MAO Please - Melbourne

I went here on a Friday evening and it was easy to get a place at the bar.

YUMMMM!! Unlike your usual mid range Thai food around, FOMO Thai delivers Thai dishes the way they should be.

Mao please offers an array of options of Sichuan and Hunan dishes but dumplings are their forte. A good thing, because in the “dumpling” space in China Town, Melbourne you have to hit the mark on taste, quality and value to survive. We randomly stumbled in here on a wet winter’s day for dim sim and for us, Mp got the balance right! On the way to a theatre with our grandkids we looking for a quick no fuss serve of dim sum and we fortunate enough to be ahead of the ques that formed by the time we departed. Delightfully our expectations were exceeded – the dumplings were fresh, tasty and the plate presentation spot on. Cost is under $11 for 10 or for 6 of the more exotic Xailong bao style is reasonable. There is an excellent range of choices including ample vegetarian and gluten free options. We are looking forward to our next visit to try some other dishes.

I had rang everywhere in Chinatown that was listed on here as serving gluten free food to be told they only do rice, fish or vegetables - these aren't really offering gluten free menu options. So imagine our surprise when we walk down the street and find Mao Please! Gluten free noodles and gluten free dumplings! My daughter was so excited! The service was friendly and the food was delicious. Will definitely come back here next time we are in the city!!

We came here based on recommendations from friends about the gluten free dumplings. My daughter (coeliac) absolutely loved the dumplings and we had to get her a second serve! I (I'm not coeliac) enjoyed the Chinese broccoli with garlic (awesome) and the Sheng Joan bao which were amazing. Service was fast and friendly. Well done