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Mamao Melbourne

338 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

Recommended by 10 people

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Find Mamao Melbourne

338 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia

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+61 466 446 192
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 4:00 PM, 5:00 – 10:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Mamao Melbourne

Queen Street packs late-night Bangkok street energy into tight quarters. CBD night owls squeeze around compact tables beneath a comic-book ceiling, ordering fast via scan-and-pay while acoustic sets and live Thai pop echo from the corner stage. Treat the table like a street stall run—order heavy. Diners point to rich boat noodles steeped in pork blood, fermented Isan sausage, and crispy pork belly dragged through chili dip. Shots arrive on a flashing plastic Ferris wheel, garlic prawns hit the table sizzling, and the wok hei off the pad see-ew carries through the chatter.

  • Kitsch Street-Bar Decor: A tight dining room marked by a comic-book ceiling, neon lights, and shot service on a flashing plastic Ferris wheel.
  • Live Thai Music: Evening acoustic sets and live Thai pop take over the dedicated corner stage from Friday through Sunday.
  • Street Food Staples: Rich boat noodles with pork blood, fermented Isan sausage, and crispy pork belly with chili dip anchor the table.
  • Scan-and-Pay Pace: Streamlined QR scan-and-pay keeps dishes arriving swiftly across small, fast-turning tables.
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What's On at Mamao Melbourne

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

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Why Choose Mamao Melbourne

Discover why diners flock to Mamao for late-night Bangkok energy, specialty Thai eats, and live music in the Melbourne CBD.

  • Lively Evenings with Live Thai Pop Music

    Mamao transforms in the evenings into a buzzing night market venue with live Thai pop music and acoustic sets that elevate late-night social gatherings.

    In the evenings, they even have live Thai pop music, making it perfect for gatherings with friends!

    Chloe Chen

  • High-Energy Street-Bar & Novelty Drink Atmosphere

    The restaurant features energetic street-bar decor including neon signage, a comic-book ceiling, and novelty cocktail service.

    Drinking various shots from a kitsch plastic Ferris wheel with flashing coloured lights is a lot of fun!

    James Lee

  • Authentic Boat Noodles with Pork Blood

    Mamao serves authentic regional street staples, including rich boat noodles made traditional style with pork blood, meatballs, and tender pork slices.

    The boat noodle is sweet, savoury, ever-so-slightly spicy from toasted chili flakes, and creamy from the abundance of pork blood.

    Patrick Prabowo

  • Fast All-You-Can-Eat Buffet Specials

    Specialty timed buffet promotions let guests explore extensive noodle varieties and seafood dishes served swiftly via digital mobile ordering.

    Varieties of noodles, perfect portions not too big or small so we could try many different types and yummmmy, nice and friendly staff

    Cherine Khattiya

  • Immersive Bangkok Night-Market Energy

    Authentic spice levels and bustling night-market energy transport diners straight to Bangkok street food stalls.

    Amazing flavours of food, feels like O was transported to Bangkok.

    Foodie Luwee

  • Unfiltered Street Vibe for Pre-Drinks Dinners

    Lively, tight seating paired with unapologetically bold flavors makes Mamao a go-to spot for pre-drinks dinners and upbeat CBD social nights.

    Peep the comic book ceiling, the neon signs, and the tiny stage for live gigs—it absolutely passes the vibe check for a pre-drinks dinner.

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Bangkok street staples and savory regional favorites

  • Boat Noodles

    The boat noodles and that crispy pork belly with the chili dip hit hard.

    Eouea eats

  • Pad Thai

    The pork belly Pad Thai here is absolutely bussin!

    Olivia Sivasamboo

  • Tom Yum Hotpot

    The Tom Yum soup was rich and tangy, and the crab curry was a real highlight.

    Ellie FENG

  • Isan Sausage

    The Isan sausage was also good, savoury, slightly sour from the fermentation.

    Patrick Prabowo

Other favorites

Authentic Thai desserts, specialty drinks, and complementary sides

  • Mango Sticky Rice

    Out of these, their pad thai and mango sticky rice were our favourite.

    Foodie Luwee

  • Thai Milk Tea

    The Thai milk tea is rich and smooth without being overly sweet, and the pink milk is super cute and perfect for photos.

    Chloe Chen

  • Stir-Fried Morning Glory

    and the stir-fried morning glory (kangkung) was super fresh with a great garlicky crunch.

    Sylvia Liu

  • Cendol Coconut Milk

    This coconut milk dessert deserves a special mention! It contains corn, jackfruit, and pandan jelly. It's ice-cold and super refreshing, sweet but not cloying.

    Chloe Chen

Before you head over

Practical planning advice on transit, ordering tech, and table sharing

  • Opt for Public Transit over Driving

    CBD street parking on Queen Street is essentially non-existent or costly, and driving can be difficult—take a tram or train into the city instead.

  • Prepare for Timed Digital Buffet Ordering

    Buffet specials run on a strict 1-hour dining limit, and ordering requires scanning a QR code on a mobile device with active internet access.

  • Order Extra Dishes for Sharing

    Tables are tightly packed and individual dish portions run on the smaller side, so plan to order several plates to share tapas-style.

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