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FooDao Melbourne Central

Shop LG02/211 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 15 people

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Find FooDao Melbourne Central

Shop LG02/211 La Trobe St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 3 9899 8222
HoursMonday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Saturday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM Sunday: 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About 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.
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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

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

Before you head over

Practical guidance on timing, morning visits, and ordering at Melbourne Central—book ahead to lock in your next visit.

  • Beat the Clock on Short Breaks

    When working around tight study or work intervals, rely on the kitchen's guaranteed 7-minute service turnaround to grab a freshly prepared meal without falling behind schedule.

  • Start Early with Morning Staples

    Beat the midday food court crowd by stopping in from 8:00 AM, when the counter opens with warm morning options like soy milk, porridge, and savory buns.

  • Eat Fooshao Fresh from the Oven

    Oven-baked fooshao wheat pastries deliver the best texture when eaten hot and crisp right after collection; pair them with small snack bites to sample multiple fillings.

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