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86/100 (2434 ratings)
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"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 ā€˜roast duck wonton crispsā€™,..."
Nicole Kellam
"Lovely restaurant with really friendly staff. The food was absolutely incredible and had really good portion sizes. Iā€™m not too good with spice but..."
Jordan Trevena
"šŸ“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 canā€™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 canā€™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 weā€™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, itā€™s a bit spicy but itā€™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 ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…Food ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…Ambience ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…ā˜…Price ā˜…ā˜…ā˜… ā˜…ā˜…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 ā€œYum!ā€ and ā€œThis is amazing!ā€ 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
"šŸ‡»šŸ‡³ vietnamese fusion dinneršŸ‘ lamb massamanšŸŸ salmon cevichešŸ” hochi fried chicken banh baošŸš: Hochi MamašŸ“:..."
Sense Of Food
"I had a very lovely dinner at Hochi Mama. My friend booked a table for us which I highly recommended, unless youā€™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 donā€™t particularly love Asian food I..."
Stevie
"Jā€™s score 3.75.Ā  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 itā€™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 ā€˜feed meā€™ 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 ā€˜me hungry nowā€™ 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 itā€™s food, ambience and service. Occasionally there may be a short wait if we havenā€™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 Melbourneā€™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 ā€˜me hungry nowā€™ 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 Iā€™ve been to Hochi Mama and Iā€™m really impressed as its even better than the first! We ordered the ā€œMe Hungry Nowā€..."
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 didnā€™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 ā€˜feed meā€™ 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 wasnā€™t..."
Stelly
"The best Asian food in metro Melbourne and fantastic service from Morgan. You canā€™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 Cleoā€™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. Ā Had the: Ā 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. Iā€™m a regular here and I introduce..."
Francesco Garbellini
"I love visiting Hochi Mama whenever Iā€™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 couldnā€™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 ā€˜me hungry nowā€™ 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.Ā 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! Letā€™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 couldnā€™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 friendā€™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. Thatā€™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 Iā€™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 didnā€™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:Ā 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. Iā€™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 menĆ¹ 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.Ā  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 didnā€™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 šŸ‘ŒšŸ½ 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. Iā€™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!Ā 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 howā€™d itā€™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
"EntrƩe: 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
"šŸ˜±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 itā€™s very spicy. Delicious cocktails. One..."
Food Lover
"Iā€™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 ā€œpho-plingsā€ was a small serving and didnā€™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 Iā€™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 didnā€™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 šŸ¢
"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..."
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"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..."
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"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
"Iā€™ve been to Hochi Mama for dinner and yumcha but Iā€™ve never tried their lunch menu! I was a little surprise by how much theyā€™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
"šŸ˜šŸ˜šŸ˜šŸ˜šŸ˜šŸ˜šŸ˜šŸ˜ 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 šŸ˜šŸ˜šŸ˜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
"ā¤ļøā¤ļøā¤ļø 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.Ā So i visited here twice in the last month and both times it was awesome, once..."
Just Jamie
"If youā€™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 Phoā€™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 šŸ˜Š.Tucked in a classic Melbournian's..."
Must Be Hungry
"Great dining concept .....Ā 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 Melbourneā€™s CBD. We were invited to try out theirĀ 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..."
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"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.šŸ‘šŸ‘ 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 Mamaā€™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..."
MarĆ­a 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
"Thereā€™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!Ā 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 weā€™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 Iā€™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 itā€™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.Ā 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 ā€“ 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 :)Ā 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 forƂĀ ownersƂĀ 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 andĀ 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. šŸ˜® The vibe is just perfect. The playlist is just too good with great hip hop tunes.šŸ˜Ž The inside is so..."
Stan Veloutsos
"Loved their set menu deal, it was simply the perfect portion (and price!) for 2. Iā€™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 ā€œFEED ME NOWā€..."
jayjaytruviews
"One of the best find in Melbourne. Reasonable price and really good food. I have to say better than Chin Chin and Rice Paper Scissors. The food is of..."
Leo Pafu
"My family went here on Sunday to celebrate my Dad's birthday and we were impressed! All the food and drinks were delicious. We especially liked the..."
Carmen Ubermanowicz
"Great food, great service and great value! We were seated outside which was nice when it was still bright. But when it got dark our table needed..."
RG JR.