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Man Bo Restaurant

361 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia

Recommended by 79 people

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361 Moorabool St, Geelong VIC 3220, Australia

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+61 414 688 068
HoursMonday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Wednesday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Thursday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM Sunday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Man Bo Restaurant

Geelong has its own heavyweight for Cantonese banquets, saving you the highway haul up to Melbourne. The Moorabool Street dining room packs out with multi-generational tables, thanks to attentive floor staff who set toddlers up with small cutlery and maneuver wheelchairs without missing a beat. You come here for banquet standards turned out with serious heat. Crisp Peking duck pancakes arrive folded and steaming, followed by wok-tossed mud crab and bowls of pippies slicked in XO sauce. Catch the midday yum cha run for roast duck alongside ginger noodles and gai lan, while the dedicated takeaway counter out front shields the dining room from the takeout rush.

  • Lunchtime Yum Cha: Midday service features roast duck, ginger noodles, and gai lan alongside classic bamboo-steamer bites.
  • Celebration Ready: Spacious dining room and private event room accommodate large family milestones with dedicated care for kids and elder accessibility.
  • Dedicated Takeaway Counter: A dedicated takeout staging counter keeps pickup lines completely separated from dining guests.
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The Man Bo Advantage

Why diners choose Man Bo for celebrations, refined Chinese banquets, and seamless service.

  • Dedicated Private Dining for Milestone Celebrations

    Man Bo features dedicated private dining capabilities, with event coordinators ensuring smooth multi-group logistics and photography for landmark celebrations.

    We had a fantastic experience planning a birthday party for Mums 70ths in the private dinning room.

    sally parr

  • Seamless Accommodations for Multigenerational Families

    Staff proactively cater to multigenerational family needs, comfortably accommodating wheelchairs, mobility requirements, and small children without fuss.

    My Dad needs an extra comfy chair due to a back injury and the staff accommodated all of his needs to make sure he could enjoy his evening.

    Fiona Addison

  • Elevated Signature Banquets and Premium Seafood

    The culinary program elevates traditional Chinese fare with premium signature banquet options like Peking duck pancakes and freshly prepared mud crab.

    Old favourites are elevated (sesame prawn toast that was fluffy and not greasy at all) and delicious specials like Mud crab and Singapore Chilli prawns blew me away.

    Melissa Dorey

  • Extensive Fine Wine and Cocktail Program

    A thoughtfully curated beverage program pairs classic Cantonese specialties with rare wines, aperitifs, and specialty cocktails.

    Starting with the drinks list - some spectacular wines available (fine and rare) as well as aperitifs that caught my eye, like a Campari and soda.

    Ingrid Sutherland

  • Separate Takeaway Counter Preserving Dining Room Calm

    Man Bo is built with a separate takeaway staging counter distinct from the dining room, preserving a tranquil, distraction-free dinner ambiance.

    it's got a really great set up with takeaway totally separate from in house diners,(which to me is a less distracting and annoying quality)

    Danbee

  • Serene Setting for Refined In-House Dining

    The restaurant offers an upscale, serene setting with refined decor that avoids common dining room clamour, creating a relaxed fine dining atmosphere.

    The space is beautiful and, importantly, not too noisy.

    James Bell

Celebrated Cantonese specialties and elevated banquet dishes

  • Peking Duck

    Highly recommend the Peking duck, succulent pork belly, mapo tofu, and spring rolls.

    James Bell

  • Mud Crab

    Old favourites are elevated (sesame prawn toast that was fluffy and not greasy at all) and delicious specials like Mud crab and Singapore Chilli prawns blew me away.

    Melissa Dorey

  • Sesame Prawn Toast

    Old favourites are elevated (sesame prawn toast that was fluffy and not greasy at all)

    Melissa Dorey

  • Mapo Tofu

    Highly recommend the Peking duck, succulent pork belly, mapo tofu, and spring rolls.

    James Bell

Other favorites

Desserts, house cocktails, and classic starters to round out your banquet

  • Deep Fried Icecream

    fried rice, steamed rice and deep fried icecream. All were spot on.

    Nessy S

  • Lychee Cocktail

    Food was delicious and the lychee cocktail was perfect.

    Rebecca “Bec”

  • Banana Fritter

    Had a lovely sweet and sour chicken and best of all the banana fritter was old school delicious.

    Marie

  • Spring Rolls

    Starters, spring roll very good and crisp.

    TC Green

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful service details and physical considerations that enhance group gatherings and dining comfort.

  • Dedicated Event Planning & Group Coordination

    Event planners assist in detailing large banquets before arrival, coordinating seating arrangements across distinct family branches and capturing milestone group photos on the day.

  • Immediate Wheelchair & Mobility Arrival Care

    Staff proactively step in upon arrival to assist elderly guests navigating mobility challenges and wheelchairs, ensuring smooth access without hesitation.

  • Tailored Comfort Seating for Injured Guests

    Team members readily accommodate guests needing ergonomic physical support, including providing specialized comfortable seating for those with back injuries.

  • Segregated Takeaway Operations

    The venue separates takeout pickup into a designated staging area distinct from the main dining floor, keeping banquet seating undisturbed by external foot traffic.

Before you head over

Helpful tips on group bookings, takeaway logistics, and parking to ensure a smooth dining experience.

  • Book the Private Dining Room for Large Celebrations

    Reserve the dedicated private dining room in advance with event staff like Alex or Rebecca to seamlessly organize multi-family groups and milestone celebrations of up to 19 or more guests.

  • Collect Takeaway via the Dedicated Counter

    Take advantage of the separate takeaway pickup area that isolates takeout traffic from the dining room, but allow extra pickup buffer during peak evenings like holidays.

  • Allow Extra Time for Street Parking

    Street parking adjacent to the venue can fill up quickly near the stadium, so aim to arrive a few minutes early to secure a spot before your reservation.

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