MAO Please - Melbourne

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MAO Please

MAO Please
3.9 / 5 (2606 reviews)

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The menu of MAO Please from Melbourne includes 116 courses. On average the courses or drinks on the menu cost approximately A$18. You can view the categories on the menu below.

Mao Please is a Chinese restaurant located in Melbourne's Chinatown with a diverse range of reviews. While some diners found the food to be average and the decor to be lacking, others praised the delicious dumplings, efficient service, and gluten-free options available. The cozy atmosphere and friendly staff were highlighted as positive aspects of the dining experience, making it a worthwhile stop for those looking for authentic Chinese cuisine in the heart of the city.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Paul

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★ 3.9 / 5 from 2606 reviews

Was Leila B at MAO Please a mag?
I had such a great night here, the dumplings were so delicious and the servers were so attentive and nice. And the Mao-inspired decor was hilarious. BYOB, so take yourself a bottle of choice poison and enjoy! View all feedback.

What Dylan Lewis dislikes about MAO Please:
I was invited for dumplings and thought it would be a dumping restaurant (the melbourne has many) but this was a very basic Chinese restaurant with about 2 loose dumplings (both or pfanne friend veg) available for veggies. I had pan friends and. an early dwarf pancake it really was 't much to write after home, but it was cheap. the place was quite back road skanky as in dirty. the menus were held together with glue t... View all feedback.

jianne-yong
03.02.2024

Pretty good dumplings but squashy place and unpleasant service.<br/ <br/ We ordered on Ritual and were told that it was expected to be done by 7.30. Went at 7.30 and she shooed me off and told me to walk around and come back in 15 minutes. We came back after 15 mins and after waiting for another 10 mins, we were told our food was ready. Only to find out that she forgot our other order so we had to wait another 10 mins.<br/ <br/ The dumplings are actually pretty good, the filling is substantial and the dough is pretty good but they are a little expensive.

fulloffood
03.02.2024

Ordered take-out, got the boiled pork dumplings. They were really nice and better than many that I've tried in Melbourne. Staff was friendly as well. Looking forward to coming back.

ah-fish4067
03.02.2024

I believe Mao Please is one of the top choices in Chinatown. The dumplings in chili oil are especially delicious. I appreciate the cleanliness of this restaurant, and even though it may be a bit pricier than other places, I believe it is worth it for the sake of hygiene.

paul-court-1
05.08.2025

Ordered off deliveroo. Very small portions 1/2 take away size for $20 and received a hair in my Kanna Moo Krob to to it off. 0.5 out of 5

thanyarath-duangdee-
05.08.2025

Great place to enjoy authentic Thai food with friend and family

  • Virtual Mao Yum Cha

    Family Yum Cha Set
    Family Yum Cha Set

    Spring roll (1pc); fried wonton (2pcs); pan‐fried pork dumpling (5pcs); spring onion cake; prawn dumpling (2pcs); xiu mai (2pcs); Shanghai pork bun (2pcs); BBQ pork bun (1pc); egg custard bun (1pc); Singapore fried noodle (small).

    A$40
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    Xo Prawn With Snow Peas
    Xo Prawn With Snow Peas
    A$34
    Xo Scallop With Broccoli
    Xo Scallop With Broccoli
    A$36
    Xo Special Fried Rice
    Xo Special Fried Rice
    A$14
  • Rice And Noodle

    Duck Slice Fried Rice Noodle
    Duck Slice Fried Rice Noodle
    A$18
  • Dim Sim

    Shanghai Pork Juicy Dumplings (Xiaolongbao) (8Pcs)
    Shanghai Pork Juicy Dumplings (Xiaolongbao) (8Pcs)
    A$13

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