Restaurant
Ahma
206 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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206 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Tucked inside 206 Bourke, Ahma serves generous, deeply comforting Taiwanese street staples built for quick lunches and late cravings. The kitchen turns out tender braised pork belly over rice balanced with sharp pickled cucumber, alongside oyster vermicelli and fried chicken cutlet bentos. Morning-style danbing arrives blistered and crisp whenever you order it—even at night—joined by warming sesame oil chicken soup pots and refreshing bowls of citrus aiyu jelly.
- All-Day Danbing: Traditional egg pancakes like cheese and basil arrive crisp at any hour, skipping typical morning restrictions.
- CBD Comfort Bowls: Tender braised pork belly rice sets come generously portioned with pickled cucumber to cut the rich braise.
- No Surcharge Policy: Straightforward menu pricing runs under $20 with zero weekend or public holiday surcharges.
What's On at Ahma
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Melbourne CBD Diners Choose Ahma
Authentic Taiwanese night-market classics, comforting lunch bentos, and all-day street bites in the heart of Melbourne CBD
Hearty Braised Pork Belly & Express Bentos
Tender braised pork belly rice sets and comforting bento boxes are served fast in filling portions, keeping CBD diners satisfied on quick lunch breaks.
The pork belly was nice and tender with plenty of flavour, and the pickled cucumber helped cut through the richness. It was a generous serving and definitely hit the spot.
Jimmy Wong Transparent Pricing With Zero Holiday Surcharges
Unlike many Melbourne hospitality spots, Ahma does not add penalty surcharges on weekends or public holidays, keeping all menu favorites budget-friendly every day.
PS these guys also have no holiday surcharge which includes weekends and public holidays. Thank me later!
Parttimepiggy All-Day Crispy Egg Pancakes & Night Market Snacks
Crispy Taiwanese egg pancakes (danbing) are made available all day and evening alongside late-night staples like oyster vermicelli and gua bao.
Egg pancake (蛋餅) is nice and crispy (love that this breakfast item is available at anytime).
Sophia Russell Authentic Late-Night Street Food Variety
Open late until 10 PM on Bourke Street, Ahma delivers authentic night market variety with generous servings of fried chicken, gua bao, and street food bites.
Fulfilled every late night snack craving. Has really authentic and traditional taste - the oyster vermicelli had 6 oysters in it - pretty generous!
Jupa Fan Warming Herbal Broths & Winter Soup Pots
Comforting, nourishing soup pots with sesame oil depth and rich beef noodle broths offer restorative warmth during chilly Melbourne days.
Nourishing, aromatic soup with sesame oil depth, the ultimate comfort in this winter ❄️ its good for health too!!
wingyanyoanna Roomy CBD Refuge Away from the Bustle
Tucked into Bourke Street with unexpectedly spacious and welcoming indoor seating, it provides an easy, low-stress retreat from busy city streets.
What surprised me was how much seating there was inside. From the outside it looks like a small takeaway style stall, but there's plenty of room to sit down and enjoy your meal, which is a bonus in the busy CBD.
Amilliah
Most popular items
Authentic Taiwanese mains and comforting noodle soups
Braised pork rice
The braised pork rice was comforting and full of flavour without being too greasy.
Melody Yan Beef noodle soup
A must try is the beef noodle soup. Highly recommended
Stewart Antony Sesame oil chicken soup
we ordered the sesame oil chicken pot combo, it was perfect for a cold winter day
Fei Gao Popcorn chicken
Their popcorn chicken and braised rice was so tasty too
Bernie The hungry
Other favorites
Traditional Taiwanese breakfast specialties, sides, and refreshing desserts
Egg pancake (蛋餅)
Egg pancake (蛋餅) is nice and crispy (love that this breakfast item is available at anytime).
Sophia Russell Aiyu jelly
I also love their aiyu jelly (愛玉冰), it’s so refreshing and not too sweet!
Sophia Russell Mochi
The mochi is a must order for the desserts. Really goey, chewy, and satisfying at the same time.
Yos William Taiwanese sausage
Taiwanese sausage very nice
Stewart Antony
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there dine-in seating available?
While Ahma looks like a compact takeaway stall from the outside, there is plenty of indoor seating room once you step inside. Note that seating is cozy and not fully enclosed, so it can feel a little chilly during colder weather.
How do you order and pay?
Ordering is done via QR code, allowing you to pay directly online or place your order at the counter. Food is served promptly.
What are the portion sizes and prices like?
Portions are generous, with rice dishes, combo sets, and bentos offering substantial and filling servings. Most individual items and mains are priced under $20.
Can you order Taiwanese breakfast items anytime?
Yes, Ahma serves traditional Taiwanese breakfast staples like crispy egg pancakes (蛋餅) at anytime alongside night market classics.
What are the daily opening hours?
Ahma is open daily from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM, making it available for lunch, dinner, and late-night street food cravings.
Does Ahma charge a weekend or public holiday surcharge?
Ahma does not charge a holiday surcharge on weekends or public holidays.
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