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FooDao Melbourne Central
Shop LG02/211 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Find FooDao Melbourne Central
Shop LG02/211 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
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Book NowAbout FooDao Melbourne Central
FooDao turns the Melbourne Central lunch rush into hot street food served in under seven minutes flat. CBD workers and students racing between classes treat the counter as a weekday lifeline. The centerpiece is the oven-baked fooshao—crisp wheat pockets packed with black pepper beef. Others build fast lunches around braised pork rice and soft tofu soup, while the 8 AM crowd stops by for warm chicken mushroom porridge and cups of house soy milk.
- Seven-Minute Turnaround: Kitchen orders back an express guarantee—dishing out fresh meals within seven minutes flat for seamless midday breaks.
- Oven-Baked Fooshao: Crisp, sesame-crusted wheat pastries come baked fresh from the oven, stuffed with savoury fillings like kung bao chicken and black pepper beef.
- 8 AM Breakfast Runs: Doors open at 8:00 AM with comforting morning staples, from fresh soy milk and soft tofu soup to savoury chicken porridge.
What's On at FooDao Melbourne Central
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
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Why Choose FooDao Melbourne Central
Skip the food court queues for oven-baked fooshao and rapid street bites in Melbourne Central—book your table now to secure your spot.
Guaranteed 7-Minute Ticket Times
FooDao commits to high-velocity kitchen workflows, delivering complete multi-course meal sets in 7 minutes or less to keep diners on schedule.
they guarantee serving within 7 minutes. My boyfriend and I ordered a three-person meal, and it was ready in just 6 minutes—super impressive!
Tianzhuo Jing Rapid Table Turnaround
Meals are prepared and handed over within minutes of seating, allowing CBD workers and students to eat without eating into their lunch hour.
the food was prepared super quickly!! we had literally just sat down for a couple minutes when they handed it over; and it was really nice
the purge but like only for service workers Early 8:00 AM Morning Access
Opening at 8:00 AM, FooDao provides warm savory options and fresh drinks before morning classes and standard shopping centre food courts open.
When I am heading school early, I always come here and have a meal. It opens at 8 AM. so good.
Jisoo All-Day Bite-Food Versatility
The menu accommodates daily routines with bite-sized buns, soups, and porridge tailored for quick morning starts, light lunches, or evening snacks.
Foodao offers wide varieties of bite food suitable for breakfast, light lunch, and dinner snack at reasonable price.
Johanes Wijaya Freshly Baked Fooshao Pastries
Crispy, sesame-crusted wheat pastry pockets are baked fresh in the oven with savory fillings like Kung Bao chicken and black pepper beef.
Oven baked and must eat fresh. First bite and I'm hooked! Delicious chicken mixture, thin crispy bun, love the sesame seeds and the gooey cheese.
Shaun D'Monte Accessible Small-Plate Sampling
An extensive selection of individual small plates, dumplings, and baos allows diners to mix and match multiple authentic street tastes affordably.
order a couple of little things to try out new flavours without it costing very much at all
Frederick Fenley
Most popular items
Signature oven-baked pastries and street eats ordered most frequently by CBD diners
Kung Bao Chicken Fooshao
First bite and I'm hooked! Delicious chicken mixture, thin crispy bun, love the sesame seeds and the gooey cheese.
Shaun D'Monte Black Pepper Beef Fooshao
The black pepper beef fooshao worth it big time. It's rich and fatty but hits the dirty craving spot.
Varun Kumar Lucky Buns
Loved the lucky buns! Very crisp and a good combo of ingredients. Great value.
Jen Sesame Balls
Highly recommend the sesame balls, pork buns and peking duck baos in particular.
Frederick Fenley
Other favorites
Traditional porridges, comforting soups, drinks, and sweet rice cakes to complement your meal.
Super Soft Tofu Soup
‘Super Soft Tofu Soup’ tastes AMAZING. So Chinese. I love it.
Claire Wang 8 Treasure Porridge
i love their 8 treasure porridge, absolutely delicious
Ren.J Jing-Cake
The Jing-cake is something fun to try. It’s our first time trying this sweet & sticky rice cake, topped with dates & kidney beans 😋
Foodie Queen21 Soy Milk
I don’t often like soy milk but this one was nice! The flavor was a bit subtle, perfect to drink after you finished a big meal 😉
Foodie Queen21
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is the food served?
Orders come out swiftly, typically within 6 to 7 minutes, making it ideal for quick breaks between classes or during workday lunch hours.
What is fooshao?
Fooshao is an oven-baked wheat pastry pocket packed with savory fillings like kung bao chicken, black pepper beef, or vegetables. They are best eaten fresh and warm.
Are there vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes, vegetarian and vegan choices are available, such as the 7 Veggie Combo fooshao, veggie spring rolls, and tofu dishes. Reviewers note some items marked vegetarian are vegan-friendly.
Is FooDao open for early morning breakfast?
Yes, FooDao opens early at 8:00 AM, offering morning staples such as warm porridge, steamed buns, and soy milk.
How are the portion sizes and prices?
Portions are surprisingly generous and budget-friendly, designed so you can either grab a quick single snack or combine multiple small dishes and buns into a complete meal.
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