RoboMao: Gluten-Free Dumpling Delights in Melbourne CBD
Grab some tasty and affordable lunch at RoboMao and discover the magic of gluten-free Chinese cuisine in the heart of Melbourne’s Chinatown.
With a commitment to accommodating coeliac diners, while serving authentic and tasty gluten-free Chinese cuisine, RoboMao will leave you craving more.
Centrally located, this fun food spot is easily accessible by public transport, making it the perfect pit-stop during a day of exploring Melbourne’s vibrant streets. It’s open for lunch and dinner seven days a week.
Read about our dining experience at RoboMao and then head out to see for yourself. You must let us know if we have, in fact, discovered the best gluten-free dumplings Melbourne has to offer!
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Experience the ultimate gluten-free Chinese feast at RoboMao, where Chinese food traditions blend harmoniously with dietary considerations. Who doesn’t love dumplings?
Nestled in the heart of Chinatown, RoboMao has been serving up mouth-watering Chinese cuisine since 1998. So we knew the food must be good.
I was excited to visit Chinatown with the grandkids, and how good to find somewhere with dedicated gluten-free kitchen practises. The gluten-free dumplings were very tasty, and we all left with full tummies.
– Diane
RoboMao Menu
From classic Cantonese favourites to hearty Hunan specialties, the menu offers a diverse selection. One of the standout offerings at RoboMao is their hand-made dumplings, available with a variety of fillings.
Savour the spicy kick of Malaxiangguo or enjoy the delicate flavours of chicken and prawn guotie and Shanghai juicy pork dumplings. With options like vegetarian bun, salt and pepper calamari, and mapo tofu, there’s something for everyone.
Gluten-free diners can relish authentic Chinese flavours without compromising on dietary preferences at this Chinatown gem. As well as juicy dumplings, the menu features various gluten-free Chinese options.
With their dedicated menu, gluten-free diners can feel safe knowing the chefs take the correct food safety precautions to avoid cross-contact.
RoboMao caters to customers with various other allergies, including MSG-free, dairy-free, and wheat-free meals.
Entry and Accessibility
Dining tables with comfortable back support are located downstairs as well as upstairs. The restaurant is not wheelchair friendly and has two steps to access it from the street, with no accessible toilet on site.
Combine your lunch outing with a visit to the State Library Victoria and its rich cultural heritage, stunning architecture, galleries, cafe and extensive collections. Read about our visit here.
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Tidbits for visiting RoboMao
- Try the authentic hand-made dumplings;
- Open daily for lunch and dinner;
- Variety of safe gluten free Chinese meal options;
- Let them know upon booking that you require the gluten-free menu;
- Very accommodating to other dietary requirements;
- Comfortable seating with back support;
- The venue is not wheelchair friendly, and has two steps to access the restaurant from the street;
- Easy to get to via public transport, closest station is Melbourne Central,
- Combine your outing with a stop at State Library Victoria.
RoboMao
214 Little Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
(03) 9663 9866
Open hours:
Monday 11 am–3 pm, 5–10:30 pm
Tuesday 11 am–3 pm, 5–10:30 pm
Wednesday 11 am–3 pm, 5–10:30 pm
Thursday 11 am–12 am
Friday 11 am–12 am
Saturday 11 am–10:30 pm
Sunday 11 am–10:30 pm
