Mao Please

When in Melbourne, step into Mao Please on Little Bourke Street and be immersed in a sensory journey through China without leaving home. Celebrating all things Chairman Mao and his home province of Hunan, this strikingly bold restaurant embraces a red and yellow décor, with wall hangings and suspended globe lights creating a vibrant ambiance for CBD diners. Be prepared for a spicy and punchy flavour experience from a menu of Mao’s secret recipes, derived from his motto of ‘Serve the People,’ perhaps kicking off with prawn steamed dumplings, Hunan century eggs or chilli fish fillet soup. Those with adventurous tastes can delve into the likes of spicy stewed pig’s trotter and chicken feet with Dongpo sauce, while more traditional appetites may enjoy black pepper beef with special fried rice.