."

George

"I had a caffe latte from this coffee shop and it was fantastic! The coffee is delicious, creamy and strong. However the place is quite small and..."

Samuelson Paul

"Hot chocolate was AMAZING!!! Served with a slab of dark chocolate that melted through the drink. So good. Cafe was pretty tiny and cramped so don't..."

Fiona

"Seriously good coffee. Service is good. Small, cozy place for a chatty time with friends. Too bad they close so early. If they were open until 7..."

Saloni

"Brother Baba Budan wins my favourite coffee in Melbourne! Seriously delicious. Staff are always friendly and have a smile on their face. Even if..."

Nikki

"My favourite coffee spot in Melbourne! This little cafe knows how to make coffee and it's pretty much the main thing they offer here with a small..."

IEats

"Really good coffee and a cosy atmosphere. As the place is rather small however, it might be difficult to get a place to sit. Food choices are pretty..."

Nozomi Oishi

"Brother Baba Busan is conveniently located just around the corner of Elizabeth street and little Bourke street. For city goers, we always have a hard..."

Clarice Lam

"We were looking for the best cup of coffee in Melbourne and a lot of reviews sent us here. We sat down in a very bustly environment and quite a small..."

Lyza Willis

"Came to Melbourne 2 weeks ago and stop by at this place and love the coffee! Brewed in perfection and it was a perfect day to start my day...."

Finleyhimawan

"BEST COFFEE EVAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Friendly staff. Be prepared to wait but be prepared to have your mind blown..."

Jeff Zawila

"I've ordered flat white, one of the best in Melbourne. Came here around 10am and quite a lot people here. Lovely!!! Highly recon their coffee!..."

Perry

"Perfect coffee, unlike any coffee I have had before, friendly people, trendy decor, will come back again and again and again! Didn't have to wait..."

Indi Farquharson

"Hands down my favourite coffee in Melbourne. The store can be a bit difficult to find, but it's worth it. They are always normally really busy, but..."

Ashley8513

"One of the best coffee places in Melbourne, if not the best. To be honest, there is a good chance that you'll miss it if you walk down little bourke..."

Partha

"Have been here a couple of times before work (around 7am) when they've just opened so I've never had to experience any dreadful queues but people do..."

Cookiemonsta

"Popped in for an afternoon pick up and was greeted by cheerful staff. The ambience is relaxed yet the service is so quick. I'm amazed at how quickly..."

Abby Durbridge

"A small cafe which popular with the locals. Not many seatings are available but the cafe gives very good ambiance and comfy feeling. The Baristas..."

Sherly Huang

"Great vibe, great coffee. Only gripe is that they don't do a cup just one size bigger than their current large which is only a regular in most..."

Ray Berry

"Chairs on the ceiling of a cafe? Yeah why not we are in Melbourne! A cafe name that is too hard to spell let alone memorize for most - bbb is one of..."

MelbFoodHunter

"The fact that Melbourne is a Coffee Diggers' dream is well documented. It boasts that reputation for a reason.Brother.. is among the top drawer..."

Nischal Sharma

"Seven seeds coffee has always been one of my Favorite caffeine dealers and so it's great to have their beans available in the city from a team that..."

Tomas

"This is a great place to take out of towers for a good coffee in Melbourne. It's tiny but feels cosy and the chairs on the ceiling are very unique...."

Yas Food

"I would like to say it is the best Flatwhite I have ever drunk.Rich aroma and sweetness!The taste of Honduras is kind of normal for me,it's the..."

Chenchen Zhao

"I love this small hidden coffee place, definitely worth a visit for coffee lovers. Vintage features with the strong smell of coffee beans, one of..."

Maria

"My very first coffee in Melbourne was at Brother Bada Budan, a name I’ve only recalled more recently. On my first morning here after discovering..."

Donutsam

"Perfect coffee every time. Delightful and efficient service. Great space - highly recommended for both a quick coffee while seated or one to go. ..."

Latitudes

"I would recommend this place for coffee lovers, there is no latte art but still it's a good coffee here in the coffee town, unique architecture and..."

Robert Tirtasentana

"Exceptional coffee place on Little Bourke St (Melbourne CBD survives in its lane ways and alleyways). If you are a coffee connoisseur or are just..."

Arijit Das

"Every time I'm in Melbourne I come here. Always great service, quick and consistently delicious coffee. Even though it's a small space, if you can..."

Hezhoo

"I haven't been here in a while and as I was in the city on the weekend this is one cafe that I knew would be reliable. They only do coffee,..."

Timinmelbourne

"We stopped here on the way back to the hotel after reading positive reviews about the coffee. I ordered a flat white, which was smooth with a slight..."

Keely

"Amazing coffee and amazing decor! Brother baba budan is a tiny little cafe in cbd but its always super crowded (and rightfully so!) they close at 5..."

Too Hungry

"Went here after my colleague told me where her favourite coffee shop is in melbourne. When i first entered the shop, one thing i noticed was the..."

Jeffrey Adam

"At the recommendation of Penguineats for where to find the best coffee, I braved the rainy Friday (my day off, otherwise it’s too far from work) to..."

Ta.be.tabi

"Found this place on a Zomato search so popped in for a coffee but got distracted by a chai ($4). Nice but not strong and spicy enough for me. The..."

Rachel P

"I was recommended to give this place a go. I had a cappuccino and it had a heavenly-rich taste. One thing I remember really well was the temperature,..."

Will Tran

"Consistent beautiful coffee! Small but very cozy place. Whenever I have friends coming to Melbourne, I always bring them here to try the coffee. And..."

Live_in_melbourne

"Not bad its a kool place that gets busy. Even in a Saturday. Run by hipsters the place is ever so cosy. Coffee is good its mild. So i got a double..."

Layak007

"cozy place in the heart of Melbourne. always packed to the rafters. one of the best coffees you will have in Melbourne and thats something..."

JR Rique

"Purported to be one of the best coffees in Melbourne but I found it a little lacklustre. Compared to cup of truth or Patricia's and it comes up..."

Ben Jones

"Seven Seeds is definitely not my personal favourite coffee based on taste, however I can certainly appreciate how well they roast and the fact that..."

Fielder6

"I was attracted by the long line of people queuing around the door😃. Also cluster of chairs makes the atmosphere more artistic. Several dessert..."

Shuang Yang

"One of the best coffee maker in CBD without any doubt. My favourite is skinny mocha with extra shot. Normal latte taste a little bit bland (for..."

Kevin Winter

"Another top notch supplier of Seven Seeds coffee. Such a quirky little spot, with an artistic cluster of chairs adhered to the ceiling and quaint..."

Bianca Roberts

"Top notch coffee beans and the services are always always..."

JZY

"Staff was really nice. Coffee couldn't be any better. Really cosy atmosphere. Their sweets we nice as well. Couldn't really find any thing negative..."

MelbfoodCritic

"Good coffee spot on Little Bourke Street.Place is small and cosy, which means it is always crowded.One of my favourite spots for..."

Tony

"Full respect goes out to my brother baba budan. He be making an awesome cup of coffee... totally obeying the physic with making an espresso. They've..."

LaFussPot

"Great service. Central location. Cold press coffee good. You know it's good coffee when you do not need sugar. Good price but only one size to take..."

Duro

"The shop is tiny & squishy on a busy winters day however definately worth the dine in time. Unfortunately the coffee & hot chocolate were not as good..."

SJ87

"A small but lively cafe with fantastic coffee. Had a delectable cup of coffee. The I saw them with Whittaker chocolate bars. I went and asked what..."

Aviator

"My daily grind. Extremely wonderful service with beats and coffee to match. I Always start my day at work on a high from Brother Baba's coffee..."

Renée Leah

"This place was packed with business people and tourists! The flat white was exceptional, but a little too watery for my liking. The service was..."

Daniel

"A little yet eye-catching coffee place. The service was fast, staffs were nice and of course good coffee! Got a good coffee recommendation from one..."

Coffeebuffid

"Fairly small cafe in the CBD, saw it consistently popping up on various blogging pages and coffee review sites. I managed to walk past it..."

Whererandjmeet

"Entered at 8am and greeted by super friendly female staff. Drink-in or take away. Coffee aroma dancing with freshly laid perfume. People stay cool..."

Zhitian Zhang

"If you're a coffee snob, do come here for the coffee. Great flavour and they do single origins. Shop is tiny; don't get why they put chairs on the..."

Penelope

"DO: The coffees obviously. Rated highly and arguably the best coffee place in Melbourne. DON'T: Loiter near the front as the place is tiny..."

David Food Leasing

"Place is very small and quite a good place to seat for few. Flat White was very good a different flavour. Staff were friendly and Service was quick...."

Vivek Bala

"The coffee here is really good, the foam was velvety and the coffee had a great flavour. It was very busy when I was there but somehow the coffee was..."

Georgina

"Even though this place is hectic and very busy, the coffee comes out pretty quickly and is made with care. Had an excellent filter and my friend said..."

Brillat_Savarin

"Wonderful small coffee shop in CBD! The location is quite close to melbourne central and Patricia coffee. Had a decent latte and espresso. Really..."

Gabriel Karamoy

"Places like this only make me exclaim further the vibrant buzz of Melbourne's food and coffee scene - there has never been anything like it anywhere..."

Crispymelbreview

"The line went quick and my order was also quick. The interior was really cool, very good service and I would defiantly come here..."

Alice Copeland

"Probably my favorite coffee we had while in Melbourne. The line was intimidating, but went quickly enough and were even able to get a seat at the..."

Zach Kutlow

"Great busy coffee place that is always busy. Managed to get a seat at the huge share table. Ordered 2 flat whites - they use seven seeds coffee beans..."

PerthFoodieGirls

"Nice little shop! The passion fruit cake is great and not too sweet, it's good to have with a cup of tea. This shop is always popular, lots of people..."

Yishu Wang

"I have been coming to BBB for years and years living across the road since its first inception even. Though a lot of the truly great baristas have..."

Mmmclams

"Consistently great coffee! Brother never dissapoints. I always seek out their coffee when in the CBD. Also love how the service is not rushed but..."

Patsy

"The first time I went to BBB, it wasn't an easy job locating it. I crossed it twice, before recognising the hanging chairs. Yes, its a small cafe..."

Rishabh Shukla

"one of the top coffee place in Melbourne. Enough said, you just need to head here and try it yourself. You're probably gonna end-up drinking 2 cups..."

Darwin Tantra, TwoPaperPen

"Had the pleasure of dropping into this great coffee spot this morning, have been meaning to drop a line on there Zomato complimenting the great..."

MelbourneFoodie

"The guys @ seven seeds know how to make a coffee love grabbing a coffee from this place when I'm on this side of the city. ..."

Dani Eats

"I've been hear many times and had multiple coffee on the same day and every time I'm not disappointed. When I'm in the city it's the first place I..."

Arnold Keith

"Why Melbourne is the Cafe Capital of the World.Not cheap but all quality and ambiance. Such a "super mini" space in the middle..."

"JT" Jeffrie Trika

"Ultra hip, Seven Seeds Coffee house located on a street that deals mostly outdoors gear, located by spotting the fixies chained outside.Features..."

MSY123

"This coffee was amazing. Amazing. Don't like queues but the coffee was absolutely amazing and well worth it. Enough said. Come get..."

Gee

"They do coffee and they do it well. One of the best coffee places in Melbourne CBD. Love the hanging chairs in the ceiling and it has a very rustic..."

Danchi Nguyen

"This place has always been so popular. It is such a small establishment so it's a mission to get seated at all so I noticed that a lot of customers..."

DuckieLovesToEat

"Hello Dear Zomato Community,After my socking lunch went here to experience what all the hype was about.Luckily the line was not..."

Mphamghwang

"All they do is coffee. But they do it really good! Definitely worth going to. They are friendly and a good atmosphere there. A friend recommended it..."

Tobias Hgalluccm

"One of the best, original and certainly one standing the test of time. Coffee is all I've actually had here but Its, Spot on. And as one of the..."

Stephen Raphael

"Great coffee still, had black and white, they both my first coffee of the day very unusual of me, really stood up to its reputation, both awesome...."

Smiley

"Fantastic delicious coffee, their house blend is great with fabulous flavour. They offer a wide range of single origin beans to purchase and the..."

Ron Harwood

"I like to come to this place, sit and share the big table with random coffee lovers around. Sometimes we can see each other's faces but most of the..."

Robot.tomato.space

"Excellent coffee! We tried a few of the desserts and they were quite nice. The store is quite small but we were able to grab a seat easily even..."

AteToooMuch

"Day after day this cafe never disappoints: always packed but amazingly managed. Despite the lines, you never have to wait for your coffee. Great..."

Slvbn

"Cool place, friendly staff and strong kicking coffee! Although i was surprised that my flat white was bitter and it was $4.30 but still worth it..."

Dollmination

"Only had a coffee here, so can't say anything about the food (although the cakes looked very good). Small cafe with good service and lovely..."

I. D.

"We asked for coffees and brownies...all awesomes....however, the place is a bit small and uncomfortable...for next time, I will ask take..."

Juan

"Great coffee in a bustling little shop. Love the decor, the staff are friendly and the pastries tasty. Lots of options for coffee ready to drink, as..."

Lauren Green

"One of the best coffee joints in melbourne cbd without question. Friendly fast and consistently good. Expect a que.Does nice pastries and..."

FoodiePhysician

"This is THE coffee place to go to when in Melbourne. Service is always good and the quality of the coffee has never disappointed......"

WK

"Cute little cafe , always pack to the door in the morning which is a good sign . I find the coffee a bit weak in body. It's for sure a destination..."

Andy C

"This is the greatest coffee shop in Melbourne. It's been my local for about 4 years and I just can't get enough. Staff are simply the best and the..."

Melbourne Yogi

"Small place with a focus on coffee and it shows. If you're anywhere near GPO and looking for quality coffee then you'd be crazy to pass this..."

Innafatkid

"I actually came here because of the many recommendations that I've got from my friends, and to be honest it was the best latte I had in Melbourne so..."

Abdulkareem Al-Qusair

"One of the better coffee houses in the CBD. Always enjoy my piccolos here but the filters are fantastic too. Very funky looking coffee bar..."

Princess_Porky

"Came to it as attracted by its fame. Tiny small cafe with great and wide selections of coffee. Unique decorations just add extra marks to this place...."

LuciferTSN

"Been here for coffee only on a number of occasions. Always packed and the coffee is good and strong. Foam is smooth. Takes card. Does take awhile..."

Blueberrypie

"For coffee lovers, you definitely cannot ever miss this place!! Cappuccino is my forever fav, and no matter which cafe I go, I would always order..."

Omelette

"Uber popular coffee outlet, always packed whether for sit ins or take outs! Offers different types of beans for purchase and great aroma from their..."

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"(OPEN FOR VIDEO)I’d like to present to you my favourite coffee place. It’s pretty well known but I love this place for a very personal..."

Jasmine Meutia

"Excellent coffee indeed. A friend, whose coffee experience is extensive, recommended this place to me. I stumbled upon it accidentally on a stroll,..."

Samuel Ryan

"Just around the corner from work with very friendly staff and the best expressos every time! Guaranteed perfect shots!! The decorations are pretty..."

Edenn Eats

"This kind of place is what makes Melbourne, Melbourne. Outstanding coffee place. You just know it once you enter... The smell, sight and sound hits..."

Hungry Ronin

"Brother Baba Budan was the one and only place I would get real coffee from 3 years ago, now, even with the explosion in cafes in the cbd, it still..."

Brod Asakura

"I'll be back. Beautiful food and great coffee. Ambience was great too and wait staff attentive and not pretentious! Have had several dishes here and..."

SandraS

"This little cute cafe is too famous to comment on. It could barely seat 20 ppl but there is always PPP waiting to order. And it's actually my first..."

Zakibites

"Undoubtedly, one of the best coffee places in the CBD. I had brought several coffee lovers here and they loved it! Since I am not a coffee person, I..."

Charizard

"Outstanding coffee! The beans have such a wellrounded flavour, with no harsh or bitter notes that many other coffee beans are guilty off. The space..."

AH

"Busy Busy Busy! You are lucky to get a place to sit down in this tiny and quirky cafe. It is really rush hour all the time. I love a..."

Karma Clarke

"Love this place, great coffee, great staff good vibe. Every time I'm on little Bourke I make sure to drop in for a short black. Keep up the good..."

Leon

"Meet Brother Baba Budan. The famous brother of the Seven Seeds family (Seven Seeds family includes Hortus x Seven Seeds and Traveller).The..."

Bean Market

"so far my best coffee experience in melbourne. The unique taste of their coffee made you falling for it hard, too hard until you can't get away from..."

Helenaconia

"One of the best specialty coffee I can get in the Melbourne CBD area. They are always consistent with their flavour and milk. A very nice and warm..."

Einney

"My stop in to Brother Baba Budan was delightfully spontaneous – after an afternoon browsing the shops, the buzz and an impulse drew me in to this..."

Adventures In Winterland

"So popular and so famous, famous for the chair hanging from the roof and good quality of coffee. Tiny place but people never stop coming in and grab..."

Jianierrrrrr

"My go to coffee when in the CBD. Guys are always friendly pushing out the best brew in the CBD. Donut selection is an added bonus for when a coffee..."

Mr B

"Great coffee, great hot chocolate, great food, great atmosphere, great service! What more could you ask for? Brother Baba Budan never fails at making..."

Themelbguy

"Amazing coffee! Creamy, smooth and mildly bitter after taste. The service was quick and staffs were friendly. I wish there were more seats to sit..."

Abid Azlan

"Perfect! I've been dying to try the coffee here adobe being told about it about 1.5 years back, but haven't had the chance. If it looked..."

Andy S

"Best coffee shop in CBD! Small space but decorative, good design. Lovely and friendly staffs! Love them cool and swaggg B-) I have tried brownie..."

Be Wachi

"Excellent coffee and great staff. Born from the knowledge and experience of Seven Seeds, this little ditty takes root and grabs you by the welcoming..."

Facebook User

"Amazing service, amazing coffee! Seven Seeds specialty blend is probably the best thing we've wet tasted. The guy behind the counter helped us buy..."

Amy Blomberg

"Good coffee. Popular for a..."

Marc Cheong

"Another great coffee despite the early ANZAC crowds. Good service today, coffee perfect..."

ChrisEats

"Fancy a seat? Where ? On the ceiling or the floor because this place is literally has a lot of chairs with its incandescent bulbs hanging to..."

Joshua George

"Their coffee are the best in both Melbourne and Adelaide. Another must go while I am in..."

Nnod

"Focusing solely on delivering coffee, the joint serves up the same roast as Seven Seeds, though without the difficulty of having to travel all the..."

The Food Society

"If you ever find yourself in Melbourne and in need of a quick coffee fix, do look no further than Brother Baba Budan! I first visited BBB during my..."

Yvonne Pei Vin

" Brother Baba Budan is a cute little cafe that's hidden up the western end of Little Bourke Street. I loved the chairs that hung from the ceiling and..."

Alloquy

"With coffee beans roasted by Seven Seeds, the focus here is purely on coffee. If you're lucky, you can nab a seat under the crazy collection of..."

Confessions Of A Little Piggy

"Its a speciality coffee place and the one thing that you’d observe about it; is that its the cool little cafe in the middle of melbourne that is..."

THEJUGERNAUTS

"It is a small shop and not really suitable to having a meeting or doing any business but hipsters and students have found a way to hang out there...."

Epicurean Of Southbank

"No doubt the best coffee we had in Melbourne ($4 flat..."

A Matter Of Taste

"Extremely popular hipster joint which makes highest standard coffee. Soul brother café to Seven Seeds and de Clieu. For those that know their coffee..."

The World Loves Melbourne

"Brother Baba Budan is a retro cafe located in the centre of Melbourne. Born out as a cosy little cafe with its wooden interiors, is one place that..."

Nikki NurikkoVisits

"It is definitely my café of choice when in need of a quick caffeine-fix, perfect when coupled with one of the pastries or muffins on display at the..."

KYYL

"Though, I think there's a lot of places that do great coffees in Melb but I still like coming back here more, particularly because it takes me back..."

The Hungry Excavator

"Highly recommended if you’re wanting a funky hangout and super good..."

Nina And Kran

"This shop sells only coffees and a small amount of pastries not lunch..."

Katherine Chiu

"Honestly it was the best cup of coffee I've had in the CBD area. I couldn't have asked for anything more perfect than this to start my day. The place..."

Addy

"The Small Skinny Flat White ($3.8) I had today was bold and rich, which huge malty and chocolate overtones. If you have time (and if you’re lucky..."

Sweet And Sour Fork

"Great for all the singletons and couples having a cool catch up over coffee. Not so good for kids and..."

Eat.Play.Shop.

"With the cramped interior, communal tables and the crazy chairs on the roof, Brother Baba Budan has spawned many imitators, some have matched the..."

Out Of My Kitchen

"Rather than dealing to corporate addicts as a mass produced commercial enterprise, Brother Baba Budan draws in the artistic and cultured and gives..."

Melbourne Lifestyle Blog

"There's no better place for coffee in Melbourne's CBD than this very cool 'hole in the wall' on Little Bourke Street. With barely more than a dozen..."

Alkira Bishka

"Brother Baba Budan delivers some of the best coffee in Melbourne. The very knowledgeable staff – steering me away from particularly bright single..."

PiCi And BC

"School chairs up on the ceiling as decorations, wait ladies covered in tatts, cramped and busy, hidden in a run down, old looking building. Using the..."

Angel Khong

"I ordered a cappuccino which was equally as delicious and I felt so satisfied. It was made exponentially better when I was able to take the photo of..."

Ichigo Shortcake

"Many locals seem to regard Brother Baba Budan as Melbourne's best coffee and to date I'd probably be happy to support that claim. The baristas..."

Simon Leong

"Brother Baba Budan was full house at that point, given that cafes which are open on weekends past 4pm are a rare breed, it was no wonder at how busy..."

Petit Miamx

"Seriously good coffee. Quaint decor. Check out the chairs hanging from the..."

FoodieMan

"Worth looking for!. We discovered this little shop of coffee happiness last year and had to make return visits this year during our stay in..."

Labtested

"Love!. Hands down the best coffee in Australia! Love this..."

Mitchelljpollard

"Cosy, good place to chat. Went here for the first time today. Customer service was great and the person who served us was really welcoming. Coffee..."

Tkdoa1

"Beautiful coffee!. Stopped in for a take away coffee again - service is quick and efficient, and very friendly. Coffee is delicious - definitely..."

Unravelled

"Treasured Find. My friend and I visited Melbourne recently and urban spoon lead us here...so worth the walk. A small boutique coffee bar that has all..."

Bec Alosi

"Excellent coffee. This place has consistently excellent coffee. I regularly make the 5 minute walk from my office, passed many closer coffee shops,..."

Fiona

"Some of the nicest coffee I had during my short stay in Melbourne. Friendly staff, cosy place which felt like a proper coffee shop. Latte and flat..."

Chew Soh

"Vistor from Sydney. I was adamant about finding Melbournes best coffee and this place is right up there! My first coffee was rich, flavoursome with a..."

Facebook User

"Great coffee. Was in Melbourne for the weekend and had two coffees here - a dine-in cappuccino and a take-away latte. Both were great. The place..."

ML Teaspoon

"Visitor from Perth. I had a latte here. I think I will be moving to Melbourne now. Great coffee. Keep it..."

Rodrijo22

"Consistently great coffee. Highly..."

MunchieMelbs

"Weekends. My favourite place to grab a T/A in the city in..."

BrekkyisBest

"Coffee is..."

Melsyj

"Awesome, as always. Beautiful coffee as always - house blend was very tasty as an espresso.keep it up guys, love coming to Melbourne and..."

Zir076

"Beautiful..."

Sherbetbomb

"I've been a fan of BBB for years and have never been disappointed. Great coffee for my morning..."

EatToLive

"I haven't been here for a couple of years and the coffee here is still pretty good...not sure about charging $4 for it..."

Brunswick 72

"Best coffee in Melbourne. I have made it my mission over the past 2 years to find the best coffee in Melbourne, and after visiting many of the top..."

Em Hart

"Always consistent. Could always count on this place for great coffee and..."

Kell

"Yum!. Recently had a perfect iced-coffee here after a warm day of shopping. The place looks a little intimidating, but I was pleasantly surprised..."

Honeybee

"Great coffee and really friendly..."

HappyHayley

"Always Full. Hadn't heard of it beforehand (apparenlty it's well-known!(?)) but noticed it was full everytime I walked past while shopping...."

HungryInLeederville

"Quality.. If you only have time for one coffee store in Melbourne, Brother Baba Budan would not disappoint. Superior service and well thought out..."

LittlePorkBun

"Mocha for the win. Bit pricey but good..."

Fon

"Melbourne Girl. Do not be diswayed by the unconventional hanging chairs, or the coffee bean shovel in place of a regular door handle; for, if..."

Melbourne Girl

"The coffee is excel :-) had the Colombia blend. The body was just nice in between of medium and full. Would say sweet and bitter for the taste which..."

Foodhunterxxx

"A Melbourne staple. Have been enjoying the coffee for the last four years and will continue to do so until this wonderful place disappears. Highly..."

Jesse

"Yet to find a better coffee in Melbourne. (Anywhere actually) Made with absolute..."

Hula Jarmusch

"Limited Seating Mayhem With Good Coffee. I have had coffee from here a few times and while they deliver a good drop of coffee the vibe and atmosphere..."

Christopher James

"Great!. Don't think I've had a bad experience at BBB so far. The coffees are generally as consistent as they can be, staff are friendly, and prices..."

Andrew

"Awesome. One word - superb!One of the best mocha that i've tasted so..."

Muhamad Syahrul Asyraf Anuar

"Highly recommended!. I always go here for lunch. This place offers the best value in Melbourne, quick service makes this place stress..."

Jessica Freeman

"Found by accident. We were down from Brisbane on holiday in Melbourne and our hotel was really close to this place so I went to get our take away..."

Marmalade

"Love the coffee here, taste quite different with anywhere..."

Trang Huyen Phan

"Great Coffee & Service. Staff are not at all pretentious, genuinely happy and serving excellent..."

Sebastian

"Nice coffee, good service. The best coffee i have drinked the service is pretty good, all the staff are kindly and..."

Yile Sheng

"Favourite soy latte in Melbourne. Reliably good, and a nice place to hang out in the morning. Wish they opened at 6.30 so I could pop in before..."

L

"Not to be missed!. Smooth aromatic coffee, one of the best in..."

Kevin Lee

"The real and best coffee in melbourne! and also i like the interior of the..."

Tony Montana

"Excellent COffee. Might be the best coffee in the Melbourne..."

Ed

"Great coffee. Best iced coffee I've ever had in..."

Tomo

"The Ultimate.. The. Best. Coffee. In. Melbourne.Love love love this place. It doesn't need to advertise it's name or logo on the window or use..."

Tara Devii

"The Best.. This place is the best coffee in the CBD. It is so good that if you disagree and think somewhere else is better then you are a 'full..."

Patrick Andriske

"It'a must. When we walked into this tiny little Cafe we loved the feel of it. It was busy and cosy. The decor was warm and friendly with lots of..."

Pepper Pot

"I've only just discovered this.... It's a shame I have only just discovered this little gem with only 2 days left working in the CBD. I think I..."

Janelle Munro

"Best coffee ! Cute little coffee shop! Recommend..."

Sandee

"Baba Best. Crackin good..."

Paul Ryan

"Definitely my favorite coffee in Melbourne! Tastes like mmmmmmmm..."

Ongster

"Just my kind of place to enjoy some I Melbourne's most outstanding coffee. Perfect every..."

Peater Eater

"Amazing coffee!. One of the best coffee that I've ever had in my life. Enough..."

Foodeater

"Perfect experience. Brother Baba Budan was absolutely wonderful! Great coffee and atmosphere with a cool and quirky..."

Hayley Ward

"Awesome staff and smooth coffee, it's just a shame you can't buy a large size!. After investigating the best coffee spots in the CBD I wound up here..."

Julia Eats Melbourne

"One of my favourite spots.. The cafe is very small and busy, but very quaint and comforting. The decor in the cafe is amazing, from the chairs on the..."

Madison

"Pretty Great!. I asked for a double latte, and the double was all there! It was a very finely extracted shot. I love to extract the finest shots i..."

Roobee

"Great coffee, awesome music, nice deco, almost hits the perfect note, but I have always been very disappointed by the staff who is usually rude and..."

Pix

"Consistently top grade coffee. Definitely deserves to be in the top 2 best coffee place in melbourne, by my..."

Anden

"Awesome coffee. If your looking for a short mac, then this is your place! The tall guy with the beard serving us was a top bloke with a sweet..."

Mac's

"Best coffee I've ever had in Melbourne. Love seven seeds if I'm ever near BBB or the seven seeds in Parkville I have to drop..."

Chantelle Morrissey

"Mmmm latte. I was lucky enough to duck in there between a couple of work meetings in the city one weekday, when it's probably a bit less busy. Lovely..."

Kirstin_d

"I have never been so happy to wait so long for a..."

Mark

"Good coffee, but certainly not the best. This place is always busy, I was pleasantly surprised that my t/a latte was served up within a few minutes..."

Mmmsedap

"Hot coffee cool tatts. My favorite chill out place in the city. Best coffee, 7 seeds of course and served by tattooed to the max..."

Frenchies

"Life changing coffee! Warm, friendly service, always a unique flavored bean. Awesome take away cups..."

Crumbs

"My First stop in Melbourne. I hop off the train at southern cross station and head straight to BBB. Absolutley love this place.....very funky and..."

A Shot Of Chilli

"Best Coffee in town. Wont miss it everytime i passed..."

Kelly Princess

"Best coffee in the CBD. BBB has never failed to give me that zing I need in the mornings. Friendly staff and great..."

Thesupster

"The best coffee!. I come here twice every week to just get a cup of my mocha. The best coffee for..."

Benny Tan

"Awesome. Love the coffee and hot chocolate..."

CtrlAltDeliriousBoneless

"This is undoubtably the best coffee place in whole of Australia ! If I visit Melbourne again , the only reason would be to visit this place and have..."

Shenil Ranpura

"Excellent coffee, always crowded though. The coffee here is excellent. I'm no expert, but do occasionally crave for a fix, and with BBB you can just..."

Alma

"Great coffee mixed with some hip hop beats! Keep it under..."

Gwood7

"Really nice coffee, friendly staff. my friend lloyd has a beard and the coffee didn't get in..."

Justin Shachter

"Pretty good coffee. Beautifully smooth coffee, full of flavour. Yes it could have been hotter - I can see why some people complain - but I still..."

Shui

"Supercalifreakingawesome. Best CBD coffee there is. You can tell by all the bike courier steeds hanging from the trees out the..."

Lorem Ipsum

"Good coffee. This is one of the best coffee place you can find in the CBD. Great coffee beans, all the way from Costa Rica. But I think it just come..."

Wan Amir Hisyam

"One of the best. Their coffee is one of the best in town. Worth the..."

Jade Hunter

"Delicious coffee. Always delicious. i like. a..."

Eudaemonia

"Coffee under a chairful sky. Small, Spartan, and you have to be extremely lucky to get a seat. It's all worth it for the intimate setting to exchange..."

Jon Turner

"King of coffees. Best coffee in Melbourne y'all..."

KRS ONE

"Worth the trek for the bean hunter. Amidst stores of adventure gear lies a small space offering the best coffee I have had in Melbourne. My latte..."

WoknFork

"BBB \m/. The best coffee! Wish they had bigger..."

Mr.V

"Best coffee in Melbourne. Full..."

Madhu

"Best coffee in the country. One of the 2 best coffee spots in Australia - the other being Elixer in..."

Pinarello

"Best coffee in Melbourne. This little gem shop makes the best coffees in the city. Coffees are always brewed perfectly by highly professional..."

YKL

"Nice..."

Hungry G

"Crowded for a reason. Yes, it's popular and always overcrowded for a good reason. I feel like over the past year i've gone out of my way to look for..."

D-ka

"Finally. I've heard about this place before but never had time to venture down there until today! Sat at the bar with a mate soaking in the cool..."

Boiled_eggs

"Not another coffee joint. Always packed but I definitely can see why. Love the atmosphere and quirky decor. Best coffee in Melbourne and they're very..."

Yann Cheung

"Wow!. Amazing coffee. amazing..."

Baristaboy

"Epic coffee, favourite in..."

LA.RI

"Great coffee, deserves the..."

Richie Hunt

"Really good coffee, easily the best available in the..."

BG

"Best coffee in Melbourne. I thought I had the best coffee in Melbourne at Earl Canteen, that was until I tried the coffee here! I watched as they..."

Melissa

"The best.. Best coffee in town. Ask for it to be..."

Jazc

"Do I really need to write another good review?. I think it's quite well known this place is amazing. Coffee is probably the best I've had in the CBD...."

Sweets

"Small but amazing. Like its relative Seven Seeds, BBB has some seriously great decor and too-cool staff. The coffee is likewise amazing and its worth..."

Lee Bond - Kennedy

"Worth it. Typical melbourne cafe.small & tucked away.melbourne hospitality.good..."

Cassandra

"Amazing coffee. One of the best long macchiatos I've had. And a friendly smile from the girl who took my coffee..."

Fuzzy961

"Charming decor and smiling service with a homely feel. You can't get coffee any better than..."

Marcopolo

"Everyone's on their iPhone. Being 100 meters down the road, I was directed to this funky cafe by Melbourne Coffee App on my iPhone. When I arrived,..."

GregFresser

"Love at first sight with BBB. I love coffee. I'm always finding the best ones to drink and I love how its so out of reach for me (making it a 50..."

Gastronomique-Effect

"Coffee beneath the chairs. A damn fine cup of expertly made..."

Heneedsfood

"The double ristretto..."

Lindapapa

"It's always busy here, but they're pretty efficient. Fantastic..."

Ilovefood

"A hallowed coffee hollow!. BBB demonstrated back in 2006 what a small coffee bar, including the coffee it prepares and serves, can be and it has..."

EM

"Presidential approval. What more is there to..."

El Presidente

"Great coffee but a bit on the cramped side. Hint: don't come inside with more than one..."

The Hungry Badger

"Tried their latte this afternoon based on Melbourne Coffee Review website and WOW their latte is very nice indeed. No surprise it got the highest..."

Iggy

"Wow what a great coffee... Simply the best coffee in Melbourne and everyone that has been there should agree. But every good thing comes at a price,..."

Gabe

"Loved the coffe but the chairs on the roof were bloody excellent..."

Bexda

"Where's the sign!? Oh wait, it's Melbourne, that's normal and cool to do so. Great coffee..."

Anthony Wong

"Great coffee, too busy.. Too busy and too small to be comfortable, but great coffee. Possibly the best in the CBD. Take away might be the only..."

Tim Sell

"With it's truly excellent espresso blend and ever-changing coffees of the day, Brother Baba Budan draws a cult following among the bean-inclined..."

Danp

"Brother Baba Budan is quite simply in my humble opinion Melbourne's best coffee. The..."

What's For Tea

"As you walk in the cramped little cafe down in the office side of town, you can’t help but notice the amount of chairs..."

Darryl Tirtha

Hochi Mama

86/100 (2434 ratings)

Restaurants

Asian

Vietnamese

Healthy

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Thai

Vietnamese

Fusion

Street Food

Fusion

Thai

Gluten Free Options

Asian

Street Food

Healthy

Vegetarian Friendly

Vegan Options

Gluten Free Options

Drinks

Dinner

Lunch

Curry

Beef

Prawns

Dumplings

Salad

Pho

Chili

Ceviche

Crab

Scallops

Duck

Cakes

Salmon

Lamb

Fish

Sashimi

Ribs

Pork

Pad Thai

Fusion

Asian

Thai

Healthy

Street Food

Vietnamese

Free Wifi

Accepts Credit Cards

Outdoor Seating

Reservations

Takeout

Accepts Mastercard

Accepts Visa

Seating

Accepts American Express

Table Service

Wheelchair Accessible

Serves Alcohol

Wine and Beer

Gift Cards Available

Full Bar

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..."

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