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Hochi Mama Richmond, Richmond, AU-VIC

Hochi Mama Richmond

4.5
4.5
722 reviews
$A41 to $A100
Asian
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After being the ‘life-of-the-party’ in downtown CBD for the last six years, Mama’s ready to kick-start another exciting new venture in the wild, wild East! And where better for this Tiger Mama to roar than the vibrant South-East Asian hub of flavour and culture that is Swan Street, Richmond!

Mama's second-coming will be servin' you Eastside excellence! – but this sequel is just as good as the original!

We’re beyond ecstatic to share this new space with the public and bring the Richmond tiger cubs some of Mama’s lovin’!

The trademark of Mama’s dining experience is the ‘Feed Me Now’ offering! Patrons can bask in all the zingy and fiery flavours in Mama’s repertoire – indulging in a selection of our drool-worthy smaller, larger, and sides dishes – for an affordable spend per diner at $44.50 each!

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2 people
19:00
Booked 71 times today
Experiences are available.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Asian, Vietnamese, Southeast Asian

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (03) 9077 5098

  • Website

    http://www.hochimama.melbourne/richmond/

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Private party facilities

    Please email info@melbournedininggroup.com.au to liaise with our functions team regarding private function at the Hochi Mama 3121 venue.

  • Location

    65 Swan St, Richmond, AU-VIC 3121

  • Area

    Richmond

  • Cross Street

    Botherambo Street & Swan Street

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Public Transit

    Take the Lildaydale, Frankston, Glen Waverley lines from Flinders Street Station and alight at Richmond Station. Hochi Mama 3121 is a 5 minute walk from the Station. Catch the 70 tram from Flinders Street Station and alight at Lennox Street/Swan Street Tram stop.

  • Additional

    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Experiences

  • Vegan Banquet

    A$59.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Mama loves to cater for all her of children's needs, so she went and created a brand new VEGAN BANQUET! For $59.50, you can satisfy all of your vege needs with this jam packed, hochi-liscious, vegan ensemble which contains our best animal-product free dishes. In this banquet, you will indulge in betel leaf bites, rice paper rolls, green tea tofu bao, D.I.Y vegan duck wraps, tradition al Chinese broccoli, southside curry, cashew stir fry, mango sticky rice, gaytime bao and sweet & sour vegan duck. Please note, this offering is easily amendable for all guests with various dietary requirements, tastes and preferences; we can make it the way you want and like!

  • Mama's Feast!

    A$59.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Our 'Mama's feast' delivers you a cascading roll-out of our most drool-worthy & renowned dishes on offer at Hochi Mama 3121. Beginning with smaller dishes followed by banquet-style larger dishes shared across the table which comes accompanied by an array of tasty assorted sides. This offering can be tailored to accommodate all dietary requirements. Keep the partying going with an additional dessert for $5 per person; nothing washes down an amazing banquet than a sweet sweet dessert.

  • Favourites Banquet

    A$69.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Bask in all the wonders of Mama's culinary repertoire with her 'Favourite's Banquet' offering! For $59.50 per patron, devour all of our most renowned starters, banquet-style main course with accompanying side dishes! We can cater to most dietary requirements on the evening with alternative dishes in alignment with this banquet offering! Want to keep the fun going? Add a dessert for only $5 more per person and pop in a bottle of wine for the table to get the party started!

What 722 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.4Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Melbourne

    Asian

  • Melbourne

    Most Booked

  • Inner City East

    Best Food

  • Inner City East

    Best Value

  • Inner City East

    Innovative

  • Inner City East

    Good for groups

  • Inner City East

    Healthy

  • Inner City East

    Vegetarian-friendly

  • Inner City East

    Lively

  • Inner City East

    Most Booked

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  1. RoseD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    the staff make it so welcoming and the cocktails are worth the value

  2. Patsy

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend this restaurant, great vibe / really good food and service

  3. RandahlW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, amazing atmosphere, food cuisine fantastic, could not choose one outstanding dice as they are all outstanding well presented and taste amazing every bite.

  4. MartinF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Complex Dietary needs were well catered for. Good serving sizes. Flavours sooooo nice. Thanks

  5. WillP

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    all the food was presented beautifully and was a combination of amazing flavours. The service was also excellent and a wide range of drinks were available at a reasonable cost. Can highly recommend

  6. ElenaT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Highly recommend a date night here! The food was so good.

  7. AndrewF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food absolutely amazing. High recommended! Good also comes out fast and service is of a high standard.

  8. SimonW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The set menu was fantastic, service excellent and drinks awesome.

  9. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    Absolutely delicious food and the ‘feed me’ menu is good value. Music extremely loud which may suit some diners but not us (we’re not old!)

  10. BecB

    Melbourne

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 19 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We did the feed me menu which was a great amount of food. Everything was delicious!

  11. Phil

    New York Area

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 March 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience4
    We got moved inside which was good after booking an outside table. Food was ok without being great, perhaps a bit heavy. Service was just ok, our order got forgotten then had to be altered as it was misunderstood.

  12. CharlotteD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 16 March 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    The food is always next level and amazing. The stuff are accomodating and the service is quick.

  13. ColleenE

    Melbourne

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 15 March 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience4
    Birthday dinner with family. We had the banquet. Food brought out so quickly and when we asked the waitress to slow it down, she acted as if such a big inconvenience. Plates weren’t cleared and the food wasn’t as good as it had been in the past.wouldn’t return unfortunately.

  14. jtseats

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 March 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    partner and i go for our anniversary each year and it’s consistently good the staff are always lovely and the food is delicious

  15. SteveD

    Exclusive

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 15 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous Food, Superb Service, Perfectly Priced! Will definitely return again.

  16. NicoleG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! Love everything! The food was delicious & staff were wonderful. We can’t wait to be back!

  17. may24

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 14 March 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience5
    service location and interior we’re great, food was a little disappointing specifically the beef rib was not great, chicken bao bun was amazing though

  18. BeeKay

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 March 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    The food was good particularly the crispy pork bao, but nothing stand-out. The coconut rice was...interesting - it was almost mistaken for a pudding. We went for the Feed Me Now which depending on the items you order, might not save you all that much if at all considering that some of the larger options attract an additional cost.

  19. Nemma

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 March 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience4
    While I’m usually a big fan of the feed me at Hochi mama, this week was a bit of a letdown. Let me preface this by saying it was a public holiday and I’m sure the staff did their best, but the service was slow and kind of lacklustre. They had run out of the pork hock so I was already a little salty, but the sodium overload in the tuna tartare and the stringiness of the beef ribs got me even saltier. I’ll definitely give them another shot because I’ve usually had a great experience at HM, but I hope this experience wasn’t indicative of slipping standards.

  20. MelissaH

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 March 2023

    overall3food5service4ambience4
    The food was incredible. Outdoor seating wasn’t too comfortable but the service and quality of food made up for it

  21. STEFAN

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 12 March 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Unfortunately, the only downside was that we were sat near a table that was full and celebrating an event and we just wanted some less noise to be able to have a discussion with our overseas friends. Otherwise the food was fab.

  22. Patsy

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 12 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of the best restaurants we've been to in a long while. Will certainly be going back.

  23. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on 11 March 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience3
    Food and service were great. The outside tables are very wobbly and slanted, our drinks we’re sliding around the table constantly

  24. Cassie

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 10 March 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience3
    Great food, great service but it was a shame that we were clearly rushed so they could have the table for another booking. The staff did tell us they needed the table back by 8.45pm but we were done by 8pm because everything was so fast. If we wanted a quick experience we’d have gone to Maccas! We weren’t offered desserts either & for parents who don’t get dinners out often it was really disappointing to have ended our night so quickly.

  25. TeresaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 9 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was so lovely and helpful and everything was delicious!!

  26. OnsiH

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 5 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely amazing venue, lovely staff and great food... Well come back there again soon

  27. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 4 March 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and service, we will be back

  28. BenP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 February 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere and food choices. Perfect spot for a catch up with mates

  29. Ziggy

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 February 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Great food esp the boa buns and great margaritas.

  30. Anonymous

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 28 February 2023

    overall2food4service3ambience3
    When we arrived at Hochi Mama we were 10 min late to our 6:00pm sitting which was understandable. So we were told we had to be out at 7:10pm. Then, we had troubles with ordering as I had asked about not having onion and garlic in my meal as I am extremely intolerant. The lady who served us was able to assist us well, however, the garlic free menu was very limited and boring. Not much to choose from. I am not a huge fan of pork and that was the only meat option. The lady who served said we could only order from this menu and I was concerned as things should be made fresh so why couldn't you use no garlic in other meals? Anyway, then our food was running late considering the miscommunication and we had to rush as we were told we had to be out at 7:10 and we received our food at 6:50. This was quite poor as we sat down at 6:00pm. So a whole 50 min no food and we only received 1 entree in this time. Not the lady who served us fault, she was great. Just poor on the chefs. I would appreciate some more meat options on the garlic free menu. However, food was nice.

  31. JodieW

    Jersey

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 24 February 2023

    overall3food3service2ambience3
    We were not welcomed well and it was a very rushed service. Won’t be returning

  32. AidenF

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 21 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed a lunch meal with colleagues - and was amazed at their “feed me” menu. Highly recommend the cashew stir fry & beef ribs. Keen to return and try more of the menu!

  33. Kell

    Newcastle

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on 20 February 2023

    overall3food5service3ambience4
    The food was very good as always but we felt really quite rushed by the 1.5 hour sitting period. Not the fault of staff as I'm sure it's a restaurant policy (and it's awkward for them to have to implement it!), but we enjoyed the meal less because we were being rushed through, even having to finish our drinks while paying. If you have to have a set time period, increasing it to two hours would be better.

  34. OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 February 2023

    overall1food1service5ambience5
    Food was terrible. Flavours and over cooked. Too expensive for what is on your plate. Will never go again

  35. KatM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 18 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super fast service, very friendly and attentive wait staff and the food was delicious. Special mention to the Bahn Mi and Pad Thai.

  36. IhraS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 17 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food & vibes + music was definitely a plus. Will definitely recommend & will be back for sure 🥰

  37. Peta

    Melbourne

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 17 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great cocktails and yummy food, will certainly be going back.

  38. Nessie

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 14 February 2023

    overall5food5service3ambience4
    Food is amazing. Presentation is incredible. The attention to detail. We were a bit surprised with the coconut rice. The coconut cream/milk wasn’t incorporated into the dish, it was poured over the top. Not a fan. Will just stick to steamed rice next time. No big deal, as everything else was great.

  39. AmyS

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 13 February 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really excellent food. The Feed Me Now menu is a great option. Serving sizes are really generous.

  40. MikeM

    Portland

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 12 February 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    We were in from the US and advised to dine here. We were only able to get a table outdoors (our fault for not planning earlier). It was a very windy evening... We ordered the "Feed Me Now" option and had Trio of Scallops/Fried Dumplings for "smaller" and Pad Thai Prawn and SouthSide Chicken Curry for "larger". Scallops were to die for! Perfectly cooked and seasoned expertly. Portions are small but perfect for tasty bites. Dumplings had an amazing crispness and the dipping sauce was flavorful. Larger plates arrived soon after and both were excellent. Really good flavor on the curry. Good spice without being overly hot. We're not fans of slimy chicken skin so small deductions there...I LOVE skin if it's crispy but in this application it isn't possible (lots of sauce)...just remove it before cooking or serving. Pad Thai was really good. Everyone makes it a little different around the globe. We really enjoyed it. Staff were pleasant and attentive. Overall a nice experience. Would recommend to anyone, local or traveling in from elsewhere.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitising

    • Surfaces sanitised between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitised menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitiser or wipes provided for customers
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waiting staff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Hochi Mama Richmond offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 9077 5098.

Hochi Mama Richmond is rated 4.5 stars by 722 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 71 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Hochi Mama Richmond

65 Swan St, Richmond, AU-VIC 3121

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    Botherambo Street & Swan Street

  • Area

    Richmond

  • Hours of Operation

    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:30 pm–9:45 pm Fri, Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Asian, Vietnamese, Southeast Asian

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    None

  • Public Transit

    Take the Lildaydale, Frankston, Glen Waverley lines from Flinders Street Station and alight at Richmond Station. Hochi Mama 3121 is a 5 minute walk from the Station. Catch the 70 tram from Flinders Street Station and alight at Lennox Street/Swan Street Tram stop.

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

  • Website

    http://www.hochimama.melbourne/richmond/

  • Phone number

    (03) 9077 5098

  • Private party facilities

    Please email info@melbournedininggroup.com.au to liaise with our functions team regarding private function at the Hochi Mama 3121 venue.

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