Hochi Mama CBD
A buzzy Vietnamese restaurant in the Melbourne CBD, rated 4.5 across more than 3,300 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
Hochi Mama sits on Little Bourke Street in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, a buzzy restaurant serving vibrant, modern Vietnamese street food. It's built a big following for its bold, flavour-packed cooking and lively, energetic atmosphere — the kind of fun, sociable spot that's become a popular fixture of the city's dining scene.
The appeal is that combination of fresh, vibrant Vietnamese flavours, a great drinks offering and a buzzing, party-ready setting, ideal for a group dinner, drinks and shared plates or a fun night out. In a competitive city-centre dining scene, building this kind of following speaks to a place that delivers on both the food and the vibe.
With a 4.5 rating from more than 3,300 reviews, it's clearly keeping its many diners happy. Menus, opening hours and pricing change with the seasons, and a popular CBD restaurant fills up on weekends, so it's worth checking current details and booking directly before you go — particularly if you're dining with a group, after a table at a peak time, or planning a livelier night out in the city.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 23:00
- Tuesday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 23:00
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 23:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 23:00
- Friday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 23:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 23:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 15:00, 17:00 – 23:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 80
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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