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Mama Le, Kensington, AU-VIC

Mama Le

4.4 (157)
$40 and under
Vietnamese
31 Stubbs St, Kensington, AU-VIC 3031

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2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
Welcome to Mama Le (pronounced Mama Lee) – a heartfelt creation by mother and daughter duo, Leanne and Lisa. What began as a playful idea between the two has blossomed into their very first venue, where Mum’s beloved home-style recipes meet a bold, modern twist.

At Mama Le, we serve up Vietnamese fusion dishes that celebrate tradition while embracing innovation. Our elevated dining experience brings comfort food to new heights, all inspired by Mama’s kitchen.

Expect a few surprises along the way – from cheeky cocktail names inspired by Mama’s kids, to a vibrant atmosphere crafted with love. The space itself was once an ordinary office warehouse, thoughtfully transformed into a stylish, multi-level restaurant designed for sharing food, stories, and laughs.

Come hungry, leave happy – and always feel at home with us.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese, Asian
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 8488 9288
  • Website
    http://www.mamale.com.au/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    Casual dining experience
  • Private party facilities
    Rebel Bar can host private events. Birthdays, bridal showers, engagements can be hosted at Mama's. Seated and cocktail style events can be catered.
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Location
    31 Stubbs St, Kensington, AU-VIC 3031
  • Neighborhood
    Kensington
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram 57 Kensington Station New Market Station Macaulay station
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Mama Feed Me!!

    A$49.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Let Mama feed you with our Vietnamese fusion banquet for $49 per person. This is made up of our most popular dishes from our à la carte menu. You'll get an assortment of smalls and larger dishes to share. Vegan banquet available. Minimum 2 people.
    Mama Feed Me!! Photo

  • Mother's Day Feast $69pp

    A$69.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 - May 12, 2025
    Mother’s Day Dinner at Mama Le Celebrate Mama with a vibrant, share-style feast at Mama Le this Mother’s Day. Enjoy a curated set menu of bold, comforting Asian fusion dishes—perfect for bringing the whole family together. $69 per person Set menu required for groups of 4+ Shared Starters ✨ Edamame, Steamed Wontons, Panko Chicken, Betel Leaf Skewers Shared Mains 🍽️ Chargrilled Chicken, Steamed Barramundi, Marinated Pork Bulgogi Broccolini Greens, Sides: Cucumber Salad and Steamed Rice Complimentary sparkling wine or mocktail for Mama on arrival. Limited seats available- book now to avoid missing out

Offers

  • $16 Noodle Night

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM
    Wednesday night's got even better with $16 vermicelli noodle bowls all night

    $16 Noodle Night Photo

  • Mama's Happy Hour!

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Sat - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Come join us for happy hour daily - $15 Cocktails $7 House Wine $7 Tap Schooners

    Mama's Happy Hour! Photo

  • $15 Margaritas at Mama's

    Multiple dates available
    Thu - 5:00 PM - 8:15 PM
    Enjoy $15 margs at Mama Le all night on Thursdays.

Menu

View menu on restaurant's website

What 157 people are saying

Mama Le reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Energetic

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Mama Le offers an outstanding dining experience with "delicious cocktails" and a "wonderfully varied menu of flavorful food." Guests praise its "great service," "nice vibe," and "friendly atmosphere." Known as a "gem of Kensington," Mama Le delivers "incredibly great value" with fresh and tasty Vietnamese cuisine. Highly recommended!
157 Reviews

  1. Adam

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect the only thing that needs work is coffee skills

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  2. Jules

    Vancouver4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious cocktails, wonderfully varied menu of flavourful food and incredibly great value.

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  3. Peter

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Gem of Kensington. Nice ambience and great food, wish there were more like this around here

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  4. Shelley

    Melbourne5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 5, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Delicious Vietnamese food, great service and nice vibe. Definitely going back.

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  5. Amanda

    Melbourne1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a lovely experience the restaurant is beautiful. The food came out fast and it was reaaally good!! Will have to come back again, highly recommend

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  6. Jim

    Melbourne1 review

    1.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Poor service, waiting time was 1 hr, food was average and so was the service. Will not go back there again. Cheers

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  7. Sulav

    Melbourne1 review

    3.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was delicious, however, the service was a bit slow. I understand it was Valentine's Day, but better preparation, given the online bookings, would have been appreciated.

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  8. Jayden

    Melbourne1 review

    4.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and service was amazing! It was a busy night when we went (Valentines Day), so they were understandably busy. Didn't take away from the great food, ambience, service and value. Highly recommend 👌

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  9. Peter

    Melbourne2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, we did the feed me option and it didn't disappoint and finished with sticky date pudding which slapped. Loved it. Staff were friendly and food came out super fast and efficiently no complaints

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  10. Andrew

    Victoria2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly service, great atmosphere, fresh and tasty food at reasonable prices. Will definitely come back! 

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FAQs

Mama Le offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (03) 8488 9288.

Mama Le is rated 4.4 stars by 157 OpenTable diners.

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

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  2. Australia
  3. Melbourne
  4. Inner City North
  5. Kensington

Make a reservation

2 people
SunMonTueWedThuFriSat
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Mama Le

31 Stubbs St, Kensington, AU-VIC 3031

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Kensington
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Vietnamese, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Tram 57 Kensington Station New Market Station Macaulay station
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cafe, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
    Order direct
  • Website
    http://www.mamale.com.au/
  • Phone number
    (03) 8488 9288
  • Catering
    Casual dining experience
  • Private party facilities
    Rebel Bar can host private events. Birthdays, bridal showers, engagements can be hosted at Mama's. Seated and cocktail style events can be catered.
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