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Hochi Mama Richmond, Richmond, AU-VIC

Hochi Mama Richmond

4.7
4.7
460 Reviews
$41 to $100
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 $39.50 each!

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Booked 62 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Asian, Vietnamese, Southeast Asian

  • Hours of operation

    Lunch Thu–Sun 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 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 richmond@hochimama.melbourne to liaise with our functions team regarding private function at the Hochi Mama 3121 venue.

  • Location

    65 Swan St Richmond, AU-VIC 3121

  • Neighborhood

    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

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

Experiences

  • Feed Me Now!

    A$42.50 per person

    Multiple dates available
    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! Peruse the latest selection of Mama’s delectable dishes available either à la carte or included in the ‘Feed Me Now’ offering!

  • 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.

What 460 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Energetic

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  • Melbourne

    Asian

  • Melbourne

    Most Booked

  • Inner City East

    Best Food

  • Inner City East

    Best Value

  • Inner City East

    Fit for Foodies

  • Inner City East

    Good for Groups

  • Inner City East

    Healthy

  • Inner City East

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  • Inner City East

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  1. SW

    SarahW

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall4food5service5ambience4

    Hochi Mama was excellent! The feed me menu is such great value for money, the food was delicious. The only minor issue was that there was no room for us inside even with a booking, but honestly that’s a testament to how good it is. Would recommend!

  2. S

    Stephanie

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Great food and lovely vibe in the restaurant. The service was good too! Very friendly staff. Highly recommend this place for dinner 👌

  3. E

    Emily

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Excellent food and service. Staff looked after us and were very attentive after a delay with our table, went above and beyond to rectify the issue. Will definitely be coming back!

  4. KB

    KathrynB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Best Gluten Free menu in Melbourne so far, incredible flavors and cocktails.

  5. PC

    PipC

    Canberra

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall3food4service2ambience4

    Whilst the food was generally delicious , the service was at best chaotic. Many different wait staff & constant mix-ups with our wine order. 3 incorrect bottles opened & brought to the table, then a glass when our order was for a bottle! Finally the correct wine but overall not very professional. The beef rice paper rolls were also very oddly salty & unpleasant. We were then rushed out even though we’d sat down late whilst waiting.for previous table guests to leave.

  6. OR

    OliviaR

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing as always! We were running late to arrive (domino into running late for the footy), so I asked if our food could be rushed out. The waitress was so accommodating and got the food out ASAP Rocky! We made it to the game just on the death-nal! It was hugely appreciated. Can't fault the food. Those Bahn Mi sliders are too die!

  7. JD

    JanetD

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Always great food, ambience and lovely staff. Never disappoints

  8. k

    kimmywah

    Yosemite

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience3

    The service was outstanding and the food extremely good value and tasty. However we found the wine list overpriced. Otherwise brilliant

  9. A

    Aprilh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Sooooo Yum!!!! And the staff are lovely! The atmosphere is fun!

  10. O

    Olivia

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 13, 2022

    overall2food5service1ambience2

    good took a very long time to come out was waiting 50mins for my dish while all my friends got there’s, loved the people working there and the food was amazing but i also requested to be seated inside out of the cold and got placed outside next to a heater that didn’t work

  11. J

    Jesse

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    We went early, as my friend brought her toddler. The wait staff were attentive and efficient. The food was amazing 🤩 Thank you for a lovely evening.

  12. F

    Funnymd14

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 11, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The food was exceptional. Backed up with a great selection of alcohol (yes, that matters to me)and excellent staff, I highly recommend and will be going back soon

  13. DM

    DanielM

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    The Feed Me option is great value. The ambiance is a vibe and the food comes out looking fantastic. We found the 1.5 hour seating time to be slightly rushed but can understand the reason behind this. Would always recommend.

  14. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 8, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Lovely food, staff were very friendly and attentive when called. It was mid week so probably less staff. This didn’t change our experience though as we thoroughly enjoyed everything.

  15. AB

    AnastasiaB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Highly recommended. The sticky beef rib was a definite highlight. Great spot, whether you are coming from the footy at the G, or simply wanting a chill place to grab a bite to eat.

  16. SW

    SharnaW

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    This restaurant was perfect for a bite before heading out. The food was sensational and catered for our vegetarian friends. The atmosphere was buzzing, yet we could still hold a conversation at our table. The wait staff were friendly, helpful and PATIENT!!! I would highly recommend this restaurant.

  17. CC

    CeliaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 4, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Hochi Mama is like J-Lo, has been around for a while, but is effortlessly smoking hot every single time. Brilliant night, would of stayed longer and bought more drinks and food if there wasn’t another table waiting for ours! Great place.

  18. J

    Josh

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 2, 2022

    overall3food4service1ambience2

    Food was amazing, but poor customer service. I have to go and take the cutleries on my own after getting frustrated with multiple requests.

  19. p

    peterh

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 1, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4

    An enjoyable dining experience, great value , with the dishes fresh, full of taste, well presented , with the personal stand out the stirfried chicken with cashew nuts

  20. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Really good atmosphere, food and service. Didn't have to wait long for anything

  21. LC

    LisaC

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience5

    Great food and atmosphere but a disappointing start. Our table wasn’t ready when we arrived for a 8:15 booking and we had to stand out on the street in the freezing cold like idiots waiting for 25 mins. The manager advised that it was policy they couldn’t rush people off tables when they were still eating then why have 1.5 hours seatings?! Allow more time between bookings!!! We are so spoilt for choice in Richmond. I’m not sure I’ll be back!

  22. CC

    CC29

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall2food5service5ambience3

    Food was phenomenal. But a 1 and 1/2 sitting to eat entree, main and have a few drinks was ridiculous. Never had to eat food so quick in my life and didn’t even give us time to enjoy the restaurant. They began clearing our table before we were even finished and I had to pack up the rest of food in takeaway containers. It was pretty obvious they just wanted people in and out for maximum financial gain. Staff were incredibly nice on the other hand.

  23. AC

    ACHK

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great atmosphere - we dined on a busy Saturday night. The food was amazing - and good value with the FMN (Feed me now) menu deal. Service was efficient and staffs were polite.

  24. HM

    HarleyM

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Delicious! My kids and I had the yummiest lunch. Thank you!

  25. TF

    TaraF

    Melbourne

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall3food5service3ambience4

    Although the dinner it’s self was great, unfortunately the service was not. We had a booking that was meant to be 90 minutes, however started getting told to finish up at the 70 minute mark. We had multiple waiters rush us and make us feel uncomfortable and like we were a bother to serve. We tried to order dessert and were denied any attempt, as the “kitchen was getting slammed” and having dessert was not an option. We had waiter after waiter shove eftpos machines in our face whilst at the table and honestly it was very poor service. Very unfortunate, as Hochi MaMa is one of our favourite restaurants, and now, this experience has put us off wanting to come again.

  26. KD

    KaytD

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience3

    Lovely food and vibe, however the 1.5 seating time was not the best. Wish it was a longer seating time to enjoy the venue more.

  27. C

    Cinq

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall2food4service3ambience3

    When we arrived, our table was not ready (which I understand as the people before us were eating and enjoying themselves; however, this cut our time down, and we were given a 12 min time check until we had to vacate. Our table was half set, and meals came out with no cutlery. We waited for 5 minutes to get someone's attention, but this did not happen. We ended up having to pinch another table's cutlery. At our 12 min time check, we had to take the rest of the food with us because there was not enough time to eat and enjoy. Yet again, we felt rushed and pushed out. Please look into longer seatings and ensure your waiters and waitresses are on their designated tables.

  28. G

    Gilmoregal42

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Efficient and friendly service and superb combination of flavours in both the duck wanton entree and curry dishes we ordered for our main meals

  29. CB

    CarolineB

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4

    Food was amazing, so fresh and a different taste in each bite. Service was great. Only negative was the music was extremely loud, we went for a family lunch but it felt like a nightclub.

  30. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Beautiful venue and very welcoming service

  31. R

    Rachael

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service4ambience5

    Fantastic food! Caters for so many types of eaters, the feed me option is such great value. The food is quick, service also very good. The mocktails were delicious and I appreciated that they cater for non drinkers in such a diverse way. It was a great dining experience

  32. N

    Nico

    Exclusive

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience3

    Service from the staff was absolutely amazing. They really went above and beyond by putting together a dessert for my brothers birthday celebrations. And the yet again was phenomenal. This was my second time but first time visiting Richmond definitely a must try.

  33. C

    Casey

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2022

    overall4food5service4ambience5

    A bit over the time limit for bookings, we have not just come out of lockdown anymore and restrictions have eased.

  34. R

    Richmond3121

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Friendly and helpful waitstaff, great food and good atmosphere!

  35. MS

    MadeleineS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food - tasty and vibrant! Love the variety on the menu! Service was good and we were cosy outside under the heaters!

  36. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Exclusive

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2022

    overall2food5service1ambience3

    Good food / poor service !

  37. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4

    It was not bad

  38. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Amazing food! Great flavours and the vibes were great. The “Feed Me Now” deal is a very good deal with friends.

  39. JB

    JoBr

    Tropical North Queensland

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 15, 2022

    overall4food5service3ambience4

    Food was amazing and ambience was fabulous. Only downside was that it took us about 20-30 minutes to get our first drinks which was frustrating. Otherwise I would definitely go again.

  40. KR

    KelseyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5

    Great food and atmosphere. Was offered shots on the house due to waiting 10 minutes for our table! Quick and yummy cocktails

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer 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

    • Waitstaff 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 4.7 stars by 460 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 62 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Hochi Mama Richmond

65 Swan St Richmond, AU-VIC 3121

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Botherambo Street & Swan Street

  • Neighborhood

    Richmond

  • Hours of operation

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

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wine

  • Website

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

  • Phone number

    (03) 9077 5098

  • Private party facilities

    Please email richmond@hochimama.melbourne to liaise with our functions team regarding private function at the Hochi Mama 3121 venue.

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